9
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1answer
7k views
Data Recovery - How to Restore Deleted / Formatted Files on HD Micro SD Card
Background:
I put in a friend's SD Card to format it because it was having problems. Then I put mine back in and I think my phone formatted my SD Card. I had a ton of pictures on there that are now ...
2
votes
1answer
3k views
Why can't my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network?
I am trying to connect my Galaxy Tab to the Internet through an ad-hoc network made via my PC.
The PC ad-hoc settings are fine because I can use it from my iPhone and other devices.
11
votes
2answers
8k views
What is the default resolution of a wallpaper that fits the homescreen exactly in an Android phone?
On an Android phone the wallpaper spans across all of the home screens.
So what size should pictures be to fit properly as custom wallpapers?
4
votes
2answers
6k views
Does any version of Android support ad-hoc connections?
I just bought a Lenovo Ideapad A1 which runs Android 2.3. It seems that connecting the device to an ad-hoc network is not possible.
Does any other Android version support this?
37
votes
9answers
2k views
How can I do development on my Android device?
I have a pretty long commute to work and own an android phone. I figure it would be nice to do some simple programming on the way. I'm not picky on which language to code on. I usually have an ...
34
votes
8answers
5k views
Is there a way to block access to or wipe my Google data for a lost/stolen phone
If my phone was ever lost or stolen, my only real concern is data and apps associated with my Google account, such as my Gmail, the ability to purchase apps from the Market, and maybe Picasa albums.
...
18
votes
6answers
9k views
Any VNC solutions for an unrooted device?
Looking for something to remote control my Droid without having to root. To be clear, I am looking for full control over the computer (view on monitor, use mouse and keyboard for input).
11
votes
3answers
40k views
Are there any Android browsers that support loading a Java Applet in-browser?
We have a client who are switching away from Windows Mobile (and IE Mobile) to Android based devices.
We have some specific software that we deploy to their WM workforce by an ActiveX applet that ...
12
votes
4answers
20k views
Where can find older versions of Apps?
Is is possible to download older versions of Android applications?
Is there some kind of online archive for all versions of Android apps? Like how you can find older versions of some Windows app.
15
votes
3answers
18k views
How to install APK files on SDCARD?
I have samsung galaxy 3 (I5801). I have downloaded many APK files from internet. I have no problem in installing APK files. By default when APK file is selected it installs itself to phone memory. I ...
8
votes
1answer
572 views
Why is my device not utilizing all of its available RAM?
I have a Nook Color with Cyanogenmod 7.2 (on mSD), and Nook Color is supposed to be 512MB of RAM (says so on product's page).
When I open Menu (on bottom bar, while on desktop) > Manage Applications ...
3
votes
2answers
435 views
Is there a minimal installation of ADB?
When it comes to troubleshooting, I often read recommendations like "Use adb logcat to find some more details". Looking for a good way to backup all my apps including their data, Full Backup of ...
33
votes
9answers
45k views
How can I prevent applications from running on startup? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I stop applications and services from running?
I've installed some applications that I mostly like, except for the fact that they all decided they were too ...
33
votes
3answers
16k views
How can I fix the GPS on my Samsung Galaxy S?
As has been well documented, the Galaxy S phones have terrible GPS functionality. It works for a minority, but it is slow/inaccurate for some and for others it just doesn't work at all. How can I ...
42
votes
6answers
19k views
What is the right way to close apps in Android?
I'm new to the Android platform, and this is probably a dumb question, but...
How do you close an app?
When I'm in an app, and I want to get out, I just click on "Home" and move on, but I just ...
24
votes
5answers
21k views
How to move phone contacts to Google?
When I create a contact on my Android phone, I can choose to store it to the SIM, the phone or to Google. If I choose phone, is there an easy way that I can move or copy that contact to Google (so it ...
20
votes
6answers
727 views
Why aren't the manufacturers updating the phone to the latest Android version when it's available? [closed]
One thing that annoys me is that some Android phones are released with an older version of the Android operating system, and it not updated to a newer version until around 6 months later. Why is that? ...
16
votes
3answers
68k views
How to change the account for Android Market?
I use two Google accounts and add them to . Let's say acc1 and acc2. When I try to buy an app in the Market, it chooses acc1's Checkout account, and I don't see an option to change to acc2. Can I use ...
12
votes
5answers
2k views
Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol?
I've been toying with the idea of getting away from syncing my contacts and calendar with Google. I'd like more control over my data. I've heard that Funambol might be a good solution to this and I'm ...
9
votes
1answer
2k views
When will my device get the Android 3.x update (Honeycomb)?
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) was released in February 2011, however not all of the devices that will get this update have received it yet. Each manufacturer and carrier needs to add their custom ...
16
votes
0answers
1k views
apps automatically starting? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I stop applications and services from running?
I noticed that some apps automatically starts without me opening it. Some of them runs everytime I turn on the ...
6
votes
2answers
6k views
How can I add the market to my device? [duplicate]
I have a white Pandigital Novel that I hacked to run Android 2.1. The firmware I have did not come with the market. Is there a way I can put the market on it? Is there a "market.apk" somewhere?
39
votes
6answers
1k views
Is it possible to install Android on a PC?
Is it possible to install Android on a PC? If so, how would this be accomplished?
20
votes
5answers
24k views
How can I get apps from the Amazon app store from an unsupported region?
Currently, the Amazon app store appears to be US-only. Similar to How do I use the US Android Market, I want to know: How can I use the US Amazon Appstore?
Market Enabler doesn't seem to work, and ...
19
votes
3answers
6k views
My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for tracking?
I realize this is a long shot, but my phone was lost or stolen a few hours ago.
At the time it was stolen, I didn't have any specific applications installed to track it or wipe the data. So... my ...
15
votes
2answers
16k views
SD card partitioning? why? how?
I am going to install cm7 and it seems to me that is 'good' to partition my SD card.
I did some reading but I am not sure if ext partition will become accessible as mass storage when an Android phone ...
12
votes
1answer
4k views
How to upgrade / swap SD card without losing data and installed apps?
I have 2GB Micro SD card in my Android and want to upgrade to 4GB.
How can I achieve it without losing anything from my 2GB card? I mostly use this card to store images/music and most of the apps.
15
votes
3answers
16k views
Can we use an Android phone as a Wi-Fi repeater?
Can we use an Android phone as a Wi-Fi repeater?
Imagine situation when you can access a weak Wi-Fi signal from a free hotspot (coffee shop) signal near window, but want to work in the middle of the ...
26
votes
6answers
20k views
Recovering from forgotten lock pattern
My son has an impression tablet 10 and has forgot the lock pattern. How can we reset it without knowing the code?
11
votes
1answer
21k views
What is the meaning of “flashing a custom ROM”? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the difference between: Rooting, Jailbreak, ROM, Mod, etc.?
What is a custom ROM, and what does "flashing a custom ROM" mean?
5
votes
3answers
1k views
Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
My friend and I both have droids and we often user each other's wall chargers out of convenience. I was told that it's possible that my phone might explode if it's charged with a charger that wasn't ...
21
votes
2answers
2k views
How to hide updates from market?
I have an app that has updates that reduce the functionality of the app. Is it possible to hide the updates so that I can use the "update all" feature, or update all apps from the list without ...
8
votes
3answers
4k views
Broken screen while debug mode was disabled. How can I re-enable adb?
The screen of my phone is physically broken, so it doesn't display anything, but the touch aspect does seem to be working, as I can unlock my phone, and get haptic feedback.
Before I go to get it ...
5
votes
1answer
481 views
Will factory resetting my device remove the Android upgrade?
I have upgraded my phone to Android 2.1. I need to reset my phone but I don't want to lose the upgrade. Is it possible to do this? How?
9
votes
4answers
35k views
How can I prevent my device from automatically converting SMS to MMS?
The Galaxy S I9000 messaging app automatically converts long SMS messages to MMS. How can I disable this?
7
votes
2answers
892 views
Is it possible record videos of my screen?
Suppose that I would like to record some video sessions of Angry Birds on my phone.
Are there any apps that I can use? I have root permissions.
3
votes
1answer
704 views
Package Install via Market sometimes fails and gives seemingly random error message
Some times when I install an application, the installation will fail.
However, the errors it throws are not only incorrect, but seemingly... random.
An example is, it'll fail and throw 'Insufficient ...
23
votes
2answers
4k views
Do you know other Android keypad commands?
There a lots of differents keypad commands in Android. Which one do you know ?
Some of them are listed here :
*#*#checkin#*#* Phones home to check for updates.
*#*#info#*#* - Enters a detailed ...
15
votes
3answers
20k views
How do I upgrade firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S without using windows?
So far Samsung has been rolling updates out using its windows only software Kies, and not over the air like the rest of the android world.
Is there anyway that non windows users can get these ...
12
votes
2answers
14k views
How to remove pre-installed apps like Peep and Friend Stream from my HTC phone? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?
Is there an easy way to remove pre-installed apps on my HTC Droid Incredible?
Amazon MP3
Car Panel
...
22
votes
7answers
13k views
How do I set a custom MP3 as a ringtone for other notifications?
I have an HTC Droid Incredible running Android 2.2 FroYo and would like to use custom sounds/songs as ringtones for text message notifications, event and task reminders, Facebook and Twitter ...
21
votes
4answers
22k views
How can I deal with “Low on Space” messages on my HTC Incredible?
Froyo 2.2
I keep getting the "Low on Space: Application data space is low. To free up" [the rest is cut off] message.
I've moved every app I can over to the SD card, cleared the cache, compacted my ...
16
votes
7answers
2k views
How to monitor the amount of data traffic?
I would like to monitor how much data-traffic I use. How?
5
votes
1answer
19k views
How can I modify the phone model in build.prop to get unsupported apps?
I currently have a rooted HTC Legend. In light of the current Android Market sales, I would love to be able to purchase some of the apps on sale without a compatible handset, since I plan to get a ...
17
votes
2answers
4k views
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 ...
14
votes
4answers
3k views
How to remove apps from “all downloaded” in Play Store
In the new Android Market/Play Store (3.5.15) they have now got a list of "all downloaded" apps.
I have had an android phone for a good 2/3 years now and the list is huge, plus sightly more ...
9
votes
4answers
5k views
Can I use my Android device as Wi-Fi Dongle (ie Tethering to PC through USB, but using Wi-FI not Phone Network)?
I want to use my Android phone to connect a desktop (windows 7) PC to the internet via Wi-Fi (ie, not muching though my Data plan). Is this possible with the various tethering options out there?
The ...
7
votes
4answers
11k views
How to capture video stream from Android phone screen and show it on laptop? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I project the screen of my android phone for a presentation?
How to capture video stream from Android phone screen and show it on laptop? I've got Android 2.2 ...
14
votes
4answers
2k views
How can I tell if I have root?
I've been attempting to root my phone (Samsung Intercept M910, but that probably doesn't matter).
How can I tell that I have actually, successfully gained root? I've run a few apps which require ...
7
votes
7answers
15k views
How do I backup data (SMS/contacts) from a device with a broken screen?
I just broke the screen of my (unrooted) Galaxy S.
How do I get back my SMS and contacts?
PS: I tried Kies but it won't detect my phone for some reason. (Kies works fine with another Galaxy I ...
