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Cannot install separate user account profiles on Fusion tablet running Android 4.4.2
We have a Samsung Chromebook and a Nexus 7 in the house that both allow us to set-up distinct different user accounts on them which we find most useful.
We have just acquired a new non-brandname tablet (Fusion) running 4.4.2 KitKat, and it will not allow us to set-up separate accounts as we have been able to on other Android devices.
I assume that must be something to do with the way that the manufacturer has set up Adnroid 4.4.2 on their device as opposed to a a problem with the OS.
Can anybody recommend a workaround that a non=technical novice could manage without too much pain being involved?

I actually had the exact same issue when trying to set up users on a no brand tablet. My tablet was rooted out of the box, so I installed Xposed and then the module Multiple Users for Phone. Even though the title says it's for phones, it works flawlessly on my tablet. It adds the option Users to your settings page.
Info about Xposed from the installer page:

Xposed is a framework for modules that can change the behavior of the
  system and apps without touching any APKs. That's great because it
  means that modules can work for different versions and even ROMs
  without any changes (as long as the original code was not changed too
  much). It's also easy to undo. As all changes are done in the memory,
  you just need to deactivate the module and reboot to get your original
  system back. There are many other advantages, but here is just one
  more: Multiple modules can do changes to the same part of the system
  or app. With modified APKs, you to decide for one. No way to combine
  them, unless the author builds multiple APKs with different
  combinations.

If you want clearer instructions on how to install, comment and I'll edit the question. I can't link to all the links because I don't have 10 reputation (yet).

Xposed installer: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer


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SAMSUNG GALAXY S DUOS 2 (GT-S7582) turning on for 2 second only
my SAMSUNG GALAXY S DUOS 2 (GT-S7582) turning on for 2 second only and then switch off again.
I already check with other charge battery but same problem occur.
I also try to root phone by holding VOLUME DOWN+HOME KEY+POWER KEY TOGETHER but same issue.
I'm not identify that is hardware issue or software issue.
Please advise me and give solution.
Thanks!

So the phone is unrooted? Holding volume down and power and home just opens Download mode, volume up is recovery IIRC. Can you try recovery mode? Is it shutting down the same? It sounds like a hardware issue to be honest, but do the recovery first. Does it shut down even when plugged in?

@RossC: i tried but still same maybe it's hardware issue.

I found a solution - I just cleaned the battery node and it's working 100%
After removing the battery, on top you will find three battery charging points (nodes), take a pin or any screw driver (or similar) and scrape on the three points and then clean the surface.
Now insert the battery on mobile then switch ON.

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Google maps displays black screen when trying to navigate
When getting directions to a new place on Google maps (using navigate) I get a black screen where the map tile should be.
Sometimes after a few seconds, Maps force closes and I have to type the place again.
It takes me about 4 or 5 attempts to get it working.
I have tried:

Uninstalling and reinstalling Google Maps
Clearing cache
Clearing data
Factory reset
Different ROM

Here are some screenshots of the issue:

Have you installed latest version?

Of course, I have been experiencing the same issue for a few versions though.

Screenshots would be welcome :-)

I'll update as soon as I can get some :)

Does this issue happen only when navigating or also when generally using Maps? Does the problem change if viewing the map using satellite mode?

Its only when navigating, and it still happens in satellite mode

Is your GPS working properly? Can you try this app and report back.

Tested and GPS works fine

I've updated the question with screenshots that I grabbed yesterday. Any ideas would be appreciated!

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How to turn off mobile-data/3G for each SIM card separately in Samsung Galaxy Mega Duos?
I'm using Samsung Galaxy Mega Duos and use two SIM cards - one sim with very low charge for 3G connection (called SIM1) and the other with very-high fee (called SIM2).
I go to Setting - Connections - Data usage to turn off 3G on SIM2 but the checkbox Mobile data seems to be synced between the two e.g. if I check it on SIM1 and then go to SIM1 to turn it off, SIM2 is turned off too!?
My question: How can I turn of 3G for SIM2 but keep it for SIM1?

i think you are looking in wrong area.is there any settings like sim management in setting? i think you can turn off from there

Yeah you are right. Going there get it done. Thank you!

I had the same issue. Found this solution on another site:

Open "Settings" App
Go to "SIM Card Manager"
Tap on "Data Service Network"
Choose the SIM as the Data SIM

Note that only the first SIM slot supports 3G Internet. So if you want to use 3G you must plug your 3G SIM in the first slot.

Would be lovely if you would give us some URL to refer to what you sate in #4 item i.e. only 1st SIM slot supports 3G

This is not the answer. Select SIM 1 as you describe, then take out SIM 1 --> SIM 2 will be selected.

With regard to "Note that only the first SIM slot supports 3G Internet. So if you want to use 3G you must plug your 3G SIM in the first slot."
In
Settings --> More Networks --> Mobile networks
You can set the "Network mode" for both SIMs separately, but only one card can be set to fast internet (WCDMA) at a time. This can be especially bothersome if you are in Korea, where parts of the country only have WCDMA and no GSM.
Please also note that mobile data is switched on automatically if you select a SIM card as explained in the first answer. You can then switch it off and on in the "sliding" config menue -- it seems to remember the setting you have made.
JCS.

I couldn't find the settings mentioned in other answers (OnePlus with Android 7) so I made an dummy APN setting.
Add a new APN:

Settings > SIM & Network > Sim 2 > Access Point Names > (+)

Now you can add the APN details. Set APN to a dummy domain, e.g. dummy.invalid and hit save. Make sure it's saved and showing as selected on the "APNs" screen.
Note 1: I haven't yet verified this technique as that SIM doesn't currently have credit. Hopefully someone else can verify this.
Note 2: ".invalid" domain is reserved for this purpose. It means your phone won't be trying to connect to a real server.


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Galaxy tab 2 (gsm) P3100 stuck on start screen after installing clockwork mod recovery. Need help immediately!
I was following this tutorial form wiki.cyanogenmod.org and it went fine till step 12

#11. Unplug the USB cable from your device You can now manually reboot the phone into ClockworkMod Recovery mode by holding .
#12. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GSM) now has ClockworkMod Recovery installed. Continue to the
next section.

And instead of starting in recovery mode, I started in normal mode mistakenly. So I did the whole again. Until now the "Custom binary download" was showing "2 counts" but again mistakenly started in normal mode. Then I did the whole once again, and held the power and up volume button to start in recovery mode. But the device was stuck at start screen (which shows galaxy tab 2 logo). I doesn't even start in normal mode. I did the whole again and again. Now the "Custom binary download" is showing "5 counts".
The device is not starting again neither in recovery mode nor in normal. Please help.

Did Heimdall show it flashed the recovery properly? Can you boot into Download mode rather than recovery mode and re-flash the recovery?

@RossC I somehow got my tab started. But when I boot in recovery mode, it opens the default(may be) recovery mode and not the CWM recovery mode though it says device state (I don't remember the exact phrase) as custom(which was not so previously). What to do?

Ok that's something. Now you have at least a 'panic' option: going to SamMobile and re-flashing the STOCK firmware. Alternatively if you can get into Download Mode (NOT recovery) you could try re-flashing your custom recovery (CWM) again. Be cautious and be careful though. Make a NANDROID backup ASAP so if it all goes wrong you have something to restore. Do you NEED this rooted, is CM worth the risk to you? Is it a stable CM, the nightlies are a parade of bugs and broken parts in my experience. A browse around this site will show you how often CM causes issues.

@RossC Regarding my case I have a few questions. Should I continue the tutorial now(but I am not getting the CWM recovery mode)? What is I install last stable version of CM? Will that have bugs too? How to do nandroid backup, my tab is not rooted yet(checked using root checker)?

Few more. "Custom binary download" is showing 5 counts, will that cause problems? How to fix?


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android 4.2.2 out of space
My nexus4 2G RAM and 16G ROM, android 4.2.2. Got the root privileges afte bought it last year.
The situation puzzled me these days. Each time I tried to install app from google play or somewhere esle.  Out of space error came out and suggested me Free up some sapce and try again,  Cancel or Manage apps.
In fact 8.9Gb is available, Apps(app data & media content) occupies 733m. And this Out of space error doesn't come out when I updating apps.
I did some seach, uninstalled some apps, cleared app cache(one by one), even entered recovery mode and cleared dalvik cache, but it doesn't work.
Any help is greatly appreciated. thanks!

(from an Android 4.4.4 user)
I began to have this problem after installing the Xposed module "XInstaller". I uninstalled that module and everything went back to normal.
Important: It can get easy to confuse all of these X words. It wasn't "Xposed Installer" that was the issue. The issue was the module for Xposed called "XInstaller". This module lets you change some of Android's default app installation/uninstallation behaviors. For now, I'm leaving that module alone.

The only answer is a factory reset and even that doesn't work as it is supposed to. Shows formatting but nothing is removed when you boot up again.
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How to backup broken screen phone when USB debugging IS NOT enabled?
I dropped my Samsung S3. Now I cannot see anything, just a white screen with purple, black, and green lines. Before it blanked out, it wasn't recognizing my finger touch. Any idea on how or what to repair? I want to save my phone so I can backup all my data.
Screen has a small crack on the lower right part of the screen:

the colors are all messed up
can't press anything
can be turned on and can hear the starting sound
can still receive calls and text
USB debugging WAS NOT ENABLED

possible duplicate of Broken screen while debug mode was disabled. How can I re-enable adb?

install kies and connect your phone with usb cable.  Then go to backup/restore and you can easily backup your important data from there.

This software only runs on Windows and Mac.

Also doesn't work if USB debugging is not enabled, as OP stated.

Looks like Kies doesn't work on phones made in 2017 or later.

FOUND A FIX!!!!! Hi Everyone, I just experienced the same thing: my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was dropped and the LCD stopped working. However, the phone would turn on. I could not receive calls or call out. My USB Debugging was turned off. This is how I managed to retrieve my TEXTS, other Rooted info and normal files. I am not sure if the front end of this fix had much to do with the over-all fix, but it seemed to.

I turned my phone on. I pressed my "Volume Up" button until I heard it beep. While still pressing the volume button, I pressed the "Bottom Face" button, then my "On/Off" button. Pressing them all down at the same time, but in that order. This seemed to put the phone in recovery mode.
I went to this website and downloaded Kies 3 software from Samsung (free). http://www.mobile-phone-transfer.com/extract-data-from-kies-backup-sbu-file.html
I opened the software and then plugged my Old phone in. DO NOT plug your phone in until the program is opened. Choose the files you want to backup and then press the backup button (may be called something else, but you get my point)
Once the backup is complete, plug your new phone in and restore all of the selected files (you may choose which ones) onto your new phone.

It worked with no worries about the "USB Debugging" being turned on or off!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yahooooooooo.
I wanted to share this as not other option worked for me. Good luck!

Does NOT work without USB debugging on.

@Blairg23 seems to have worked though...

@Nearoo have you tried it? I tried it and it didn't work.

Looks like Kies was discontinued and does not work with devices made after 2016 or so.

Apologies for putting this on an old thread, however having spent a week paining over how to do this if your screen is locked and totally broken. Buy a USB OTG cable from Amazon (they're quite cheap), plug a USB keyboard into this and then plug that into your phone. You should be able to type the PIN to unlock it if this is what you have, then you can use Kies to backup the phone. Just worked for me (yay). This method only works on certain devices.

I broke the display and digitizer today on my Galaxy S4, without USB Debugging turned on. I used Samsung Kies to backup everything on the internal storage, apps, music, ringtones and their settings, text messages, contacts, all of it.

This answer already tells us to use Kies. Consider telling us the point in adding redundancy on the page.

KIES does NOT work without USB debugging enabled.

Not possible if debugging is disabled.

Why not? The answer suggesting Kies shows it is. ADB Backups is not the only backup method available (though I'd trust it more than Kies). So can you please [edit] your answer and elaborate on the reasoning?

@lzzy as OP confirm that, USB debugging was not enabled, and Blairg23 tells in comments that kies does not work without usb debugging. So can you please delete your comment and elaborate on the reasoning?


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How to recall or review WEA Alerts e.g. Amber Alerts?
The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system sends warnings for weather and other emergencies. On my AT&T Moto X, the alert is a super loud sound and an alert box with an OK button. Once you push OK, the alert vanishes. Is there any way to recall it and see the alert text again? On iOS, WEA alerts are visible in the usual notifications pane. That doesn't seem to be the case for Android. Does anyone know if there are plans to fix this?
I imagine most people push OK in a panic to stop the loud sound, and then are left wondering what it was exactly that was so important.

Using Oreo (8.1)... Settings -> Apps & notifications -> Advanced -> Emergency alerts -> Emergency alert history.
In 8.0, it might be called "Mobile broadcast settings" instead.

in Oreo 8.1.0
settings --> network & internet --> wireless emergency alerts

There should be and app on the phone called Emergency Alerts with a red triangle and a white background that will let you view the active emergency alerts in your area.

Try Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Emergency alerts.

On my device, they are hidden in a different place. Navigate to:
Settings › Sounds and Vibration › more sound settings › Emergencey Alerts › Emergency Alert History

I use an Android phone and had the same reaction you experienced.  I made several attempts to get info via some emergency info links I'd saved to my home screen to no avail. .BUT I found the alert story by visiting a local TV news website like bay area abc7news.com, where a red Breaking News banner appears at the top of the page. I clicked on Amber Alert link & it took me to the story & details.

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Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
I'm continuing my quest on turning an Android device into a WiFi sniffer (see Nexus 7: Can I set its WiFi to monitor/promiscous mode? If so, how? ) I found an unused Galaxy Tab 3 (model SM-T210R) so I'd like to try that one.
First step, rooting it, right? Well... it turns out to be a was more difficult task than I imagined... Cyanogenmod doesn't have a version for Galaxy Tab 3.
With a bit of apprehension I tried installing this one: http://techbeasts.com/2014/01/19/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-tab-3-7-0-sm-t210t210r/
but when the Galaxy tries to install the from the .zip, I get:
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.

which, according to the comments of that teachbeasts.com page, seems to be a pretty common issue.
Has anyone successfully rooted a Galaxy Tab 3? If so, could you point me to the web or resource where you found the method?
PS: If you did successfully root it, you still have money in your bank account, right? I'm kind of wary about flashing my device with a who-knows-from-where image...
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PGP keys on Android
How do I set up a PGP key on my Samsung Android 4.1.1 tablet? No idea what I'm doing so please give step by step simplistic instructions

Maybe we should take a step back and ask: why do you think you need this? What are you trying to accomplish?

There are some apps for PGP on Android:

OpenKeychain
AGP


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How can I disconnect a phone from Google's data backup service?
Right now, I have two phones - my now-old Galaxy Nexus and my new Galaxy S5. I want to keep my Galaxy Nexus around as a Chromecast controller and (via wi-fi) streaming media device. As such, I want to remove apps that aren't useful to me for this purpose without affecting my Google backups that helped me set up my S5 quickly. However, when I go to uncheck the "Back up my data" option on the Backup & reset menu, it says that disabling it will delete all my data from Google's servers. I don't want this, since my S5 should continue to use this service.
Is the fact that I have an S5 with this setting enabled sufficient to prevent my backup data from being wiped from Google's servers? If not, how I can unlink my Galaxy Nexus from this service? Or, alternatively, do I need to? The only thing that I'm trying to avoid is unnecessary syncing of apps and settings to a device that I want relatively free of apps.
In the event that I'm running on some false assumptions, I want the apps and settings on the S5 to be the ones restored on a new phone or following a reset. I effectively want the apps and settings on the GNex to be ignored as far as other devices are concerned.

You don't need to do anything. Every device using Google Backup with the same Google account keeps its own separate set of data. When you sign into your Google account for the first time after a factory-reset, the device will look through all the backup sets and try to pick the most recent one from the same device. It'll restore from that set of data, and use that to create a new backup set.
Only if you sign in on a completely new device that you haven't used before (not even before a factory-reset) will it choose a set from a different device: in that case, the most recently backed-up set.
So, you can leave your Galaxy Nexus backing up to its own set, and your Galaxy S5 backing up to its own set. If you factory-reset one of them, it'll restore the apps and data from the same device.
For a much more complete explanation of how Google Backup keeps track of different sets of backed-up data, see my answer to Google Backup: Multiple devices using the same account - what happens on Restore?

In order to ensure that the GNex is never the most recently backed up phone (should I break my S5 and need a new S5 or a totally different phone), should I totally disable the backup (since it only has a few apps for music, videos, and other streaming type stuff? Or is there a way to make sure that the S5 is always the most recent backup that I would restore a new phone from?

The linked answer explains how to force a backup when you want to, and how to do a full-system restore from a backup set of your choosing.

You should "Root" your Nexus to gain superuser privileges, that way you can delete all unnecessary apps and data that doesn't correspond with its new uses as a mobile streaming media device. http://lifehacker.com/5886876/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-nexus If you are unsure what an app does, before you delete it you can google the app name and find out its function. It would be better to save the app or file to your computer instead of deletion in case you need it its easily retrievable.


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Is there an app to use PNG for the FFC?
This is semi-related to a previous question and I have a new theory I want to test. I am looking for a camera app that will store it's images in PNG format (what screenshots are stored in) instead of the lossy jpeg.
Camera FV-5 is the only app I could find that mentions PNG support, but it does not support the FFC.

JPEG with 100% compression quality is not lossless but maybe the picture quality will be good enough for you, here are two apps I know which has the ability to set the compression quality to 100%:

Snap Camera HDR (JPEG Quality: Best = 100% according to the developers website), trial here
Camera MX

In terms of JPEG to PNG, there are apps out there for conversion (based off of a quick search), one of them being: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.valsior.resizer
Also, if you have a Samsung device, I found this little tidbit that caused someone to save all their images as PNGs:http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2/669470-camera-saves-images-default-png-format.html . Even then, they only save as this format after passing through Samsung's proprietary Photo Editor app on the person's Note II.
In terms of pure shooting in PNG, though, Camera FV-5 appears to be the only choice. :/ Hope this helped, and if anyone finds another app that can perform this function, I'd be interested in checking it out as well!

Unfortunately this doesn't really get what I'm hoping for. Converting will just get me a perfect copy of the image that has already been distorted by compression.

Yeah, I realized that, but as far as I can see FV-5 appears to be the only way to shoot in the lossless PNG format on Android. Perhaps there is a way around this if your device is rooted? I'm not sure, that might take some digging in in the XDA-Dev forums. I'm looking forward to other suggestions from other users, though, as taking PNG images is something I'm looking into as well.

You can write your own using this Cam API tutorial.

I was thinking of going this route. It is just a lot of work for something that I am not sure will achieve my end goal. But others might have a use too so maybe I'll give it a shot if I get motivated.


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Issue with woman's voice reading out the txt on my AT&T LG2
Someone help me,  please?!   I've got that obnoxious woman from the navigation app as a personal announcer of everything I view online.  Idk what setting I accidentally activated or app I downloaded that started these shenanigans, but now,  she's reading out everything I click on (even announcing that I clicked on the button!) and everything on the page that loads on both browser & chrome.  HELP!   HOW DO I MAKE HER SHUT UP?!  JUST STFU, LADY!!!

You have mistakenly activated "Talkback", a google service for blind/visually impaired users.
To deactivate:
Open "Settings" -> under "System" open "Accessibility" -> open "Talkback" -> slide the slider in the upper right corner to "off"

Tried that, it has a checked bubble & it won't let me uncheck it.

Uncheck every single program you have checked in the Accessibility menu. See if you can disable Talkback afterwards. Also, try entering the Talkback settings menu by just choosing the Talkback option. Disable all the functions in that menu. Another thing you could try is "Accessibility" -> "Text-to-speech output" -> disable "Driving mode" if it is enabled. There is also the possibility of of other Apps bugging out and activating Talkback; do you have an app called "Robin" by any chance?


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Text messaging application disappeared
I have Samsung S Duos Ice cream Sand witch(4.1.2) loaded in it.I can't see my Text messaging app and also the icon in my phone for past two days.I am unable to get new messages also.I did not hide the application.Since it is one of the system application you can't uninstall.Is it any problem in the operating system to hide Messaging ?

Did you check your app drawer? Perhaps you have just accidentally deleted the shortcut from your home screen.

Also if for some reason it is not in the app drawer look in the system list of apps (Settings -> Apps -> All ->Name of Message App)


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Making SMS sound and other notifications play in speaker with headphones inserted
I would like to be able to go to sleep with headphones plugged into my S4 so that I can listen to podcasts, but then there is the problem that I don't hear SMS messages or calls during the night, because the notification sounds are played in the headset also.
What I need is that every incoming SMS message and phonecall notification are played through the speaker and not the headphones. It is not a problem if this causes the podcast or music in the headphones to stop while the notification is playing in the speaker.
So is there an app or other method that fixes this?
I have checked Soundabout, but it seems that it is not able to force notifications to speakers, only phonecalls.
Edit:
There is a related question, but that one is limited to phonecalls, and it seems that there is a difference to routing the sound for phonecalls, to other notifications.

Your question will do better here if you focus on the problem you're trying to solve rather than asking us to help you find an app which you think will solve your problem.

Well, to be honest i believe my question was pretty focused on the problem i was trying to solve, even though i mentioned that I except that an app perhaps existed for my specific need. Or?
Did change the subject field of the thread however.

I would tend to agree, but it seems that there are some people around here who see "is there an app that" and immediately reach for the "close" button. You might also want to have a look at How do I ask a question that may require recommending a product?

Thanks for the link, I get more where you are coming from now. Still I think my use case is probably not specific to only me.


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WhatsApp showing "last online" on certain contacts, but no WhatsApp icon on Address Book app
I think my ex has deleted his WhatsApp account. I can still see his last online time in WhatsApp, but the WhatsApp icon does not appear next to his name in my Android address book.
Does this mean he has removed his WhatsApp and cancelled his account?

When is the last online time? If its more than a week he has probably uninstalled it from his phone.

Possible reasons:

He might have deleted his account permanently (probably changed his number).
He might have blocked you in his account.

There is no need to remove Whatsapp to do above tasks.

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Sending a group the same message and get individual replies
First, I'm an android rookie.  I'm managing a softball team.  I need to be able to send 40+ phones the same message at the same time (SMS is fine), but get individual replies (each player/parent's reply should come to me but not go to the whole team).  I just switched from an iPhone 4 to a Galaxy S5.  iPhone app "Group Text!" was perfect - I'm having trouble finding something comparable for the S5/android. Advice?

I'm sure there's a ton. Samsung may even have included something (they tend to load up their devices with...extras). Did you try searching in the Play Store? Did you look at the questions in the "Related" section to the right?

As far as I know, the builtin SMS app doesn't work with groups, meaning you'll get individual replies instead of group replies. Usually the problem when moving from iPhone to Android is the other way around.

Whatsapp broadcast list may help you, i'm not %100 percent sure but it says "you should use broadcast lists to message multiple people at once." and as long as it is not group the others dont see the individual replies (i think)

I used GO SMS Pro with previous android.   Has an ad at the top of each screen unless paid for.  Good functionality.


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Andriod device rebooting constantly
Because of processes stoped working and fixing them was taking too long with 0 rezults I tryed to reset it to factory settings but that didn't work so I also wiped the cache and media patitions and now it's in a constant rebooting state. I doesn't even load the OS just shows a logo and a loading screen with images like this one: link.
How do I fix it?

The steps below will walk you through clearing the partition on your device.

This process will not delete any information from your device.

1.  Power up the phone by pressing the VOL UP + VOL DOWN KEY together + POWER KEY .

2.  The device will enumerate with different BOOT OPTIONS

3.  Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL and VOL UP Key to SELECT

4.  Select Recovery

5.  The device will start up, now power up to  a little Android man logo with Exclamation mark

6.  Press the VOL UP and VOL DOWN Key together at this screen

7.  The device will display BLUE Text on a Black background .

Use the VOL DOWN Key to scroll DOWN and the POWER Key to SELECT the option desired .

In this case , press the VOL DOWN key till the cache partition wipe is selected and press the POWER key to confirm the selection .

Use the VOL DOWN key again to select YES - delete all user data and press the POWER key to CONFIRM .

The device will then start performing the partition wipe

Once the Formatting is complete , press the POWER key to confirm a REBOOT

The message rebooting is displayed on the phone.

The device will reboot and start the normal power up sequence .

Already did that, that is the cause of my problem

which rom did u try and from where did u download the rom files? which version of android was that?

I have jellybean and didn't download anything, just wiped the 2 partitons and then choose factory reset. I dont have a rocovery option. The tablet is AllView City+

seems like the action you performed corrupted your OS. you probably need to reinstall your OS. have a look on this link this will help you to download and install a new OS jelly bean 4.1 . this might solve your problem.

May be it got stuck in boot loop.
You can recover your phone. Search the internet, preferably XDA forum, for your phone model. They will surely help you.

"Search the Internet" is not really an answer.


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Battery indicator increase when not charging
Basically, two hours ago my battery level is at 8%, then an hour ago, it was at 9%. Now it's at 10%. Why is it going up even though it is not plugged in? Would I need to calibrate my battery?
Note: This is a new phone

When you are not using your phone it happens

Battery app re-calculates the remaining battery based on the battery power currently being used (mV) and history. That's why you can do calibration to correctly measure the current battery status and range of it.
In most case, battery power (mV), it goes down from the top and it usually up & down within a small range but for overall, it goes down.
But sometimes, the current mV is goes up and it's caused by
1. Battery usage forecast was wrong or
2. Battery is recovering its power again - for example, after CPU intensive task, the voltage could goes up
3. the remaining percentage goes up if the battery usage is slower than the expectation (it's not going up because it's not being used. Even the screen is off, the battery is still being used). In this case battery app recalculate the percentage based on the current mV and trend that how fast battery mV is decreasing. If mV is increasing, then battery app will show like it's being charged...
But actually its not being charged, instead battery app recalculates the mV decreasing speed.

Thank you for your answer. It makes sense. Would you be able to point to some references also?


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Problems Connecting Asus Transformer TF101 to Mac OS X 10.92
Please bear with me if this is an insipid question, but I am not able to connect my Asus tablet to my Mac. It has been recommended that I go and download the USB drivers for the tablet here. Seemed easy enough. WRONG! USB drivers are well supported for Windows, but not Mac or Linux (odd). There is a third party application that Asus says you need to install called Splashtop Streamer for Windows or Mac in order to move forward with the installation of the drivers.
I gave that the old college try and, much to my chagrin, Splashtop Streamer does not seem to have clear instruction on how to configure their product. I left a comment on one of their pages that discussed a error "Your 6783 port is not reachable", which seemed to be adversely affecting my completion of the installation process.
In summary, I am dead in the water. I can not install USB drivers in order to load my app onto my device to test. I am trying to test a Google Map App using V2 of the API. Apparently, the Eclipse and the Android Studio emulators to not render the new Google Maps API. So, i need to ship the app to a device.
Must I really buy a new one? Please ponder and grant me any wisdom you might have?
Also, if you think this question was useful, please give it vote.
Thanks again

Sadly I can't give you a solution to your software problem (due to the fact that I haven't used a mac in a while) but I can give some suggestions on how to move forward from your current state (as far as development goes).
There are two situations you might be in, I have possible solutions for both:
Situation 1: You don't need the drivers
-As this article states "If you're developing on Mac OS X, it just works"
Meaning no drivers are needed. But there is still other things to be done (instructions in article)
Situation 2: USB isn't going to work/I don't know what the problem with USB is.
Short Term Solution: package up your app in a .apk and throw that on your device.
Long Term Solution: Look into connecting to your device over your network, from a quick glance this looks to be a good place to start: How can I connect to Android with ADB over TCP?
Let me know how it goes, and if you have any questions.

To your short-term solution, how can you place an App on a device if you can not connect to it? One would have to use a VM, place the apk file on the Windows VM and hope that the device will get picked up by the Windows VM. Is that what you mean, because that will be Dev painful.

The link you gave in your "Long Term Solution" makes suggestion for a rooted device. My device is not rooted as I have not found clear explanations for the TF101. Thank you for your suggestions though.

For the apk you can just email it yourself or use dropbox/drive/something similar

Thanks @Colin your answer actually ended up being quite helpful. Believe it or not, when i updated things they started working so i suspect that fundamentally, you were correct. Sorry it took so long to acknowledge.


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Different sounds for different alarms
Is there a way (app, root code, etc) to set a different alarm sound for each alarm?

What phone do you have? The AOSP alarm clock has this as a built-in feature, but the manufacturer of your phone may have replaced it with their own app.

I think the best option is Sleep Bot. you can choose an alarm sound for each alarm, you can have plenty of alarms with different labels, you can also choose individually the snooze time.and the seconds you want the alarm to sound!!

Hopefully this app is your answer: GM Alarm as mentioned in google play, this app has different alarm sounds and you can select the option for random alarm sounds each day. and the alarm sound will not repeat as it maintains a history for previous alarm sounds. Might be useful for you.

also try alarm clock plus this app has a lot of options too!

thanx! I'll give them a try!
I'm now wondering, is it possible to set a playlist as alarm? or to play a random tune from it or a folder?

if you want playlist as your alarm tunes. this app is your tool for the task you require.


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Cache folders taking a lot of space: store_00010001/Pictures/cache/com.google.android.googlephotos/picasa--{0,1,2...}
I've found that this cache folders take 1,5GiB of my 16GB Nexus 5:
store_00010001/Pictures/cache/com.google.android.googlephotos/picasa--{0,1,2...}
Is it cache of some app, which I can easily remove from phone level? (App settings -> clear data/cache?)
Or do I have to clear it from computer periodically?

solution: block with empty file
block folder creation with an empty file
on my phone i created this empty file
/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/cache

size
that folder was 7 g on my phone
https://plus.google.com/photos/yourphotos say "3306 photos"
recreated daily
if i deleted the folder, it reappeared the next day
side effect
no side effects noticed by using this solution
auto backup still works
system
tested on my nexus 5

I was just having this same issue and found that I had to clear the cache data for the Gallery (which you have to get to in Settings->Application Manager->All->Gallery). This cleared up over 1GB of space for me on my internal card.
Note: I used an app called Memory Map to get a visual representation to see what was taking up so much space on my internal storage since it was originally just a Google alert telling me I was out of space.

You may install App Cache Cleaner application. One of the feature is "auto clear all cache at a specified interval".
Configure it once and it will never let the cache grow such large.

Yes, you can clear Photos's cache from the phone itself.

Do you mean "App Info" of G+ Photos app , than "clear cache"?

Yep. But why is the cache that big?

And why can't I set a limit of size of this cache?  I guess that it's that bug because it's making thumbnails of all G+ photos and those are much more than photos on camera... but that's my quess.


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How do I clone a SIM card?
When I search the web, all I get is hits on how to transfer your "contacts".  "SIM" is an acronym for "Subscriber Identity Module".  So, as I understand it, there is more information on that little thing than just my "contacts".  I just got a new phone (with a new SIM card), and I want to move every bit from my old SIM to the new SIM, not just the "contacts".  How do I do that?

Is there anything preventing you from using the old SIM card in the new phone (assuming you are keeping the service provider and your number)?

@Chahk: I am using the old SIM card in the new phone.  I just wanted to know if it was possible to transfer all the data to the new SIM.  I guess I didn't really understand exactly what is on that thing.  Dan's answer was helpful.

Cloning a SIM card is not what you think it is. Apart from the simple contacts information, the only thing stored on it is a code which identifies your phone to your carrier. It's like a user ID, which the carrier can use to look up which plan you're on and what phone number you should have.
Although cloning a SIM card is possible, it's not something you want to do as a customer. It's a technique used by crackers to impersonate another user to the phone network, in order to illicitly receive their phone calls. It may be illegal where you live.
Think of the SIM card like a credit card. It belongs to the carrier: they just lend it to you for the purpose of using their service. If your bank sends you a new card, or you change bank, you don't "clone" your old card onto your new one: you just use the new card. And, just like a bank card, if your carrier didn't send you the new card as a replacement for the old one, then it refers to a completely different account.
If you simply want to move your old phone number to your new phone, you need to contact your (old) carrier to do this.

I asked this question because my new phone came with a new SIM card, so I figured I'd use it.  Like all physical products, these physical products wear out don't they?  I just wanted to move to the newer physical product.  I thought that would be a simple procedure, but apparently, it is not.  What do I do when my "old" SIM card dies?

If your sim card dies you ask your network provider for a new sim card.

@raven I've added another paragraph to my answer. I hope this clears things up for you.


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Why do I get Permission denied error while trying to root Android Lucid 4G version 4.0.4 device?
I am trying to root an Android Lucid 4G version 4.0.4 device. But it gives the following error:
[*] Device found.
rm failed for /data/bootlogo/bootlogopid, No such file or directory
link failed No such file or directory
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Waiting for reboot...
/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied
[*] Rebooting again...
[*] Waiting for reboot...

Following is the screenshot of the error messages:

I followed this tutorial to root the device. I've also updated the driver to ADB driver interface but it's still not working.

It would help to know which instructions you were following, and at which step this error happened.

I'll find the instructions ASAP . I was following the steps and the step where it failed was where it said to click run.bat I believe, which I did and then it ran the prompt and showed this

HERE IS WHAT I FOLLOWED http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/11/how-to-root-your-android-phone-superoneclick-method/

The root method in the link is not compatible with android 4.0.4.
before you root - be sure you know what you are doing.
To root the Lucid 4G on 4.0.4 you can try the following method:

http://theunlockr.com/2013/06/16/how-to-root-the-lg-lucid-4g-bin4ry-method/

But choose "Xperia Root by cubeundcube" instead of "Normal mode"

Where could I have my password when I restore it to root it I'm using the second method btw......I hit restore and it said it ended

Gotcha it seemed to work then I unplugged it by accident seems like its a working method thanks for the help!

I have backed up everything and the first one seems more complicated I'll try it now

I can't find the link for the root download in the first method nvm found it but is it saver then the second ?

Okay so for the first one there's 6 options which one should I choose Xperia root by cubeundcube 2) new standard root 3)old 4)old special g) good glass

Alright I went with the old one and it said it was successful and it restarted it and said waiting for device to show up again and right when it did the prompt went away /crashed should I just re do it (Also it did say In between texts ping is not a command)

Yes it just crashed didn't even see press key to continue

Tried the cube method worked smoothly I got the super app and got root checker and it confirms my device has root access! Thank you very Much :)


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History of files sent over Bluetooth?
Does Android keep a history of the files sent via Bluetooth? I didn't see anything like that in the user interface (there's a log of received files, but not sent ones), but maybe there's a hidden log file  somewhere?
I need to check past activity. Installing an app to start logging this now won't help me.

Go to settings and turn on bluetooth. Click menu button and you will see the option Show received files. Alternatively every files sent via bluetooth will be stored in a folder named bluetooth in storage (if the files are not moved).

Thanks, though I'm looking for the log of sent files, not received ones. I've updated my post to make it unambiguous.

Show received files will show both uploaded and downloaded Bluetooth file logs under two tabs. You can view it there.

What version of Android are you using? I'm using 4.2.2 and I don't see any tab.

Me neither on 4.3 and 4.4.2.

There's a user interface that's providing the log/history of Bluetooth sharing.
To view the log you need to activate Bluetooth and send any file. After sending a notification appears and by clicking it you can view the logs.

Thanks. Unfortunately I've dismissed the notification at the time, and new notifications of this kind don't show previously sent files.


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Is it possible to preserve the Device ID while doing a factory reset?
Does factory reset restore the Device ID or create a new one?
I have a rooted device that I would like to restore but want to keep the ID so that I won't have the issue of creating new accounts on apps that were in use.
Is it possible to preserve the Device ID while doing a factory reset?

It is possible to restore the Device ID with Titanium Backup (root required). If you have this app installed before you wipe, you can make backups of your apps and data, as well as the Device ID.
When you factory reset your device or install a new Rom, you get a new Device ID. Install Titanium Backup and make sure it has access to its backups (usually the external SD card; internal memory will usually get wiped on a factory reset).
It will automatically detect that the Device ID has changed and ask if you want to restore it.
There may be other apps that can do this. The main requirement is that you save the previous Device ID before wiping. If you don't do that, you can't reset the new Device ID to the old one.

Android_ID is stored in the settings database and will be deleted by a Factory Reset.
As far as I know most apps are tied to your Google account and not to your Android_ID. (Although I know at least one app which tied to your Android_ID)

I appreciate your response. I am having issue of home button and others not working which is annoying but if most account s can easily be restored I certainly will just do that

OK, be sure you have a backup of everything important to you, all the user data is deleted during a Factory Reset.


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Automatically delete local photos that have been backed up by Google+
I use Google+ to automatically back up any photos taken with my phone. Unfortunately my phone has only 8GB storage. Is there a way to automatically delete the local copies of photos that have already been backed up by Google+ in order to save storage space?

There is an app called "flickr uploader", since flickr offer 1TB free it's pretty convenient. This app allows you to auto backup  all your pictures to flickr and it has an option to delay the backup so you can delete blurry photos, for example, and of course, the option to delete the photo from the phone 24 hours after successfully uploaded.
I have been using it for a long while, totally worth it.

Welcome to Android Enthusiasts – and thanks for taking the time to answer! But how does your approach help the OP with Google+? I don't see any indication of "switching to some other cloud service" being a valid option. So does that app support G+ as well?

I have recently started trying to teach myself how to (properly) use Tasker so thought this could be a nice little project to try.
Harder than I thought. I couldn't manage to do exactly what you want and it is a pretty crude method but I will continue anyway. I thought if I put it out there, someone with more experience with Tasker may be able to improve it.
So I started by creating the task "Delete last photo". Fortunately, doing this with Tasker is very easy as it has a build in variable Last photo.
Now the hard bit I found was choosing a trigger. Ideally it would be when you get confirmation of upload (Tasker does support HTTP responses but that stuff is way over my head, if it is even relevant) or when a photo is taken (which I couldn't find as an event within Tasker). So the way I settled on, and here comes the messy bit, was to have it run everytime the screen is turned on. I know this is a very poor trigger (e.g. If you have no network connection it will delete the photo without uploading it) but I could see no better options within Tasker.
I know this is far from the answer you will have been wanting but as there have been no other (proper) answers I thought I would get this in there, may give you or someone else a better idea.

I like the approach and will look into it. I, for a while now, wanted to teach myself to use tasker anyhow ;)

I don't use G+ autobackup feature so was new territory for me too. I did notice that G+ notifies you when pics have been uploaded too. Tasker also supports notifications as triggers so could be another avenue to explore.

I am using an app called FolderSync (paid version) to pack up my photos to cloud.
You can set automatic delete of the local files, after transferring them. But with this you can't use Google+ 's automatic upload.


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Media audio plays through front speaker?
I've got a Nexus 5 running stock 4.4.2, not rooted. Sometimes, seemingly at random, I will go to do something that plays sound (watch a YouTube video, play a podcast, etc) and the audio comes through the front speaker (the earpiece, where you'd normally hold it up to your head) instead of the bottom speaker.
When this happens, the volume buttons always change the "phone" volume (handset icon) instead of the media volume (speaker icon). Stranger still, some applications still use the right output - Amazon MP3 will play through the normal speaker, but Pocket Casts won't, and because of the volume button issue there's no easy way to change the actual loudness of the former.
I'm having trouble finding this issue on forums. Does anybody else get this? Is it special to the N5? Is it caused by a specific app? Can I stop it from happening, or at least recover from it without rebooting?


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Export bookmarks from Android 4.1.2 Stock Browser for use in PC Browser
How can I export bookmarks from my Android 4.1.2 Stock Browser, for use in Chrome and Firefox on my PC?
I've checked the stock browser thoroughly, but could not find anything like the Export feature found in desktop browsers.
Would appreciate some help, since I have a ton of book marks on my phone, and need them on my PC.

Assuming you're using the AOSP browser, you can opt to sync your bookmarks with your Google account by enabling Bookmarks in the sync menu for Google (in Settings app).


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How to load custom logo on andriod start up
New to the site and have little technical knowledge.
I have a mx andriod box and it has a custom logo on launch.
How can I remove this and have my custom logo on start up ?
Cheers
Xeine

You have to be rooted, but any boot animation changer can do this. Here is an example from the play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.boot.animations

You won't be able to do this without being rooted. Lots of custom ROMs (custom Android OSs) will have this built in, or there are apps to do this as well.

The logo you are referring is known as Boot Logo.
You can only change this if your phone's rooted.
After that you can change the logo by replacing logo.bin from the system folder  manually or your can flash any zip file through cwm/twrp custom recovery's.


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Rooting the Samsung Galaxy LITE (SGH-T399)
I have recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy Lite (SGH-T399). I am having trouble rooting it. It would be easy if I had a Windows PC, but I only have one Mac and one Linux PC. Instructions on how to root the phone would be helpful.

what is your linux distribution ? I might have what you need ,I have a mac methode too but it's kinda more complicated

There is really easy ways to root your device from linux/mac using heimdall which is an open source alternative of odin PC.
I will put two methods one auto root ,and an other one to root using heimdall choose the one that suite you best.
First I should say : in my opinion self rooting apps are not really secure ,since you will root blind when you have no custom recovery ,which makes it really hard to get back to a working phone if something goes wrong specially for your device ,like you may noticed on XDA there is a lot of bricked phones without solution. if you still want the auto root follow method 01 ,if you don't method 02 is for you.
Method 1: using impactor (Mac OS and linux)

Get Cydia impactor for your OS Mac OS X , Linux 32bit and
linux 64bit
Depending on you OS for mac OS install the software and run it ,for linux extract the archive somewhere where you have the right to execute then open impactor.
a window like the figure below should appear.

Leave the window open and grab your phone ,GO to settings > developer Options > activate USB debugging also see if there is an option called Verify apps over USB if there is unchecked it.
Now go to settings > security and check unknown source.
Plug the phone to your PC.
On the window of impactor click on start (make sure your phone screen is on it will show an authentication pop-up for adb accept it) and wait if the process succeeded you will be asked to reboot your phone ,if not this method will not work for you go to method 02.

Method 02 : using heimdall on linux (ubuntu and it's variants)
like you said in the question :

"It would be easy if I had a Windows PC"

We will do the same method but we will use heimdall instead of Odin
Pre-required : :

Download CWM or TWRP (both odin version choose one of your
liking) and save it on your PC then extract it you will have a file
named recovery.img put it somewhere safe.
Download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip and put is on your phone's SDcard we will need it later

in my example here I will be using ubuntu ,the method remains the same for other ubuntu variants and the same for Mac OS except for the installation part (see method 3 for info).

install heimdall and heimdall-frontend using this command

sudo apt-get install heimdall-flash heimdall-flash-frontend
Once the installation is done launch heimdall-frontend

sudo heimdall-frontend

This is what heimdall looks like :

Power down your phone then Press and hold Volume down + Home button + power key until the warning screen appears Press Volume Up to go into download mode.
Now Plug your phone to PC.
On heimdall front end go to Utilities tab

click On detect ,you should read device detected on the console at the bottom.

Now that your device is detected we are going to get your current partitions information as a .pit file.
stay on Utilities tab ,click on save as then choose where to put the .pit file once done click on download

Now switch to Flash tab

Now click on Browse and choose the Pit file we saved earlier.

Now the Add button (on the right) should be click-able click on it.
click on partition name on the left ,a roll down menu should appear choose recovery.

Click on Browse under the partition ID (not the one under PIT !) then choose recovery.img we extracted earlier.

Now that we are all set , make sure the repartition box is not checked ,that the partition name is set to recovery (look at the above screen-shot) if every thing is right ,click on start at the bottom right.
while heimdall is flashing don't unplug your phone ,don't close heimdall ,don't open other programs ,don't touch the pc or the phone until heimdall show the message flash successful and your phone reboots ,if it doesn't click and hold power button until the phone shut down.
Boot into recovery (power + home + volume up) , (optional : Do a full backup might be handy in case something go wrong) then  flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip we downloaded and putted on your phone earlier.
Now reboot your phone ,you are rooted and have custom recovery installed

Method 03 : On mac OS
replace the first step by this :

Download and install heimdall and heimdall suite ,follow the rest of the steps just like ubuntu method.

References :
heimdall french ubuntu doc (couldn't find english version)
heimdall installation and compilation cyanogenmod wiki
heimdall prebuild downloads on github
heimdall source code

Have you tried towelroot? You can visit the towelroot website and download the apk file. Make sure to enable installation from unknown sources if it's not enabled already. Generally that option is located under Settings\Security.

1.Install VirtualBox on either your Mac or Linux
 2. Install VirtualBox Extension Pack (on VirtualBox download page)
 3. Install a Windows virtual machine of your choice
 4. Enable USB 2.0 in VirtualBox for the Windows VM
 5. Install Kingo andriod root inside Windows
 6. Root
you are welcome.

Even if all other ways fail, you can still root it the manual way:

Go to http://androidsu.com/superuser/ and download the latest su binary for your phone. (ARM, 3.1.3, I'd assume)
Put the downloaded zip file into the root directory of your phone's SD card.
Shut down the phone.
Boot the phone into recovery mode. On Samsung devices, this is done by holding [VOL UP]+[HOME] during boot.
Select "Apply update from SD card" and navigate to the zip file and confirm.
The SU binary is now being installed. Reboot your phone afterwards.
Install the app "Superuser" (com.noshufou.android.su) from the PlayStore.

Your phone should now be rooted. Test it by running the Superuser app.
Alternatively, there's this instruction from XDA.

I cannot provide guarantee that this will work. Certain phone manufacturers take the process of rooting your phone as a void of guarantee.


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How to remove a decrypted Androis 4.1 phone?
I tried out encrypting the phone, but now I want to decrypt it, so I can use again pattern to unlock. How can I do this without resetting the phone?

I only could reset the phone.. cannot remove the encryption.


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How to remove downloads
On my Nexus 7, I see in Storage that Downloads are taking 50.56 MB. I tap Downloads and then see "No items".
How do I remove these 50 MB?

Open the app My Files
Tap All Files
You may see Device Storage and possibly SD memory card
Tap either (or both)
Tap Download (or download)
Select files individually, or tap the menu button then Select all
Tap the trash can icon


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YouTube no longer available for old Android 2.2 devices?
I unrooted my HTC Desire today and restored the stock ROM image, recovery image, etc. It's running Android 2.2.2 now. I noticed that the YouTube app is broken. I can run it, but it complains about not having Internet access, even though WiFi is working perfectly fine and I can surf the web. It also shows no video content, not even video titles, nothing.
I have received the Play Store (came with Android Market app) and I have successfully updated apps like Maps, Facebook, etc. but I can't see any update available for YouTube. I can't even locate the YouTube app.
If I visit the Play Store on my desktop PC I can locate the YouTube app, it's right here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube
I can't push install it from the desktop, because it says it's not compatible.

This item is not compatible with your device.

So does this mean that users who are stuck with an old device, and with older version of Android, are not able to use many of the Google apps such as YouTube?
IMHO, it should still be possible to download an older version of any given Android app, one that works with that particular Android version and device. This has always been the Achilles heel of Android, since its inception. Once you go up, to a newer version of an app, be it Google app or some other app, you can't go back.
But Google apps especially, should be made to work with older versions of Android, and users running old versions of those apps, such as YouTube, should be able to use the service without running into errors. In case the service has changed so much that it's no longer compatible with the old app version. The service should be developed to keep backward compatibility with old app versions.
Look at how the Play Store can be offered, installed, and run on old Android 2.2.2. I can even buy movies and music, despite this being an old device with limited storage space. Why can't they make YouTube work on old Android devices as well?

Maybe third-party applications and the website works.

APKMirror provides mirror for (almost) all version of YouTube APK.
You could try sideloading YouTube 5.2.27, the last version that Froyo (Android 2.2) still supports.
The next version, which is 5.3.23, already requires Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3).

Unfortunately, old versions have been disabled by Google: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/196342/youtube-update-enforcement-bypass-reasons-why-the-old-youtube-app-is-superior?s=1|44.7610

This might work as a workaround, but I don't know if this particular app is compatible with Android 2.2. The "Dolphin" browser I believe has Flash built in. It would mean that you could browse the Youtube website as if you were using a PC with a browser. The videos would be shown as either html5 or flash plugins, which is built in to Dolphin. I have not tried this recently, but I believe I had this working in one of my older cell phones.

I know this isn't exactly what you're after - but NewPipe is an alternative YouTube app that may run on your device (I couldn't find the exact requirements):
https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe
YouTube Vanced is another alternative:
https://www.xda-developers.com/youtube-vanced-apk/

Based on its build.gradle, NewPipe has a minimum requirement of Android API Level 19 (Android 4.4 KitKat)


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Installing Google text-to-speech hd voices on sd card
I use the Google text-to-speech engine and it has the option to download high quality voices. Those are about 250 mB per file, and i barely have any internal memory left after i download them. Is there a way to move those to the SD card?
I have link2sd installed, but I would need to convert the engine from system app to user app to link the app files, and I suspect that this would cause all kinds of unforeseeable problems. I think that i would then also have to do the procedure of converting this app to system app and back for every rom update i flash, for the cyanogenmod update script to work -or maybe that step wouldn't be needed since userapps do not get touched anyway?
Well, even if the above would work, i would prefer a simpler solution.
Has anyone successfully moved those files to the SD card?
UPDATE IN CASE ANYONE READS THIS:
Apparently i would be able to move those files with the new paid version of link2sd, but i have by now decided not to use google's hd voices. There are better-sounding alternatives available for free on the market, and google voice search / google now use their own voice (i think it's network-synthesized) anyway.


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Google Photos Auto-Backup Exclude folder
I have Auto Backup enabled in Google Now for Photos.  I also have Local Folders enabled so that photos produced by apps other than the camera get backed up too.
However, this then includes photos and videos from folders that I don't want to backup.   The "Include Local Folders" seems to be an all or nothing option.
Is there a way to exclude folders individually?
I still want these folders to be recognised as media, just not backed up.

If anyone is looking to remove the folder from backups AND not have it recognized as media, you can add a ".nomedia" file in that directory. (Just leaving here in case others stumble on this page like I did, but don't want folders recognized as media).

You should be able to select folder settings in the photos app. Per support.google:
You can choose to automatically back up your Android's photo and video folders, including photos you've downloaded, screenshots you've taken, or photos saved by other apps.

Turn setting on or off Open the  Photos app > touch the  menu
  icon/button  > Settings > Auto Backup > check or uncheck Back up local
  folders
Turn on or off for individual folders Open the  Photos app > touch the
  Photos menu icon at the top left > On Device > to the right of each
  folder title, toggle the cloud icon to turn Auto Backup on or off for
  that folder

Wow, thanks, I could not find that anywhere...

This no longer works. There is no cloud icon Now. It seems to be an all or nothing setting now.

If you go to the "on device" view in photos, there are cloud icons

This option should be easier to find without needing to google it like what I did..

@yincrash I do not see it too

You need to first turn on the settings for backing up local folders. Then you would be able to see the clouds in the on device screen

Is there any way to disable for new folders by default? Right now it auto enabled any new folders that are being added (be it by apps or manually)

@ChenAsraf it should prompt whether to include new folders or not when it detects them

authors: Ренат Тухватуллин


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Device almost unusable after Google password change
Today I changed my Google password.  The next time I turn on my tablet I am suddenly confronted with a "Re-type password" screen - yes, it takes the whole screen.  So I jump over to another app to pull the new password from my keychain, but before I can do this, the "Re-type password" screen pops back up.  I literally have 2-3 seconds before it pops up again.  How am I supposed to get my password if it literally won't let me go to any other screen?  How can I disable it long enough to let other apps run?  I have tried the "back" button and I have tried the wrong password just to try to force it to give me a rest, but regardless of whether I tell it to retry, cancel, or just let it sit there asking me, as soon as I switch to another app, a couple seconds later it rudely jumps back to asking me to re-type the password.

From Settings, go to General:Accounts:Google: and then disable everything from being synced.  As soon as this is done, the password prompt will stop popping up.  After password is changed, sync can be enabled again.


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How to increase the call volume in xolo q700
I have xolo q700, not sure if the problem is unique to my piece.  During the incoming/outgoing call, voice is not audible (very feeble), however speaker option and headphone provide good volume.
Is there any settings I can change to improve volume during my call in non-speaker/headphone mode?

Try any Audio Manager app from play store.
AudioManager
Audio Manager

Instructions :

List item
Enter Engineering Mode – Dial *#*#3646633#*#*
Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Normal Mode.
Select “Sph” in type.
Select “level 6″ in Level.
Enter 160 in value.
Press Set.
Restart the phone.

It will increase your device's volume when you put your volume
to the highest level.
If you want to increase your volume in all levels then
choose from “level 0″ to “level 6″ and enter value you wish to. Max is 160, and min is 80.

Are you certain it's called "Engineering Mode" and not "EngineerMode"?


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Remove/replace heartbleed vulnerability on 4.1.1 rooted?
I'm running stock TW 4.1.1 with root and xposed mods on a Galaxy note 2 with T-mo. Up to this point,  I've been happy with my setup, but now I'm reading that I am the only exception to the HB vulnerability on Android. I'd rather not upgrade, or flash a rom if I don't have to.  Is there a way I can replace the lib file in es file, or some other tactic? Where would the file be,  I can't find anything familiar in /system.lib.
Am I understanding correctly that it is only vulnerable through browser, not apps? I changed all my passwords on app services that were susceptible. Trying to get a grasp on it all.
Edit 1:
I found Bluebox's heartbleed scanner in the Playstore via Android police.  It says I'm running 1.0.1c but heartbeat is disabled. It did report that Netflix app was running 1.0.1e and was enabled/vulnerable. PStouch, Google+, my VPN app and xbmc all have openssl too, but supposedly safe.

Only servers are affected by the vulnerability. You only need to update if you're using your phone as a web server, mail server, or some other kind of server using SSL.

Ok,  I just wish there was a way I could find out for sure what version of openssl I have on here,  without using that "lookout"scanner.  Not sure where to find it in es file. I've read the same thing about only being vulnerable If you're using device as server,  but then I've also read that it is an exposure through handshake on both ends.


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Odin doesn't recognize Galaxy S3
While I was trying to flash my phone to newer version of custom mod, I bricked my phone (Samsung Galaxy S3 for Verizon, SCH-I535). To debrick the phone, I've followed below precedure:

Confirm USB cable is not faulty.
Confirm my MicroSD is not faulty.
Format MicroSD to FAT32, then image Verizon Stock firmware through Win32 Imager.
Enter into "Download" mode on the phone.
Confirm my Windows 7 system recognizes the phone. To do so, I confirmed the phone enters into "USB Debugging mode". Window7 recognizes the phone as "MSM8960".
Confirm adb works and recognizes the devices.

Then, I ran Odin3 (v3.09) to see if Odin recognizes the phone, but no luck here.
What are some reasons Odin isn't recognizing my phone? What are some other alternative way I can debrick the phone (other than flashing the ROM through Odin)?

Try Odin 3.04 it seems better, try a different USB port or PC. Failing that you could copy a ROM onto your SD card and just install that through recovery?

It's not USB or PC problem (I've tried in different ports on different PCs). I'm able to copy ROM to SD card. And, yes, recovery is successfully installed on SD card, and I can tell this by confirming the phone is booted to recovery mode only if SD card is inserted. I'll try different version of Odin.


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My apps don't have access to my mobile internet
I have a very weird problem with my phone. I don't have mobile internet on any of my apps, but I can surf the internet with no problem when I am using my browser. I think it is good to mention that I am using the browser which comes with android operation system.
When I am connected to a wifi network, everything is fine. The problem is only with my mobile internet. Can someone tell me where the problem may be?
I am using HTC WildFire S. Android version of the phone is Android 2.3.5. The phone is very old and this is the final version that I can update.

Can you give an example of an app that doesn't work? What happens when you try to use Internet from this app? Is there an error message?

did u limit your data usage?

Nope it just says "Can't connect to the network" or "No internet connection". About the limit data usage, I haven't done anything to that. I would also include that I bought a tablet and I have connected the tablet and the phone on one Google account if this may be a problem. Thanks in advance again.

Not sure if it also applies to you, but some network providers may have data plans that only works on specific apps (e.g. browsing plan, WhatsApp plan, FaceBook plan). You might need to check with your provider if this is the case or not.

There could be several reasons

Check your device's date if it is set for today.
Try to reset your Internet settings that is access point settings
Make sure that you have enough memory
Clear catch and app data for that particular app
Try restarting your device two or more times
Make sure you have the latest updated apps

If any of the above does not work unfortunately I have to say that you need to reset your device. Let us know which one of above solution works for you

Some phones have an option to disable Internet access to the apps in the Settings -> Apps. Check if (the app you want Internet) has Internet access in there.


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Why is Google Keep's use of background data suddenly through the roof?
I just got a warning from my provider that I had already used up 80% of this month's data plan. So I checked my data usage and saw that Google Keep had used a whopping 201 MB in background data, since april 8th.
Needless to say I immediately turned off background data, but the damage has already been done.
What on earth can have caused for Google Keep to use such an enormous amount of background data? I hardly even use it, only as a clipboard (since sharing to clipboard isn't always available, while sharing to Keep almost always is).
Also, in a case like this which looks like a malfunction, is there any chance for me to get a compensation from the app's maker - Google?

Well that would be a data leaking app as per April 8th. And I never saw that coming because I have a large amount of data package for myself but would go and check.
This is a hell lot of data being used up by such a tiny app. I mean in my phone 200mb+ data is either used up by Google Play store or a Browser app by which I downloaded files (audio, video, images etc). Otherwise I never saw such event.
However, if you want to contact Google about it. They would be waiting for the feedback and you can include this as the feedback message. But if you want them to get you some data package (maybe I got confused and mis understood your point of view for contact) then they won't do it.

Haha, but it's obvious they won't! Dude, what do you expect? And yeah, if your Google Keep is eating your Data Packet, then stop using it as a Clipboard, because every single time you open it, sync starts. I never found this issue with my Keep. Turn off Google Sync; it's the best way!


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What is filling my phone's RAM, if not apps?
My Galaxy S3 has gone from snappy to slow over the past few weeks: When I open or change apps it reacts very slowly. When the app is running that app is working fine.
It resembles having too little RAM in your computer: When the program you are using is swapped in, it works just fine, but when you open a new program or switch to a program that is swapped out, it is dead slow.
So I looked into the memory usage of my phone to see if that might be the case:

It seems my phone is using 750 MB RAM for something it will not tell me.
Others online have suggested the memory is just used for disk cache, but then it would never slow down the phone.
I have rebooted the phone and then the unaccounted usage goes to 500 MB RAM (Is that really the normal RAM usage for a freshly booted phone?), and the phone is much more snappy. That makes me think it is a memory leak.
How can I see what accounts for the memory usage not shown in the "Running Apps" page? How can I release it? If it is a memory leak: Can I add swap so that the leak at least is swapped out?
Android version: 4.3. Baseband version: i9300xxugmk6.

did you update your phone recently?

No. I believe last update was before New Year. But even if I had I would still like to know precisely what is taking up the memory: Maybe it is something I can avoid.

even if you have no applications running in the background at all the phone will still use ram just to use the android core apps which run the phones os and ui.

may be you can stop using those ram boosters which is pretty much waste for a droid

The ram booster was installed today to help debug the problem. It is not the cause.

I know that even if you do not have applications running the phone will still use RAM. What I am asking is: How do I see what the RAM is used for. Maybe it is used for a subsystem, that I do not care about, in which case I might be able to avoid using that. So again: How do I see what the RAM is used for?

there are plenty of apps in play store to monitor the ram usage eg: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.diagnosis

This app is great for monitor and diagnosing memory and battery usage: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.systempanel. The lite version shows realtime usage, and pro version you can log over a period of time.


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How to set default SMS App in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
It is possible to set it in Android 4.4 KitKat. But how can I set it in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean?
After installing Tango I fell in this problem.

Uninstall it, or go to Settings > Applications > Tango > Remove Defaults and then select a new default SMS and dialer appliction. There should be a setting in your SMS app but I have no idea what phone you have. You can aslo go into Hangouts settings and set it as default SMS.

I have Sony Xperia Z Ultra. I don't want to uninstall it. I need Tango.
I couldn't find where you told. I couldn't find a place in my phone to set default SMS application.

In Android 4.4, it is possible: http://www.cnet.com/how-to/manage-default-sms-app-on-android-4-4-kitkat/
but how to in Android 4.2?

In settings->app->Downloaded->Tango->Clear default

Thanks all.
In Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, We should manage default app in same app we don't want it to handle SMS.
In Tango 3 settings, there is an option to avoid SMS handling.


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Autodownload apps that installed on another tablet?
Is there a solution without any extra app or software for the following:
I have here an old Acer A510 Tablet with my account, also a new Xperia Z2 Tablet - I would like to force the play store on the Z2 Tablet to download every app that I already installed on the old tablet. Is there a way without a backup app?

Yes, there is, both from the device, or using Google Play on a 'regular computer'.
Using your mobile device

Open the  Google Play Store app
Touch the  Play Store icon and select My Apps.
Visit the All category.
Select an app you’d like to install, then touch the Install button on the app’s detail page.

Using your computer

Visit your My Apps page on Google Play.
Select an app to view its detail page.
Click the button that says Install or Installed and select the device where you’d like to install the app.
Note: When an app shows an "Installed" button on its detail page, it means that the app is installed on one of the devices associated with your Google Account.
Click Install.

You can also do one thing...rather then again installing the apps on the New tablet...install ES File Explorer on your old tablet...goto App Manager and tale backup of all apps..and then send that folder to new device..and without any internet connection..Install all the .apk (application) files your want..!!

Or titanium backup pro can do all apps and data in one click!


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How can I syncronize android time with machine via ADB
How can I update android time via ADB?
I know I can run this comand via windows cmd:
adb shell date -s 20140414.130000

But I need to synchronize the time with my windows machine.
Is this possible to accomplish?

I found a solution for this by using the perl.
I created this perl script, which sends the current date with the correct format to the android device via adb:
use Time::localtime;
$_=localtime;
system'adb','shell','date -s',sprintf("%04d%02d%02d.%02d%02d%02d",$_->year+1900,$_->mon+1,$_->mday,$_->hour,$_->min,$_->sec)

Then I just need to open cmd and run this:
perl < clock.pl


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Roll back firmware update
I've installed frimware update on my phone , but it seems display drivers have some bugs.
How can I rollback display drivers or at least the whole update?
My phone is: "I-mobile IQ 5.5".

Was this an official firmware update from the manufacturer/carrier, or a custom ROM that you installed?

It was official from manufacturer. It came by OTA. But I doubt I can download ROM on site.

There is no easy way to roll back an official firmware update.  Generally when carrier or smartphone manufacturer releases an update, they do not provide a way to downgrade.  You can try to find the original firmware on the Internet, or try to install a custom firmware of the previous version, if one is available for your device.  Both these workarounds will most likely require you to root the phone and possibly unlock its bootloader, and will most likely void your warranty.
Regarding your particular issue with display, it's possible that a simple factory reset will resolve this.  If that fails, you should take the phone to a service center and have their technicians examine it for defects.  If the phone is still under warranty, you may want to send it for repairs.


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why i can't take a screen with LG nexus 5
I'm trying to take a screenshot on my Nexus 5 phone following the obvious instructions, which instruct me to press both the down button and the power button at the same time.. nothing happens.
I remember in my previous S3 phone there was some some setting that had to be turned on to enable swiping gestures to take a screenshot.. but i couldn't find anything of that sort with the nexus 5.. any ideas?

Power+VolumeDown (pressed at exactly the same time) has always worked for me on my Nexus 5 without changing any settings.

Mmm.. Could my phone be defective then?

Always worked for me as well. Try holding for about 5 secs and see if that changed. Might be a delay issue?

Ah it worked.. The idea is to press and hold for a bit.. It isn't just a tap lol

Another good link : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screenshot#Android

Android's hotkey to take screenshots is Vol Down and Power pressed simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
The delay is there to prevent accidental presses.
( Samsung phones hotkey is the Power and Home button )

You're right that is the way the image should be captured and saved in the Folder Screenshots. But sadly, some of the ROM manufactures remove this feature from the ROM, don't know why, but yes they do so and the user isn't able to use this feature.
I have a phone, Qmobile Noir A8 and on this phone I was able to capture the screenshot through the very same process and this was the very first phone I noticed Android OS has this feature too.
But then I installed a new Custom ROM on it.
http://www.incpak.com/tech/qmobile-noir-a8-jellybean-4-2-2-download/ (Link for the ROM)
And til then, I am not able to capture the screen shot using these buttons.
So the ROM you're using might not have this functionality or might have been overriden by some other function. If you still can't figure it out, you can try contacting LG for this issue. They would guide you in a better way.

Some applications (eg: mobile banking solutions) are blocking the possibility to take screenshot for security reasons.

While the information you claim may be true, can you provide source(s) or at least link to such an app with this info mentioned there?

I find a way to do it with custom ROM bug.
Root -> es file explorer
I got the way : /sdcard/Pictures/
You should see a Screenshot folder
Add a new Screenshot folder 'Screenshots' named.
Else, press sound down and power.
Now, the screenshot will eraze the problem with the same problem in the folder screeshot and your news S.S. will come in the Screenshots folder.
It works.
Sun(fr)
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Why does MIUI ROM have the FM radio on Samsung Galaxy S2 but other custom ROMs do not?
I have loved the MIUI ROM because it is the only custom ROM that has FM radio enabled on Samsung Galaxy S2. Why does MIUI ROM have FM radio but other custom ROMs like CyanogenMod do not?

The FM Radio app was created by MIUI ROM developers, and unless it's open source, other ROMs like CM can't simply use the app. I don't have any sources to back this up though.

Actually, the app is open-source. It seems the MIUI people have donated it to CM, when they decided to no longer work on it. Here's its repository: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_packages_apps_FM. Sadly, it hasn't had any commits in the past 5 years, at least to the official CM repository...


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Unplugged my cable while upgrading via Odin
My cable was unplugged while my Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 upgrading with Odin. Now, nothing appears on the screen, even when I plug the charger. How can I fix my device?

Have you tried rebooting into the Download mode and trying the upgrade again?

Exactely! But now Nothing appear on the screen , even if I plug the charger

You will have to Switch ON the phone in "Safe Mode" by pressing the Volume down, Power, and the Home button all together. Then, factory reset the phone, and upgrade it through Odin; or on a safer side, use Samsung Kies for upgrading to a new OS.

Thank you so much! but i tried to do this and nothing happen. nothing appears on the screen! I can say that the phone can not turn on. When i plug the charger nothing appears! What could you advise me in this way!!! Thanks in advance!!

Connect your phone to ur PC through kies ! And then see if it discovers the device...download the ROM that is officially launhed for your phone (through sammobile if u have samsung android samrtphone ) and restore that to your phone !

On your phone in safe mode by using ..." Lock +Volume Up + home " for some seconds !!


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editing vold.fstab
I believe that I can swap memory SDcard <---> extSdCard if I know how to edit the vold.fstab. Can someone here please help me? I know it'll be a piece of cake for the geniuses here at stackexchange.
My phone is Samsung GT-I8552 ( Quattro / Win )
Here is my vold.fstab
## Vold 2.0 Generic fstab
## - San Mehat (san@android.com)
##

#######################
## Regular device mount
##
## Format: dev_mount <label> <mount_point> <part> <sysfs_path1...>
## label - Label for the volume
## mount_point - Where the volume will be mounted
## part - Partition # (1 based), or 'auto' for first usable partition.
## <sysfs_path> - List of sysfs paths to source devices
######################
#storage_struct = series, "/mnt/sdcard/extStorages"
#storage_struct = parallel

{
supported_exfat = yes
android_secure_containers = enable
}
dev_mount sdcard /storage/extSdCard auto /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.1/mmc_host/mmc1/

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sda /storage/UsbDriveA auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdb /storage/UsbDriveB auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdc /storage/UsbDriveC auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdd /storage/UsbDriveD auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sde /storage/UsbDriveE auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdf /storage/UsbDriveF auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb
#EOF


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How can I get to Settings if there is no physical settings button?
I just got a Samsung S5 and it has a physical Back, Home and Task Manager button. No settings button ... some apps I use do not have a settings button (I guess it sees the physical buttons and assumes settings is one of them).
Is there any way to accessing app settings? Maybe a gesture I'm missing?

I don't think, apps depending on button type (physical or virtaul) change their UI.

Are you talking about a menu button? It's usually labelled with three dots (or two or four horizontal lines) and brings up a pop-up menu of actions? I only ask to make it easier for other visitors to find your question.

A little bit of search reveals this button is the "Action Overflow" button. Generally three dots, or three dash... sometimes referred too as the Hamburger Button. And @AfzaalAhmadZeeshan apps totally change which buttons they display depending on which physical buttons exist... some better than others though.

Hold down the Task Manager button and it will show the application menu.

In case of Samsung XCover 3 (Android 6.0) I had to press and hold the Back button to trigger settings.


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What am I left with after rooting?
I have a stock Nexus 5 and I want to root the device so I can tether it with a laptop.  I see instructions on doing this, and it all looks plenty easy, I am just concerned with what's going on and the mention of images.
In the end, I just want to be left with my same stock android, just with the ability to do some things with elevated privileges.
After the root process is the phone executing any other code or was that code just a temporary thing as part of the process to root the device?
Also, if/when a new Android OS update comes along, will I still receive it like I normally would?

After rooting you will still be left with stock android just with elevated privileges as you've said.
Remember, your data will be wiped, so I'd recommend doing a backup first!
If a new OS update comes along you will not be able to install via the normal Over the Air method, but you can still download the update manually and flash it via TWRP.
If you take a look here you can see all the other things you gain by rooting.

Most rooting method will also install recovery ROM. Having a custom recovery  is important in rooted phones because rooting enabled ways to potentially destroy your phone in a way totally unrecoverable by root privilege alone. Recovery allows you to bail out if anything goes wrong.

The name 'recovery' couldn't be more appropriate. It has saved at least 3 of my phones, several times!


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What should my tablet be charging at?
I just got a RocketFish USB wall charger with 2.4 amps and 5 Volts. The charge meter that I am using is telling me that it is charging at 50 mA. I also notice that when I try to turn it off to charge, it will have a red 'X' on the battery icon when I turn it back on while it wasn't there.
Is it safe to be charging it with this charger? Should it be charging this slowly?
The charger model number is RF-AC1U2N.

Although charging it slowly will not have a problem, in your case your shouldn't as it is giving a 'x' mark..But you should take care you're not using your tab while charging. Since the charging process is slower than normal, if you simultaneously plug in and use the tab, the battery might deteriorate. Also use quality charger.


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having problem in usb connection
I am using Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon mobile with Android version 4.2.2. I tried to connect my device to a PC via USB cable and through the cable the charging process is on but it doesn't show the notification and it is not working with media transfer. I installed all the drivers like Samsung Kies, adb driver, usb driver, but still I can't connect. I tried the process with developer options too, and nothing happened. Please help me. Do I need to download any APK files for the device?

If you don't get a notification on the phone, it means there's no USB connection. The most likely cause for this is that the cable you're using is not a real USB cable, but only has the power wire inside the cable, with the data pins not connected to anything. Devices that use USB to charge sometimes come with such cables instead of real USB cables because they're cheaper to make. Physical damage to a normal USB cable (e.g. by shutting it in a door or under heavy furniture) can break the data connection but still leave it able to supply power.
Try using another USB cable and see if the notification appears. If that doesn't work, then probably the problem is caused by a damaged USB port, either on your phone or on your PC. Try a different port on your PC. If the port on your phone is physically damaged, all you can do is take it to someone who can repair it.
Alternatively, you might not need to use USB at all. There are many apps that can transfer photos, contacts, or other data between your phone and PC over Wi-Fi, without needing a USB connection.

How do I distinguish between real USB cable and the one with only power wire inside it?

@AjaySinghNegi One works and the other one doesn't. In theory, power-only cables shouldn't have the USB logo on them because they're not USB cables, but those cheap manufacturers don't always care about that.


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Error while installing APK without Play Store
I've downloaded some app* from the play store via the bluestacks emulator and then copied the apk off the emulated system to my android phone. But when I want to install it, I'll get an error which correspodends to the code 'INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY'.
Note: On my phone (GT-I9195) I'm running CM without gapps.
My guess is that the app is using libraries which are provided by the gapps.
Does anybody know how to fix this or another way to install apps from the play store without gapps?
*https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.db

Is not possible install apps of google play without gapps, but you can install a "minimal google play"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918484

Install Google apps by going to apkmirror.com and searching google play store. Now download the newest version of this. Enable installation of apps by unknown sources in settings=>security. Now find the file you downloaded and install it. You should now have Google play store on your phone and can now download this app and others a lot easier.


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Bluestacks: Where are my apps?
I am using the new Bluestacks 0.8.7 build 3069 and the home screen only loads the searching for channels and lots of apps that can be downloaded are shown. I also downloaded the MultiTool 1.06r and rooted with it. After it I installed many apps from the MultiTool one by one and they installed perfectly and could be open by the notification in the task bar. But then I restarted BS and then opened the all apps option but there weren't any apps. Where are my installed apps, though they show up in the apps section in the settings menu.

You need a custom launcher to see all of your apps. A launcher is what displays your home screen and everything on it.
Method 1 (recommended):

Go to the Play Store, and search "launcher"
Pick one you like, and download it (I recommend Nova)
When you press home, it will ask you to select an app. Choose Nova Launcher, then click always.
To see all of the apps, click the icon that looks something like this:

Method 2:

Search Google, "android launcher apk"
Choose from any of them, and open the link.
Click download. Be careful, sometimes there are advertisements that look like a download button
It will start downloading. To see the progress, open the notifications
When it is done, click on the notification
A screen comes up that tells you the details of the app and it's permissions. Click install
When it is done, press the home button
It will ask you to select an app. Choose Nova Launcher, then click always.
To see all of the apps, click the icon that looks something like the icon above

I have owned bluestacks before, so I suggest to install a launcher like Go, Nova, Apex.
So in order to do this,

1st step: Go to Google Play thru downloading app (Click on any
downloadable app then choose google play)
2nd step: Search "Go Launcher" (or Nova, apex)
3rd step: Install it
4th step: Press home button and choose Go Launcher or launcher you
chose.
5th step: App drawer has your apps.

There is no need to install any launcher. Simply open the Bluestacks and the apps will be shown in the first row and there will be a + symbol at the end the row. Click the plus (+) symbol to reveal the list of apps.
Install a launcher for better browsing of apps and press the home button to reveal the apps.


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local headphone enabled FM radio app for nexus 5 (no internet needed)
I just moved from S3 to nexus 5, and there are a couple of things that I miss from my s3.. one is the prepackaged FM radio app.. all i needed was my headphones and I could connect directly to the local stations.. is there such an app for nexus 5 (and other android devices in general)? apps like tune in require wi-fi or 3g, which isn't what i'm looking for. I'm looking to be able to connect to the local radio on the go without 3g.

AFAIK, Nexus 5 does not have a FM radio (just checked the specs at GSMArena.com).
So, you cannot listen to your local FM broadcast and should rely only on online radio stations.

ahhh damn that sucks big time man!

I have seen an unbranded headset with in built radio. It was powered by a pair of LR44 button cells. The interesting feature about it is that while making calls, the radio stops and allows user to hear the call. The radio resumes at the end of the call. I am not sure how this behave when a music is played in the phone. You may try using these kind of headphones as an substitute.

Nexus 4 and 5, Galaxy S4 and S5, HTC One  none of the newer ones have FM radio. They seem to have sacrificed for space/newer features / figure people use streaming services now. There's still a gap between data rates and availability and raido though, not everyone can stream happily away all day and the FM filled that gap.

Best option is to get a Bluetooth with FM ( Sony MW600). Once paired to yr Nexus 5. When you will get calls the FM will stop and resumes after yr call is disconnected.

What's a "Bluetooth with FM"? Is it an FM radio that connects to your phone via Bluetooth?

As Ramni said, its good to go for Bluetooth head set with fm. it serves 2 main purpose.

connect to your through Bluetooth (Wireless), so that you can answer call and listen to music stored in your phone.
since it has in built radio, you can use it with out your phone for listening to radio while taking morning walk or some thing.

But the drawback is.

Device is little expensive.
need to charge the device.


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bug with nexus 5 calendar
For some reason the calendar in nexus 5 lg acts strange.. it keeps on taking me back to 1970.. and the date selector keeps on changing at a hysterical speed. any idea how to address this?

You mean to say the calendar opens in the year 1970 by default? Is the date and month correct? When you say date selector, which control are you talking about? Can you post a screenshot? Is your date and time shown in the phone settings correct?

This doesnt seem normal. If your date/time-settings in the Android System-Settings-Menu are correct (maybe change it by hand to the current day & year to test it) there should be no issues like this.
If after this there is still this issue please go into your App-settings (Settings > Apps) and search for google calendar. Here please delete data and cache and maybe also installed updates. Then make a device-restart and re-download the update and check again. This should solve issues if they are caused by the problem-app itself.
In case you have other Calendar apps installed, or other apps that interact with systems time-settings you should try to disable (Settings > Apps > AppThatHasProblem > Disable) it to test if this was the error.
If all that doesnt help (also not the data & cache-cleaning etc) and you absolutley want to use this calendar (maybe try Sunrise, its really very good) i can only suggest a factory-reset, sorry.