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android.process.acore force-closing due to contacts list crashing
I've installed Android 4.1.2 on the Samsung Galaxy S Advance. I cope with a problem that more Android users have to deal with. The well-known `android.process.acore` force-closing (FC) or something similar. The constantly appearing FC notifications would be caused by your crashing contact list. Howe...
I've installed Android 4.1.2 on the Samsung Galaxy S Advance. I cope with a problem that more Android users have to deal with. The well-known
android.process.acore force-closing (FC) or something similar. The constantly appearing FC notifications would be caused by your crashing contact list. However, I cannot find a solution for this anywhere while many users have this problem. It is really annoying when you have to open WhatsApp 3 times because the whole system freezes.
I've tried the options they give in [force-close tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/force-close/info) ,
but rebooting and resetting obviously wouldn't help, and deleting contacts isn't the solution.
When I really can't use those FCs at the moment, I just temporarily freeze my contact list, but it is such a hassle to do every time. I also tried to avoid the FC, but logcat is turned off and it doesn't help.
Isn't there a way to hide those notifications?
Bart
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Dec 12, 2013, 09:23 PM
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How to remove GMail contacts from Messaging app on Samsung Galaxy S Advance?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance and when I try sending an SMS message to someone, I have to search through all my GMail contacts that for some reasons appear on the app along with my phone contacts. I don't send mails through the message app and most of my GMail contacts are people who I sent just...
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance and when I try sending an SMS message to someone, I have to search through all my GMail contacts that for some reasons appear on the app along with my phone contacts.
I don't send mails through the message app and most of my GMail contacts are people who I sent just one e-mail in my entire life.
The Sync and Account settings don't let me turn off Contact sync, just remove the GMail account entirely, and there is no menu in the messaging app that lets me hide the GMail contacts.
Is there any way to make the messaging app only show the contacts I have on my phone?
Magnus
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Feb 5, 2013, 03:04 PM
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After rebooting phone, app shortcuts from sd go missing
I own a Samsung Galaxy S Advance (i9070) with stock android 4.1.2 There is not a lot of internal storage, so I tend to move all possible apps from phone to SD card. However, when I reboot the phone, the shortcuts from the homescreen dissapear and i have to put them back in place all over again. Very...
I own a Samsung Galaxy S Advance (i9070) with stock android 4.1.2
There is not a lot of internal storage, so I tend to move all possible apps from phone to SD card. However, when I reboot the phone, the shortcuts from the homescreen dissapear and i have to put them back in place all over again. Very annoying.
How can I fix this behaviour?
Nkciy84
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May 29, 2014, 07:17 PM
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Wi-Fi connected but there is no internet access
I have a **Samsung Galaxy S Advance (Android upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean)** which I got only one month before. Wi-Fi was initially working great, but now it doesn't have any internet connection even if Wi-Fi gets connected. The Wi-Fi gets connected to my laptop, my PC and my father's Android mobile...
I have a **Samsung Galaxy S Advance (Android upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean)** which I got only one month before. Wi-Fi was initially working great, but now it doesn't have any internet connection even if Wi-Fi gets connected.
The Wi-Fi gets connected to my laptop, my PC and my father's Android mobile phone, but not on my device. What might be the reason?
Himanshu Dhup
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Jul 12, 2013, 08:52 AM
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problem with maclaw CM11, constantly restarts
I have a problem with a custom rom, i have a galaxy s advance, which isn't supported by cyanogen mod. Maclaw has created kitkat roms for some devices which aren't suported by cyanogen. I now have his kitkat 4.4.4 rom running. Unfortunately maclaw hasn't got a forum. (they are setting up one but it i...
I have a problem with a custom rom, i have a galaxy s advance, which isn't supported by cyanogen mod. Maclaw has created kitkat roms for some devices which aren't suported by cyanogen.
I now have his kitkat 4.4.4 rom running. Unfortunately maclaw hasn't got a forum.
(they are setting up one but it isn't launched yet) So i decided to ask here, since you guys have knowledge about pretty much everything, regarding this subject.
Maybe anyone else could point out what the possible cause of this problem could be.
In my case, the phone restarts after a while, but only when the device is on battery, and when the screen is locked.
Everything works perfectly when it's on charger and/or unlocked.
Is this a common problem or does it have a well known cause?
Thanks in advance for all your efforts.
Bart
(193 rep)
Sep 29, 2014, 09:56 AM
• Last activity: Jun 21, 2017, 01:33 PM
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transfer sms from Samsung Jet to Galaxy S Advance
Am trying to get my messages transferred from my old Jet to my new S Advance. The Jet uses PC Studio which can export the messages as a .nef file. However, I am unable to use this .nef file to restore the messages on my S Advance. Could anyone tell me how to get this done?
Am trying to get my messages transferred from my old Jet to my new S Advance. The Jet uses PC Studio which can export the messages as a .nef file. However, I am unable to use this .nef file to restore the messages on my S Advance.
Could anyone tell me how to get this done?
hnasr
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Nov 24, 2012, 08:05 AM
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CyanogenMod for Samsung Galaxy S Advance. Which version?
Which version of CyanogenMod should I use for Samsung Galaxy S Advance and where should I download it from? I'm interested in CyanogenMod 11 but maybe there is a better choice? I wouldn't like to download wrong version so I'll be grateful for exact link. Thank you.
Which version of CyanogenMod should I use for Samsung Galaxy S Advance and where should I download it from? I'm interested in CyanogenMod 11 but maybe there is a better choice? I wouldn't like to download wrong version so I'll be grateful for exact link. Thank you.
tdudzik
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Apr 7, 2015, 11:08 AM
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re-program back-key S Advance
I've replaced the screen of my S Advance, but now the back-key doesn't work anymore so that's really frustrating.. I'm wondering if it's possible to program the menu-key as back-key. It is not a software bug because I just accidentally teared a flex cable partially.. I hope it's possible, and if not...
I've replaced the screen of my S Advance, but now the back-key doesn't work anymore so that's really frustrating.. I'm wondering if it's possible to program the menu-key as back-key. It is not a software bug because I just accidentally teared a flex cable partially.. I hope it's possible, and if not, what would be the best choice for an on-screen buttons app?
Thanks for the help.
EDIT: Like changing key values in /system/usr/layout/generic.kl or something. It's possible to disable them there, so maybe it's possible to change their values or would that mess up my phone?
2nd EDIT: I switched the actions 'BACK'and 'MENU' from key values 139 and 158 in Generic.kl and now the menu-key functions as back-key.. question solved within half an hour.. better do some more research next time haha
Bart
(193 rep)
May 2, 2014, 03:04 PM
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why my Gyroscope/accelerometer work only in portrait mode?
I have a Galaxy S Advance Gt I1970, running under Android 4.1.2 (official update). the problem is when i try to play games that require the phone sensors, for example Angry Birds Go or Frisbee Forever, the player always go to the left, but then i tried "Ridiculous Fishing" which is also a game that...
I have a Galaxy S Advance Gt I1970, running under Android 4.1.2 (official update). the problem is when i try to play games that require the phone sensors, for example Angry Birds Go or Frisbee Forever, the player always go to the left, but then i tried "Ridiculous Fishing" which is also a game that require sensors and it works perfectly but this game doesn't rotate the phone to the landscape mode, then i tried an application called "accelerometer test" and the result was as expected, i can control the ball when am holding the phone in portrait position bust when it's in landscape, everything is missed up. Any advice please ?
thank you
alaslipknot
(111 rep)
Jan 25, 2014, 04:09 AM
• Last activity: Jan 29, 2014, 12:22 AM
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which version of android OS is 4G compatible?
I am still using 2.3.6 release and about to upgrade 4.2 jelly bean. Does any release provide 4G enabled OS so that i can use 4G data in my mobile. If no is there any 3rd party application which can do my work. my handset : samsung S advance
I am still using 2.3.6 release and about to upgrade 4.2 jelly bean. Does any release provide 4G enabled OS so that i can use 4G data in my mobile.
If no is there any 3rd party application which can do my work.
my handset : samsung S advance
smya.dsh
(103 rep)
Nov 26, 2013, 10:02 AM
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How to remove network lock samsung galaxy s advance
Title says it all. I have been scouting the net for the past day and a half and haven't found a way to remove/unlock the network lock on my SGS Advance. It is already rooted. I have tried those SGS unlocking apps, and didnt work. Does anyone know how to unlock a Samsung galaxy advance without purcha...
Title says it all. I have been scouting the net for the past day and a half and haven't found a way to remove/unlock the network lock on my SGS Advance. It is already rooted. I have tried those SGS unlocking apps, and didnt work.
Does anyone know how to unlock a Samsung galaxy advance without purchasing/paying for unlocking service?
ps i have also tried the instructions from this page thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045 . but when i checked, the nv_data.bin in my phone contained nothing (0 bytes)
ibaguio
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Oct 21, 2012, 05:29 PM
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Upgrade Galaxy S Advance from 2.3 to 4.1
I have the Samsung Galaxy S Advance which is currently running Android version 2.3, can I upgrade it to Android 4.1? I googled and found [this](http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/424263/20130115/root-galaxy-s-advance-android412-xxlpy-jellybean.htm) It is telling that I need a rooted phone. What does...
I have the Samsung Galaxy S Advance which is currently running Android version 2.3, can I upgrade it to Android 4.1?
I googled and found [this](http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/424263/20130115/root-galaxy-s-advance-android412-xxlpy-jellybean.htm) It is telling that I need a rooted phone. What does this mean?
Is there high possibility of any problem?
user32157
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Apr 13, 2013, 12:11 PM
• Last activity: Apr 13, 2013, 01:42 PM
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Galaxy S Advance Android update
I've heard there are some Android alternatives. Like [miui][1] or Cyagenmod or [Mozilla OS][2]. I have Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070) and i've heard Samsung is not going to provide any updates for my device. So, i got a few questions i should ensure before i done something stupid: * if i install someth...
I've heard there are some Android alternatives. Like miui or Cyagenmod or Mozilla OS . I have Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070) and i've heard Samsung is not going to provide any updates for my device. So, i got a few questions i should ensure before i done something stupid:
* if i install something from the mentioned above, shall i lose my guarantee/licenses?
* if i decide to install the software, should i perform some rooting of the device or something?
* if i do decide to install the software, what's the best one which shall not slow down my device (as i noted android 2.3.6 to be slow)
* could i use ICS update and shall it slow down my device or not?
shybovycha
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Oct 10, 2012, 06:48 PM
• Last activity: Feb 20, 2013, 08:29 AM
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Fast lock and unclock screen by lock button doesn't lock screen at all
I couldn't find any topic related to this. If there is one, please flag to delete. There is problem with lock button that it doesn't lock your screen even when you setted in settings to lock the screen for security. Sometimes it happens that if you click on this button and immediately click again to...
I couldn't find any topic related to this. If there is one, please flag to delete.
There is problem with lock button that it doesn't lock your screen even when you setted in settings to lock the screen for security.
Sometimes it happens that if you click on this button and immediately click again to unlock, last screen / activity of application is shown again without lock screen.
Step to reproduce
1. Turn on security screen in settings
2. Open your app
3. Click lock button
4. Click fast lock button again
5. Screen of your app is visible as it was, instead of there should be lock screen
How can I fix this bug? Did someone find this problem before?
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Bug found on device: GT-I9070 v 2.3.6
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I suspect that there is a problem with transition. In my private app I use custom transition by
context.overridePendingTransition(R.layout.fadein, R.layout.fadeout);.
Of course there is no connection between system android custom app. This bug is hard to reproduce. Sometimes you see few times in row and sometimes its impossible..
deadfish
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Feb 11, 2013, 09:39 AM
• Last activity: Feb 11, 2013, 12:10 PM
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How to root a Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance/S II Lite?
What are the steps to root this phone? As I understand, Samsung has been using an internal counter that will void your guarantee if you install a custom kernel, I'd like to avoid that.
What are the steps to root this phone?
As I understand, Samsung has been using an internal counter that will void your guarantee if you install a custom kernel, I'd like to avoid that.
Fábio
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Jun 6, 2012, 11:20 AM
• Last activity: Nov 17, 2012, 04:56 PM
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Samsung Galaxy S Advance Continuous Focus in Video Recording
I am interested in Samsung Galaxy S Advance. But I noticed that this phone does not have Continuous Focus function in the Video Recording. How can I have Continuous Focus function in Video Recording? Is there any apps that can solve this?
I am interested in Samsung Galaxy S Advance. But I noticed that this phone does not have Continuous Focus function in the Video Recording. How can I have Continuous Focus function in Video Recording? Is there any apps that can solve this?
Boon Gǎgǎ
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Aug 28, 2012, 12:30 PM
• Last activity: Sep 19, 2012, 02:45 PM
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Android 4 for Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070)?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > [When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14766/when-will-my-device-get-the-android-4-0-update-ice-cream-sandwich) Does Samsung provide an update to Android 4 for GT-I9070 Galaxy S Advance?
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> [When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14766/when-will-my-device-get-the-android-4-0-update-ice-cream-sandwich)
Does Samsung provide an update to Android 4 for GT-I9070 Galaxy S Advance?
Paolo
(399 rep)
Jun 20, 2012, 03:38 PM
• Last activity: Aug 23, 2012, 01:03 PM
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