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How do I root my Android device?

rooting

answered Sep 19, 2010 at 18:29

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I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?

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answered Sep 13, 2010 at 19:22

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How to take a screenshot with an Android device?

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answered Sep 30, 2010 at 11:49

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What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?

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answered Sep 14, 2010 at 4:23

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Are there any risks to rooting a device?

rooting

answered Sep 13, 2010 at 21:01

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What are the known Android keypad commands (dialer codes)?

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answered Sep 23, 2010 at 14:54

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My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for tracking?

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answered Jan 23, 2012 at 14:48

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Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account?

google-play-store sync google-account

answered Oct 27, 2010 at 14:41

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How can I install an app given only its APK file?

applications installation apk

answered Feb 2, 2011 at 13:59

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How are the Android Market ratings (stars) calculated?

google-play-store app-ratings

answered Dec 23, 2010 at 14:59

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How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app?

settings camera

answered Sep 13, 2010 at 19:53

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How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?

sms backup restore

answered Oct 28, 2010 at 13:03

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What does "to root a phone" mean?

rooting

answered Sep 14, 2010 at 4:01

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How do I tell if my phone has Carrier IQ Software on it?

malware carrieriq

answered Nov 30, 2011 at 21:17

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Are the apps safe? How can I make my Android more secure?

applications security

answered Mar 17, 2011 at 18:29

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Will I get automatically lifetime FREE updates if I pay for an app?

applications paid-apps

answered Mar 21, 2011 at 16:10

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How to change a default application in Ice Cream Sandwich?

4.0-ice-cream-sandwich default-applications

answered Dec 19, 2011 at 2:22

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Why do some apps with no internet features require internet access?

security internet permissions

answered Sep 30, 2010 at 18:09

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Nexus 7 wont boot after complete discharge

battery nexus-7 power-on

answered Dec 12, 2012 at 14:00

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What does permission "MANAGE_ACCOUNTS" mean?

permissions

answered Apr 23, 2013 at 19:00

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Any concerns using LED flashlight apps?

hardware camera-flash

answered Oct 1, 2010 at 17:53

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Does ClockworkMod Recovery's "Wipe Data" command also wipe the SD card?

sd-card clockworkmod-recovery

answered Nov 24, 2010 at 16:03

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How can I prevent applications from running on startup?

applications auto-start

answered Oct 19, 2010 at 16:20

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Data Recovery - How to Restore Deleted / Formatted Files on HD Micro SD Card

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answered Mar 17, 2011 at 14:13

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Hide applications from Apps menu

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answered Feb 14, 2011 at 15:20

14 votes

Can I use Gmail while offline?

gmail offline

answered May 18, 2011 at 13:15

13 votes

How do I send SMS from PC through Android Phone or to Android Phone?

sms

answered Sep 30, 2010 at 15:05

13 votes

Can I use a modern Android phone with no phone plan?

wi-fi data-plan

answered Jul 23, 2010 at 18:25

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What is this system icon that looks like a plus inside a diamond with three curved lines extending from its right side on Samsung?

notification-icons samsung-droid-charge

answered Aug 24, 2011 at 15:46

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What is the best way to provide feedback to an app's developers and request a feature?

google-play-store app-ratings

answered Dec 6, 2010 at 14:15

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How do I root my Android device?

I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?

How to take a screenshot with an Android device?

What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?

Are there any risks to rooting a device?

What are the known Android keypad commands (dialer codes)?

My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for tracking?

Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account?

How can I install an app given only its APK file?

How are the Android Market ratings (stars) calculated?

How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app?

How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?

What does "to root a phone" mean?

How do I tell if my phone has Carrier IQ Software on it?

Are the apps safe? How can I make my Android more secure?

Will I get automatically lifetime FREE updates if I pay for an app?

How to change a default application in Ice Cream Sandwich?

Why do some apps with no internet features require internet access?

Nexus 7 wont boot after complete discharge

What does permission "MANAGE_ACCOUNTS" mean?

Any concerns using LED flashlight apps?

Does ClockworkMod Recovery's "Wipe Data" command also wipe the SD card?

How can I prevent applications from running on startup?

Data Recovery - How to Restore Deleted / Formatted Files on HD Micro SD Card

Hide applications from Apps menu

Can I use Gmail while offline?

How do I send SMS from PC through Android Phone or to Android Phone?

Can I use a modern Android phone with no phone plan?

What is this system icon that looks like a plus inside a diamond with three curved lines extending from its right side on Samsung?

What is the best way to provide feedback to an app's developers and request a feature?