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Dan Hulme
  • Member for 12 years, 7 months
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I've been an Android user since 2009. I've helped to design parts of the Android operating system and graphics drivers for Android phones, and I've been an indie developer. Nowadays I don't work on Android at all but I still use it and I still like to help people out.

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Are iOS apps faster than android apps since android apps are interpreted?
Sep 21, 2014
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Are there any downsides or risks to limiting background processes?
Jan 30, 2014
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Why are Nexus devices often described as perfect for developers?
Oct 26, 2013
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Google Backup: Multiple devices using the same account - what happens on Restore?
Jul 18, 2013
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What is `Snapshot` and `Use host GPU` emulation option(s) for?
Aug 22, 2013
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What can an app do with the "USE ACCOUNTS ON THE DEVICE" permission?
May 28, 2013
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What kind of data is stored in /data/user directory?
Jul 2, 2013
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What is the difference between USB On-The-Go (OTG) and USB Host Mode?
Aug 11, 2013
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Popups, dialogs, notifications, toasts: what's the difference?
Sep 6, 2013
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Android Smart Lock: Why is there no option to use WiFi?
Aug 21, 2017
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My Heimdall questions are not duplicates
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What should I do when I see a duplicate answer posted much later than the first one?
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How shall we deal with outdated answers no longer valid?
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temporarily banned from editing posts
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Clearly-written app recommendation questions are borderline on-topic?
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What are the practical differences when working with colors in a linear vs. a non-linear RGB space?
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Why do airplanes use MAYDAY when in danger but ships send SOS?
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How are wooden aircraft protected from lightning strikes?
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Why do police helicopters always fly in circles?
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Do pilots need a clearance to go around?