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Stupid Questions Thread- No Question too stupid! I promise!

This thread is for those who have what they may feel is a stupid or simple question. Please read through the thread and use the search first. I know Google doesn't always like to make it easy to find answers, so lets work together to give answers where we can. And please remember you will be reported for flaming others.
Remember, the only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask.
Thanks goes to lumin30 for coming up with this idea. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494423

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Photo deletion
Hi. I have some albums on my phone I would like to delete and cannot figure it out, even with google. They are the instant upload and then another with the same instant upload circle thing in the bottom left corner. I'd really like them gone and don't want it to happen anymore. Can anyone help? Thank you.

CBridges said:
Hi. I have some albums on my phone I would like to delete and cannot figure it out, even with google. They are the instant upload and then another with the same instant upload circle thing in the bottom left corner. I'd really like them gone and don't want it to happen anymore. Can anyone help? Thank you.
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I was having the same issue and the only thing I was able to do was change the view. I am using the stock gallery and if you touch the menu button, select "view by" and then select "content in device." I hope this helps some.

Thank you!
ShadyAce80 said:
I was having the same issue and the only thing I was able to do was change the view. I am using the stock gallery and if you touch the menu button, select "view by" and then select "content in device." I hope this helps some.
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Thank you! This is really all I needed. I appreciate your help!

Ext SD-Card
Does anyone know how to make the external SD card your default? Especially for photos taken and stored?

peeempz619 said:
Does anyone know how to make the external SD card your default? Especially for photos taken and stored?
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There's an option in the camera settings to save to external SD. (Assuming you're on stock Samsung ROM).

Hi.
What do batteries run on?
Also, if I melt some dry ice, can I liquid cool my phone without it getting wet?

TheFiveDots said:
There's an option in the camera settings to save to external SD. (Assuming you're on stock Samsung ROM).
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Thanks for this! I'm not on stock ROM but I looked around in the settings and found it!

peeempz619 said:
Thanks for this! I'm not on stock ROM but I looked around in the settings and found it!
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No problem. Any TouchWiz based ROM should have the stock camera and it should be there. CM10/AOKP ROMs do not have this option yet.

I need some rooting info. I haven't yet done anything to my phone as of yet. I understand there is a way to root without tripping the counter and if you do a way to reset the counter. My first question is there a way to reset the modified tag or will it revert when returned to stock? And second one is will flashing stock back onto the phone for warranty purposes or whatever trip the counter? I'm sure these have both been addressed and I am still searching.

Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
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ShadyAce80 said:
I need some rooting info. I haven't yet done anything to my phone as of yet. I understand there is a way to root without tripping the counter and if you do a way to reset the counter. My first question is there a way to reset the modified tag or will it revert when returned to stock? And second one is will flashing stock back onto the phone for warranty purposes or whatever trip the counter? I'm sure these have both been addressed and I am still searching.
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Flashing back to stock will not trip the meter. An app on the market, Triangle away will reset your meter (use it right before flashing stock, while the phone is still rooted). There is a no trip method to root, using Odin, in the development sub forum stickies.

mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
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Flashing back to stock will not trip the meter. An app on the market, Triangle away will reset your meter (use it right before flashing stock, while the phone is still rooted). There is a no trip method to root, using Odin, in the development sub forum stickies.
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Thanks for the info. I was familiar with Triangle away but just wanted to double check on the restore.
I think I'm about ready to take the plunge on rooting this new phone.

mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button for all the kind people who helped.
Gubment Cheeze

Is it better to wipe your butt front-to-back, or back-to-front? TIA.
(no question too stupid)

glad to see people are gonna have some fun with this.

zmore said:
Hi.
What do batteries run on?
Also, if I melt some dry ice, can I liquid cool my phone without it getting wet?
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have to answ
Theres a little pink bunny beating on a big bass drum. The faster he beats the more electricity your battery puts out. When he gets tired you plug your phone up so he can rest. You know he's well rested when you see 100%. Then he does it all over again. Amazing. Someone else will have to answer your dry ice question. dry ice floats

Bubbajoe40356 said:
mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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http://www.google.com/
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zmore said:
Is it better to wipe your butt front-to-back, or back-to-front? TIA.
(no question too stupid)
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Whatever your into.
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ShadyAce80 said:
glad to see people are gonna have some fun with this.
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Of course we are
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mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+search?

[Q] No streaming audio over 3G

I need some help folks.
I developed an app, via a website called Andromo.com, to play my shoutcast radio. I broadcast at both 64kbs and 32kbs, MP3.
My app works fine on most phones, but I have seen about 3 so far that it won't work on. I think it has something to do with the phone's user agent. But, the GS3 usually works fine.
I have a friend with a G3 and while he is connected to WiFi the app works like a charm and streams beautifully. But, the moment he disconnects from WiFi and connnects to 3G, the app quits working and says something about unable to access audio file. HUH? His wife's GS3 does the same thing, by the way.
Can anybody out there give me a clue as to what's going on? Is Sprint somehow blocking shoutcast via 3G? Or, is there a bug in the GS3 software? Or, can it be a bug in my app?
I know very little about the actual innards of an app, so is there some way that the app could be coded wrong that causes this only on the GS3?

Most likely it's just the app's way of making sure that theres a stable connection
Similar to how FaceTime for iOS only worked over wifi?

CNexus said:
Most likely it's just the app's way of making sure that theres a stable connection
Similar to how FaceTime for iOS only worked over wifi?
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I see. Is there any way to fix that? A workaround maybe?

The Lepricon said:
I see. Is there any way to fix that? A workaround maybe?
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Hm, theres probably some sort of spoofing app that would either sandbox it and make it *think* its still in a wifi network, or some sort of tool that would disguise your mobile network connection as a wifi connection
Because if I remember correctly, there are a bunch of other streaming type apps for Android that do this too
The easiest place to fix this would be straight in the code though

CNexus said:
The easiest place to fix this would be straight in the code though
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You mean the code, as in the code for the app? So, it is most likely a problem with the app itself then?
So I should contact Andromo.com and see if it's something in the code?
But, why only on a very few deivces?
Pardon my ignorance, please. I am looking to learn to code apps myself, but having only a basic knowledge of HTML, and nothing else, I have to start at the very beginning......

The Lepricon said:
You mean the code, as in the code for the app? So, it is most likely a problem with the app itself then?
So I should contact Andromo.com and see if it's something in the code?
But, why only on a very few deivces?
Pardon my ignorance, please. I am looking to learn to code apps myself, but having only a basic knowledge of HTML, and nothing else, I have to start at the very beginning......
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No problem
You mentioned only your friends S3. It doesnt do this on other android devices?

I have only run into about 5 people so far that the app gives this error, and only one of those who does not get the error when on WiFi.

The Lepricon said:
I have only run into about 5 people so far that the app gives this error, and only one of those who does not get the error when on WiFi.
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Ah, that changes things
Did they have wifi enabled (even though it wasnt connected)?

I'm not sure. I can ask them.
One of them has a ZTE Warp, and is in Mexico using WiFi and the app still will not play on his phone.
I contacted Andromo.com and they seem to think it has something to do with the User Agent the phone manufacturer uses.
But, the S3 my friend has will work on WiFi, but not using Sprint Mobile Data, makes me wonder......

I dont know, probably some weird bug with how the app is connecting

Post the app, might have something to do with their network, if you post it here then we could see if it works... if you don't want to post publicly or its a paid app, pm it to me (I would say cnexus but I believe his gs3 died recently) and I will see if it works for me......
SPRINT GS3 FAQ

flastnoles11 said:
Post the app, might have something to do with their network, if you post it here then we could see if it works... if you don't want to post publicly or its a paid app, pm it to me (I would say cnexus but I believe his gs3 died recently) and I will see if it works for me......
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Gladly post the app if it helps resolve the issue.
Here is the Play Store link as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5hbmRyb21vLmRldjE3ODAxMC5hcHAxNjk0NjkiXQ..
Thank you both for your help.

I'm getting that same error, tomorrow I will pull a log and dig into it... would you like me to post the log here also?
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flastnoles11 said:
I'm getting that same error, tomorrow I will pull a log and dig into it... would you like me to post the log here also?
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Seriously, anything to get this issue resolved.
Have you tried on WiFi?

flastnoles11 said:
I'm getting that same error, tomorrow I will pull a log and dig into it... would you like me to post the log here also?
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That would be good, what does the error say exactly?
EDIT: Ok so just tested it and it streams fine on my shift (on 4.1.2). So its looking like its an issue with either the roms you were running, maybe you need to roll back a version, or maybe it is being blocked by another app

CNexus said:
That would be good, what does the error say exactly?
EDIT: Ok so just tested it and it streams fine on my shift (on 4.1.2). So its looking like its an issue with either the roms you were running, maybe you need to roll back a version, or maybe it is being blocked by another app
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Definitely not being blocked by an app, if it was my other streaming apps wouldn't work also.. I will pull a log tomorrow and find out exactly what the issue is... error says... error accessing audio file...
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The Lepricon said:
Seriously, anything to get this issue resolved.
Have you tried on WiFi?
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No Wi-Fi here.....
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flastnoles11 said:
Definitely not being blocked by an app, if it was my other streaming apps wouldn't work also.. I will pull a log tomorrow and find out exactly what the issue is... error says... error accessing audio file...
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Did you pull a log?

The Lepricon said:
Did you pull a log?
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Not yet bud, been busy today, I will at some point today though...
Edit-just pulled the log, will upload soon... stated log just before I started the app and Shut it off right after it failed so it wouldn't be HUGE... no time to look through it so I hope you can read it... :thumbup:
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Ok here's the log, media player through some errors at quick glance, that's the only thing that stood out to me though... logcat
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flastnoles11 said:
Ok here's the log, media player through some errors at quick glance, that's the only thing that stood out to me though... logcat
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Thank you so much. I can't understand it myself, but I can find someone who can. I may forward it to the tech support at Andromo.com and see what the get from it.
I appreciate your help.

The Lepricon said:
Thank you so much. I can't understand it myself, but I can find someone who can. I may forward it to the tech support at Andromo.com and see what the get from it.
I appreciate your help.
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Not a problem bro, if they need more of a log just let me know (they shouldn't though cuz I know I started and stopped it at the right time) hope it helps, seems like a great app! There should be more of its kind around, kudos to you sir! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Forum requires waiting 20 seconds....

For the past few days, every time I hit the "Submit..." button, I get a message across the top telling me I have to wait 20 seconds before I can post again. It's almost as if my click is being interpreted as "submit, reload-this-same-page, submit again".
My browser is Chrome and is up-to-date as of this posting. I'm on OS X 10.9 at the moment. I can't recall if this occurs on our Win7 machine...
Anyone seeing this behavior ?

hallstevenson said:
For the past few days, every time I hit the "Submit..." button, I get a message across the top telling me I have to wait 20 seconds before I can post again. It's almost as if my click is being interpreted as "submit, reload-this-same-page, submit again".
My browser is Chrome and is up-to-date as of this posting. I'm on OS X 10.9 at the moment. I can't recall if this occurs on our Win7 machine...
Anyone seeing this behavior ?
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Yes , I can confirm the bug. You may also be facing a bug as mentioned here... it has been occuring for quite sometime now.. a few had also mentioned it to the moderators and admins in this thread. I think the moderators and admins are working on this issue to get it sorted. Only a matter of time before it gets fixed. Cheers. !

Glad I'm not the only one. I did browse this sub-forum for something similar in the topic (I did NOT search since the right terms to look for are tricky and I couldn't remember the exact message). I would have NEVER presumed the first thread you linked to was related.

It just did it to me again (it's not consistent, as I'm seeing) and here's the exact wording:
The following errors occurred with your submission:
This forum requires that you wait 20 seconds between posts. Please try again in 19 seconds.
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It just did it to me again (it's not consistent, as I'm seeing) and here's the exact wording:
The following errors occurred with your submission:
This forum requires that you wait 20 seconds between posts. Please try again in 19 seconds.
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Haha !! It did it now when I tried to submit this !

I have this aswell, it's been going on for quite some time now.

Its not a bug, I believe it's to stop spam.

kilometers4 said:
Its not a bug, I believe it's to stop spam.
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That makes no sense... The post still shows up, it's just that the system stops the 2nd (duplicate) post. It's not consistent either.
Just curious, for those who have seen it, what browser are you using ?

hallstevenson said:
That makes no sense... The post still shows up, it's just that the system stops the 2nd (duplicate) post. It's not consistent either.
Just curious, for those who have seen it, what browser are you using ?
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Ah, ok. I thought you were trying to post in two different threads.

After I posted, I realized how it could be an anti-spam option. It would involve replying to multiple threads or starting new threads, yes.

hallstevenson said:
That makes no sense... The post still shows up, it's just that the system stops the 2nd (duplicate) post. It's not consistent either.
Just curious, for those who have seen it, what browser are you using ?
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Hi there, I'm using Google Chrome WITH AdBlock extension.
To clarify this, it happens when I'm just replying to one topic.
Sent from my Galaxy Note II

Mjuksel said:
Hi there, I'm using Google Chrome WITH AdBlock extension.
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Yeap, same here.

hallstevenson said:
That makes no sense... The post still shows up, it's just that the system stops the 2nd (duplicate) post. It's not consistent either.
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Yup. Same here. Incredible annoying. Using Chrome.
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk

Any update on this issue? I always use Chrome and this problem happens more often then not when replying.
Terribly annoying.

Wouldn't be surprised if Adblock is the cause, it can do odd things on occasion.

i always get this when posting it seems - but only here. on the odd occasion i dont see that message but 99 times out of a 100 it seems i do

Yeap, I only see it here and I post at a number of vBulletin sites

I am still experiencing this issue on Chrome. Windows 8.1 with Adblock.

Yeap, still happening here. Some days it happens every time I post, other times I can go a few days without seeing it.
I'm not sure if the XDA folks really care though...
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

hallstevenson said:
Yeap, still happening here. Some days it happens every time I post, other times I can go a few days without seeing it.
I'm not sure if the XDA folks really care though...
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
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The admins (@bitpushr) can't reproduce it, but the more info you provide (browser, addons you're using, etc,) the better.

Root Explorer Help

Maybe cause this is my first LG, but usually when I owned Sammys I would go to system/app to find everything there (processes every single app) and it only shows me limited apps and NO processes. TiBu seems to mess up when I delete from there.

Did you also check system/priv-app?

CAG-man said:
Did you also check system/priv-app?
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Ahh I had not, thanks! I do see new things here, but I'm not sure why not as many as I should in general from my Sammy days

Dennisg34 said:
Ahh I had not, thanks! I do see new things here, but I'm not sure why not as many as I should in general from my Sammy days
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It's not a secret that Samsungs bloatware/servicess amount is hazardously bigger than LGs

Root: what works and what doesn't work

any one who can tell me which functions will not work if i root my s9?
i am still hesitant to root my phone as it already has the customisation i want.
however, i find it very slow to respond to apps im opening.
i wanted to install xposed module so that i can for to stay an app in the memory and not reload (like phone, messaging apps, etc)

aluru said:
any one who can tell me which functions will not work if i root my s9?
i am still hesitant to root my phone as it already has the customisation i want.
however, i find it very slow to respond to apps im opening.
i wanted to install xposed module so that i can for to stay an app in the memory and not reload (like phone, messaging apps, etc)
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Seriously, read some threads, this has been answered so many times it's not even funny

*Detection* said:
Seriously, read some threads, this has been answered so many times it's not even funny
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u give me link to those threads. coz ur comment aint funny

aluru said:
u give me link to those threads. coz ur comment aint funny
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Sorry no spoon feeding on XDA, go read