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[Q] bought a hd2 with android (desire) on it...help

i bought a hd2 with the desire build on it .. i cant figure out how too remove all the old contacts off of android i also cant figure out how to remove the old gmail account on it im not able to get in the market or anything withought having my google account on the phone can anyone help me on how to remove the old account i tried the settings remove account but it says "this account is required by some applications. you can only delete it by resetting the phone to factory defults . i also tried the factory data reset under privacy didnt remove the account either ... any helps appreciated thanks

its pretty simple just uninstall it and reinstall a clean version. heres the link... http://gamesquare.co.uk/desired5.htm
just donwload that and delete the files that arent usually there from the root of your memory card, and open the file up you just downloaded and put all the content on the root of your memory card

delete the data.IMG
delete the data.IMG it stores everything you do in your andriod, apps, txt numbers, settings when you reboot it will pause for "creating new data store" making a a new data.img and it should be like a first boot with the tutorials n such

jiggahj said:
delete the data.IMG it stores everything you do in your andriod, apps, txt numbers, settings when you reboot it will pause for "creating new data store" making a a new data.img and it should be like a first boot with the tutorials n such
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can i just delete it through the file explorer while in windows? i dont have the usb cable with me right now

There should be no difference between deleting over usb or the winmo fileexplorer.

yea
either or as long as you delete it b4 u boot into andriod you will be fine, if file explorer wont let you delete*it should* use total comander or what ever else

thanks guys everything worked as yall said it would deleted file and while booting android it said it was making a new one android booted and everything was reset.. i appreciate the help thanks again

k one more question bfor i deleted the data file my phone would stay connected to 3g while running android now it wont let use the internet(3g) while running android... it works fine on the windows though... what happend? i did a search couldnt find anything... phones using the desire build..

searched a lil more and found what i needed sorry...

jerbarr90 said:
searched a lil more and found what i needed sorry...
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Good lad. You're learning!

I am having the same problem with removing an old gmail account from the previous owner of the phone. After you deleted the data file, how did you get your internet/3g working again? I'm afraid to delete it before I know what to do afterward to make sure everything works when running android. I think I have the nexus one version on my hd2. Thank you.

jerbarr90 said:
searched a lil more and found what i needed sorry...
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Hi, how did you solve the problem? I had the same issue but I haven't been able to find the answer in the forums. Do you mind posting the answer here?

Search apn settings!
It should be epc.t-mobile.com
Should work fine but then u need to search mms settings
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Noob mistake. desperate for help

Ok, so I installed Droidsail to try and move my large games to SD card on my S4 to free up some space.
It didnt work, so I uninstalled it. before I uninstalled it I had changed a setting to 'install new apps on SD card'
Now I'm getting an error: Insufficient Storage Available whenever I try to update or install an app.
This includes trying to re-install Droidsail to fix the setting.
I also tried to install Rom Toolbox, and I successfully installed that!
But superuser is out of date so I cant use it to change the setting
Cant update superuser... see error above.
So does anyone know a way to install an app completely manually? Not involving clicking 'install' at all? or another fix?

Can you flash to stock?
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try sideloaading the app you need from your computer

aawshads said:
try sideloaading the app you need from your computer
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aha! im pretty sure this is what I need to do. but I am a noob with android. I just switched from iphone 5, jailbroken every single idevice since iphone 1 but im still learning android.
how do I do this?

Google.
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sptrsn said:
Google.
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yea, tried that. I got pages of info on blackberrys. the 2 pages I found about android suggested I just download the apk folder and xfer it to my SD card. Then use a file manager to install. But again I get the same error.

Ok i was looking into flashing stock rom... but I am having trouble finding it. Anyone able to help with that?

Bramilypuzzle said:
Ok i was looking into flashing stock rom... but I am having trouble finding it. Anyone able to help with that?
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Go to the development section and use the search function to find the stock factory ROM and directions to install it. I also suggest you take a lot more time to learn about Android (and the S4 in general) before you do anything else. Good luck.

scott14719 said:
Go to the development section and use the search function to find the stock factory ROM and directions to install it. I also suggest you take a lot more time to learn about Android (and the S4 in general) before you do anything else. Good luck.
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I could be an idiot, but it appears that there is no stock rom yet for AT&T s4?

Bramilypuzzle said:
Ok, so I installed Droidsail to try and move my large games to SD card on my S4 to free up some space.
It didnt work, so I uninstalled it. before I uninstalled it I had changed a setting to 'install new apps on SD card'
Now I'm getting an error: Insufficient Storage Available whenever I try to update or install an app.
This includes trying to re-install Droidsail to fix the setting.
I also tried to install Rom Toolbox, and I successfully installed that!
But superuser is out of date so I cant use it to change the setting
Cant update superuser... see error above.
So does anyone know a way to install an app completely manually? Not involving clicking 'install' at all? or another fix?
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i believe you need to open up a file manager, and delete the odex file of the file you are looking for in root/data/app

Bramilypuzzle said:
I could be an idiot, but it appears that there is no stock rom yet for AT&T s4?
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8 minutes between my suggestion of going to the development section and searching you replying you couldn't find it isn't a very good attempt.
However, you need to restore your phone to the original factory firmware that is supplied by Samsung for the AT&T S4 (i337). There most definitely is a complete thread about this in the Development section. Take a little time and you might find it. I'm not trying to be mean, but if you are not willing to take a little time to look for information and learn about your phone you are only going to screw it up worse.
I doubt you are an idiot (as you stated you might be), I just think you need to learn a little about how these phones work before you end up with a really expensive brick. Good luck.

Try Kies (just as bad an app as iTunes lol)
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Can't just do a factory reset in recovery mode?

Bigtjmc said:
Can't just do a factory reset in recovery mode?
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Yep I would just try this if you can't do ADB or anything like that. Or just go to settings > Accounts > Reset.

[Q] Out of Space??? [SOLVED]

I'm about to destroy my phone and go back to iPhone 5 because that didn't constantly make me want to destroy everything around me.
I wanted to side-load an app. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted it and was re-installing my apps.
When I go to install an app it says that there is no more space. the file is 4.85mb and I have 12GB of storage left.
I tried:
-Re-booting
-Installing other apps (which works)
-Clearing the cache
-Downloading Trail from PlayStore (I get the same result)
NEW:
-When plugged in via USB to my PC, device doesn't show up under "Computer" [Running Windows 7 x64)
What I did:
I backed up my phone and wiped the whole thing because I was running out of time last night
Thankfully Foxnov1990 and ImbaWind's tips worked. I restored the original backup and it solved my problem. Thanks so much! Love ya guys! :victory:

AFAIK my friend and I don't have this problem with our N4 and my friends don't have this problem with their GNEX.
Btw this is a N4 forum.

ImbaWind said:
AFAIK my friend and I don't have this problem with our N4 and my friends don't have this problem with their GNEX.
Btw this is a N4 forum.
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I'm talking about the N4... DERP
If you aren't here to answer then don't post... please leave.

Chubby_Skunk said:
I'm talking about the N4... DERP
If you aren't here to answer then don't post... please leave.
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it's your problem you don't know how to solve, not google's.
if you're here just to unleash this anger then YOU leave.
the guy is right about what he said in the first line.
android wasn't made to piss you off, it was made to stay stock, but you rooted it.
solution? easy: 1) install a stock-like ROM or 2) unroot...

Lol you'll get a lot of constructive answers with your style of posting What have to tried so far to fix the problem? Could we get a screenshot of your storage page?

Chubby_Skunk said:
anyone have a simple answer? rather than sending me to another page where I have to read a 10,000 word essay on how to fix it...
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That's kinda how it works here - if someone else has fixed it you read their solution! Quite a simple concept really...
However, I've never had that with my old GNex or my current N4 so I can't help you personally

desarenezitic said:
Lol you'll get a lot of constructive answers with your style of posting What have to tried so far to fix the problem? Could we get a screenshot of your storage page?
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I tried:
-Re-booting
-Installing other apps (which works)
-Clearing the cache
People tend to complain about the OP rather than sticking to the topic at hand.. here's the pic:

Riro Zizo said:
it's your problem you don't know how to solve, not google's.
if you're here just to unleash this anger then YOU leave.
the guy is right about what he said in the first line.
android wasn't made to piss you off, it was made to stay stock, but you rooted it.
solution? easy: 1) install a stock-like ROM or 2) unroot...
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If you are going to direct that back at me, please send me a PM instead of posting your complaints in the forum. Then we can argue all you want.

Maybe it's the app you're trying to install? Side loading indicates its not quite kosher?
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chrisrozon said:
Maybe it's the app you're trying to install? Side loading indicates its not quite kosher?
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Not even. I tried to download the Trail from the PlayStore and that says the same thing too... It's like the app is just being a d**k to me lol

I think actually the answer begins on 10,001th word !
And actually I think I know how to fix this problem !

Chubby_Skunk said:
Not even. I tried to download the Trail from the PlayStore and that says the same thing too... It's like the app is just being a d**k to me lol
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I get the attitute, but you might wanna at least try to be friendlier as we're just here to help.
But On-Topic: have you tried this?
File explorer (app)
Go to /data/app (in System (root))
Del this line
com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
I've had it before that on stock ROM (aka unlocked bootloader and rooted) which means that it's not DEodexed that some Odex files were left behind. Which means that whatever you try, as long as that file is there, you won't be able to install the app. (shouldn't happen but it's possible in rare occasions)
Hope it helped.
If it didn't help and the Odex file is not there, see if you have Lucky Patcher installed, deinstall it (it sometimes holds on to odex files), and try installing PowerAmp now. Then reinstall Lucky Patcher

Foxnov1990 said:
I get the attitute, but you might wanna at least try to be friendlier as we're just here to help.
But On-Topic: have you tried this?
File explorer (app)
Go to /data/app (in System (root))
Del this line
com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
I've had it before that on stock ROM (aka unlocked bootloader and rooted) which means that it's not DEodexed that some Odex files were left behind. Which means that whatever you try, as long as that file is there, you won't be able to install the app. (shouldn't happen but it's possible in rare occasions)
Hope it helped.
If it didn't help and the Odex file is not there, see if you have Lucky Patcher installed, deinstall it (it sometimes holds on to odex files), and try installing PowerAmp now. Then reinstall Lucky Patcher
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Normally just delete the odex file it will works
this problem always occur after uninstalling the app and when you want to install it back, **** thing happens

ImbaWind said:
Normally just delete the odex file it will works
this problem always occur after uninstalling the app and when you want to install it back, **** thing happens
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Honestly, I have installed and deinstalled the app more than you can possibly imagine... and I've nearly never had issues with reinstalling.
And when I did get issues it was Lucky Patching (having patched the app) that was holding on to the odex and I couldn't delete it till Lucky patcher was deinstalled.
So not sure what **** you mean but there was always an easy solution for me

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Honestly, I have installed and deinstalled the app more than you can possibly imagine... and I've nearly never had issues with reinstalling.
And when I did get issues it was Lucky Patching (having patched the app) that was holding on to the odex and I couldn't delete it till Lucky patcher was deinstalled.
So not sure what **** you mean but there was always an easy solution for me
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Oh yep, always happen when I use lucky patcher to removed the app's ads !

I've run into a similar issue before.
I've had similar issues when I've removed an .apk using adb or root explorer without removing its associated .odex file.
Use root explorer and try to find an .odex file that has the same name as the package that you are having trouble installing.
There are some cache cleaning utilities in the Play store that might assist you as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org&hl=en
Good luck. Also, try to approach asking for help in a more mature manner in the future. You are not entitled to hack a device then complain when something unexpected happens.
-Mike

bunch of winers in here...girls keep your problems to yourself
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have you tried to flash userdata.img via msdos?
sometimes my N4 needs to erase everything cause i erase everything and im still seeing rubbish in the memory trough windows explorer!
follow this tutorial!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

Foxnov1990 said:
I get the attitute, but you might wanna at least try to be friendlier as we're just here to help.
But On-Topic: have you tried this?
File explorer (app)
Go to /data/app (in System (root))
Del this line
com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
I've had it before that on stock ROM (aka unlocked bootloader and rooted) which means that it's not DEodexed that some Odex files were left behind. Which means that whatever you try, as long as that file is there, you won't be able to install the app. (shouldn't happen but it's possible in rare occasions)
Hope it helped.
If it didn't help and the Odex file is not there, see if you have Lucky Patcher installed, deinstall it (it sometimes holds on to odex files), and try installing PowerAmp now. Then reinstall Lucky Patcher
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Thanks for the tip! I'm going to save this for future reference. I fixed the problem though. ^^^ in OP

ImbaWind said:
Normally just delete the odex file it will works
this problem always occur after uninstalling the app and when you want to install it back, **** thing happens
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Thanks for the help as well sir. I'm going to save this for future reference if it happens again... I fixed the problem though. ^^^ in OP

Undeleting files on Nexus 4

My files were deleted without my attention with no ability to recover from a cloud (they were deleted before they synced).
I found a good app to recover deleted files - it's called Dumpster. But if I only had that app installed on my nexus before that, it would do its job.
Recuva won't work with eMMC, afaik. I'm out of ideas. Any solutions?
P.S. Would be great, if the gallery app (or the android itself) woudn't actually delete things, but store them in a reserved space (with versioning and all these things) to recover them later.

reqmon said:
I experienced some problem lately - files disappeared magically (guys had access to my phone) without ability to recover from a cloud (they just didn't sync).
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I'm not understanding what you're saying I guess. How did the files disappear?
I let all of my images auto upload to Google+, and then delete the non important ones from there. You didn't have auto upload turned on?

I think he is saying that people had his phone (friends, family, whoever) & deleted files/pictures & nothing was set to sync to any type of cloud service. Therefore, the files are gone, permanently deleted. He goes on to say that it would be rather helpful/useful if, when files are deleted, they aren't permanently deleted, rather, they go to a different place, so to speak, so that they are recoverable unless chosen to permanently delete.
Further, it seems this person has found an app to do just that, however it needs to be installed prior to deleting them in order to recover them.
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cbutt said:
I think he is saying..
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You're handy :angel:

Arite, just trying to help him out...
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cbutt said:
Arite, just trying to help him out...
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Thanks, cbutt .
I had an automatic upload to Dropbox, but the video was deleted before it was uploaded there.
My question is:
How can I recover files deleted from a filesystem on a *nexus 4* on vanilla image without root?
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It could be possible to recover deleted files from Nexus phone. Take a look at this guide: google nexus data recovery
Step by step tutorial were provided to help you undelete files from your nexus android phones.

reqmon said:
Thanks, cbutt .
I had an automatic upload to Dropbox, but the video was deleted before it was uploaded there.
My question is:
How can I recover files deleted from a filesystem on a *nexus 4* on vanilla image without root?
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For other people who are looking for an answer: I don't think you can. Android 4.3 (and up) have TRIM auto enabled. What that means is that the OS automatically informs the storage that certain blocks are unused and ready for garbage collection, so the possibility of recovery with TRIM enabled is low.

Losing applications old and new

Plz need some help. Done a nandroid restore and tried a tb restore but still getting the same problem. Applicstions are disapearing and where the app icon was its still thier but in grey. When i click on it, it opens the play store to reinstall the app. Even when i check using root browser or my files it shows the app is still installed. Even if i redownload these apps after a reboot or exiting out of a app it happens again??? The icon for the app is grey and if i click it opens play store to reinstall. Now my biggest problem its starting to do it to newly installed apps. I purchase alot of apps and never has it asked me to repay but i just dont know whats going on. Its a pain everytome i want to use a certain app i must reinstall it. Can anybody plz shed some light on yhis problem or is anybody experianceing the same problem. Plzzzzzz help???????
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If you had sd card and it was going bad, then I could imagine apps that install partially to sd card get corrupted and stop working. There should be
LOST DIR folder, if anything is there, those are lost and later recovered file fragments. You would need at least reformat the card, possibly replace it. If that's not the case then I have no idea.

Yes my external sd is corrupt. Cant add or delete anything from it. I contacted sandisk and they will replace it in a weeks time. So that must be the problem then?
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