I purchased some androids from Straight Talk last week as a way to learn and break into the scene of linux/droid programming. I am finding it difficult to find the information I need as I constantly receive the 927 error from google when I try to load an app and have been forced to go to the url's of the actual "apk" files to install apps. Upon doing so I began receiving the low-space errors that android systems are apparently famous for.
My main question here is, how might I utilize the space of my 4gb sd-card that came with the devices I ordered to give the device more space to work with ( maybe by formatting the card to ext4/droid specifications ) and is that possible ? Or would I have to root my device in order to have it run from the sd-card?
I searched using keywords in this forum but could not find anything related directly to this situation I am facing and wanted to make sure I asked if there are certain phrazes or key words I need to be researching to learn more about this?
Please help, as I feel like I am drowning in the inability to assimilate what info is available here.
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Hello folks,
I haven't found this a solution for this issue through the forum search nor a long search at the ultimate search engine which now produces a handheld operating system.
Anyways, I currently own an Nokia N95 and I store all my text messages on the SD-card. I'm going to switch to an android based cellphone (Samsung i7500 Galaxy) on monday so the only thing that is missing in my way of becoming a lucky android users is to port my whole mess of text messages to my android cellphone. I wouldn't mind trying hacky stuff so go ahead if you have and hints or bleeding-edge applications that would solve that matter.
I appreciate every hint you people might have.
*waves*
hanzieh
hanzieh said:
Hello folks,
I haven't found this a solution for this issue through the forum search nor a long search at the ultimate search engine which now produces a handheld operating system.
Anyways, I currently own an Nokia N95 and I store all my text messages on the SD-card. I'm going to switch to an android based cellphone (Samsung i7500 Galaxy) on monday so the only thing that is missing in my way of becoming a lucky android users is to port my whole mess of text messages to my android cellphone. I wouldn't mind trying hacky stuff so go ahead if you have and hints or bleeding-edge applications that would solve that matter.
I appreciate every hint you people might have.
*waves*
hanzieh
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Welcome to the forum
Perhaps you haven´t found anything because this is an HTC devices only forum.
Hope another member can point you into the right direction/forum
Good luck,
Hey Guys,
The Sad Story (please don't waste 2 minutes reading this crap)
So for the past 3 days or so I've been trying to acquire the Android OS database. I've looked into a few tools such as Java Eclipse and SQLite Browser for acquiring the database tables via an SQL query. In an effort to achieve the desired goals I borrowed an unrooted Android phone and attempted to root it via the SuperOneClick tool; however, the phone was unsupported / no success.
I took another step forward by following yet another guide; this time, a Samsung-only guide. I'm unable to provide a link to this one as it's on my other computer. Having seen the guide and realising that the phone was also not-supported, and I ran the risk of bricking it. I decided to weigh my options; the risk of bricking the phone would be much time consuming as i'd have to purchase a new phone for the individual and re-add all their information on it - so I digressed.
I have many friends with rooted phones etc but they all don't have full roots so they too are unable to access the /data folder.
I'm aware of the Android SDK and I have it and have worked with it regularly; however, I never attempted to fetch a dump of the tables from the actual OS. I will attempt it but in the mean time, this thread seems like a 'wise' thing to do.
The Problem
I would like a dump file (copy) of the Android OS database that details the structure of the Contacts, Phone and Messaging apps. This information will be used to develop a conceptual and logical database model to aid in the development of an Android Simulation system which I'm building - the likes of which I will gladly post in this thread once it's complete.
Why should you help me
No particular reason at all, but I'm a nice guy, people have email addresses, emotions and Christmas is near.
Thank you for your time.
Thanks to those who at least viewed my thread. Though I didn't receive any responses or advice I was able to get the OS dump files of the databases while collaborating with one of my friends.
I thank you all for your time.
hi all!
please note: i am nothing near a professional user or even coder! i rooted my phone and i install custom roms on it, and thats about it. in addition to that i am concerned about my privacy. for me it started with the LBE Privacy Guard from the play store, it was quite nice until it stopped working, and made my phone stuck in a boot loop...
i have read and searched a lot of stuff before i decided to write this. but i havent found an easy and understandable how to. maybe that is because there no easy way to this. please go easy on me if there is already a thread for this...
i just installed openpdroid on my samsung galaxy s+ (i9001) and that is just because user bululu has made a patch for the rom i am using (cm10.1 from user davidteri) - thanks to both of them! i installed the patch with cwm (clockworkmod) and afterwards i was wondering there is no privacy setting in my menu or anything that would let me set up permissions. but from all the stuff i was reading before i figured i will need some kind of gui (not sure this is the right word - that goes for most of the stuff, but please correct me where u can, i will try and learn) so i installed 'pdroid manager' from the play store. that would finally let me set permissions for the apps! so far, so good. i am now using openpdroid...
should be all good at this point u might think, but this is where my questions begin ^^ f.ex:
is this the best solution atm? are there more solutions? what are the differences? what can u recommend?
furthermore i try to figure out how to encrypt email on android. most things i read point to k9 mail and using agp (or apg? is this the same?). i did some research on that topic an it seems to be the 'android privacy guard'. more questions here too...
it seems to be out of development, since the last changes are from 25.12.2010. is there a newer alternative for that or something i missed? or maybe it is still the thing to use or it is quite finished in its current state?!? but i dont wanna clog my device with old or unsupported software until i am 99% sure on what to do...
so basically i am asking if there is a nice and user friendly (with images) 'how to' for this kind of stuff i was just missing or is it just impossible (at the current state) to do such thing? if both answers are 'no' i'd like to start something like that, of course with your help that is...
because it seems the info i found is not coherent, its all bits and pieces one needs to bring together (in the right order and with compatible software). at least thats what it feels like for me as non-professional user and linux noob. i have no problem with puzzling stuff together but i also would like to help others who would like to do increase their security and get different opinions on whats the best way to do some things...
so if any of u got an opinion to any of the above please let me know! and help or links would be greatly appreciated! lets see if we can bring some things together and make our devices, our communication and our data more secure! and please note: this should not be device specific, my device and rom was just for information and for better understanding my starting point. this should be as broadly defined and open minded as possible. so everybody could partake and make use of it...
thanks for reading!
kind regards
bad1080
Does a comprehensive and plain english list exist anywhere that tells who is who and why they have a security certificate installed on my android phone?
I've asked this before and never found an answer. I find it odd that it isn't questioned and recently when installing FoxFi, it was made more poignant when many became up in arms about the FoxFi cert and the notification that some unknown entity could be monitioring activity. FoxFi is pretty clear about why that cert is there and I can't say that for the factory installed ~200 certs.
Also, is there a comprehensive list anywhere that tells what factory installed and system apps do? Many have very obscure names and even names which are quite misleading upon actually discovering what they really do. I'm sure I can't be the only one that would like to know exactly which apps are safe to freeze, disable or uninstall and upon doing so, what functionality will be lost or what other apps will no longer work, if any.
I think Google needs to step things up in these two areas so people can actually know. The work in the area of app permissions is a step in that direction, but, still a long way from full and forthright disclosure aimed at educating all android device owners.
Thanks for any direction you can provide.
Hmmmmm.... its merely about the desire to know why every android I've owned for coming on ten years now has security certs installed belonging to the DOD, Japanese Government, Experia, Equifax and many more that I have no idea who they are unless I want to research each and everyone of them. Even doing so in most cases still doesn't reveal why those entities have a cert on my phone and what it actually means. I wonder what happens if they are removed and why they are there in the first place.
As far as the many pre-installed apps that I can't imagine many people having a clue as to why they are installed or what they actually do, well, that kinda speaks for itself as well.
Nobody else wonders or does everyone else but me already know?
However, in the mean time, I'll refine my quest to changing permissions and any insightful threads on that for dummies would be appreciated.
Thanks
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Unfortunately I can't find anything relating to your question on XDA, it's probably best to ask here:
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
No response in two days, thread closed.
I just got my first Android phone; Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Needless to say, I have a lot to learn.
I have a Toshiba laptop with an Intel Core i7 & 8GB memory running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.
1st Question: What directories can I import JPGs (for Wallpaper) and MP3s (Music) into for use?
2nd Question: What software should I use on my PC to better communicate and interact with the S7 Edge?
3rd Question: What posts on this Forum should I read to quickly enhance my learning curve?
Thanks!
1st question: Any. The phone work like a flash drive when connect to computer and will detect on it own where you store your images and music.
2nd question: Because of 1st question answer, I don't think you need any. But if you want, there's samsung smart switch which can backup&restore data and recover your phone software if something have gone wrong.
3rd question: I will let others answer this.
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Welcome to XDA and to the world of Android.
To further elaborate on your second question, depending on what you mean by "communicate and interact" there are a few things you may want to install on your computer (I do all the below and my computer is much weaker than urs).
For example if you want to send commands to ur device from computer then you can install adb on your device. This is particularly useful for certain apps that require special permissions that can only be granted through adb. You can also do other things with it such as change permissions - for example refuse background processes for some apps as shown in this guide here (guide also shows how to install adb) https://www.xda-developers.com/freeze-app-background-processes-without-root-android-nougat/ .
If you are interested in mods which you may find alot of people on this forum are, then you may consider downloading Odin for PC which will allow you to install a custom recovery (as well as other things) which will in turn help you make many mods to ur device. Guide to installing custom recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084 .
With custom recovery, you can "root" the device - allowing higher permissions than before and therefore more possibilities for customisation and function for apps. Custom recovery can also allow you to "flash" (install) a new ROM (OS), or flash other mods that you will see in the forums.
Question 3
I think my previous answer overlapped with this a bit. I reckon XDA is challenging place to start learning about the basics of android if this were your first device. It is messy and full of people who know the basics and are trying do go above and beyond the limitations of the Android market. If you want to learn through XDA, I recommend you look up the "questions and answers" or "guides, news and discussion" sections. Otherwise a quick google should answer most queeries regarding the basics of the android as you discover more about your device. If not, we are (friendly and) always here to answer questions (as long as you post in the right sections).
I hope this isnt too basic for you. I thought it be better if I start simple to ensure understanding. Any queeries or comments, feel free to post.
BudParker - XDA said:
I just got my first Android phone; Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Needless to say, I have a lot to learn.
I have a Toshiba laptop with an Intel Core i7 & 8GB memory running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.
1st Question: What directories can I import JPGs (for Wallpaper) and MP3s (Music) into for use?
2nd Question: What software should I use on my PC to better communicate and interact with the S7 Edge?
3rd Question: What posts on this Forum should I read to quickly enhance my learning curve?
Thanks!
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1. It's best to keep a clean folder structure within your device. On Samsung devices, Music is stored under internal memory/Music or external SD card/Music. I'd advise importing Wallpapers and the like to the "Pictures" Folder in either of the storage options.
2. No Software needed. Your Android Phone will work like a USB-Flash drive. Once connected to a PC or MAC, you File Explorer or Finder will show you the internal folders and files of your phone and you can just start drag&drop actions.
3. Hardest to answer....Just start reading. How I did it when I first came here:
- Start with the Forum Rules.
- Write down words I don't know/understand and research these words.
- Endless reading.
- Start asking questions.
- Endless reading (When it pays off, you won't notice. However, you'll notice when you didn't read and end up bricking your device.)
- Start testing on my own device.
- Answer questions.
Hope it helps =) Welcome to XDA!
nitrous² said:
1. It's best to keep a clean folder structure within your device. On Samsung devices, Music is stored under internal memory/Music or external SD card/Music. I'd advise importing Wallpapers and the like to the "Pictures" Folder in either of the storage options.
2. No Software needed. Your Android Phone will work like a USB-Flash drive. Once connected to a PC or MAC, you File Explorer or Finder will show you the internal folders and files of your phone and you can just start drag&drop actions.
3. Hardest to answer....Just start reading. How I did it when I first came here:
- Start with the Forum Rules.
- Write down words I don't know/understand and research these words.
- Endless reading.
- Start asking questions.
- Endless reading (When it pays off, you won't notice. However, you'll notice when you didn't read and end up bricking your device.)
- Start testing on my own device.
- Answer questions.
Hope it helps =) Welcome to XDA!
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Thanks, my friend. Your reply is much appreciated.
Eggleston11 said:
Welcome to XDA and to the world of Android.
To further elaborate on your second question, depending on what you mean by "communicate and interact" there are a few things you may want to install on your computer (I do all the below and my computer is much weaker than urs).
For example if you want to send commands to ur device from computer then you can install adb on your device. This is particularly useful for certain apps that require special permissions that can only be granted through adb. You can also do other things with it such as change permissions - for example refuse background processes for some apps as shown in this guide here (guide also shows how to install adb) https://www.xda-developers.com/freeze-app-background-processes-without-root-android-nougat/ .
If you are interested in mods which you may find alot of people on this forum are, then you may consider downloading Odin for PC which will allow you to install a custom recovery (as well as other things) which will in turn help you make many mods to ur device. Guide to installing custom recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084 .
With custom recovery, you can "root" the device - allowing higher permissions than before and therefore more possibilities for customisation and function for apps. Custom recovery can also allow you to "flash" (install) a new ROM (OS), or flash other mods that you will see in the forums.
Question 3
I think my previous answer overlapped with this a bit. I reckon XDA is challenging place to start learning about the basics of android if this were your first device. It is messy and full of people who know the basics and are trying do go above and beyond the limitations of the Android market. If you want to learn through XDA, I recommend you look up the "questions and answers" or "guides, news and discussion" sections. Otherwise a quick google should answer most queeries regarding the basics of the android as you discover more about your device. If not, we are (friendly and) always here to answer questions (as long as you post in the right sections).
I hope this isnt too basic for you. I thought it be better if I start simple to ensure understanding. Any queeries or comments, feel free to post.
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I appreciate your comments and helpful attitude! I'll follow your advice.