Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app?
When I take a picture it makes a 'click' sound. As this is default behavior, I would like to turn it off. Is there a setting to do so; or if I find+delete the sound file, will there be repercussions?
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2answers
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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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5answers
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How do I change the name of my Android device?
My Android device is the Nexus One. But this should apply to all current Android devices.
How do I change the name of my Android device?
When I connect to my wireless router's client tables, my ...
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3answers
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How to view the android service menu (secret menu)?
Most of the mobile manufacturers include a hidden service menu in their mobile handsets. These menus allow users (or developers) to access some technical information and service personnel to access ...
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In my Samsung Galaxy S under Settings - Status - Phone number is says 'unknown': Why?
Title says it all ( I think ), if I look under the 'Settings - Status - Phone number' on my Samsung Galaxy S mobile phone, it says 'unknown'.
What does that mean ? Do I have to enter the number some ...
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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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1answer
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Deny the installation of apps or add new accounts (kiosk mode)
I have a tablet that I want to give to people to go on the internet, but I don't want them to mess with it (install/unistall apps, add new accounts, change relevant options, etc).
Is there a way to ...
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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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5answers
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Different notification sounds for sms and email?
Is there a way to use different sounds for a sms text alert and an email alert? I can't find the setting. I'm on HTC Hero, Android 2.1
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Where are the developer options in Android 4.2?
I wanted to access the developer options to enable adb access on Android 4.2 but cannot find it.
How can I enable that?
Once I've activated the menu, how can I hide it again?
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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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2answers
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Undo Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich) Full Disk Encryption
Just upgraded my Nexus S to Android 4 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. Was looking through all the new features, and decided to enable encryption, which worked (and is working) just fine. Now I'm wondering if ...
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2answers
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Should I use Tasker or Locale?
For general detecting circumstances and triggering actions, what are the advantages/disadvantages of Tasker and Locale? Which one does the best job overall capability for improving the usefulness of ...
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3answers
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Where is “Stay Awake” option in Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S3?
I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III (Ice Cream Sandwich) from the Motorola Droid Bionic (Gingerbread). On my Bionic, there was a "Stay Awake" check box that made it so my "Screen will never ...
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8answers
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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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2answers
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Is there an application / ROM that allows me to set the phone to “Guest” mode which I can configure?
I would like to be able to set my phone into Guest mode so people using it will not be able to "abuse" it while I give it to them.
Example of usage:
Child mode - prevent editing settings, making ...
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2answers
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switching from unlimited data plan to pay-per-data. what to watch out?
I have been using unlimited data plan, but it is about to finish and after that I'll pay my data charge per data usage. Any particular settings should I change or anything I should take note in order ...
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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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2answers
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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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2answers
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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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1answer
873 views
Restrict access to device settings
How can I prevent people who borrow my device from changing any of my settings?
3
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1answer
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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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2answers
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Is it posible to change the locale of my device?
In my Android phone when I go to Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Select Language I see "Locale" as the title on the top row and see that only few languages are listed. I suspect ...
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1answer
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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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1answer
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Android 4.2: How to get the Easter Egg, a new daydream, and Developer options?
How can I get the Easter Egg hidden in Android Jelly Bean?
How could I use that Easter Egg to enable a hidden daydream in Android 4.2?
How can I enable the Developer options, hidden by default in ...
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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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Guide to editing /etc/hosts
It was noted in another thread that it should be possible to build up a white list for an android device using the /etc/hosts file. I would like to experiment with this idea. Does anyone have any ...
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1answer
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What are the Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich Easter Eggs?
I heard that there are some Easter eggs hidden in ice cream sandwich version.
How can I view the Easter eggs hidden in my android device and how can I view them? I'm using Android 4 ICS.
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2answers
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Can I change some Android settings from the command line?
I would like to activate "USB tethering" from within a bash script, so is there any possibility to run a command line with adb shell to change some Android settings ?
Edit1:
The following command ...
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3answers
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How can I restrict a user's ability to modify settings or install apps?
Our team is planning to buy around 10 Android phones for the team members. We don't want them to install any applications other than the ones provided. Is there a method or an application which would ...
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1answer
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How can I set up a VPN connection on my Nexus One?
I often check my mail at my office using the VPN connection which bridged my PC with the Microsoft Exchange Server and so that I can check mail using Outlook.
I want to do the same thing when I'm out ...
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1answer
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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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2answers
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Hide Developer Options in Android 4.2
I know how to show the developer options menu. How do I hide it again?
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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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Increase vibrate strength
The vibrate strength of my Galaxy Nexus is incredibly weak. When I have the phone in my pocket I simply don’t feel the vibrate for incoming calls at all, which defeats its purpose. I’ve missed more ...
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1answer
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How can I rename my Android device? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I change the name of my Android device?
It has a really long cryptic name. I want to rename it to something shorter.
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1answer
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How can I set up an Microsoft Exchange email on my Nexus One?
I often check my mail at my office using the VPN connection which bridged my PC with the Microsoft Exchange Server and so that I can check mail using Outlook.
I want to do the same thing when I'm out ...
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4answers
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Make my screen dimmer than the lowest setting available on my Moto Droid?
I primarily use my phone at night and any screen that is white is super bright, even when the brightness is turned as low as it can go (0%). Dolphin HD has an add-on called Dolphin Brightness that ...
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2answers
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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 ...
2
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1answer
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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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4answers
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Where can I see what the screen dimensions are of an Android mobile phone
I have a Samsung Galaxy S mobile phone, I can't seem to find the dimensions of the screen (apart from looking it up on the internet of course).
But in general: can you somewhere see the correct ...
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3answers
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Is there a way to make my HTC-Incredible phone use the optical joystick button to wake up?
I'm still adjusting from going from my iPod to an HTC Incredible phone.
One thing that is very non-intuitive for me is to press the power button when I want to "wake up the phone" after it has ...
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Compass configuration file? [closed]
I have some problems with my compass (using a modded ROM) and I think the problem is the calibration. I though about copying the configuration / calibration from another ROM. Anyone can please tell ...
