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What kind of data is stored in /data/user directory?
It seems to store some kind of application data, but how is it different from /data/data directory?
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Can I use ext4 on my SD card in a non-rooted phone?
I know that on a rooted phone, it's reasonably normal to create a small ext4 partition for App2SD to use, but I'm not asking about that case: I have a non-rooted HTC Desire running Froyo, and I'd like to format the whole of my SD card as ext4…
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Does rooting erase anything?
If I root my android phone (just so I can get access to Wifi Tethering, etc.) will that erase anything on the phone (apps, data, etc.)?
Will it change anything other than the ability to run app(s) as rooted?
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How do I root the Android emulator?
How do I root the Android emulator? I need root to install an .apk file on the emulator.
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Is it possible to boot an Android phone from a USB drive?
Is there any way to boot an Android phone* from a bus-powered USB drive**? If so, what are the steps to achieve this?
* E.g. one with USB OTG functionality.
** E.g. a flash drive.
user15074
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Why did /sdcard/ turn into /sdcard/0/ with 4.2?
I've never seen this before so I'm assuming that it happened when I upgraded to 4.2: I'm fairly certain that /sdcard/ used to take me straight to my sdcard, but now when I go to that path (in CWM recovery for example) I need to go to /sdcard/0,…
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Get Source Code from an .apk file?
Having an .apk file, is there any way I can get its source code?
user16112
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Set two languages simultaneously for the stock keyboard?
I want to have both english and german prediction and auto correction at the same time for the stock keyboard (Jelly Bean here).
My use case:
Multi-tasking between english and german domains on my tablet where I both need the keyboard (e.g. Google…
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What is the difference between Opera Mini and Opera mobile?
What features does Opera Mobile have the Opera Mini doesn't? Are there any other differences such as speed?
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Why my phone battery has four terminal? what is the use of the fourth?
I have a LG Optimus One (P500). For sometime I am wondering why my phone's battery has four terminals. I am aware that two terminals are for the positive and negative points and the the third connects to the battery's internal thermistor to monitor…
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Google Play: Error downloading app - insufficient space
After one of the latest updates (not sure if it was the last one or a previous one) of the Google Play app, I am having an error trying to update a large app (42MB). It says:
Error Downloading . There is insufficient space on the device.
My device…
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How to stop disabled Google Assistant popping up on home button long presses?
I don't use Google Assistant, so I disabled it, by (1) opening the Google app, then (2) going to settings from the profile icon, then (3) choosing "Google Assistant" settings, then (4) scrolling a long way down to "General" settings, then (5)…
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How can I manage Intent association with Apps?
When the system emits an Intent for which you have multiple apps that can handle the intent, a dialog opens to tell you which application you want to use with that intent.
Is there a way to see what these associations are, and clear them?
If there…
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Why can't I install apps when I have enough storage?
In "Settings" > "SD card & phone storage settings" under "Internal Phone Storage" it lists "Available Space" as 13.78MB. I'm trying to install an app that is 2.38MB. Why do I get the "Insufficient storage available" error message? I clearly have…
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How can I find a lost phone or help people return it?
I'm looking for an app like Where's My Droid to help locate a lost device.
Ideally I'm hoping there is one that might have two specific features:
The ability to display a message to the screen to help people return it, like Windows Phone 7 will…
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