Unanswered Questions
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Reverse tether on Android via Bluetooth PAN?
We've been trying to reverse tether (using a SmartQ V5, android version 2.1) to another device that has an Internet connection we want to share. That is to say, the Android device is the client and ...
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What is the Streaming Decryption setting in Google Drive?
I notice a "Streaming Decryption" option under Encryption Settings. For me, it was not selected by default. The description under this setting is a little unclear:
Decrypt documents into a stream ...
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SD Card keeps getting unmounted on my HTC Desire
The SD card in my HTC Desire keeps getting unmounted every now and then and it's very annoying. From what I'm seeing, the SD card is removed only when some kind of multi-tasking with the files on it ...
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Use existing contact for “Me” in Ice Cream Sandwich
My Nexus S has just been updated to Ice Cream Sandwich, and I notice that in contacts there is a new space for "me". Is there a way to assign the existing ordinary contact for me (a contact with my ...
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How can I change the behavior of the volume buttons vs. the orientation of the screen
On the Acer Iconia A200, when you change the orientation of the screen, the function of the volume rocker flips. In landscape mode, with the volume rocker on the right side and at the top, you find ...
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How do I set up OpenVPN on CyanogenMod?
I want to route all my network traffic through my home's ISP connection when I'm out in Internet cafes so I can't be eavesdropped/firesheeped.
I have an HTC G2 with CyanogenMod 7, which has OpenVPN ...
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1answer
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App that can import google maps saved route to use as turn-by-turn navigation
I built a driving path containing several destination points using google maps and would like to use it in a turn-by-turn GPS navigation app such as iGo.
Any existing app/s that can achieve that?
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1answer
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Handle private/company wiki from android phone
I'm currently using Oddmuse wiki to document thing, both personal and work related. What I'd like to do is to find an android app along with a wiki engine which enables me to read and make changes to ...
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Dropbox LAN Sync on Android Device
Dropbox provides LAN Sync for PCs to save time & money. Is there any way to enable it for Android devices? All Dropbox sync apps use only internet for syncing.
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1answer
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Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) - Encryption, select different PIN than Screen Lock
I was wondering if one can select different passwords for device encryption in ICS?
Having the same password for encryption and unlocking the screen isn't quite that secure...
Thanks for hints.
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1answer
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Why does the STORE button on Amazon Kindle go to the website instead of the in app store?
I have the Android Amazon Kindle app installed on both my Galaxy S phone and my Archos 10" tablet.
I keep the software updated so I'm sure the latest version is installed.
I am logged in with my ...
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default phone number
galaxy S 2.2
I set up the phone for my wife using my SIM card, now she is using the phone with her own SIM card, the phone still displays my phone number in the system settings, and sends SMS as my ...
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1answer
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Disable Phone's Built-in Microphone?
I just conducted a tiny experiment with the original headset that comes with Nexus One: I plugged it into the phone, expecting the phone built-in microphones to be switched off, replaced by the ...
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1answer
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How to Set 'Play' Button Behavior on Bluetooth Remote
I have a RocketFish Bluetooth headset paired with my MotoDROID v1 (Froyo). The BT headphones have multimedia controls (volume up/down, next track, previous track, play/pause) and a button to trigger ...
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2answers
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How Can I Record Text-To-Speech Output
Android has a Text-To-Speech engine called PicoTTS.
Is there any way to have it read a file and save the output to an audio file (instead of routing the audio to the headset or speakers) without ...
