How to REBOOT your stock android

How to REBOOT your stock android - Android General

Hi guys,
I found out how to reboot your stock android without shutting it down.
First you will need ADW launcher ( from market )
use that as your home launcher
long press on empty space and pick CUSTOM SHORTCUT
in the pop up box select PICK YOUR ACTIVITY
select ADW ACTIVITIES ( let the list populate ) might take some time
select ACCOUNT AND SYNC SETTINGS
once that shows more options select
ACCOUNTS AND SYNC SETTINGS(COM.ANDROID.SETTINGS.ACCOUNTSSYNCSETTINGS )
when this gets added to your home screen, press it and it reboots your android
there enjoy
EDIT #1 : you can do this with a special launcher like adw etc
download the app " ANY CUT"
create a shortcut
select account and sync #2 ( its not organized like adw soo its the tree is already broken down for you )
once the shortcut is on homescreen click on it.. boom reboot
all credit goes to MILESTONEX

Thank you for the contribution.

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[ROM] Motorola Defy MIUI.us Presents MIUI Fresh On Fridays Pure English [AOSP]

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Presents the Official
MIUI Latest
This is a community support ROM only!
The developers do not provide much support for this ROM on these forums
Support is mostly provided on forums.MIUI.us
New release come every Friday.
If you haven't heard about this ROM yet then check out the videos in the 2nd post to see it in action!
This is an excellent ROM if for no other reason than it introduces the first non-CyanogenMod/carrier/manufacturer framework overhaul of Android 2.3. and boy what an overhaul.
Changes from base ROM
Removed: MIUI App Sharing | MIUI OTA Updater | MIUI Bootscreen | SIM Toolkit
Added: Custom Bootscreen | English Translations | Google Maps | Google Voice Search | MIUI.us Forum app
If you want ADW.Launcher or LauncherPro install them from Market.Proceed To Download
Download It Here
Change Log:
Weekly Changelog:
Click here for changelog done via StiffSpliff
**In the Download App, please open and select default to download via 3G as well, not the default WiFi setting.**

MIUI for Beginners
Source: http://en.miui.com/a-10.html
Already flashed MIUI ROM? OK, pick up your phone now, let’s start our happy journey of MIUI ROM.
The first step: selecting apps
Various apps will greatly enrich your cell phone, so firstly let’s select the apps to your taste. Use the Android Market and download what you would like. If you are using a backup app and restoring apps from a previous ROM, only restore the apps and not the data. Otherwise that will create a lot of force close issues.
Tip: How to copy files from the computer to the phone? First connect your phone to your computer via data cable, pull down the notification panel from the top of the phone, click “USB connected”, and then click "Turn on USB storage”.
After copying, do not forget to select the option of “Turn off USB storage”, otherwise "File Manager” in the phone will not be able to find the sd card, as it is being occupied by the computer.
Now I have a lot of apps, how to put them in order?
All apps successfully installed are listed on the desktop, however, they may not be in the order you want, how to put them in order?
Long press an app icon and then you may move it freely. When it is moved to the screen border, the screen will automatically switch to the next screen.
How to add a screen? Use two fingers to pinch on the desktop to enter screen thumbnail mode. Then you may add or delete screens.
How to delete an app? Long press the app icon you want to delete, drag it on top of the trash box and click OK to delete it.
The second step: let's make your phone different.
A phone without style is nothing remarkable, so let’s make your phone different!
Changing wallpaper: Click Menu button on the desktop, select “Change Wallpaper” to replace the wallpaper. In addition to the existing wallpaper in the phone, thousands of pieces of wallpaper are also available online.
Changing theme: Themes make great changes to your interface style. Click “Theme Manager” on the desktop to select the theme you like. Also, more online themes are available online.
Selecting ringtones and more: click “Settings” on the desktop to set call and notification ringtones. In “Personalization” under “Personal” tab, you may find more options.
The third step: it’s time for some advanced techniques!
Well, you are no longer a beginner now, so let’s learn some advanced techniques.
Adding widgets on the desktop: press the Menu button on the desktop, select "Edit Mode", and then click the icon on the upper right corner to access the interface of “Add Widgets”. Choose your favorite widget on the top, and then drag it to the screen below.
Using folders to manage desktop apps: in the interface of “Add Widgets”, drag [Folder] to the desktop. You may drag multiple apps into folders to classify them. After opening the folder, you may click the edit icon in the upper left corner to rename the folder.
Using toggles panel to improve efficiency: drag the notification panel down from the top, click "Toggles" to go to the toggles panel (It goes to the toggles panel in default of notice.) On the panel are listed the most commonly used toggles, you may click to quickly enable or disable a toggle. Long press on the icon will launch the settings for that icon.
Guest mode: enable the “Guest Mode” toggle in the panel, and your calls and text messages logs will be hidden, and all installed applications cannot be removed. You may have a try when you need to show your phone to guests or children.
Importing contacts or binding accounts: you may use some apps to import a batch of contacts, or bind Google account directly in "Settings"> "Personal"> "Accounts & Sync Settings" to sync contacts at any time.
How to print screens? Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the SD card.
How to copy files from the computer without using the data cable? In case of a Wi-Fi connection, enter “File Manager” on the desktop, select the tab of "Remote Administration" to start the service, and then you will get an address. Enter the given address on the computer, then you may copy files without using a data cable!

Core Features
MIUI HOME
Two-layer shortcuts and program icons are integrated into one-layer desktop.
Long press on an icon to enter edit mode, open Widgets and drag it to the target screen.
Drag the app you want to uninstall to the top of the trash box to delete it.
Eight kinds of flipping screens effects are available with gorgeous animations.
T9 dialer
T9 dialer is applied for smart dialing. It supports searching by contact name and phone number, and the results are listed according to contact frequency.
The default setting is to forbid any third-party app to monitor users’ calls.
Currently, there are 230301 attribution logs. The attribution data will be updated continuously, codes of foreign countries are supported as well.
SMS
Compared with native Android system, 7 major optimizations on SMS are made:
Adding contacts in short messages;
Adding names in group sending messages and automatically adding the names to Contacts;
Easier taking of numbers, urls and email addresses from short messages;
Optimization on mobile newspaper reading;
Collection of important messages;
Recommended messages for holidays;
Quick reply and view window.
Contacts
Quick location of contacts;
Faster to add new contacts;
Contacts group management supported;
Contacts' large images supported.
Themes
The third edition UI loading engine makes it faster and easier to change themes;
Partial theme customs are more flexible and comprehensive. Rich online wallpapers, ringtones, fonts and so on are available.
Camera
Faster loading speed enables you to take photos immediately.
More professional modes such as continuous shooting, timing and special effects supported.
Gallery
Faster picture browsing speed than that of native Android system;
Brand new view mode supports to view the pictures by folder path.
Music
Simultaneous enjoying and downloading massive online music. Music chart live playing and bulk downloads supported;
Automatic connection of lyrics and album covers. ID3 information editing supported;
Changing songs by swinging the phone and sleep mode supported.
Notifications
After pulling Notifications and Toggles panel down, changing panels by sliding the screen supported.
MIUI apps
File Manager, Traffic Monitor, Backup, Notes, and Torch.
Tips & Tricks
Long Press:Long press on the icon in Toggles will launch the settings for that icon.
Screen Shot:Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the sd card.
Hold HomePress Home key at the first screen, you may preview screen thumbnails and add or move screens.
Delete Message or Call Log : Slide from left to right to quickly delete a message or a call log.
Edit Mode : You may hold down an icon by one hand to enter Edit Mode, and then use the other hand to slide the screen to move the icon to the target screen.
Call Activated : Your phone will vibrate when a call gets through.
Activate Music from Lockscreen : Double tap the time zone to launch the Music Player when the screen is locked.
Quick SMS/Phone Launch : In the lockscreen, hold down the icon of Call or SMS, and you can enter the responding program.
Quick Launch Torch : Hold down Home key to quickly enable the torch when the screen is locked.
Quick Launch Contact Options : Click the contact image in Calls, SMS and Contacts, shortcut menus will pop up.
Long Press Search : Long press on Search button will launch search via voice recognition.
Recovery Reboot : Click menu in “System Update” to reboot and enter recovery.
% for Battery : The battery will display the percentage of left battery capacity by Settings>System>Battery>Notification Indicator Style>Percentage.
Running Apps List : Long press on the Home button can go to “Program Manager”. Click the “Clear up” button at the bottom left to clear the extra processes in memory. And the system will inform you of the released memory and current available memory.
Note: System processes will not be cleared so as to ensure the normal running of the system.
IP Calling : . How to set IP dialing?
MIUI ROM can add an IP prefix for the called number in a strange land. You may set it in Settings>Common>Calls.
You may also long press the contact item before dialing, and choose “Make IP calls” in the pop-up menu.
Reject Call : When you are not available to answer the phone, you may slide up the panel to reject the call and to send a message to the caller at the same time.
Custom Ringtones : . How to set custom ringtones?
Put media files into the Media/Audio/ringtones directory in the SD card, (If there is none of this directory, please create one manually) and then select in Sounds in Settings.
Note: there are three directories under Audio, corresponding to the following tones:
notifications--notification ringtones
ringtones--incoming call ringtones
alarms--alarming ringtones
Supported formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, Midi, etc.
Important SMS : As for those important messages you want to add to your favorites, you may long press the message in the pop-up menu and select "Favorites". You may switch to "Favorites" tab in the main SMS interface to view collected messages.
Quick Delete SMS : How to quickly delete items?
You may slide from left to right on the item and click on the red "Delete" button when it appears.
Tether : How can I share my network to the PC or other terminals?
Firmware of Android 2.2 and above support the sharing of mobile phones to other Internet terminal in the following method:
Go to "Settings" -> "System" -> "Share mobile network", you may choose to share the Internet connection by USB tethering or setting up portable Wi-Fi hotspot. [/QUOTE]

Does this version contain the fixed Theme Chooser and aGPS ?

badeaioan said:
Does this version contain the fixed Theme Chooser and aGPS ?
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yes there is a fix in rom manager aswell

Think my thread I opened for this can be shut now I guess!
Where did the aGPS fix come from?
Ephumuris.

So this is the official MIUI build? Not based on the Quarx rom?

I LOVE it THANKS

What is the difference between this version and MiuiAndroid.com version?
Is any of these official?
[EDIT] Found the answer to the second question on en.miui.com
The following are unofficial versions of MIUI ROM made by MIUI fans.Please let us express our heartfelt thanks to them! Please note that unofficial ROMs are not tested by official MIUI Developer Team, so be careful with your choice.
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hirano said:
What is the difference between this version and MiuiAndroid.com version?
Is any of these official?
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This is from the official site so I guess it's official

keewanchoapsss said:
This is from the official site so I guess it's official
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This is from miui.us
The official english site is en.miui.com, and it lists miui.us as unofficial download
See here
http://en.miui.com/download.html

Anyway from... How im put bootmenu 0.8.6 to work? I want use OC options wihtou any app... Is possible? Thanks.

hirano said:
This is from miui.us
The official english site is en.miui.com, and it lists miui.us as unofficial download
See here
http://en.miui.com/download.html
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I'm installing this for now anyway, seeing how it runs, if it's a dud, then I will go back to AOSP UK 2.2 if I can? Wonder if MIUI will keep to there 'Update every week' promise. lol, thanks anyway

Themes force closing for me on this...did a fresh install (wiped data/cache/davlik). I thought the OP stated that theme manager was fixed.

There's a fix in the first post of the original thread in their forum. He already said that the support for this ROM will be given there.

antony.ps said:
There's a fix in the first post of the original thread in their forum. He already said that the support for this ROM will be given there.
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I don't see the fix on the first page of this post (maybe it's buried, wouldn't be the first time I missed something as my wife will testify to). Anyway, here is is (taken from the official site of MIUI.US).

keewanchoapsss said:
I'm installing this for now anyway, seeing how it runs, if it's a dud, then I will go back to AOSP UK 2.2 if I can? Wonder if MIUI will keep to there 'Update every week' promise. lol, thanks anyway
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We have never missed a weekend release! Even when folks have been out of the country on vacation!
darule_2011 said:
Themes force closing for me on this...did a fresh install (wiped data/cache/davlik). I thought the OP stated that theme manager was fixed.
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The links should be all correct and working fine for all now. Enjoy!

a HOW TO installation guide would be great!

wow an iphone
looks so good...so how to install?

See following thread for installation instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110974

[ROM] MIUI.us HTC Sensation 2.2.24 Pure English-Interactive Install

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MIUI 2.2.24
Big Thanks Twin Dragons and pimpmaneaton !!! they made this happen!This is a community support ROM only!
The developers do not provide much support for this ROM on these forums
Support is mostly provided on forums.MIUI.us
New release comes every Friday.
If you haven't heard about this ROM yet then check out the videos in the 2nd post to see it in action!
This is an excellent ROM if for no other reason than it introduces the first non-CyanogenMod/carrier/manufacturer framework overhaul of Android 2.3.7
Changes from base ROM
Removed: MIUI App Sharing | MIUI.us OTA Updater | MIUI Bootscreen | SIM Toolkit
Added: Custom Bootscreen | English Translations | MIUI.us Forum app
If you want ADW.Launcher or LauncherPro install them from Market.Proceed To Download
Download Here
Ported by pimpmaneaton and Twin_Dragons
Please contact scott951 if you plan on using this rom as a base.
Change Log: 2.2.24--Gingerbread 2.3.7---Requires Firmware below 3.12 and 4ext recovery use interactive install!!
Working
Phone Calls
Audio/Sound
SMS/MMS Large MMS
Data: 3G/GSM
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
GPS and AGPS
Touchscreen
Vibration
Charging
All sensors
Wired earphone/headphone
Data usage
Hardware Acceleration OpenGL
Hardware Acceleration
Software video codecs
Gallery
YouTube
MIUI Backup (don’t backup contacts)
Bluetooth In-Call
Screenshot (menu+down volume)
Multi-Touch
MIUI Themes
Not Working:
A2DP (Car dock, Audio Streaming)
Video Camera recording bad Quality
Made Possible by: Thanks so Much
Kmobs (persiansown)
CyanogenMod
Twin Dragons
XBoarder56
MIUI.us
pimpmaneaton
scott951

MIUI for Beginners
Source: http://en.miui.com/a-10.html
Already flashed MIUI ROM? OK, pick up your phone now, let’s start our happy journey of MIUI ROM.
The first step: selecting apps
Various apps will greatly enrich your cell phone, so firstly let’s select the apps to your taste. Use the Android Market and download what you would like. If you are using a backup app and restoring apps from a previous ROM, only restore the apps and not the data. Otherwise that will create a lot of force close issues.
Tip: How to copy files from the computer to the phone? First connect your phone to your computer via data cable, pull down the notification panel from the top of the phone, click “USB connected”, and then click "Turn on USB storage”.
After copying, do not forget to select the option of “Turn off USB storage”, otherwise "File Manager” in the phone will not be able to find the sd card, as it is being occupied by the computer.
Now I have a lot of apps, how to put them in order?
All apps successfully installed are listed on the desktop, however, they may not be in the order you want, how to put them in order?
Long press an app icon and then you may move it freely. When it is moved to the screen border, the screen will automatically switch to the next screen.
How to add a screen? Use two fingers to pinch on the desktop to enter screen thumbnail mode. Then you may add or delete screens.
How to delete an app? Long press the app icon you want to delete, drag it on top of the trash box and click OK to delete it.
The second step: let's make your phone different.
A phone without style is nothing remarkable, so let’s make your phone different!
Changing wallpaper: Click Menu button on the desktop, select “Change Wallpaper” to replace the wallpaper. In addition to the existing wallpaper in the phone, thousands of pieces of wallpaper are also available online.
Changing theme: Themes make great changes to your interface style. Click “Theme Manager” on the desktop to select the theme you like. Also, more online themes are available online.
Scott's Newest Theme: http://goo.gl/MnqMZ
Selecting ringtones and more: click “Settings” on the desktop to set call and notification ringtones. In “Personalization” under “Personal” tab, you may find more options.
The third step: it’s time for some advanced techniques!
Well, you are no longer a beginner now, so let’s learn some advanced techniques.
Adding widgets on the desktop: press the Menu button on the desktop, select "Edit Mode", and then click the icon on the upper right corner to access the interface of “Add Widgets”. Choose your favorite widget on the top, and then drag it to the screen below.
Using folders to manage desktop apps: in the interface of “Add Widgets”, drag [Folder] to the desktop. You may drag multiple apps into folders to classify them. After opening the folder, you may click the edit icon in the upper left corner to rename the folder.
Using toggles panel to improve efficiency: drag the notification panel down from the top, click "Toggles" to go to the toggles panel (It goes to the toggles panel in default of notice.) On the panel are listed the most commonly used toggles, you may click to quickly enable or disable a toggle. Long press on the icon will launch the settings for that icon.
Guest mode: enable the “Guest Mode” toggle in the panel, and your calls and text messages logs will be hidden, and all installed applications cannot be removed. You may have a try when you need to show your phone to guests or children.
Importing contacts or binding accounts: you may use some apps to import a batch of contacts, or bind Google account directly in "Settings"> "Personal"> "Accounts & Sync Settings" to sync contacts at any time.
How to print screens? Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the SD card.
How to copy files from the computer without using the data cable? In case of a Wi-Fi connection, enter “File Manager” on the desktop, select the tab of "Remote Administration" to start the service, and then you will get an address. Enter the given address on the computer, then you may copy files without using a data cable!

scott951 said:
saved
for me
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no problem couple is good

BATTERY IMPROVEMENT GUIDE by ballu84
First and foremost, all credit goes to scott, and the others who have posted in this thread, from who I've only gathered information and put it to use. Credit also goes to faux, bricked and who not. Sorry If i miss anyone out. Anyways, here are my configurations so far.
ROM:- MIUI .25
Battery:- Anker 1900 mAh
I get about 15-20 hrs out of my phone now, a drastic improvement from the barely 5 hrs I used to get initially.
Here is what I did:-
1. WIPE
2. FLASH rom
3. DO NOT FLASH ANY RIL and FLASH STOCK RADIO which is 10.56.9035.00P_10.14.9035.01_M
4. REBOOT INTO THE SYSTEM
5. REBOOT BACK INTO RECOVERY
6. FLASH BRICKED KERNEL 1.6 b2, the aosp version
7. BOOT BACK INTO THE ROM
8. INSTALL ANDROID OPTIMIZER AND DO NOT UPDATE IT TO THE LATEST VERSION SINCE IT'S ALL IN THE CHINESE LANGUAGE
9. INSTALL FAUX CLOCK
10. OPEN ANDROID OPTIMIZER AND CLICK ON "START UP MANAGER"
11. BLOCK EVERYTHING EXCEPT FAUX CLOCK, VIBER, WHATSAPP (IF YOU USE THESE APPLICATIONS)
12. TURN AUTOSYNC OFF BUT KEEP BACKGROUND DATA ON
13. OPEN FAUX CLOCK AND USE THESE SETTINGS:-
MAX CLOCK:- 1.536
MIN CLOCK:- 384
SELECT "SET ON BOOT"
GOVERNOR:- ONDEMAND
DONT SELECT "USE DIFFERENT CLOCKS WHEN SCREEN IS OFF"
VOLTAGE CONTROL:- -75Mv
GPU CONTROL:- 50
14. INSTALL CURRENT WIDGET TO MONITOR THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGE OF THE BATTERY WHILE CHARGING
15. PUT PHONE ON CHARGE TILL IT SAYS "100%" ON THE CURRENT WIDGET
16. LET PHONE DIE COMPLETELY. WHEN IT DIES, PRESS THE POWER BUTTON RAPIDLY 5-6 TIMES TO DRAIN THE LEFTOVER CURRENT IN THE BATTERY
17. CHARGE TO FULL TILL IT SAYS 100% ON CURRENT WIDGET.
18. REBOOT INTO RECOVERY AND WIPE BATTERY STATS AND REBOOT INTO SYSTEM
19. PUT YOUR HAPPIEST FACE ON
20. WATCH YOUR BATTERY GIVE YOU AT LEAST 10-12 HRS ON STOCK BATTERY.
FEEL FREE TO ADD OR DELETE ANYTHING SCOTT.
AGAIN, ALL CREDIT GOES TO THE MAKERS OF THIS GREAT ROM. AND ALL THE OTHERS WHO'S SOFTWARE AND ADVICE I'VE INCORPORATED INTO THIS GUIDE. HOPE THIS HELPS.
HERE IS THE LINK TO ALL THE FILES NEEDED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN:-
http://www.box.com/s/m7hxmhvjj6qu6c2hjna7
I'VE UPLOADED THEM TO MY BOX.COM ACCOUNT AND IF THIS VIOLATES ANYTHING THEN LET ME KNOW AND I'LL TAKE THEM DOWN.
THANK YOU.
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BATTERY IMPROVEMENT GUIDE by ballu84

i tried this earlier and really liked the rom but a couple themes lockscreens wouldnt work so i got stuck on them and had to wipe and reflash (most likely not the rom)
but the main issue is portrait/landscape mode. although i click the auto rotate in the settings it stays in portrait and I CANT STAND the tiny little buttons.
are there any fixes for this?
first experience with this miui so im not too familiar with it at all.

All Sensors have been fixed with MIUI Sensation 4G. That should not give you issues anymore

I just crapped my self. WOW! I was literally just looking for a MIUI ROM! Whats the kernel?

qv775219 said:
All Sensors have been fixed with MIUI Sensation 4G. That should not give you issues anymore
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cool... guess ill have to try this again =)

Kernel is cyanogenmod Bumble-Bee

Please tell me camera and everything else that was faulty in the other test MIUI ROM finally working...??
I should be sleep..Got church in the a.m. But God knows I want this MIUI badly too..lol

just installed
currently camera is getting a force close everytime i take a picture... no zoom but the camera looks promising.

Same here, FC on camera.

This looks promising...

will this work on the normal Sensation or is it only for the Sensation 4G?

~~Tito~~ said:
Same here, FC on camera.
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Did he not put the CM7 Cam in this rom you can push it and it will work. atm the qHD is messing with the camera libs so on preview the camera FC's it happens on both devices EVO 3D and HTC Sensation..
I Promise we are working on getting all the bugs out of this rom!!
Its good enough for a daily tho..
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taffypride said:
will this work on the normal Sensation or is it only for the Sensation 4G?
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Should work but we may have to add some stuff to the build.prop for everything

camera force closed on first run...but works now...after snapping a shot, clicking the little preview box shows no picture the first time, you have to back out and click the preview again for it to show up

Here's a logcat.
http://pastebin.com/q2XmqY1U
I am gonna reboot just to see if that fixes the camera,

Just installed on my European Sensation. So far so good...no force close on camera or in other app. Cell signal seems to be good also. Charging now and calibrating battery and will see. Tks MIUI.

Please work on Multi-Language

Android tips and tricks (new)

Avoid task killers
It is best to avoid task killers such as Advanced Task Killer. Android is designed to automatically pre-load certain applications, even if you don't load them yourself. If it starts to run low on memory, it will smartly unload the oldest running apps automatically.
Manually killing tasks will only mean they get loaded in memory again. Task killers can make the phone slow, laggy, or drain battery life more quickly.
Bookmark a contact on your homescreen
To bookmark a contact on your homescreen, long press on the home screen background and select Shortcuts. Then select Direct dial.
If you call someone regularly this can be useful as you will have a shortcut to them handily placed on your homescreen
Bookmark a web page on your homescreen
To bookmark a website on your homescreen, go into your browser and find the bookmark of the page you want to create a shortcut for.
Then long press on the bookmark and select Add Shortcut to Home.
If you regularly visit certain websites, this can be handy as you will have a shortcut to the site on your homescreen.
Create folders to tidy your Apps
If you find yourself with too many Apps on the homescreen, then you can create folders to organise them.
To start, simply press and hold on an App and drag it over the top of another App. The App should change colour/shape. Then release your finger and the two Apps will be combined into a folder.
You can then drag more Apps into this folder using the same process.
To give your folder a label, simply long press on the folder and you will be able to enter a name.
Double tap for a full stop (period)
While typing emails or notes, you can simply tap the space key twice and the phone will insert a full stop / period
Install new keyboard to improve accuracy
The standard Android keyboard is good, but not great. There are many third party keyboards available which will improve your typing speed and accuracy.
Go to the Android Market and search for 'Keyboard' to see some great alternatives, many of which are more accurate and make typing much easier.
A good one is GoKeyboard.
If you see a warning saying the keyboard will collect all information (including credit cards) just ignore this. This is just a security feature that Android shows for every third-party keyboard that you install.
Accents and special characters
If you want to type non-English letters (eg those with an accent), long-press on the relevant letter. A list of options will appear for you to select.
Access the scientific calculator
To access the scientific calculator, rotate the phone to landscape mode.
The calculator will change to a scientific one
Add email or phone number from text
To add an email or phone number to your contacts from a text message, you can long-press on the email / phone number. Then select Add to contacts
Add widget to the homescreen
To add a widget, go to the homescreen and press the Apps icon (the circle with 6 dots). Then you will see a list of your Apps with the word Apps and Widgets at the top. Press Widgets, then you will be presented with a list of available widgets.
To add a widget, press and hold on it and then position it where you want
Android Easter egg
There is an Easter egg hidden in the Android operating system. To see it, go to your Homescreen, then press Menu - Settings - About phone.
Then tap on the Android version option 5 times and you will get a surprise.
Sometimes it doesn't work, so try a couple of times. By the way don't expect to see an actual Easter Egg. That is just the name given to things hidden inside software or operating systems.
Auto focus the camera
When taking photos or videos, tap the screen where you want to focus on. The phone will automatically adjust the settings to improve the image or video
Bring up more predicted words
If you have word prediction enabled while you are typing, you can long press the middle word that is suggested. This will bring up a menu allowing you to select various other suggested words.
Browse websites in full-screen mode
If you want to browse in full screen mode, without the URL bar at the top of the browser, then you can enable this..
Open the standard browser and press Menu - Settings - Labs. Then put a check mark under Full Screen .
To get access to the browser options (that are now invisible), there is now a neat hidden menu. Slide your finger in from the left or right of the screen. A circular menu will appear with various options.
Capture a still shot while recording video
To capture a still shot while recording a video, simply tap the screen while you are recording.
This will save a still image.
Change keyboards
To change keyboards (if you have additional keyboards installed), you can switch between them by pressing the small keyboard symbol in the top left of your screen. You will need to be in keyboard input mode (i.e. typing something) for this to work.
Note: you need to have more than one keyboard installed for this to work
Change quick response texts
The phone has the ability to send quick response text messages if your phone is ringing but you can't answer it.
To change these, go to your Dialer App - Settings - Quick responses. You can only have 4 of them and you may need to edit existing ones.
Change the backlight screen timeout
To change the backlight screen timeout, go to Settings - Display - Screen. Then choose the screen time out duration.
You can also tell the phone screen to always stay lit when it is plugged in via USB. Go to Settings - Developer Options. Then check Stay Awake.
Change the screen brightness
To change the screen brightness, start from the Homescreen and press Menu - Settings - Display - Brightness.
Then choose the desired brightness setting. You can also select Automatic brightness to let the phone decide for you.
If you have auto-brightness enabled, you can also press, hold and slide the top notification bar left and right. The brightness will increase and decrease accordingly.
Check phone status and battery usage
To find out information about Signal Strength, Network Information, Remaining Battery Time and Battery Usage (by Application), go to your Homescreen - Menu - Settings - About Phone.
Check the firmware version
To check your firmware version, start from the Homescreen and press Menu - Settings - About Phone- software version
This should list your Android version, Build number and Model Number.
Copy files between your phone and PC using WiFi
To copy files between your phone and PC, go to the Android Play Market and download an app called AirDroid.
This is an extremely useful App that connects your phone to your PC wirelessly, allowing you to move files and many, many other things.
Copying iTunes songs to Android
If you have decided to ditch your iPhone in favour of Android, then there is a simple way to take your iTunes music, playlists and album art with you.
Simply go the Android Marketplace and download a Free App called Easy Phone Tunes. You will also need the computer version of the software, so go to http://easyphonetunes.com and download it from there.
Then, when that is done, turn your phone into a USB storage device (this will vary from device to device, but instructions are on the website).
Once your phone is connected to your computer, open the computer version of the software and select your device from the Easy Phone Tunes list. Then follow the instructions to Sync your media
Create folders in your Quick Launch bar
If you have used up all of your Quick Launch spaces, then there is a trick.
Once it is full, press and drag an App from the homescreen and move it over the top of an App in the Quick Launch area. Then release your finger. This will create a folder containing the original App plus the new one. This is a great way to have access to regularly used App
Create shortcut to websites on your home screen
To create a shortcut to a website on your homescreen, go to your browser bookmarks.
Then long press on a site and select Add shortcut to Home
Customise your favourites tray
At the bottom of each homescreen is your favourites tray, which consists of 5 icons. You can customise it by adding icons to the tray. If it's full however, you will first need to remove some.
To remove an icon, simply press and hold an icon. Then drag it to your desktop.
Then to add a new one, simply drag an icon from your homescreen to the favourites tray.
Enable / disable vibrate / haptic feedback when you type
To disable / enable vibrate (also called haptic feedback) when you type or press the screen, go to Settings - Language & input - Settings.
Then uncheck Vibrate on keypress.
Enable sideload of Apps
If you want to install Apps outside of the Android Market (called sideloading), then go to Settings - Security - Unknown sources.
Note: use at your own risk.
Help, I have forgotten my unlock pattern
If you have forgotten your custom unlock pattern, then don't panic.
After 5 unsuccessful tries a button should appear saying 'Forgot pattern'. Press this and you will be asked to enter your Gmail username/password.
The phone will then ask for a new unlock pattern. If you don't have a Gmail account, then you might have to either call your carrier or factory reset your phone.
Hide folders or files
If you want to hide folders or files from being index or displayed, simple put a . (full stop / period) before the file or folder name.
Make volume / music louder
WARNING: Making your volume or music louder can damage your hearing.
Most phones have their volumes limited by local laws to protect our hearing. There is a way to boost your volume however. Go to the Android Market and download an App called Volume+ (Sound Boost). There is also a free version called Volume+ Free.
You will need to root your phone for this App to work.
Make your phone run faster
Here are the top 5 tips to make your phone run faster:
1) Use only essential widgets on your homescreen - each widget consumes memory and processing power which can slow your down your phone.
2) Uninstall apps that you don't use - after awhile your phone can get cluttered as some Apps are designed to always run in the background. If you rarely use an App, then uninstall it to free up memory and CPU resource.
3) Install Apps to your phone memory - if you have an SDCard, always install Apps to the phone memory, which can be accessed faster. If you have Apps on the SDCard, then move them back to the phone memory with an App called Move2SD available from the Play Market.
4) Use Static rather than Live wallpapers - Live wallpapers consume processing power and memory. Unless you really must have them, uninstall them.
5) Kill tasks occasionally - Some Apps will run in the background indefinitely unless you kill them. Most of them won't cause a problem, but it pays to check your running tasks from time to time. Hold down your Home key and check the Task Manager.
One last thing: Don't use Task Killers. Android manages tasks very well and Task Killers just make your phone unstable and can slow it down further
note this guide is mainy to help the people who didnt recieved a manual instructions booklet along with their phone like my country(INDIA)
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Wow thanks! Im gonna uninstall my task killer now.

Good job! Some of this are well known but many aren't so it should be sticky subject for all who are coming into Android from wherever hey are coming.
The taskkiller part should be put in red

Another one: manage your contacts in gmail. It is bscked up accesible from anywhere and so convenient. Much easier to edit from the computer after all.
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Awesome thread op. Thank you very much!
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The calculator one only applies to the HTC calculator. In the AOSP on you swipe to the right to access advanced functions.
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nejc121 said:
The calculator one only applies to the HTC calculator. In the AOSP on you swipe to the right to access advanced functions.
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yes i have htc one v soo made a compilation of what has been known to me and what is facts
if anyone with new tips pls post here soo tht i can add to the op to help others
and also a request pls statehow to take screen shots on your device's because it's different on each device
dont just say thanks hit thanks if i helped
a true lfc supporter
and a former symbian lover
sent from my awesome HTC One V running rc 2.0 by CKPV5 -using xda premium
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Thanks paarthdesai. Did not know about the 'double spacebar to get a period'.
Another software to connect to computer is 'Software Data Cable'.
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Is there a way to save the dictionary on the sdcard and restore after full wipe/flashing custom rom?

the guide which I look for..sometimes I tend to forget small things and this guide could recall back

paarthdesai said:
yes i have htc one v soo made a compilation of what has been known to me and what is facts
if anyone with new tips pls post here soo tht i can add to the op to help others
and also a request pls statehow to take screen shots on your device's because it's different on each device
dont just say thanks hit thanks if i helped
a true lfc supporter
and a former symbian lover
sent from my awesome HTC One V running rc 2.0 by CKPV5 -using xda premium
SUPPORT THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S IF YOU LIKE THE GAME / APP BUY IT
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Stock ICS screenshot is Vol- and power.
I think some HTC phones have home and power
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k1p2n3g4 said:
Thanks paarthdesai. Did not know about the 'double spacebar to get a period'.
Another software to connect to computer is 'Software Data Cable'.
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Is there a way to save the dictionary on the sdcard and restore after full wipe/flashing custom rom?
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backup the dictionary app via titanium backup app+ data
that should work
dont just say thanks hit thanks if i helped
a true lfc supporter
and a former symbian lover
sent from my awesome HTC One V running rc 2.0 by CKPV5 -using xda premium
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Very nice tips. Add one more, use Greenify App which silently hibernate your apps. It can save much battery and memory. A must have app.

Thanks

Handy tips
Thanks for the handy tips. Didn't know you could double tap for a full stop.
Should also include a homescreen icon for some websites. =]

Thanks! That task killer thing is really interesting!

RootBox 2.2 for SGS2 issues

Hi
Flashed the RootBox v2.2 ROM (a combo of AOKP, CM10 + tweaks) a while ago, and some support is missing.
Couldn't find answers in the dedicated developer's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806401
Nor here.
1. Long press on home screen doesn't bring up the shortcuts/widgets menu, so cannot create shortcuts fast.
2. Cannot record a call (no mic button on the dialer).
3. No voice recording built-in ICS/JB app - had to search the Play and download one.
4. Cannot increase the amount of home screens - have only 5.
5. Cannot minimize the home screens in order to see them all and select one. Used to do that using a pinch gesture.
6. Cannot go straight from the first home screen backwards to the last (i.e. recursive support).
Happy for any tips, :good:
Cheers, Gaby

GabyBernstein said:
Hi
Flashed the RootBox v2.2 ROM (a combo of AOKP, CM10 + tweaks) a while ago, and some support is missing.
Couldn't find answers in the dedicated developer's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806401
Nor here.
1. Long press on home screen doesn't bring up the shortcuts/widgets menu, so cannot create shortcuts fast.
2. Cannot record a call (no mic button on the dialer).
3. No voice recording built-in ICS/JB app - had to search the Play and download one.
4. Cannot increase the amount of home screens - have only 5.
5. Cannot minimize the home screens in order to see them all and select one. Used to do that using a pinch gesture.
6. Cannot go straight from the first home screen backwards to the last (i.e. recursive support).
Happy for any tips, :good:
Cheers, Gaby
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It depends what launcher did you choose. If you choose Apex you can do number 4 and 5 for sure. In apex go on apex settings, homescreen and then manage screens and you can add and remove how many screens you want and choose which to set as default.
When it comes to gestures such as pinch to preview you can enable it in gestures but I do not know whether you need the pro version.
Regarding question 6 I do not know what you mean.
Apex has question 1 as well.
If I am not mistaken AOKP does not support call recording.
Hope it helped you

steven8590 said:
It depends what launcher did you choose. If you choose Apex you can do number 4 and 5 for sure. In apex go on apex settings, homescreen and then manage screens and you can add and remove how many screens you want and choose which to set as default.
When it comes to gestures such as pinch to preview you can enable it in gestures but I do not know whether you need the pro version.
Regarding question 6 I do not know what you mean.
Apex has question 1 as well.
If I am not mistaken AOKP does not support call recording.
Hope it helped you
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Thanks!
Indeed I've installed the default launcher. I'll install the Apex as you suggested.
Re Q #6, I meant I couldn't scroll backwards from the first home page straight to the last.
Thanks the the quick replay! :good: Gaby

GabyBernstein said:
Thanks!
Indeed I've installed the default launcher. I'll install the Apex as you suggested.
Re Q #6, I meant I couldn't scroll backwards from the first home page straight to the last.
Thanks the the quick replay! :good: Gaby
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You can do that in Apex as well. If you are running on Jelly Bean I suggest that you use the Beta Version of Apex which is found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
If you are using ICS you can use the normal one found on their website. To enable gestures I think you need to pay for the pro version.
To enable the feature to move from the last screen to the first screen you have to go into Apex settings, Home Screens, Modify home screens and set the default screen as the first one (by putting a star on it). Then go in behaviour settings (from apex settings) and select home screen action --->>> go to default screen. In the behaviour settings you can enable pinch to zoom etc.
If you wish to install software as a system application you can either:
1) use titanium backup to push it to the systems folder
2) Install root explorer, copy the apex.apk and paste it into the system folder. Restart the mobile and then you will have it as system application.
If you need more help do not hesitate to ask, I'll do my best to help you.

Get Google Assistant right now for any country outside US

I have just found a super easy way to enable Google Assistant in any device running Marshmallow or later that hasn't yet got Google Assistant because they live outside US or supported countries. All you have to do just download NOVA launcher and make it as your default.
1. Press and hold at any empty position on your desktop
2. Click widgets
3. In NOVA launcher group swipe until you reach "activities"
4. From the window that appears that should contain all your installed apps,
Swipe until you reach Google app then
Press it.
5. You will find a lot of things swipe until you reach Google Assistant activity with Google Assistant logo you will find two try with them each
6. One of them will open a window containing two taps "Explore" and "Your Stuff"
7. Open "Your Stuff" and press add a reminder for example and it will open a conversation with Google Assistant.
8. Enjoy and press thanks

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