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Open links in corresponding app instead of browser
When I click on a link, it is always opened in a browser, even if I had installed the corresponding app. For example, YouTube, Reddit, etc.
In Settings -> Apps -> Configure apps -> Opening links -> YouTube, there is the option Open supported links…
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Can I make home screen contact icons update their picture?
I was just wondering if anyone knows how to make contact icons on the home screen update their picture when the contact's picture is changed, without needing to delete the shortcut and recreate it. Can this be done? Make the contact-shortcut's…
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How can I make silent mode affect media volume too?
Silent mode is simple to toggle quickly and easily, but it only effects ringtone volume. I want it to work for media volume too, so I can use it to quickly toggle off game audio in public places. Is this possible? Or is there another simple…
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Why would I automatically share usage and diagnostics data?
In my Android settings (Version 6) I have the option to activate "to automatically share usage and diagnostics data".
I suppose that this will help certain developpers - and of course Google - by getting statistics of my battery states and usage (as…
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Clear cache for specific site on Chrome for Android?
How do you clear the cache for a specific site on Chrome for Android?
I've already tried going to the site's settings and pressing the "Clear & Reset" button, but the site's cache still hasn't been cleared (the JavaScript file that's loaded is still…
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Good non-developer Android emulator?
Personally, I own an iPhone. However I would love to see the Android UI. I know a person who does have an Android, but never see it enough. I'd really love to have a good emulator that non-developers can use just to test out the Android UI. Is there…
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Use GCC compiler in Termux?
I don't like the default C compiler clang provided by Termux. Is there a way I can get GNU GCC in my Termux environment?
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How can I prevent apps from going full screen and hiding the notification bar?
The notification bar takes only a few pixels yet contains so much useful information. Unfortunately, there are some apps (that I otherwise love) that insist on being in full screen, and therefore remove the notification bar from sight.
Is there any…
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What is this "Vo LTE" notification bar icon?
This icon started showing up in my Android notification bar last week. I think it was after I used the Google Drive app for the first time (I had never opened this app before and was just curious).
Now the icon is there all the time, occupying…
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How can I run apps in an isolated environment on my smartphone?
I have apps that I don't trust or that I just want to try.
The problem is that even after deleting them they might leave files/spyware/malware/etc.
What are my options?
I have Xiaomi mi4c on MIUI with google apps but will soon format it and might…
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What permissions are granted to an app with device administration privileges?
Does a Device Administrator application have any/all permissions such as contacts, storage, etc.. ?
It's not clear from developer.android.com device-admin whether or not these admin rights also imply application permissions.
Or does device…
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What lock/unlock button does on recent apps screen?
On recent apps screen there is a lock/unlock button on each and every app, I want to know what's it's function. I am attaching screenshot for reference.
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Why is my Android fetching http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin upon start?
I notice my HTC Desire fetches http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin when it boots (and before I enter the PIN).
What is that ?
Here's the HTTP Request sent:
GET /xtra.bin HTTP/1.1
Accept: */*, application/vnd.wap.mms-message,…
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Shortcut to switch profile on CyanogenMod
On my Android, I was looking for configuring profiles and under Settings found that I can configure profiles and there are some pre-existing ones like Home, Work, Silent, etc, with further settings to customize each of them. I'm assuming that this…
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Is there a reliable way to detect the app responsible for an Airpush ad?
I noticed the other day that my Xoom's notification bar has started receiving Airpush ads (which is what it sounds like - push notifications that are really ads). I'm rather philosophically opposed to the idea of push-ads on my device, so I'd like…
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