Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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Changing settings values in an Android ROM
I have just started to cook my own Android custom ROMs, and I am wondering how I can change the settings values in the "About" screen in the default Settings app.
I have taken Cyanogenmod 7.2 and I ...
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Reset texting settings
I have Google Voice on my Android and originally I didn't have texting, so I checked the box that has it send text from Google Voice all the time. But recently my phone company just randomly gave me ...
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I accidently deleted LG home on my LG p500 phone
I did a system reset after having deleted LG home on my LG android phone p500. I thought the system app would be restored, but the fact is now. I don't have a "desktop". I cant get to anywhere now on ...
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Why do single apps override launcher setting to not show statusbar and how to avoid this?
Using GO LAUNCHER EX I disabled statusbar, but when starting Firefox the statusbar shows up again, dolpin hd doesn't csuse this behavior. Is there any hack or app to generally not show the statusbar?
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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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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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Settings - Accessibility warning: “Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate” — What should I do?
If I choose the 'Settings - Accessibility' option on my Samsung Galaxy S, the following text is displayed: 'Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate'.
I searched the Droid Market ...
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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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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 ...
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Why are there two settings apps, Settings and Settings Storage
On my Galaxy Nexus running 4.2.1, I see two Settings apps in Settings > Apps. One is name Settings (28KB) and the other is Settings Storage (520KB). Both have the version 4.2.1-533553. Is the storage ...
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Google apps settings deleted
I just deleted the Google apps settings by mistake (from Applications -> Google Apps -> clear data). So, my HTC Magic is not connecting to the Google server anymore. How can I input the dates ...
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Alarm Settings on Samsung Galaxy S3
Since updating to Jelly Bean, I can no longer change the settings of my alarms on my S3 i.e snooze (time in between, length), activate smart alarm, change the alarm tone etc... When I click more, it ...
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How often does Android refresh the battery statistics listed in the Settings?
Does anyone know how often Android refreshes battery statistics? This screen is Settings > Battery. This may only apply to Android versions >4.0.
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How to set default apps on Samsung Galaxy S II + Android 4.0 (ICS)
On stock Android and 2.x ROMs on SGS2, default apps could be set in Settings -> Applications. However, when I go there with the ICS ROM, I don't see where I can set which default applications for ...
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Why doesnt my Phone vibrate for messages
Currently, when I put my phone into vibrate mode, it only vibrates for calls. It does nothing for texts or emails, however, so I don't know when I've received one. Does anyone know a way to enable ...
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Standard email Android 4 client doesn't keep local copy of emails
The new standard email client with Android 4, doesn't seem to keep local copies of emails once they are deleted off the server.
Honeycomb did. The email was downloaded to the tablet, and kept even ...
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Re-install settings application.
I have compiled Android Source codes and get settings.apk now I wonder can I install that application on my phone ? When I try to do that my phone say "CAnnot install application" what can I do to ...
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Call settings missing in settings after updating to Ice Cream Sandwich
I updated my Google Nexus S to Android 4.0.3. Now the call settings seems to be missing and video calling is not working. When I hard boot the device it shows "LOCK STATE -LOCKED".
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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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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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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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I have to triple tap everything on Galaxy Tab 10.1
I don't know how the settings were changed; my young daughter may have done it. Also, I just got the new update this morning. I have to touch, then double tap every time. Also, there is a yellow line ...
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There is no Cell Broadcast option in HTC Desire C
I get annoying messages, like every 2 minutes, saying my location. I can't turn it off. I searched all settings and options, but CB option is nowhere to find.
Is something wrong with my Android ...
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Unable to open Google's secure websites over HTTPS
I can easily open https secured sites on my Win7 laptop (using Google Chrome).
But this is not possible with Chrome version 18.0.1025308 on my ONDA VI30W tablet (running ICS 4.0.3).
What do I need to ...
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How to adjust S Pen pressure sensitivity on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1?
A little background on me: I'm a professional cartoonist and have been working digital for about 20 years. I've had numerous Wacom devices & currently enjoy a Cintiq 21UX (older model). I also ...
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Phone added contact unfindable
My phone's contacts are synced with my Google and Facebook accounts. Whenever I add a contact through my phone it gets synced to my Google Account. Wonderful... Ok I usually send them a text message ...
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Samsung galaxy s plus keeps crashing
One day out of the blue my phone kept crashing when connecting to 3g or wifi,
I then updated my phone and reset it to factory settings. The problem went away for a while but now the problem is getting ...
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how to password protect settings dialog (wifi but specifically accounts part)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Restrict access to device settings
I would like to disable the settings page so that users of our android devices cannot factory reset through settings and cannot use ...
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Android 4.0 - cannot set preferred network type
I want to change the preferred network type from the current setting of 'unknown'. I go into the tablet using the *#....access and it lets me see all the various info sections. When i go into Tablet ...
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Pressing MENU button pops up voice search
I am using LG-P509 with Android 2.2.2..
from last week on pressing the MENU button, I get the "Voice search" app opened up. Be it in home page or in any application. This gives trouble as I couldn't ...
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HTC One X switches to silent on its own?
My HTC One X constantly is switching from vibrate to silent on its own. I put it on vibrate, put it down, and next time I look at my phone, it is on silent. This is extremely annoying because I am ...
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How do I disable data on my ics xoom LTE?
I have a xoom LTE from Verizon but do not currently have a data plan.
After getting the ics update I went into settings and unchecked mobile data.
I have no reason to believe that I am using ...
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Is there a way to set the default stream in the TuneIn Radio app?
I love TuneIn Radio, especially when using the 32kbps AAC audio stream. But, every time I turn the app off and back on again it defaults to the mp3 stream.
Does anyone know if it's possible to ...
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Samsung S2 reads out message aloud
Some one has changed my phone settings, so when I recieve an SMS from any number the message is read out loudly.
Can someone tell me how to disable this?
My driving mode is turned off too.
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Motorola Admiral Set Date not functioning properly [closed]
I am working on an application that does some work once per day.
As part of the testing process for applications that use this functionality I generally go into Settings->Date & Time
and turn ...
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What happens with configurations and app data, practically, if I mod my device with custom firmware? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to backup an Android device?
If I want to install a modified firmware like CyanogenMod, it seems like I should wipe the phone clean both before and after the ...
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Turn notifications on and off based on time periods
Is there a way to configure Android to turn off notifications at a specific time and turn them on at a specific time? Pretty much I don't want to hear notifications at 3 AM from anyone or anything.
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Can I reset the contacts app in ICS?
For some reason, whenever I try to edit a detail of any contact, after selecting the detail to type, my cursor gets jumped to the "First Name".
Is there a way I can reset all the settings for the ...
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Certain Wi-Fi network not available on Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod
I have a Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0. Phone is working without any problems.
I was using this phone with my own Wi-Fi network. Something happened, and after that I'm not able to ...
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Samsung Galaxy S2 takes a long time to get GPS signal
My Samsung Galaxy S2 takes a long time to get a GPS signal (maybe around 5 minutes). Anyone know why and what can I do about it?
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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 ...
