Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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How do I turn off auto-complete when texting?
Does anyone know how to turn off the auto-complete feature when texting?
Sometimes I just want to text and not have my device try and tell me what I'm thinking. Other times this is OK, but I just ...
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What does the voice privacy setting do?
In perusing the settings on my EVO today, I noticed that there is an option under call settings named "Voice Privacy". The description beneath the checkbox merely states "Enable enhanced privacy ...
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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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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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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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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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How to customize the quick settings drop-down menu in android 4.2?
As of title, is there any way to customize the quick settings grid available in Android 4.2 ? This feature has potential, but in most cases it does not take advantage of the screen size.
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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 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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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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List of special Android SD card folders?
I've seen mention of special folders on the SD card such as "ringtones" and "notifications" .
What is the full list of special folders recognized by Android's (Froyo preferred) configuration and its ...
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Improve Nexus 4 Vibration Intensity
This is basically the same question as posed here: Increase vibrate strength
I thought there might be a different answer for the Nexus 4, however, seeing as how it's a different manufacturer and the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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How to avoid expensive roaming fees when going abroad with my Android?
Usually I like to bring my Android phone with me when going abroad. But I use it very carefully because I know that it is very expensive to consume data traffic and roaming fees, when I'm abroad.
How ...
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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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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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How to show screen display during phone call on HTC Wildfire?
I have started using the HTC Wildfire, and have a small niggle with it. When making a call, the screen blacks out to conserve power. This makes it awkward when you have to enter a number i.e. for an ...
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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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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 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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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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How can I disable the notification sounds while playing music?
I don't like the notification sounds overlaying my music playback, but I can't find any setting to disable notification sounds while playing music.
I also don't like the way the sound overlay works. ...
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Is there an easy way to switch render effects?
I find myself changing render effects a lot on my Nexus One. During the day brightness is ok, but to read on bed it's extremely bright even on the lowest setting.
I find that going to options, ...
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How can I re-enable my keyguard?
When I first got my Droid Bionic, if I pressed the lock button on the top it would lock the screen; pressing it again would display a lock screen with the time, requiring me to slide to unlock. ...
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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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Increase Wi-Fi Roaming Aggressiveness on Samsung Dart?
I have a T-Mobile Samsung Dart (which IIUC is a re-branded Samsung Galaxy Mini) and a Wi-Fi network in my apartment with two access points. When I make Wi-Fi calls while walking from one end of my ...
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“Battery use” information screen not reporting apps
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S (international version) that I've just upgraded to Android 2.2 (Froyo) and now the battery usage page in settings (Settings => About phone => Battery use) only ever reports ...
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Need only one icon in the top notification bar for multiple Gmail accounts
I am trying to figure out how to have only one notification icon on the top notification bar for an incoming e-mail for any of my multiple Gmail accounts. This was the way Gmail worked on my phone ...
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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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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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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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Media volume automatically goes to zero when removing headphones
Whenever I remove the headphone jack1 while I have some media playing2, the file stops (which is what I want and expect) but the media volume also goes down to zero (which is unexpected and I would ...
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Are there USB settings in CyanogenMod 10? If so, where?
When I shut off USB Debugging in the developer settings I get a USB Mass Storage prompt upon connecting the device to my computer. However, for the life of me I can't find a place to shut off this ...
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I want a smart phone that I can lock in DNS settings. Is Android “the one”
It is all about being the internet boss. I want to be able to lock in or password protect the DNS settings to OpenDNS, so I can have a safe smartphone, that my kid can use with no fear of accessing ...
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Durable settings of Screen timeout
I often set Settings -> Sound & Display -> Screen timeout to never timeout. When I turn off the device the settings is 1 minute again.
Do you know how to make the settings durable? My ...
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Manually changing shared_prefs and forcing app to update to it?
I've been trying to figure out if it's possible to disable/enable GO SMS popup notifications via something like Tasker. I came across the following line in ...
