2
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2answers
308 views
Android Software or Device to present Application on Screen
Well this is something that came to my mind, Does anyone know if there is a Device or a cable that i can plug to a DataShow so it is possible to present an Android Application live and fullscreen, ...
2
votes
1answer
5k views
Can I install Skype on my xperia?
I want to install Skype on my xperia x10 but I cannot find it in the market
when I go to Skype.com/m and try to download it, I get the following message:
item not found
A friend of mine who has ...
1
vote
2answers
3k views
Why can't apps connect to the internet?
Running on both WiFi and mobile connection, the browser can connect to the internet ok but apps can not connect.
What can cause this?
Samsung Galaxy S
0
votes
2answers
3k views
how to fix damaged sd card? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
“SD card is damaged - You may have to reformat.” How do I fix this problem?
I made my sd card available as mass storage, copied one file from sd card, unmounted the card ...
0
votes
0answers
554 views
Battery conservation? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What can I do to increase battery life on my Android phone?
What are some general ways to improve the battery life of my phone?
55
votes
10answers
51k views
How to disable battery full notification sound?
When battery has been charged full, my Galaxy S phone gives the same notification sound that is used when I receive SMS. Is there a way to disable the sound without also disabling sound from SMS? It ...
18
votes
1answer
9k views
What are some general tips on improving overall performance of an Android phone?
I was wondering if anyone could share some general tips on speeding up/ improving performance of your phone. I have had my droid eris for about a year now and it seems more sluggish than ever. I ...
24
votes
3answers
2k views
Is it possible to use an Android device as a second monitor?
Sort of like this iPad app. Is there any way to extend your desktop onto your phone or tablet? Not looking for VNC solutions.
16
votes
8answers
31k views
How do I use an external microphone with my Galaxy Nexus?
How do I use an external microphone on my Galaxy Nexus, and what kind do I need?
I know if it should use a jack plug (3.5 mm), but not all jack connectors are the same, and I don't know if the lower ...
16
votes
2answers
8k views
Is there a way to look inside and modify an adb backup created file?
I created a backup of my Galaxy Nexus with adb backup. The resulting file is named backup.db and it's somehow encrypted.
I wanted to restore the backup, but it stops when it comes to restoring ...
12
votes
1answer
5k views
Is there a way to trick the Android Market into thinking I'm using a different device do I can download protected apps?
I have an unrooted Archos 70IT with the market add-on app and there's a number of apps that I can find in the Market on my Droid but not on my Archos. They are likely "protected apps" which can only ...
44
votes
1answer
2k views
What linux distribution is Android based on?
Did Google use some existing distribution (Debian, Red Hat, etc.) to create Android, or did they use the bare essentials (kernel, file system and some mandatory files)?
15
votes
4answers
3k views
What Android sync'd data is encrypted?
With the release of the firesheep plug-in for firefox it has become trivial for website browsing on open Wi-Fi networks to be hijacked by 3rd party listeners.
Android offers the convenient auto-sync ...
10
votes
1answer
472 views
What do the permissions that applications require mean?
When installing an application, the application lists permissions that it needs to perform its functions.
I am creating this list of the the system defined permissions and a description of what ...
9
votes
3answers
4k views
How can I remove the default Google Account on my phone?
I no longer want to link my default Google Account on my phone. I have a Nexus One runnin 2.2.1.
How can I unlink my Google account?
20
votes
5answers
649 views
An app to locate my Android device around the house?
Oftentimes, I don't know where I placed my Android around the house. What app would you recommend to allow me to send an email to it that will cause vibrate and emit high volume sounds/music that will ...
16
votes
1answer
1k views
What are the advantages of a custom ROM over rooted stock?
What can a custom ROM provide beyond rooting that I can't get by downloading an application?
13
votes
4answers
3k views
How do I secure/encrypt SD card data transparent to apps?
Are there any off-the-shelf options for securing the contents of an SD card so that files written by apps writing to SD are encrypted? If so, what is the best option?
I'm looking for something for ...
10
votes
2answers
2k views
How can I make my phone/tablet ring remotely without a SIM card?
I appear to have lost my Streak somewhere in my apartment, and I can't call it since I don't have a SIM card in it. I've remotely installed Plan B just because, but unfortunately the GPS coordinates ...
32
votes
4answers
11k views
Do bright wallpapers spend more battery than dark ones?
I started wondering about this when I realized most websites I visit have white backgrounds, and I know that the screen is usually responsible for most of the battery usage. Since I can't change the ...
15
votes
1answer
4k views
How do I switch my Android device's SD card without causing problems?
I just got a new 32GB SD card for my Nexus One. On the old one I have a bunch of apps installed and store the data there because the internal memory doesn't handle it. So now I want to switch SD ...
15
votes
7answers
2k views
Is it possible to block ads in Android applications?
Are there any applications that attempt to block ads in applications? It seems that it should be theoreticaly possible, by blocking web requests to certain sites, for example.
15
votes
4answers
4k views
Block all sounds going out through speaker when headphone connected
I'm kind of new in Android and I realized that all the sounds are going out through the speaker regardless if the headphones are connected. If they are the sound also goes out through the headphones, ...
14
votes
3answers
18k views
Does the alarm work when my phone is turned off?
Will the alarm still go off if I turn off the phone before?
Example: when I have low battery, I have to go to sleep and wake up at X o'clock, and there is no charger around. Should I turn off the ...
13
votes
2answers
17k views
“Low on space” warning with over 50% free
I recently started getting the following notification:
Low on space: Phone storage space is getting low.
When I click on the notification, it takes me to the "All" applications screen listing ...
11
votes
5answers
5k views
Android browser
What browser runs on Android? It is Chrome or a modified version of it?
Also, as a side-note, how can I open site shortcuts saved from Internet Explorer on Windows to the SD Card with the browser?
11
votes
1answer
2k views
“Cannot download, not enough space” when “Phone Storage” clearly lists enough space
I just installed Android 2.1 on my Pandigital Novel. Anytime I try to download an app (via WiFi), I get this error: Unable to download. Not enough space on phone. However, the phone lists the free ...
7
votes
3answers
3k views
How to switch keyboard layout for external keyboard
How do I switch the keyboard layout for an external USB keyboard on Android 2.1? I've connected a German USB keyboard to my Android Tablet (Easypix 1000). Altough the language is set to German, the ...
5
votes
2answers
6k views
Manually upgrade Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 (yakjuxw) to 4.1
I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro/yakjuxw) with Android version 4.0.4. I saw the new features in 4.1 so i want to update, but i don't think an OTA will be available anytime soon. So, I'm considering ...
5
votes
3answers
27k views
Where are log files located on Android? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I view and examine the Android log?
My android (2.1) phone (a HTC Wildfire, if that matters) sometimes reboots without an apparent reason. Not extremely ...
4
votes
2answers
661 views
Remote login into the phone from a PC
Possible Duplicate:
Any VNC solutions for an unrooted device?
Is it possible to remotely control an Android phone from a PC. Is there a program similar to VNC server that runs on the phone, ...
15
votes
4answers
13k views
How do RAM and processor speed affect overall performance on Android?
Since Android can be installed on wide range of devices, I'm wondering how important RAM and the CPU speed are to the performance of a device. There are always tradeoffs when something is increased ...
14
votes
4answers
2k views
Factory reset to restore performance? What are the disadvantages?
tl;dr: What bad things will happen if I do a factory reset?
So I've had this original Droid for about a year and a half. I love this phone, and if only I could get it to be a bit faster and have a ...
12
votes
2answers
1k views
Is there a reliable way to detect the app responsible for an Airpush ad?
I noticed the other day that my Xoom's notification bar has started receiving Airpush ads (which is what it sounds like - push notifications that are really ads). I'm rather philosophically opposed to ...
11
votes
4answers
711 views
Tablets: What's the difference between the Android 2.1 $169 tablets and the Galaxy at $600+
What's the basic difference between the Android 2.1 $169 tablets and the Galaxy at $600+.
I see inexpensive ($169-$199) Android 2.1 tablets here:
...
11
votes
11answers
4k views
Sharing Browser Links between PC and Phone
I'm starting a wiki to compile a short list of browsers, apps, extensions, etc. that allow users to easily link or bookmark webpages between their PC and phone. This is ultimately just a "best apps" ...
9
votes
1answer
847 views
How to check which app uses GPS on Galaxy Nexus?
I'm constantly seeing the Searching for GPS... icon in my status bar, and would like to check which app is trying to access my location. I checked the similar questions on the site and all suggested ...
7
votes
4answers
4k views
How to get maps for off-line usage?
I spent almost entire day looking for decent apps for maps (decent = free, up to date, being open-source is a plus).
I ended up with TrekBuddy, GoPenS, RMaps, Maverick, OruxMaps (the emphasized ones ...
7
votes
2answers
7k views
How can I deal with unwanted system applications without rooting?
There are a lot of system apps in my mobile that I do not use, and have no intention of ever using. I know that is is possible to uninstall system apps and bloatware with root, but is it possible ...
7
votes
4answers
627 views
Viewing web pages offline
I have a lot of saved web pages that I want to view whenever I want without the page connecting to the web site (I can do this on WM). How do I do this on Android? Every time I click on the HTML file ...
6
votes
2answers
7k views
How can I root the Galaxy Tab 10.1?
How can I root the Samsung GT-P7510? I've tried z4root and many others, but they all seem to support Android 3.1 and not 3.2. I gather 3.2 is specifically designed to eliminate the exploit that z4root ...
5
votes
2answers
318 views
How do I find a list of open applications / switch to open applications
Where can I find a list of open applications ? Is it possible to switch to them using that ?
3
votes
1answer
3k views
Revoke App Permissions Without Root?
I have some apps that are asking for unnecessary permissions. I would like to revoke these, but I've read that this is not possible without rooting.
Is there any way to do this without having to ...
3
votes
1answer
2k views
How can I restore IMEI code after factory reset?
The phone is a Hero H2000 dual sim with Android v2.2.1, MTK Platform
I get an Invalid IMEI error after a factory reset. How can I fix this?
22
votes
2answers
8k views
How to remove device(s) from My Market Account?
I know I can choose "Hidden in menus" and never see the devices again when I install a application. But I don't want my old mobile phones display in my account settings anymore. I have sold those ...
21
votes
2answers
3k views
Can I hang up using a button?
When I'm on a phone call nothing is more important than the ability to hang up. If, for whatever reason, I suddenly find myself in an embarrassing situation or interrupted by something important, I ...
17
votes
6answers
3k views
Can I install apps on phone without using the Android Market?
I have this Huawei Device that does not come with the Android Market installed.
Is there any work-around for this? As in how can I install Android Apps without the Android Market?
Is there a way to ...
13
votes
2answers
2k views
Why does google maps need WiFi?
Sometimes google maps gives a notification that goes something like:
"for increased accuracy please turn on the Wifi"
I can understand if it said "For faster loading of map layers....", but how can ...
10
votes
3answers
797 views
Sometimes My Phone Just Restarts
Occasionally (maybe twice a month) my Milestone just reboots (goes black and then to the Android startup screen (but not all the way to the Motorola screen)).
I presume that such behaviour could be ...
8
votes
3answers
6k views
Wi-Fi connection dropping
Lately I've been having trouble keeping a connection to Wi-Fi, first at home and now at work. What happens is that after a while I'll notice that my phone is using 3G.
If I go into my Wi-Fi ...
