If you have an Android Auto powered vehicle, you’ve probably experienced the problem of being unable to display Google Maps on your infotainment screen. This problem is a widespread one, affecting a variety of car models and Android phone models. If you’d like to fix the issue, you can follow three simple steps to fix …
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A cheat engine allows you to hack video games in order to improve their score, health, ammo, and other game data. This cheating software is installed on your Android device and requires internet access to work. It works by modifying the system memory, making it nearly impossible for antivirus programs to distinguish between it and …
Once you have finished editing a Word document, you can choose to make it read-only. To do this, you need to open the document’s General Options. In the resulting window, find the option Protected View and untick the boxes, as shown in the screenshot below. Then, save your changes. Word will no longer open your …
There are several ways to convert a picture on your Android phone. If you’re using Google Photos as your primary photo storage, you can save your photos as standard jpg-files. If you prefer a more advanced approach, you can download Snapseed, a free photo editing app, from the Playstore. Then, you can use the app …
As of August 15, 2012, Adobe Flash Player is no longer supported on Android devices. This is a move by Google to focus on HTML5, which promises to be smarter, safer, and faster for browsing. Older versions of Android, such as Jelly Bean, may still run the Flash Player, but you will not be able …
If you’re wondering what open source means in Android, you’re not alone. Android developers are struggling with the same questions. While the OS is legally open, it is a mixed bag when it comes to transparency and community participation. Android gives users two options: accept Google’s version of the OS, or fork its entire codebase …
If you want to know how to use Pandora on your Android phone, there are a few steps you need to follow. You need to first download the app to your Android phone. Once you’ve done that, open Pandora’s app and tap the icon to open it. Then, tap the three-line icon on the bottom …
While you might be wondering “What is Picasa on Android?” if you’ve never used it, the app is a useful image organizer and integrated photo-sharing website. Picasa was founded by Lifescape in 2002 and acquired by Google in 2006. The name is a mashup of Picasso’s name, “mi casa,” meaning “my house,” and “Pic,” meaning …
If you’re looking to install Android Auto on your older car, the process is fairly simple. If your car is equipped with Bluetooth or WiFi, then Android Auto is built into the car’s system. If your phone is an older model, however, you may need to install an app for it first, or connect with …
Default notification sounds on Android aren’t for everyone, but you can customize them to add some personality. For instance, a monotonous ding can be a little dull. Changing the notification sound of individual apps can add personality and help you differentiate your phone from your friends’ devices. This article will show you how to change …