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How to connect Android over wifi on a virtual usb?

After stupidly messing around in factory-mode of my MTK Android phone, I lost both IMEI numbers (and all the secret files going with them). So the SIM cards are not detected any more. Also, the micro-...
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Moto G not listed by Qt Creator / adb after upgrading to 15.10

I developed happily with my Moto G on Ubuntu 15.04 a while ago. I upgraded to 15.10 and now that I tested it again Qt Creator (official 5.5 SDK) doesn't see the device anymore. Developer mode and ...
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How to install to tablet [duplicate]

Can I install Ubuntu like desktop version to my xiaomi mi pad?instead of android. Im very interested in. Please ,help me. Thank you
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Android Studio Installation

I got an error while installing Android studio. The following SDK components were not installed: source-23, extra-google-m2repository and platform-tools Retry didn't work, so I canceled and ...
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Safely remove/uninstall android-sdk-linux

I installed android-sdk-linux to run an Android program on Ubuntu. The installation was successful, but now I want to remove it. Since I am very new to Ubuntu, I don't know how to remove it safely. I ...
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Can I get access to Ubuntu apps on Ubuntu touch if I allow read write access?

Okay so I'm an impatient bastard who realises he should have waited but purchased the BQ HD5 Ubuntu mobile phone back in June whilst being fully aware it didn't have that many apps available as was ...
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I installed android studio using umake, but I can't find the AVD Manager

I installed android studio using umake, but I can't find the AVD Manager. How do I get avd manager installed and working on ubuntu?
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Android Studio-Classes can not be instantiated

I'm using Ubuntu 14.04, I've started to delve into app development and I'm following some online tutorials and I've come across this rendering issue. Whenever I select any theme other than AppTheme....
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add android or similar in dualboot on meizu mx4 edition ubuntu

I want install Android and Ubuntu Touch, in dual-boot, on my Meizu. However, I fail to install both at the same time. How can I make make my device dual-boot with both Android and Ubuntu Touch?
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How well will the Toshbia Chromebook 2 (celeron 3215U processor) running Ubuntu be suited for local android and web development (not cloud)?

I'm looking for a portable slim cheap laptop just for development. I will be using it for Android development and Web development (Rails, PHP or Python). All this will be done locally and not on the ...
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Running AndroidStudio on Ubuntu 15.10 crash

Right now I am facing the issue that I cannot develop in AndroidStudio using Ubuntu 15.10, because both openjdk-7 and openjdk-8 cause problems. openjdk-7 issue Running AndroidStudio using env ...
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Any Linux app for recuperating data from Android devices (discarded email from Gmail draft)?

One reason why I appreciate Linux is that it has the amazing ability to give solutions for any kind of IT-related problem. I have an Samsung phone running Android GingerBread. I've spend my entire ...
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Application window is not fully visible. Why? Help needed to fit it on screen

When I run Android Studio, the application window is too huge to fit my 15.6 inch laptop screen. As a result I am not able to look at the submit buttons that are at the bottom of the window. Please ...
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Setting Environment Variables for Android Studio [duplicate]

I am running cordova, so i wanted to install android-sdk. Here is the path Android-Studio Path = /home/apps/android-studio Android- /Android/Sdk Whenever i tried to add via export.. it seems to be ...
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What is the difference between OpenJDK and Oracle JDK?

I was building Android apps on Android Studio when it asked me to remove OpenJDK and install Oracle JDK. Now, I was using OpenJDK for building Cyanogenmod. If I wipe off OpenJDK and install Oracle ...
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AIMP remote control problem. Can not connect to local IP

I use an AIMP music player version 3.0 via Wine. This player has a remote control ability, so that you can control the player working on your laptop with your android phone. How it works is it has a ...
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Can't connect to ubuntu 14.04 from android using ssh

I have a laptop, a desktop and an android phone(Moto G) connected to the same wifi network at home. I had installed openssh-server on my laptop and desktop and could connect between them using ssh. I ...
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How to Root Lenovo k3 Note Smartphone with Ubuntu

I wandered if anyone can give me some advice on how to root the Lenovo k3 Note phone, via Ubuntu. I installed the drivers for this phone and Windows 8 seemed to recognise them. I now need drivers for ...
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Nexus 5 won't share internet connection anymore

I used Nexus 5 to share Internet connection to my laptop via USB. It worked well but suddenly on one day it stopped shared the connection, and it has never shared the connection since then. How can I ...
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Android rom and kernel build error

I am trying android building but I have error I cant solve it. help please I am using ubuntu 15.04 compile error
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Can't mount an Vodaphone Smart 4 Turbo as storage device [closed]

I have a 4.4.4 android phone (Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo), and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS installed on my laptop. If I try to connect my phone via usb cable to manage my files, I can't, the pc doesn't respond. But ...
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Did Canonical just downgrade the kernel?

I'm on 14.04 LTE and I just got a regular update. I ran "uname -r" and it seems the kernel is now "3.13.0-65-generic." I'm very happy with this, because MTP now works with my Android phone (It didn't ...
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BlueStacks for Ubuntu 12.04?

I'm looking for BlueStacks or something like it for Ubuntu 12.04,if I can install BlueStacks, how do I do it? If not, is there another software that can run Android apps? I just want to play Geometry ...
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Can I use Guymager tool to create image of Android Phone?

I wish to create bit-by-bit images of Android phone and it's SD card. So far I have learnt to create dd images. But I am unable to use them as they are just raw images. I wish to use this Guymager ...
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adb won't find my device when trying to install Ubuntu Touch

I am an Ubuntu 14.04 User, and I was trying to install Ubuntu on my tablet following the official instructions (https://developer.ubuntu.com/en/start/ubuntu-for-devices/installing-ubuntu-for-devices/),...
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gradle errors in android studio

Error:(24, 17) Failed to resolve: junit:junit:4.12 "openFile:/home/jeevansai/AndroidStudioProjects/MyApplication/app/build.gradle" The above mentioned error is appearing in Android Studio has many ...
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Ubuntu 14.04/15.10 - Android file access issue

I'm using Ubuntu 14.04/15.10 and having trouble connecting one of my android device. I have tested access files from Samsung galaxy S3/ Moto G3 and Alcatel Idol3 with ubuntu. http://forum.xda-...
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I used the wrong channel for my Nexus 4; How do I upgrade it, and what channel do I use?

I used the wrong channel for my Nexus 4; How do I upgrade it, and what channel do I use? Backstory: Followed this tutorial: https://developer.ubuntu.com/en/start/ubuntu-for-devices/image-channels/ ...
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Problem with connecting Android Phone with Ubuntu 14.04

I have Micromax Canvas Spark Q380 android phone . While connecting this phone via data cable with laptop with edubuntu 14.04 LTS OS , only charging of the phone is done. After connecting the phone , ...
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Android adb no permission

I'm trying to use adb from a Ubuntu(+Cinnamon) machine. The problem is that I get following message from adb devices: List of devices attached TA8830OIVO no permissions Where TA8830OIVO is my ...
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Android virtual device "no such file" launching problem

When I launch my emulator I get this error: Failed to start emulator: Cannot run program /home/mahfuz(my computer name)/Android-Sdk(folder)/android-sdk-linux/tools/emulator": error=2, No such ...
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root privilege is not working on chmod in android adb shell

shell@android:/system/etc/wifi # shell@android:/system/etc/wifi # ls -l -rw-r--r-- root root 326 2013-12-19 14:37 p2p_supplicant.conf -rw-r--r-- root root 282 2013-12-19 ...
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Installing Android with LG Skin on Aquaris B5 Ubuntu Edition

I am thinking about getting an Aquaris B5 Ubuntu Edition (despite the fact that I am not too tech savvy). I was wondering, whether it was possible to install the Android LG Skin on my Aquaris, in ...
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Failed to load jpg images from android camera

After connecting my Android camera, and using File Manager to navigate to the image directory, then when clicking on a jpg icon I get the error popup saying: Could not load image '20150813_160509.jpg'...
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Sending SMS Text Messages to Another Person's Android Cellphone From My Laptop

Here's the Problem: My grandson has a Android cellphone that can do SMS. He wants me to contact him from my laptop with text messages. He can email me from his cellphone, so why can't I email him? ...
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Synchronize my music between my PC and the microsd on my Lg L70 ms323

I have a rooted Lg L70 ms323 with android 4.4.2 I want to sync my music in my microsd. I'm using Ubuntu 14.04. Banshee player sync puts the music on the root of my phone internal memory. I read that ...
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Folder created, owned by root (android create project)

I'm running a script provided in the Android SDK, to create a project folder. But the folder is created with root ownership, and I need to work within it. I had the audacity not to install the SDK ...
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How to sync music library with Android?

I found a few old threads about this, but none of them had any concise answers, so I guess I'll ask again. I have a feeling the answer may be no, but I'll ask anyway. Is there any way to get a ...
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Error downloading ubuntu touch sources, GnuTLS recv error (-9) and SSL read errno 104

I am downloading the required android sources https://developer.ubuntu.com/en/start/ubuntu-for-devices/porting-new-device to be able to port ubuntu touch to a new device and ... I am running into ...
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How to install Cordova on Ubuntu 14.04 to develop hybrid apps?

I want to install Cordova on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I want to convert my web application to android app.
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How to specify vendor id while installing ubuntu touch

I am trying to install Ubuntu Touch on my YU Yuphoria (guided by http://developer.ubuntu.com/en/start/ubuntu-for-devices/installing-ubuntu-for-devices/). When I tried to list devices on fastboot ...
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Bash Script for Dumping the Android Partition is not consistent

I really need your suggestion about my current problem. I am trying to dump the whole partitions on the Android with netcat. I have created 4 bash scripts for automation process. So, I only need to ...
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How to transfer files between my Android device and my laptop via WiFi? [duplicate]

Is there an application that I can install in my Ubuntu laptop and will allow me to transfer files via wifi to and from my Android device, which has Zapya installed?
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How create a udev rules to disable one of Android devices?

I have an HTC Android phone. Every time I connect it to computer I get a message: Android Phone: Could not open MTP device "[usb:002,003]" The numbers may be different. But the phone connects ...
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Ubuntu touch os in Micromax A110 Canvas 2

I am trying to install ubuntu in my micromax mobile. Reference link after execute below command,terminal scree stuck in "Expecting the device to be in the bootloader... waiting" $ ubuntu-device-...
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Chrome Remote Desktop with android

I have a dream that one day I can remotely connect to my Ubuntu using my android(remote desktop)... On a more serious note I have tried many solutions for doing that , lastly I have tried the chrome ...
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Gradle sync failed: cannot detect java version

Im running ubuntu 14.04.3 I installed android studio using: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:paolorotolo/adroid-studio and installed the oracle jdk 8 using: sudo apt-get install oracle-java8-...
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Bash Script for Running Command in Root in ADB Shell

I am trying to dump the partitions of Android devices with netcat. I have created 3 bash scripts for supporting the process. I have trouble on the second which to dumpt the specific partition ...
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Can't install ubuntu-touch (dual boot) on mobile (stuck in <waiting for device>)

Here is the output after running ./dualboot.sh (link here) No device ID specified, picking first available device Waiting for device CB006626 to install Ubuntu installer to. Detected connected ...
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Java 7 reporting not installed?

Okay, so I am trying to build an Android ROM, but the following error returns; ************************************************************ You are attempting to build with the incorrect version of ...
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