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Android 5.0 Lollipop device not detected via USB
When the device is set to use MTP, neither Windows, nor ADB will detect the device when connect via USB cable. I have tried multiple cables, in multiple USB ports. I have not tried other computers yet,...
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How can I tell what is really draining my battery?
I know that by going to Settings > About Phone > Battery Use, I can get some idea of the applications that are using up the most of my battery. I see things like "Cell standby", "Phone idle", ...
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How can I reduce screen brightness below the minimum without an app?
I have an Optimus Elite, and it has a minimum brightness setting. In certain apps, I can reduce the brightness below the safe minimum, but when I leave the app, the brightness is increased to the ...
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Explain "Don't Downgrade!" warnings when flashing stock firmware
I have a few devices I want to put back from custom roms to stock. On almost every stock rom source, however, there are dire warnings for some devices not to downgrade to stock versions from before ...
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What are the different signal indicators avalable on the notification bar?
The signal indicator on my phone often shows "3G" or "H+" in the signal indicator. When there's no connectivity it doesn't show anything.
I'm referring to the icons in the status bar like these:
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Enable On-screen navigation in CM12 (Lollipop) using shell?
Device: OnePlus One (OPO); running CM12, is rooted, and has Xposed Framework installed.
I need to enable On-screen navigation (it disables Hardware (HW) keys and shows soft keys at the screen; like ...
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How to enter USB debugging mode in Cyanogenmod
I just installed Cyanogenmod 11 on an HTC One, and now I'm completely unable to connect to it via USB from my Linux PC, so I'm unable to transfer any more ROM or applications.
How do I enable USB ...
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Why are there so many different Android kernels?
Isn't Android a common kernel that is used across all devices? For example, CentOS will install on Dell, HP, and a variety of other hardware. Sure there are different modules, but it's still CentOS ...
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Android USB reverse tethering: How to fool the apps
USB reverse tethering = Cellphone gets network connection from PC via USB.
I know how to do USB reverse tethering except for one problem: Many Android apps will check network connection using the ...
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So what does Cyanogen Inc shutting down mean for CyanogenMod and similar ROMs?
So Cyanogen Inc (cyngn), known for their support for their support for CyanogenMod and their efforts to integrate Cyanogen OS into devices such as the OnePlus One, Alcatel POP Mirage, and several ...
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"adb devices" gives "no permission" when on charge-only
I've just updated my LG Optimus 4X HD from the latest stock ROM (4.1) to CM11 (Android 4.4). Access via ADB is only possible when either MTP or PTP are enabled; if I disable both, I only get:
$ adb ...
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Why isn't there a Cyanogenmod stable ROM for my device?
Why don't the developers develop a stable ROM for my device? They have stable ROMs for similarly-named devices from the same manufacturer, even ones that came out after my phone. If the devices are ...
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Should I format /sdcard and /data if I want to wipe all personal data with Cyanogenmod?
I'm trying to completely wipe all personal data from my Nexus 4 with CM installed. I've seen different advice on different sites for making sure all my data is gone:
Just do 'Factory Reset'.
Do '...
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insufficient space while updating WhatsApp on CyanogenMod
i hope you can help me with the following problem
I was forced to update the newest version of WhatsApp (26.Dec 2014).
Whatever i tried, update has aborted.
Error Message: insufficient space
Several ...
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Resize /system partition of Galaxy S 2
I need to increase the size of my Galaxy S 2's /system partition from 503.4MB to... Well, anything possible.
The (main) reason why I want to do this is because I want to install GApps 20140606, which ...
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How to reset Wi-Fi settings?
Somehow Wi-Fi stopped connecting on my phone. It is not a hardware issue, as it does work when I perform a reset.
What files do I need to delete to get Wi-Fi back working? I don’t want to reset my ...
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How do you encrypt your device running CyanogenMod 12.1?
CyanogenMod 12 and 12.1 'Encrypt phone' setting is broken, and has been for quite a while. Is there any way to encrypt the phone in some other fashion? Can CM be sideloaded onto a phone with an ...
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Is it possible to play sound in mono? [duplicate]
I'm in a workplace that only allows one headphone in. This makes some music pretty awful, only having one channel. I'd like to mix my audio into one channel, but this seems to be a bit more difficult ...
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How can I enable adbd during boot on Cyanogenmod?
I am stuck during the boot process, at first before entering the passphrase for /data and now at the SIM PIN screen. At this point, adb is inaccessible (normally adbd would start up after unlocking /...
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When should fstrim run?
Based on this cyanogenmod forum thread, I tried to address the delay in running applications and switching between applications on my Galaxy Nexus running cyanogenmod with Android 4.4.4 by running ...
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Disabling MTP/PTP/all USB stuff except charging
Is there a way to disable all USB functionality except for charging? I don't really use MTP or PTP and would like to disable it if possible.
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How to restore my IMEI on Galaxy S if I don't have a backup of /efs?
I installed CyanogenMod 10 Nightlies on my Galaxy S1, coming from CyanogenMod 9.
On every reboot I get the message:
Warning! A problem was detected with your device. Your device IMEI number is ...
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What does "Archive does not contain 'android-something.txt'" mean?
So I am trying to flash my OnePlus One with CM12s through fastboot on command prompt, but whenever I type fastboot update romname.zip I am presented with:
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
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USB drivers for using ADB with Samsung Galaxy S on CyanogenMod 7.1?
I recently installed CyanogenMod 7.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and I have some problems now to get ADB on my Windows 7 64-bit computer to recognize the device.
Currently, adb devices returns no ...
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Are there any solutions other than flashing Gapps, to have Google accounts on CyanogenMod?
I've flashed CyanogenMod, nightly, and it is working perfectly. When I flash Gapps, then battery is drained fast, and the device is getting overheated. So, are there any solutions other than flashing ...
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My Android phone stuck at optimizing apps again and again
My Yu Yureka with Cyanogen Mod is Optimizing apps again and again but not starting. Is there a way to fix this?
Is tjere a way I can somehow enter safe mode and delete few apps?? Please help.
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data/app folder showing wrong folder names
After messing around with the xposed framework and installing lots of modules, I got into a bootloop (classic !), but I knew the solution was to add a disabled file in data/app/de.rovb.android.xposed....
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Why to get Mobile Broadcast notices in OxygenOS 3.x abroad?
I am abroad and get such notices about cell broadcast etc when in Baltics in Fig. 1. My SIM card settings are in Fig. (2-3).
Fig. 1 Broadcast-notice visible often in Baltics,
Fig. 2 Settings > SIM ...
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How do I remove gapps from CyanogenMod
I installed CyanogenMod 11 on my HTC One with CyanogenMod Installer. So I got also the google Apps (gapps) on my device. But I need a CM11 without gapps.
I did then the following without success:
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How do I set up OpenVPN on CyanogenMod 7?
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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What's the risk of installing Cyanogen Mod on unsupported phone?
My device is not listed as supported on website www.cyanogenmod.com/devices. I have ZTE Skate, and some other ZTEs are listed, but not mine.
Is it possible to install the mod on Skate, and what's the ...
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If I set up a VPN, does *everything* go over it?
If I set up a VPN connection for Android, what gets routed over the VPN? Just web browsing? All internet connections from all apps?
In Cyanogenmod, in the Add OpenVPN config, "Advanced" settings, ...
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How do I block this (carrier) advertisement dialog?
I receive this kind of messages almost every day, and I'm tired of them.
Screenshot (click image for larger variant)
I want to block them, but I have no idea how are they called. I'm looking for a ...
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How to set bash as default shell?
When I adb into a device with Cyanogenmod, I'm presented with a nice bash shell, color prompt, and bashrc. I don't see a symlink from /system/xbin/bash to /system/bin/sh. How do they set the default ...
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Which files/folders on my SDCard are unsafe to delete manually?
I've had my Droid for nearly a year now, and in the process of installing and uninstalling apps, moving data to and from my SDCard, and all the various things one does with a phone the SDCard has ...
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How can I mount an ext4-formatted SD card with correct permissions (with root)?
I see some mentions here of creating an ext4-formatted SD card, but no guide. This closely-related question suggests there is no way to do it, but my question differs in that my phone is specifically ...
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Settings app: 'Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.'
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Cyanogenmod 11 11-20140225-SNAPSHOT-InstallerXNPQ09P-maguro Android 4.4.2 KitKat with CWM 6.0.4.7. It's a stable installer build.
For a while now I have been ...
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App drawer icon gone from Cyanogenmod dock
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2, running the latest CM10.1.
I lost the app drawer icon on my Dock;
I must have deleted it.
The app drawer icon lets you go to the app list, and the widget list.
How do I ...
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Google Services battery usage
I recently updated to the 10.1 M snapshot of CyanogenMod for my Sprint Galaxy S3 (d2spr). Ever since I did the update, I have been seeing crazy high battery usage from Google Services. I have tried ...
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"Access Point Name settings not available for this user"
This was probably an issue before but only became an issue when I changed providers in a foreign country. Running CM12.1 nightlies.
I can't connect to data and get the above message when I try to ...
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How to Tether NordVPN internet from Android to Laptop?
I tether my internet with my phone.
I connect with my laptop to it.
If I keep my VPN client (NordVPN) activet, internet does not work.
NordVPN support says to configure VPN in Settings > VPN.
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How can I flash back to the stock rom for HTC EVO 4G/Supersonic using just the phone and clockwork mod recovery and/or rom manager?
I need to flash back to my stock rom for just a few minutes to get my GPS working again (http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2090&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Version%20Model%...
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How to replace Cyanogenmod dialer/contacts/messaging(texting) apps?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Verizon. I've recently rooted it and installed Cyanogenmod 10.1.
Of ocurse, when you buy the phone brand new, it comes with all the built-in apps from the manufacturer....
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How to manually restore Call Log from adb backup on OnePlus One? (SMS already restored)
I ran adb backup with all the backup flags on my OnePlus One (which I had gradually upgraded from 44S to 05Q). Then I wiped it, reimaged it with a fresh image of 05Q, and tried to restore my SMS and ...
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Phone call: Audio works only with speakerphone or wired headset
The following issue with my Sony Xperia ZR (running CM 11-20141112-SNAPSHOT) started a few days ago:
When I initiate or receive an ordinary phone call, I can't hear the other side through my earpiece ...
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Do I need to root my phone before installing CM on my S3
Previously I've needed to root my phone before flashing any ROMs on it. Now I have a new s3 and I'd like to install CM on it.
However, this installation guide does not mention the need to root the ...
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USB reverse tethering - netcfg not found (marshmallow CM13)
I have been attempting to get reverse tethering working on my phone. I have a Galaxy S5 (g900t), running cyanogenmod 13 (marshmallow)...rooted, and with busybox.
*Edit: I've made some progress. I ...
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Bootloop. Cannot format or write data
Model: GSM Galaxy Nexus I9250 Takju Maguro
ROM: CyanogenMod 11 Kitkat
Recovery: Clock Mod
OS: Android 4.4
Basically, my phone has been working fine for the last 2 years. I had only one issue of phone ...
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Android lock screen password not being recognized
I flashed the latest Cyanogenmod ROM for my device (Samsung Captivate) last night and after doing so I set a numeric lock screen password. I then customized my phone and spent a goodly amount of time ...
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how to re-enable first time setup at next boot? [duplicate]
tl;dr: What is the hidden setting that tells the first-time-user-wizard to run? i just want to re-enable that flag so next time the phone boots it shows the new user wizard and UI hints.
A friend ...
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