14
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1answer
3k views
What is the ODIN tool?
Recently, I've been learning about rooting/flashing android devices and I often come across web-pages mentioning "ODIN".
From my common sense, I've come to realise that it is some sort of Windows GUI ...
11
votes
4answers
575 views
How do I root my HTC Hero?
I'm tired of waiting for my Android 2.1 update to arrive, so I've decided to root my HTC Hero.
Any direction as to how I should do this?
Note: I actually have a T-Mobile branded version, so I do ...
8
votes
3answers
972 views
How can I block incoming SMS from certain senders?
What is a good app for blocking incoming SMS? I want it to be easy and able to add numbers from contacts and not require to many privileges (probably only some storage and intercepting SMS).
4
votes
2answers
4k views
How can I root my Samsung Galaxy S3? Should I defer the system update?
I pre-ordered a Verizon SGS3, and it shipped to me before it was even available in stores. Since then I have not updated any programs that were Verizon-related.
If at some point I want to root my ...
3
votes
1answer
4k views
How to root the new version of the ONE X
How Can i Root my HTC ONE X with android version 4.0.4, HTC sense version 4.0, Software number 2.20.502.7
ATT US edition
3
votes
1answer
5k views
How to root a HTC Desire running official Android 2.3?
I have an HTC Desire (Bravo, A8181, GSM) sold in Sweden. I updated it to Android 2.3 using the official release, which is as of 2011-12-29 available at HTCdev with instructions from here.
Now I want ...
3
votes
0answers
2k views
How do I use the US Android Market from Europe? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Circumvent the regional limitation in the market
How can I buy apps from unsupported countries?
I am in Europe and I have an Android phone, but I cannot buy apps on the ...
0
votes
1answer
785 views
“Insufficient storage” when trying to install new app
Every time I go to install a new app, I get the message "Insufficient storage", and an unable to install anything!
I have spent quite a long time moving every possible app to the SD card, and still ...
0
votes
6answers
14k views
“SD card is damaged - You may have to reformat.” How do I fix this problem?
I had this before, formatted it and now it's happened again.
I suspect it's the problem mentioned here but I don't understand how to apply the fix from that thread.
I thought I had to download the ...
34
votes
5answers
54k views
How to backup Angry Birds saves/data?
I need to reinstall my Android ROM but before I would like to backup my Angry Birds savegame/data/scores.
Do you have any idea how can I do it?
31
votes
6answers
6k views
Support for Multiple Users on same device
Is there such a thing as a "current user" on Android and a way to switch it?
I'm interested in getting a Motorola Xoom and would like to share it with my wife when at home. For my Windows laptop we ...
12
votes
1answer
13k views
When will my device get the Android 4.2 update (Jelly Bean)?
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) was officially announced on October 29, 2012.
(You can review the high level changes in Jelly Bean and/or the official changelog at the official Android Developer's site.)
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20
votes
4answers
12k views
How to make an Android device to display complex rendering of Indic characters?
Please excuse the length of this question. I need to explain all this to help others and to avoid helpful contributors to provide answer without asking clarifications.
My requirement in one line: "to ...
17
votes
6answers
797 views
How can I study or prepare myself for an exam with the help of my Android device?
I want to learn a language or prepare for an exam with the help of my Android phone or tablet.
Are there any efficient and fun methods out there to do so?
10
votes
3answers
14k views
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 ...
24
votes
12answers
5k views
How can I be informed through my computer if a new SMS is received?
While I'm working with my computer, my mobile lies next to me and every time I receive a new SMS or WhatsApp message, I have to grab the phone, read the message and answer it.
So It would be really ...
18
votes
5answers
960 views
Is there any way to print directly from the phone?
I'm pretty sure the answer is "no" since printer manufacturers haven't yet started making drivers for Android (or iPhone).
I guess I'm just curious if anyone has heard anything about this and ...
11
votes
4answers
13k views
How does Android get the coarse location?
I read that android (and simmilar operation sytems e.g. iOS) get the current coarse location by using either WiFi or GSM tower triangulation. I get the basic idea but have questions about the details.
...
14
votes
10answers
110k views
“MTP USB Device” driver error (screenshot) when connecting my Galaxy S to my PC in Kies mode — How can I resolve this problem?
I always got this error when trying to connect my Galaxy S to my PC in Kies mode. I can connect it as "Mass storage" with no problem. But I need to connect with Kies mode to get 2.2 (froyo), but I ...
10
votes
1answer
1k views
Where does Google Music store offline songs?
I have a song I want to use for a ringtone, but the Google Music app doesn't let me set it. I've checked on my sdcard/internal storage for a music/google/gmusic etc folder but can't find anything.
...
25
votes
6answers
50k views
How to play a YouTube clip in background/minimised?
The stock YouTube app (here on 2.1-eclair, but applies to all android versions) stops playing when I minimised, switched to another application or even when I lock the phone. And when I resume it ...
13
votes
2answers
1k views
Is there any way to erase personal information from my phone that has already been stolen?
My phone has been stolen. I do not want the thief to have access to any of my personal information such as calls, texts, and information saved in the phones contents. Is there any possible way I can ...
13
votes
5answers
13k views
How to remove corporate settings?
My DroidX just got upgraded to 2.3.15 (android version shows 2.2) over the air. After the upgrade the phone forced me to set a pin number. The phone is not currently connected to an Exchange server, ...
13
votes
7answers
23k views
Is there a way to enable WiFi-tethering without root access?
Is there a way for WiFi-tethering without root access.
I mean before Froyo.
I have HTC Hero 2.1, and frankly, I don't want to root it for security reasons.
11
votes
3answers
5k views
Is there any way to move apps to my SD with Android 2.1?
Is there any possible way to move apps to my SD card on my Droid Eris? I keep getting that low memory icon in my notification bar and its really annoying. I'm running Android 2.1
10
votes
1answer
5k views
How to install apps which are targeted for another country? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I circumvent regional restrictions in the Android Market?
I'd like to install an app from the Market which is limited to the USA (specifically Google Music). ...
10
votes
3answers
3k views
Are Android chargers universal in terms of power (Voltage, amperage)?
I would like to buy a car charger, wall charger and USB cables for my Samsung Intercept. However, $20 for a charger seems expensive and I want to avoid getting ripped off. The Samsung Intercept Manual ...
18
votes
3answers
8k views
Why is charging from computer using USB slower than using an outlet?
And what is roughly the ratio of the charging speed in USB vs charger? My phone is Samsung Galaxy S, if that matters.
14
votes
9answers
3k views
Can I use a modern Android phone with no phone plan?
I'm new to the Android platform, but am looking into doing some development for Android 2.x, with the hope of publishing an app to the Android App Market eventually. I'd like to be able to test my ...
10
votes
2answers
5k views
Why is “insufficient storage” wrongly reported when installing an .apk via adb?
I have an HTC Desire running Froyo. It is not rooted, nor have I installed any custom ROM.
I get an "Insufficient Storage" error when I'm trying to install an app via adb/eclipse. The .apk is only ...
8
votes
1answer
719 views
Does rooting require a custom ROM?
I've noticed that some apps say they require a rooted phone. Is it necessary to install a custom ROM in order to root a phone?
Edit: I should mention that I've seen this answer, but my phone isn't ...
17
votes
3answers
2k views
Contacts with and without international extensions
I'm in the UK. My Nexus S received its update to 4.0.4 yesterday, and I now have the following problem.
If I have a contact with (say) the number 07123456789 and I receive a text from this contact, ...
9
votes
4answers
2k views
Unwanted folders showing up in Gallery. Can they be removed?
I'm enjoying Bejeweled 2, but don't want the 'backdrops', 'fonts', and multiple 'images*' folders in the Gallery. They're a pain to wade through when I'm trying to see my own pics. Is there any way ...
9
votes
1answer
969 views
Is it somehow possible to change the format of a telephone number being displayed?
On my Samsung Galaxy S phone a local telephone number is displayed in the format 999-999-999.
Is it possible to change this format ?
Our local numbers are normally displayed as 99-999-99-99 , ...
5
votes
4answers
3k views
Can I get DLNA on my Droid?
Can I get DLNA on my Droid 1 through some sort of hack, patch or accessory or do I just have to upgrade to a newer phone?
I'm sure this question must seem absurd to some people but I looked around ...
5
votes
2answers
586 views
4
votes
3answers
26k views
Can I install additional language support (Russian) on HTC Desire HD without rooting?
I bought HTC Desire HD and I want to change UI language to Russian. The issue is that I see in settings only English, German, Italian and French.
Is it possible to add other language without rooting ...
3
votes
1answer
441 views
What is the right way to backup my whole phone?
I did a factory reset last night, and I'd like to try to mod my G1 but I want to make sure I have a good, complete recovery image. Preferably one that will restore things like my K9 mail settings, in ...
3
votes
3answers
2k views
Why am I getting a “Low on Space” warning and having other weird problems?
Yesterday I got a warning that the "phone storage space is low." Because of that I can't receive SMS messages. I tried to uninstall applications - the system shows me that the application is being ...
1
vote
2answers
795 views
How can you uninstall an app that you didn't install on your Droid? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?
I want to uninstall the facebook app, as I don't use facebook. The phone won't let me uninstall that ...
11
votes
1answer
9k views
Why did /sdcard/ turn into /sdcard/0/ with 4.2?
I've never seen this before so I'm assuming that it happened when I upgraded to 4.2: I'm fairly certain that /sdcard/ used to take me straight to my sdcard, but now when I go to that path (in CWM ...
10
votes
5answers
3k views
Droid X Turns Itself on Automatically
I turn off my Droid X (now running Gingerbread) to conserve the battery. However, every morning when I wake up, it is turned on. Has anyone else been having this problem?
I don't know how long it ...
9
votes
3answers
15k views
Is there a way to recover a deleted SMS?
I deleted an entire SMS thread by mistake from my HTC Wildfire. Is there any way I can retrieve that thread ?
7
votes
1answer
966 views
7
votes
6answers
7k views
How to open Microsoft Excel files?
I would like to read my Microsoft Excel files on my Android device. Is there anything built-in natively? Is there an application for viewing and editing Excel files on Android?
5
votes
1answer
3k views
Problem with my thumbnails in gallery
I have a problem with images in my gallery. The thumbnails of my photos are not the actual images when I view the image. The thumbnails are the photos which I have deleted or my other images in my ...
5
votes
9answers
80k views
How can I get Kies to detect my Galaxy S GT-i9000 on Windows 7?
When I connect my phone to my Windows 7 PC the Kies application opens and displays "Connecting", but it does not connect. Why? How can I fix it?
5
votes
2answers
1k views
Sometimes Market update gets stuck downloading. How can I cancel?
Sometimes when I update an app through Market the download gets stuck at 0% or 100% and won't finish download or finish installing. The only way I've found to work around this is to uninstall the app, ...
3
votes
2answers
344 views
Help getting Arabic on Android
My Friend is going to sell his Nexus S because it does not natively support Arabic.
I have found several websites that claim to have a solution to this issue.
http://ardoid.com/ Seems to be the ...
2
votes
1answer
348 views
Are there guidelines on how much free RAM a phone should have - specifically Samsung Galaxy S?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate) that is rooted. I have various ways to tweak the amount of free RAM the OS leaves on the phone. The default is 48 MB, but I was wondering if I could ...
