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How do you extract an App's data from a full backup made through "adb backup"?
I have been backing up my Nexus 7 with adb backup to back up all files into an encrypted backup. I see that you can restore from a backup with adb restore, but that would wipe all my existing data on the device.
How exactly would I extract one…
user11553
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Are there any risks to rooting a device?
I see lots of tutorials telling me how to root my phone (Motorola Droid), but none of them mention any potential "side effects."
Aside from a few relatively minor issues that seem to require rooting to fix, I'm basically happy with the phone and…
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How can I view and examine the Android log?
There is a lot of interesting stuff in the Android system log, that is helpful in many ways
find root causes of problems
identify misbehaving apps
How can I view and examine the Android log?
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Why can't I press the Install button when installing applications from unknown sources?
I'm trying to sideload an application, as seen in the picture below.
I have allowed the installation of applications from unknown applied actions in settings, but I can't seem to press the install button. The cancel button works correctly and…
user24200
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How can I use my PC's keyboard in the Android emulator?
I want to run/test Android apps on the Android emulator and I want to type using my PC keyboard, as it lets me type and test faster.
When I use the emulator though, it only accepts input from the native Android (on-screen) keyboard. How can I enable…
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How to set up reverse tethering over USB?
My HTC G2 phone is rooted and running Cyanogenmod 7
I don't have a data plan.
Sometimes I want to connect the phone to the Internet when there isn't Wi-Fi, to update Market apps, backup SMS messages to Gmail, sync new contacts from Gmail, etc. …
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When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) was officially announced on October 19, 2011.
(You can review the high level SDK changes in Android 4.0 or the official changelog at the official Android Developer's site.)
Of course, not all devices will get this…
ale
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Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Many people want to try/use Android without buying a new Android phone. How can I install Android on my current phone or device running Nokia Symbian, Maemo, or MeeGo; Microsoft Windows Mobile or Windows Phone 7/8/10; Apple iOS (iPhone); RIM's…
Matthew Read
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How can I shutdown my Android phone using an adb command?
How do I halt an android phone using adb command? I can reboot, but I don't know how to halt.
I tried shutdown -k wait command, but it did not work.
Blacklist Human
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View app's full package name?
I am using Android 4.0.3 and I can no longer find package name for some app. If I recall, I used to go to Applications and has been able to see it there.
So, how can I see full package name of some app? Like, the app's name is "Test" and I need to…
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Not all files are visible over MTP
I have LG L5 (e610 model) device with Cyanogenmod 10. When I connect the phone to a computer with Linux (I have mtpfs installed), I can see both internal storage and the SD card. However when I navigate inside them, I can't see some of the…
Aleks G
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Where in the file system are applications installed?
I have installed a few Android applications both with the adb install MyApplication.apk command and via a webserver (like an alternative to Android Market).
But where in the Android file system on my phone is the MyApplication.apk file placed? Are…
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What can I do to manage my phone's internal storage?
If you're not used to seeing the 'low on internal storage' notification, what is it that you're doing to keep your phone's internal memory from filling up so quickly?
The 'SD Card and Phone Storage' menu in the settings doesn't really tell me much…
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How can I see what IP address my android phone has?
I would like to know what IP-address my Android phone has. E.g. if I use my phone over WiFi, how can I get the local IP-address that is assigned to my phone?
Jonas
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Do I really need to install a task manager?
Does one really need to install a task manager? My phone does slowdown on rare occasions but it's not something that hampers regular usage.
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