Questions tagged [stock-android]
The version of Android originally on the device as supplied by the manufacturer or phone network, including any customizations, alternative interfaces and updates.
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What is QuadRooter? Are 900 million Android devices vulnerable?
What actually is QuadRooter and how does it work on Android devices?
It is currently in the news that 900 millions Android devices are vulnerable:
Serious security flaws that could give attackers ...
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how to adb wait-for-device until the home screen shows up?
I need to unlock my screen using adb, and wait-for-device exits way too early(when the device is booting up), and screen unlock fails. Is there a way to detect that the home screen, so I can fire ...
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Which phones have the purest Android?
I'm looking for phones with stock Android. I was able to find articles on the internet, but they mention mostly new phones, and I'm more interested in older (cheaper) versions.
I have Google Pixel (...
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How do I take a full image backup of an Android device? [duplicate]
I am trying to do a full system image backup of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.
It is unrooted at present, and is running Android Kitkat 4.4.2 . I have no desire of rooting it as of now.
I have tried ...
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Will updating to Android 7.0 cause my phone to lose all its application data ? If so, how can I prevent this?
I own a Nexus 5X, and I wish to update the device firmware from Android 6.0.1 to Android 7.0. When I do this, will it wipe all my phone data (i.e. essentially perform a factory reset) ? I know that my ...
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My EVO 3D is narcissistic and won't stop taking pictures of itself
My SD card is filling up with screen caps. I mean, it's not a big problem that's taxing my storage. Still, with all the activity in my pockets, my phone frequently like to waste time photographing ...
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Remove word from autocorrect - Six Android versions and three phones later
Okay, so I've seen this question asked before, but literally none of the solutions has ever worked for me, and I've now gone through three phones and six iterations of Android, multiply versions of ...
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Can Android phones be set to automatically wipe all data after a certain amount of failed logins without an app?
A new policy at my work is being drafted regarding email access on phones. A requirement will be that the phone must automatically have all data erased after a certain amount of failed login attempts. ...
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Market App Downloads always fails/never starts
Brand new LG GT540, everything works except for the Market. Clicking on Install on any App resultings in it sitting on 'Starting download..." for several seconds then as soon as it changes to "...
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Is it possible to continue upgrading an Android device if the OEM stops supporting it?
Suppose the OEM loses interest in my device; can I still install the stock distro updates when issued by Google? Are there issues with device drivers if I go this route?
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What is SIM Toolkit and how do I remove it?
I've had this app (SIM Toolkit) since forever and can't seem to find a way to remove it.
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How can I delete ALL alarms in the stock Clock app?
How can I delete ALL alarms in the stock Clock app?
I see that you can delete them one-by-one, but I have 50+ (created regularly with voice commands), and I'd like to get rid of them in one action.
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Dvorak keyboard layout on stock Android
I just updated my Nexus 7 to Jelly-Bean 4.2, and it has the swipe keyboard which is awesome. I want to keep this feature of the stock android keyboard, but with the Dvorak keyboard layout. Is this ...
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What is the Android Permission "WRITE_GSERVICES" doing?
There is a mysterious and undocumented Android Permission called: WRITE_GSERVICES. As usual Googles own documentation is even more mysterious than any bad fairytale, writing:
android.permission....
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Does turning WiFi on and off use more power than it being constantly on for a set amount of time?
So, often battery saving apps switch off WiFi when not connected to "save battery" (obviously). However, my question is this: if I was only out of the house for a couple of minutes, out of range of ...
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Original OS For Samsung Galaxy S I9000 [duplicate]
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Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I put a ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S I9000 and now it doesn't fully work. I was wondering if there was a way to get ...
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Creating a bootable USB through android
Is there any way to create a bootable USB (not turn your android device into a bootable USB), with an OTG USB stick through android?
I do not have a laptop to do this on, as the one I need (the one i ...
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What is meant by the Nexus S being a "developer Phone"?
I have heard lots of times that the Nexus S is a "developer phone". What exactly does it mean?
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How do I disable the stock Gallery app?
I just downloaded QuickPic and so far it's all good and fast. It has more features than the stock Gallery including the ability to include / exclude certain folders from view. For this reason, I don't ...
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Do Android One tablets exist?
I am looking for the zero bloat, 100% pure Android One experience.
So far, I have only been able to find phones with Android One, like the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Do Android One tablets exist? Or if not, are ...
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Change System Language to one not listed?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, which isn't exactly the most high-end Android/Samsung Smartphone out there, I do not have a lot of features that other people have, and I was simply wondering if ...
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How to downgrade an HTC Desire to stock version?
I know the first thing you gonna say is to google it, there is plenty of tutorials for it, but I tried at least 5 of them (including some in XDA), and every time I didn't succeed.
First of all, here'...
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How can I permanently disable (not uninstall) a stock app?
I want to disable some of the stock apps that I don't use (e.g. Drive, Keep). These are stock Android/Google apps, not third-party apps. When I attempt to disable them:
I get a warning that disabling ...
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What does "Restricted" (aka. "Do not") system icon on Lollipop mean?
I'm using Nexus tablet on stock Lollipop. For the life of me, I can't find what the "restricted" sign in the top right corner means. I've checked the user manual as well but still not worked out what ...
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Restoring LG Optimus 2X P990 back to stock LG software
I have flashed a lot of custom ROMs onto my phone, like CM7, kangs and such of CM9 before it's released, MIUI, and so on. I didn't want to wait till the third quarter of 2012 before I got some IC on ...
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How to run built-in Sound Recorder?
If you go to Settings -> Apps -> All, you'll be able to find the "Sound Recorder" built-in application in JB 4.2.2, but it's not shown on the app drawer.
Curious, how to run it?!
PS: it's not ...
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Is it possible to change file permissions on Android's internal storage?
How can I change file permission of a file on Android without rooting? I actually want to prevent some files from deletion.
Note: I am asking of changing the file permissions of user-created files in ...
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YouTube no longer available for old Android 2.2 devices?
I unrooted my HTC Desire today and restored the stock ROM image, recovery image, etc. It's running Android 2.2.2 now. I noticed that the YouTube app is broken. I can run it, but it complains about not ...
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Replace notification bar
The default notification bar in Nexus S is very basic. It doesn't have any toggle buttons like others do. Can I replace it?
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ADB sideload and fastboot uses. What's the difference?
1) If i want to flash a stock rom what should I use adb sideload or fastboot. I have seen on youtube people using both of these. Are both of these similar or different. Sorry if this sounds stupid but ...
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Lollipop and above - How do I install an APK as a system app?
Back in the day, installing an app as a system app was as simple as moving the APK file to /system/app or /system/priv-app. Removing them was as simple as deleting the APK.
Now, while I'm customizing ...
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Android 6.0 drains my Nexus 5 battery within an hour
So. This morning I received the OTA update for Android 6.0 on my Nexus 5. Previously had no problems with battery usage, but after installing the update my battery is drained within an hour, without ...
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How to remove the Google Now search bar from Nexus 5
My Nexus 5 has a useless and space-wasting Google Now search bar:
QUESTION: How can I remove the Google bar?
My rooted Nexus 5 runs stock Android 5.1.1, and I would rather get rid of Google Now if ...
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After reinstalling Android from stock images, why do updates complain about modified /system files?
After discovering the hard way that rooting modifying /system looking at /system the wrong way breaks updates, I've decided to drop all of the power-user stuff and just go the sanctioned route—no ...
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Does switching user accounts in Lollipop affect battery life or performance?
I recently updated my Moto G2 to Android
Lollipop via OTA update. I've successfully
installed the update(around 500mb i
guess). I saw the new feature of adding
new Guest and New user acccounts just
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Is there currently an easy way to root Sony Xperia S with stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM?
I'm looking for an easy way, which doesn't need Unlocking bootloader or flashing Roms, just like root solution for SE 2011 devices (one click). It's because I currently use my Xperia S for development ...
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Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100): possible with stock Google Android OS?
I'm in the market for a new Smartphone. Except for iPhone's, I'm new in the field and probably have some misconceptions.
My first choice was the Google Nexus S, but I was offered a great deal on the ...
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RSSI range for WiFi icons
What is stock RSSI range for the WiFi indicator icon in notification bar?
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Do I have to install a custom ROM if I root? [duplicate]
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Does rooting require a custom ROM?
I have an HTC Desire S with the stock ROM.
Can I root the phone but keep my stock ROM, that is the one provided by HTC ?
Or do I HAVE to ...
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How to reinstall android to the fresh stock?
I have recently bought a used HTC Evo 3D from the internet. The phone itself is in perfectly working condition and the software is in its original state; that means it's not rooted, it's not running ...
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Why does my stock Samsung Galaxy phone/tablet lack some features compared to other Samsung Galaxy models?
I have Samsung Galaxy M12 on stock Android 12. When I'm reading about Samsung features on the internet (including samsung-related questions here), sometimes I found that I don't have such features on ...
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For basic users - Any reason to install mobile security App?
For users that play it straight, never going to doubted sites, never enabling APK from non-play sources... (e.g typical seniors)
Any reason to install a mobile security app?
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Why is the '/storage/emulated/' directory inaccessible?
The /storage directory and the /storage/emulated/0 directory is accessible in a non-rooted Android OS.
So, why is the /storage/emulated directory not accessible in a non-rooted Android OS ?
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Can I Install Stock Android 7 N On Any Device?
I currently own a Redmi Pro running Android Marshmallow with MiUi 8. Is it possible to install Android 7 Nougut on my phone.. I already have root...
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Rooting Stock Firmware - GSII with NFC
I have a Galaxy S2 with NFC (GT-I9100P) and I wish to have root access to properly administrate my phone.
I've been looking at various forum posts on different sites and I've just been getting more ...
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HTC Desire HD Android 2.2 disable screen shut off when timer is running
I tried to use the timer for a countdown of 3 minutes. 1 minute in, the screen shut off and the phone locked, disabling the countdown.
After 4 minutes, I realised what had happened. Is there a way ...
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Android is upgrading ... so slow
So I bought a replacement phone (I doubt the model matters but it's a Moto Z Play) and now it's catching up with upgrades and there are many updates and every one of them is taking like 15 or more ...
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Persistently or aggressively enabling Battery Saver
I love the Battery Saver feature. When I'm travelling or in other situations where reliable communication is more important than user experience, I want to always have it enabled, sometimes for days ...
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How to backup / partition before rooting?
I would like to root my Nexus 5 but I am worried it will cause a bootloop or some other sort of problem and therefore I would like to back up all my phones data including / before hand. Is this ...
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How to export bookmark list from stock android(ICS) browser to pc
I have been using the stock browser which came with the phone for awhile and it has been really useful. Currently I have a large number of articles I have bookmarked that I would somehow like to get ...
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