Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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Android MK808 Google TV time settings
I have bought a MK808 android TV stick and have set the time and time zone accordingly.
But when I reboot or power off the TV stick, and then turn it on again, the time jumps back to 1970/1/1....
Is ...
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i cant change my micromax default music equilizer
i have installed a external music equilizer tht have changed whole equilizer settings.
Now i cant even reset with tht equilizer now its default SRS does gives any effect.
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Where did the SIP settings go to on my LG Optimus 4X?
About 3 months ago I bought my LG Optimus 4X HD (aka P-880), which shipped with Android 4.0.3. I searched the settings up and down, and was quite surprised there were no SIP settings available. I'm ...
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Backup Notification Led (Pulse Light) Configuration
I recently switched from CyanogenMod to Paranoid Android on my nexus. I knew I would loose most of my settings, but I felt rather stupid when I realised I had lost all of my carefully defined Pulse ...
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Set different languages for different users
I'd like to set different languages per user in my nexus 7 (Android 4.2), but the only option I've found for changing the language is system-wide, and applies to all the users. Is there any way I can ...
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Phone / Skype Dialing Option
I have a Samsung Galaxy SII.GT-I9100 Android Version 4.1.2
Recently I installed their latest upgrade. I still have the option to choose between Phone & Skype when I am dialing, which is great, but ...
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Add entry to option menu
On my phone I have a Custom ROM with root access. Now I want to add a feature (like "silent hours" from CyanogenMod) to this ROM. I want to add a new entry in the option menu. I know that I have to ...
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Every time I reboot the system, it will return the default display sleep time to 15 seconds, how to fix this?
I'm on Android 4.1.2, in a Motorola Razr D3, and every time the mobile power off, or I reboot it, the default display sleep time will get back to 15 seconds, and I have to set it to 1 minute again, as ...
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Starting an activity listed under “Settings” from terminal (or adb shell)
I would like to start this activity from terminal.
com.android.settings.Settings$PowerUsageSummaryActivity
I tried
am start -S com.android.settings/.Settings$PowerUsageSummaryActivity
and this is ...
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Galaxy Note 2 Settings app problem
I can't access the Settings app because when I launch it, it always return to home screen. I knows it didn't crash. I have Facebook Home installed so I when the Settings app is going to exit, it will ...
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Phone lists saved WiFi network that I do not recognize
I know my phone will not store WiFi hotspots unless I connect to them, but I've noticed one on my phone that I have no recollection of ever connecting or saving. It's out of range yet saved on the ...
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Simple way to toggle between 2G and 3G connection
TL;DR
Usually, I have my device locked to "2G only" for multiple reasons:
saving battery-life
no need for "high-speed" to simply be informed about new mail or doing the little contacts/calendar ...
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Toggle “Unknown Sources” with Tasker
Is it possible to toggle the Unknown Source setting with Tasker? I couldn't find such a setting. I also tried the Secure Settings Plugin there is also no action for this.
What I want to achieve is to ...
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my S3 won't connect to my home wifi
I first go into settings
then I go into and turn on Wi-Fi
but every time I try to connect to my Wi-Fi it say "connecting, authenticating, disabled "
and all my other devices connect perfectly
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What needs to be set up in an Android device from another region for a Russian user in Russia, and how?
We've got a Samsung Galaxy S from another region (China or Korea).
What needs to be set up in it for a Russian user in Russia?
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How to mute on Galaxy s2 on android 4.1.2
Have just updated software to android 4.1.2 and whereas before one went to settings - sound - and had options mute vibrate so you could mute the phone this new version does not offer that. How do I ...
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Voice command when switching pages on home screen
On the main home screen when I slide between the different pages, a voice says "page 1 of 2" "page 2 of 2" etc. This also happens when my phone is on silent mode and out of driving mode. How can I get ...
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Why is my phone vibrating incessantly during calls?
Yesterday, my phone started vibrating once every 15 seconds or so during phone calls. I'm running cyanogenmd 7 on HTC thunderbolt. I looked in settings and there is only option to vibrate every 45 ...
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Wrong Phone Number under Status [duplicate]
Please tell me how do i change my phone number under Status in my phone, it says my old number not my new number, so when i send text, pictures and audio it says received from old number on receivers ...
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How could I set the number of Android original desktops?
Android has 5 original desktop on my phone, I couldn't delete one of them. How could I set the number of desktop?
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Setting alarm on with a single click
I'm looking for a way to set an alarm on my android 4.0 phone with Nova Launcher with a single click. An ideal solution for me would be: I install an alarm clock app (if necessary), create alarms in ...
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How can I configure Android to login to an ISA proxy server?
I see that if I did a long touch over a Wifi network, I can specify some proxy settings. In my company we use a Isa Proxy server, and each user has to login through domain server.
Is there any way to ...
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Can't find Wifi Direct option in settings
I have Sony Live with Walkman mobile phone, Android version 4.0.4.
I can't find WiFi direct option in settings. There are only mobile networks, tethering/portable hotspot and two more useless options ...
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Paranoid on Sony Xperia Mini Pro [closed]
Using this instruction I installed Paranoid on my Sony Xperia Mini Pro SK17i/SK17a.
But even after setting its interface mode to phone, text are too small to read and setting menu is also divided to ...
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where are the developer options? Android 2.3.6, SGH-T679
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G SGH-T679 Android 2.3.6.
I do not see the developer tools anywhere in the Settings menu. Is there something special needed to get it to show up?
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Settings Keep Changing back
The settings keep going back to factory settings either when the battery is low OR I turn off the phone. For example, calendar sync turns off and I have to turn it back on each time I want the ...
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“accounts and sync” has dissappeared, how can I fix this?
A few days ago I had a system update. Now under accounts my option "accounts and sync" have disappeared. Can't sync calenders. How can I fix this?
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Can apps update without Google account?
Scenario:
- No Google account is attached to the phone
- No apps have been installed beside ones that where already on the phone (even after a factory reset)
Questions:
- Is it possible to let the ...
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How to enable haptic feedback in Samsung Galaxy Y?
Actually I had the haptic feedback option enabled by default when I bought the Samsung Galaxy Y mobile. But it seems that somebody has changed the Settings. So I would like to know how to enable ...
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Nexus 4 won't turn Bluetooth on
My LG Nexus 4 runs stock Android 4.2.2. I use Bluetooth for phone calls with a one-ear headset (Plantronics M100).
Sometimes I notice in the power toggles menu that Bluetooth has turned OFF and when ...
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How do I connect my Galaxy Y GT-S5360 via USB to my Mac?
I cannot connect my Galaxy Y phone to my MacBook for mass storage using a USB cable. I have installed Android File Transfer software but it does not detect my phone when I connect it. I believe I have ...
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How to set active APN on ICS
Android 4: Under Mobile Network Settings I have Access Point Names menu, which lists 4 APNs, first one's got a radio button selected next to it.
I'm trying to select one of the other APNs - which ...
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Help On Changing Settings
I updated my voicemail and with out thinking I allowed apps that are not from google play to access my phones features causing some things to disappear, on my phone How do i change my settings back ...
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Turning off cell broadcast messages in HTC One X Plus
I have been receiving about 50 flash sms a day, with my service provider name TIM RS 51, from the number 50. As I read here, it might be a issue with activating and deactivating cell broadcast on the ...
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Android 2.3: Expected behavior for setting time automatically with Wifi only
I want to understand how Android 2.3 sets the time when the Date & Time settings are configured to "Automatic" but no SIM card is present.
I am setting up LG E400 Optimus L3 devices as WiFi-only ...
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What do the “Sync Internet” and “Sync Instant Upload” options do in Jelly Bean settings?
What do the "Sync Internet" and "Sync Instant Upload" options do in Jelly Bean settings?
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Press android version thrice took me to another screen which shows big Jellybean logo!
When i pressed settings> About phone >Android version thrice quickly, it took me to another screen which displays Android version with Red Logo. I wonder this behavior is common in all Android ...
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What's a quick way to turn on the torch?
In my accessibility settings on my Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500), there is an "Assistive light" option that "Turn[s] on torch to see better". It activates the light on the back of the device.
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How to stop this type of service in Sony Xperia MT27i? [duplicate]
I have an Android 4.0.4 device Sony Xperia MT27i.
When this device connects in Mac then it looks like this.
(click image to enlarge)
Some services are started and also it displays an unwanted ...
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Where are Android settings stored?
I have to set up 50+ plus phones for my company, and I am allowed to root the phones. Each phone needs to have the exact same WIFI SSID's / passwords, account / privacy settings, brightness, input ...
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My S3 doesn't have Auto screen off/on option
Hi I'm trying to look for Auto screen off/on during calls but I could not locate it. It's not on my Call Settings. Help please.
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How to change language from chinese [duplicate]
I have one problem and i will be very grateful if anybody can help me. I bought htc desire v about half year ago and i bought it in serbia.
But on it is only 3 languages english(china), ant 2 ...
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Silencing a Whatsapp group
I would like to stop receiving new message notifications from a certain Whatsapp group. Is it possible?
Clarifications:
I don't want to leave the group.
I don't want to turn off all Whatsapp ...
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Change to and from 4g using Tasker
I downloaded Tasker for Android and I'm trying to do the following:
Condition1:
On Chrome browser startup, go to "mobile network connections" and change from 3g to 4g.
Condition2:
On ...
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Why do some applications have `Move to SD card` button disabled? [duplicate]
I've just downloaded an app, and I want to move it to SD card. At the application setting, the app has data like this:
Total ... 10.05MB
Application ... 9.97MB
Data ... 80.00KB
Next ...
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How to make an Android tablet into a single-application kiosk? [duplicate]
I'm looking at making a time clock style punch in / punch out application, but I'd like to set up the Android tablet to run my app immediately after boot, re-run the app if it crashes, and not allow ...
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Galaxy S3 missing “Accounts and Sync”
I have Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2 and I lost the "Accounts and Sync" under settings. I added the "Auto sync data" under Data usage and it still does not sync automatically with my calendar. My ...
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Opera mini v12 automatic clear cache history & cookies
Is there a way to get rid of all cache, history and cookies automatically.
Preferably each time I shut down or start up the browser Opera mini.
If this one doesn't anyone know another browser that ...
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After upgrade to 4.2.1 how to get “settings” and “screen lock” back in pull down menu?
After upgrading my Nexus 7 to 4.2.1, which was an adventure in itself, I noticed that in the pull down menu at the top of the screen (notification bar), where you get to see notifications about ...
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I can't get call options such as Viber or Skype
I've chosen 'direct call' as my default calling option by accident. When I'm calling someone I want to be asked which application I want to choose (Dialer/Viber/Skype). When I go to ...
