Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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Disable force close vibrations
I am developing some applications for Android and I'm getting some errors and force closes.
This is rather annoying, although not as much as annoying as the loud vibrations the phone does (a long ...
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How can I prevent my screen from turning off while on a phone call?
When I'm on a call my screen turns off after X seconds. Half the time I can't get it to turn back on without pushing the on/off button, which I have set to terminate a phone call (because half the ...
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How to put a shortcut to a settings submenu on a home screen
Use case: I would like to change the input language for voice input without having to click through "Settings/voice input and output/voice recognition settings/Language" And I have a couple of ...
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Why do some Android apps need access to my SD card and fine location?
I understand why apps like Maps need to know my specific location, but is it safe to allow any application to access these things? Are there any clues as to which apps are safe and which aren't?
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Help! Google is downloading books to me without my permission or involvement
I noticed I had updates the other day, and was surprised to see that my phone (Droid X, Gingerbread) was downloading Alice in Wonderland. I did not ask for this book, and I don't want it on my phone ...
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How can I make the GMail app open to the accounts page when using multiple accounts
When I open the Gmail application, it opens the last inbox I looked at. Is there a way to make it always open to the "Accounts" page instead?
I have an HTC incredible 2 if that matters.
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How do I get SMS messages to be sorted in chronological order?
I just got an HTC Desire HD, and it's sorting my SMS texts by what the sender has sent up at the top of the conversation page, and what I reply down below. It's almost like two conversations in ...
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Display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally
Hi on my SGT the display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally. I can't reproduce this behavior but it seems that this reset happens at every reboot at least and sometimes when ...
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How can I make scroll bars always visible?
Android hides scroll bars unless the window is actively being scrolled. This makes it hard to tell if a window can be scrolled without actually trying it. Is there a way to force Android to always ...
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What does the option “Allow mock locations” represent?
What does the "Allow mock locations" option under the Applications >> Development settings page represent?
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Is it possible to override automatic screen orientation?
Very often I use my phone lying in bed (with phone camera facing the ceiling) and the orientation changes drive me crazy. Literally if I turn the phone a few degrees it will go from portait to ...
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Reset individual app settings
Something happened on my HTC Tattoo (V1.6) this week that caused lots of apps to crash on start-up. I think it may have been due to their settings getting corrupted somehow, but I don't know what ...
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How to force the phone to connect to the internet?
I own Xperia Mini Pro which has Android 2.1-update1. I am facing an issue on Internet Connection. I downloaded the settings for my Edge Connection from my SIM services. Sometimes after downloading the ...
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How to vibrate/ring on click of link
How can I make my samsung galaxy tab vibrate or ring when I click a link on a browser? thanks a lot for any help. :)
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Create custom profile for audio / configuration
I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy I5510 with Android 2.2. I haven't seen anywhere (so I assume it is not possible) some profile management. i.e. "Reunion" (Notifications maybe without any alert and ...
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How can I change password for my Exchange settings
Due to corporate policy, I was forced to change my domain password, which impacts also the access to Exchange server.
Now I need to update that password also in my Android phone (Galaxy S, Android ...
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What settings does Sprint Gingerbread (2.3) update reset?
After installing the Gingerbread upgrade on my EVO, I noticed that my alarms have been reset. Now I'm wondering what, if any, other settings were reset or changed.
I have not been able an official ...
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What does “NFC Connectivity (Optional)” mean for the Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II?
I'm considering to buy a Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II. In the specs, I've read "NFC Connectivity (Optional)". What does that mean?
It seems that the first batch of phones won't have an NFC chip. Is it ...
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phone not visible to finder (on mac) suddenly
When I connect my phone to my mac via usb, I no longer see it in finder. Nor does it automatically launch iphoto as it used to.
On the other hand, I can see it from sdk tools like ddms, and can ...
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How do I change the time zone (which is disabled) in Honeycomb on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?
When I first turned on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, I told it to automatically set the time. Unfortunately now the time zone is set to GMT+00:00 in the Date & time settings, and is disabled (so I can't ...
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Is there a standard place for the Owner Information on an Android phone?
I found an lost Android phone - is there a standard place on Android phones for owner information so I can contact the person who lost it?
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What is the fastest way to turn the phone into silent mode?
The title kinda tells it all. Sometimes I need to turn silent for a meeting and the procedure is like:
Unlock the phone
Click on Menu
Go to Settings
Click on Sound
Enable Silent mode
Apart from ...
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What do the values in “Running Services” mean?
When I go to following path
Settings : Applications : Running Services
I see:
Other: 78MB in 4
Avail: 109MB + 58MB in 8
What does above mean?
Specially, [78MB in 4], [109MB + 58MB] and [8]
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Restrict access to device settings
How can I prevent people who borrow my device from changing any of my settings?
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How can I get the Unknown Sources option on my Dell Streak?
I want to install one application which is not in the Market. I know that if I want to do that I should switch on the "Unknown sources" option, but I don't have "Unknown sources" on my Dell Streak. ...
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Is it possible to have Android only alert me when specific email accounts have new mail?
I have Froyo 2.2 on my HT-03A "Magic" phone.
Currently, I am in the process of consolidating all my email accounts into my Gmail account, so that I can access them anywhere. I want to be able to not ...
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Disable Missed Call Notifications
Is there a way to disable missed call notifications? I haven't found it in any settings on the device, but I'm wondering if anyone knows a trick to disable them. Possibly an app that someone knows of?
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How do I turn off the cellular radio without disabling bluetooth?
I have an old Motorola Droid that is no longer subscribed on any Verizon service. I still use it for things like web browsing, ebooks, and along with some wireless stereo headphones, music. I've ...
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Delete APN on LG-P500
The LG-P500 does not allow to delete/disable MMS APN. The problem is that if I define my own APN, the original one, which cannot be deleted, is still used by messaging application...
Anybody knows ...
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What is the difference between GSM and WCDMA when switching to manual Network Mode?
I was reading this answer and I need to comprehend this better:
What is the technical difference between "selecting GSM" and "selecting WCDMA" in Network Mode settings menu? To save battery life, I'm ...
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What does Settings->Privacy Settings->Back up my data do?
I'm Running 2.3 Gingerbread.
There is a setting
Settings->Privacy Settings->Back up my data
If checked, what data does this back up?
Where is it backed up?
How do I restore it?
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What system app stores the cellular network settings?
Before installing a new ROM, I backed up all data from my system apps using Titanium. I installed the new ROM, and also put in a new SIM card from a different network (so it was in on first boot-up ...
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How do I turn off spoken notifications?
Can't figure out how to change the settings on my Samsung Galaxy S phone to actually have a ringtone when receiving a call.
When receiving a call a voice says "call from 123-456-7890" or "call from ...
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How can I change the user agent for the stock browser?
I am constantly annoyed by websites that force me into the (often terrible) mobile version of the site and provide no way to switch to the full version. I know Dolphin for example allows changing the ...
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How can I increase the max windows for the stock browser?
I use the stock browser, and I find it's the best for my purposes. One thing is annoying, however -- I can't have more than four windows open. Is there a way to increase this? I have a Galaxy S ...
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How does the gmail Android App compare to the Webmail experience when using multiple gmail accounts?
This is a "pre-sales" question as I don't currently have an Android device. I did try out one when Android was version 1.6, but was dissappointed. I am interested to know if 2.2 or 2.3 is better.
In ...
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Android browser's about:debug, what do those settings do?
I have just found this hidden setting:
Open Stock browser (Not Chrome on ICS. about:debug doesn't work in Chrome. Use remote debugging instead.)
In the address bar, type about:debug, nothing should ...
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How can I adjust my screen's color temperature?
Redshift is a Linux application similar to Windows' F.lux, which gives the screen a red tinge automatically at night. Supposedly, it reduces eye strain and helps prevent sleep problems.
Is there any ...
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How do I disable the Market App Fast Web Install feature in my android phone settings?
I do not quite like the Fast Web Install idea of Market app.
I use AppBrain for my app installs and it lets me manually select if-and-when I would like to install or update an app selected from my ...
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Wi-fi keeps turning off
Within the last few days, my Wi-fi setting keeps switching to "off".
It does this even when the screen is on and I'm actively using the device.
I've checked the couple apps I still have that help ...
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pdf reader which has zoom and width locking? [closed]
I have both Adobe Reader and EZPDF. Are are both lacking. I want to lock the width and zoom and everything once I have a pdf open to my preferred settings. I just want to page up or down when ...
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How do I change the default Complete Action With?
The handler select dialog mentions a setting in settings under Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications but I can't find it.
Here's a list of actions for each app under Manage ...
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How to get to your settings without a home screen app?
I hadn't used my old HTC Hero for a while, but when I rebooted it I got an error saying:
LauncherPro has expired, please download an updated version.
But wifi was turned off and when I tried to get ...
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Can I easily redownload all my apps if I get a new phone?
I am considering buying a new phone. Is there a way to easily redownload all of my apps onto the new phone without having to search for each one individually?
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Is there a way to schedule hibernate/shut down on an HTC Desire HD?
I'm planning to get SleepPhones, a sort of comfortable headphone which I plug into my HTC Desire HD. I would play music which puts me into sleep (hopefully) for up to 60 minutes.
Is there a way ...
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Is it possible to disable roaming entirely, not just networking during roaming?
When trying to google the solution to this I mostly just find instructions on how to disable data connections during roaming.
To clarify why I'm asking, I have a contract with a small local phone ...
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What running applications and services are safe to turn off? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Knowing which applications to stop
I just got a used Nexus One and I see a lot of running services and applications. I'm wondering what negative impact there would be ...
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How can I configure my phone for MMS?
I can not send or receive MMS-messages (containing an image) on my Nexus One phone. And I can't find many settings to set for it.
I have set an adress for APN. But there is also an IP-address, a ...
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Is it possible to enable the Android default keyboard on an HTC EVO 4G?
I am not much of a fan of the HTC EVO 4g's custom keyboard, but it appears that they have somehow removed or hidden access to the default Android keyboard input method.
Especially now that the ...
