Can anyone recommend a good way to backup Android devices? Ideally I would like to do this wirelessly and, not only backup my data, but also my user settings. Is it possible to backup an image of an Android device - so that one doesn't even need to reinstall apps? It would be particularly useful to hear from users that have restored backups, as to how easy, and complete, their processes were. Thanks
There are a lot of different keypad commands in Android. What are the known ones? Some of them are listed here : *#*#checkin#*#*: Phones home to check for updates. *#*#info#*#*: Enters a detailed phone information menu. *#*#1472365#*#*: Access to the GPS config menu (useful for patching Galaxy S GPS failure)
I used to have an app for my Treo called "Volume Care" that let me boost the volume of my speaker beyond what the factory settings allowed. Is there any app or hack that would allow me to push my Droids speaker further than Motorola wants to allow? Edit: I thought I was clear before, but let me clarify. I am not looking for just any volume control app, I have one, I know of many, and believe it or …
The Calendar app on the Samsung Captivate is fed by the Google Calendar, but I have to make all my entries online. Otherwise, they are (uselessly) local to just my phone. Is there any way to sync them back to my Google Calendar and (most importantly) include the events that I add from the calendar?
At the moment Android 2.2 has a pretty incomprehensible icon of a battery that shows remaining strength. Is there a way to switch that to a numeric display (like is available on the iPhone)?
I'm using WordPress REST API (Version 2), and I want to authenticate Android native app with my self-hosted WordPress site. How can I perform that using username and password ?
Is there an app that will allow you to make playlists with your music (on your computer) and then transfer those playlists, and the associated MP3 files, over to the phone? I'd prefer not to have to "Sync" stuff because of all the headaches that syncing carries with it, but I just don't see anything in the market that has this functionality.
I'm starting a wiki to compile a short list of browsers, apps, extensions, etc. that allow users to easily link or bookmark webpages between their PC and phone. This is ultimately just a "best apps" question, so answers should be made CW. I placed an answer below. Any other suggestions are appreciated!
It is all about being the internet boss. I want to be able to lock in or password protect the DNS settings to OpenDNS, so I can have a safe smartphone, that my kid can use with no fear of accessing pr0n or whatever. Anybody know if this is possible? I don't want to use another method of content filtering.
I have WordPress website and I want my site's users to connect any another public website's account using my public account's credentials without showing them to my credentials. I explain more with an example. I have my WordPress website called abc.com and I have my personal account of any public website like xyz.com with my personal credentials like username and password. I want my websites users to direct (or any connect button in their account which used to) login to …
How can I add and manage contacts on a SIM card with an Android phone (HTC Magic)? I'm aware of 1 application which is capable of doing this but it cost 4€ for SIMPLY managing SIM contacts o_O
after a lot of search on the internet I found that to connect an android application with a wordpress website I have to use JSON API. In my website users are able to register or login to their unique account(Like it is on facebook, gmail, tweeter etc.). The problem I am facing is that I cannot understand how to link the data between the website and the android app so as the users will be able to use both of …
I am developing an android app that give users ability to browse , register, login, post and comment to my wordpress blog using Rest Api . I am trying now to add a way for users to update their avatars , but i have no idea how to upload media to my blog add_action('rest_api_init', function () { register_rest_route( 'wp/v2', 'upload_image/',array( 'methods' => 'POST', 'callback' => 'upload_image' )); }); function upload_image( $path ) { // NO IDEA HERE }
OS: 2.1 Phone: Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant) When exporting or emailing a VCF file from the Contacts app, the Group data (e.g. Family, Friends) does not get exported. Similarly, the CATEGORIES property is ignored when importing a VCF file. Does anyone know how to get this data into/out of the Contacts app via VCF? Thanks!
I would like to send two contacts (name+phone nr) to one of my contacts. This is a simple menu-option on my old Sony Ericsson. How can I do this on Android? I'm not in the same building as the receiver so I can not use Bluetooth.
Whats the best way to break in a new cell phone battery? I just got a replacement battery for my Motorola Droid and so far through 2 cycles it is barely lasting a few hours.
I like to try out lots of apps. Often a site like Lifehacker or Droidlife will feature several that are similar in functionality and I will install them all in order to compare features. That leaves me with lots and lots of applications that I end up not wanting to keep. Unfortunately, I can only uninstall one at a time. Is there an app or method that would allow me to uninstall a bunch at a time?
I have HTC Desire and I use different Wi-Fi networks with it, but I don't have mobile internet access. My laptop is usually connected via a mobile modem. Is there a way to share the laptop's internet access via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?