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Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work
In my Android in notification bar I see message Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work.
When I check I see 188 MB free in device memory and around 10 GB in USB storage.
I re-installed Android OS a few times.
It helps for…
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How is WhatsApp able to receive messages when not in use?
I'm curious about how WhatsApp is able to receive messages when not in use.
I mean, I understand that WhatsApp works using the Internet connection rather than the cellphone network. Imagine that I haven't touched my phone in hours. At that moment, a…
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What do Android application permissions mean?
When installing an application, the application lists permissions that it needs to perform its functions.
I am creating this list of the the system defined permissions and a description of what they mean. It is a community wiki so if new…
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What is JTAG in regards to Android?
I see the term JTAG used for reviving dead Android devices that otherwise don't respond to anything and aren't seen when USB connected. It seems that it's something done from the physical hardware side of the device (as opposed to some pure…
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What does the "Force stop" button mean?
When I go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Downloaded I see an application list. If I select some applications I see button "Force stop" active, but some applications have this button dimmed.
What does it mean? What happens if I…
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Audit app permissions easily in one place?
Is there anyway to list all the applications installed on your phone and the permissions they require all on one page, or export the list so it can easily be audited?
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The name "Alicia Han" appears to be calling!
I think there's a bug in Android where some Alicia Han appears to be calling. This happens some times if you hang up on someone calling you, or you have a missed call. The name appears in the instant before the correct name of the caller appears on…
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Activate USB tethering from the command line
I would like to activate USB tethering from within a bash script.
I've found TetherSettings action name from
aapt dump xmltree com.android.settings.apk AndroidManifest.xml | less +/ether
The following command open the needed settings, but don't…
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How can I use my Galaxy Nexus as an external USB storage drive?
I just got the Galaxy Nexus and learned that it does not support USB Mass Storage mode. It only supports MTP and PTP. I regularly use my phone as a USB flash drive at work so this is a problem. I can transfer files back and forth with MTP however…
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Android boot-up messages for debugging?
I am trying to figure out if Android (i.e. Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, and/or Motorola Xoom) come with some sort of capability to produce a "boot-up" log. (kind of like Linux boot-up screen) It would be immensely helpful in figuring out how far one's…
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Why does my Galaxy S3 make a noise when I put it down?
Occasionally, when I put my Samsung Galaxy S3 down relatively firmly, it makes a noise that's sort of half way between 'BONG' and 'CLANK'. When it happens I can immediately pick it up and put it down again to make it happen again. I can repeat this…
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Trichromelibrary was suddenly downloading from Google Play Store
From nowhere, my friend got a notification that com.google.android.trichromelibrary was downloading together with a progress bar.
Why?
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What's the most effortless way for "cloud" back up of photos taken with an Android phone?
After I take a picture with my phone, I want it to be synced (and/or shared) to the "cloud" shortly thereafter. (Say after a few seconds when I have wifi connection but not necessarily right away when on 3G). Does such an effortless synchronization…
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Google Play services for Instant Apps downloads/installs itself without authorization, downloads/updates other components, how to disable?
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"Google Play services for Instant Apps" has installed itself onto my device without my permission. It broke functionality of my firewall (AFWall and couple of other apps). And it is updating itself and other apps/components without…
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What do the terms "BL", "AP", "CP", and "CSC" mean in Odin?
I'm trying to Use Odin to download a OS to my phone (Trying to put Raspbian. Raspbian runs on the raspberry pi which has an ARM processor my android phone also has one so hopefully it'l work.)
(does something like an ISO file work? i dunno i'm gonna…
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