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Can I run Windows Phone apps on Android devices?
I need to run a Windows Phone 7 app developed for our company but no one has a Windows phone. Is there any way I can run it on my Android, perhaps a simulator or something?
I need to run a Windows Phone 7 app developed for our company but no one has a Windows phone.
Is there any way I can run it on my Android, perhaps a simulator or something?
Armance
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Mar 12, 2012, 11:06 AM
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How do I transfer numbers/contacts from Windows Mobile to Android?
I finally activated my Android phone and would like to import numbers/contacts to the new phone. I forgot to ask the store rep how to do this, but I figured since both of them can be hooked up to a computer, I can probably do it myself. I'm on a Windows platform. What's the best way to do this?
I finally activated my Android phone and would like to import numbers/contacts to the new phone. I forgot to ask the store rep how to do this, but I figured since both of them can be hooked up to a computer, I can probably do it myself. I'm on a Windows platform.
What's the best way to do this?
iamgoat
Sep 10, 2009, 12:53 AM
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Whatsapp backup: Unable to move from windows phone to android
Following instructions found on WhatsApp FAQs I created a backup folder on my SD card of my old windows-based phone. I tried to restore chat history on my new Android phone (LG Leon), with no success. I did the following steps: 1. removed previous WhatsApp installation on Android 2. put the sd card...
Following instructions found on WhatsApp FAQs I created a backup folder on my SD card of my old windows-based phone.
I tried to restore chat history on my new Android phone (LG Leon), with no success. I did the following steps:
1. removed previous WhatsApp installation on Android
2. put the sd card with the backup files (files are in SD card in the WhatsApp/WinPhoneBackup folder)
3. reinstalled WhatsApp
4. reactivated WhatsApp (sms stuff) and asked to recover backup
Unfortunately there's no way to allow WhatsApp to discover the backup files. Am I doing something wrong?
Some specs:
> Source phone: Nokia Lumia 520, Whatsapp version: 2.12.266
> Destination phone: Lg Leon with android 5.0.1, Whatsapp version: 2.12.453
Luca Putzu
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Feb 17, 2016, 12:53 AM
• Last activity: Nov 14, 2018, 10:25 AM
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Switching contacts from Windows Phone to Android
I have been trying to figure how too switch my contacts over to my Galaxy S III. I had a Nokia Lumia 520 and I really don't want to manually put my contacts in, but I don't see where they were saved.
I have been trying to figure how too switch my contacts over to my Galaxy S III. I had a Nokia Lumia 520 and I really don't want to manually put my contacts in, but I don't see where they were saved.
Ashley Schultz
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Oct 28, 2014, 08:26 PM
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How does Whatsapp store the chats and contacts of any given user, and are they recovered if one installs Whatsapp on a different phone?
I currently have a Nokia Lumia, with Windows Phone 8.1 installed, and an Asus Zenfone 5, with Android 5.1 Lollipop. Both of them are old and outdated, but the Lumia is horribly so. In fact, I almost exclusively use the Zenfone, and I've kept the Lumia because of one thing only: I do not want to lose...
I currently have a Nokia Lumia, with Windows Phone 8.1 installed, and an Asus Zenfone 5, with Android 5.1 Lollipop. Both of them are old and outdated, but the Lumia is horribly so. In fact, I almost exclusively use the Zenfone, and I've kept the Lumia because of one thing only: I do not want to lose my Whatsapp chats and contacts.
Now, though, after the launching of Whatsapp Web, it seems to me that these things are actually backed up on the Whatsapp cloud, and that it would be safe to toss the Lumia and install Whatsapp on the Zenfone. Actually, to be honest, I'm thinking of getting a new phone entirely, and leaving both of these obsolete devices.
My question is, should I get a new phone and install Whatsapp on that device, when I desperately want to keep all my chats and contacts that I have on my Lumia?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
user3460322
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Dec 25, 2016, 02:45 AM
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How to transfer WhatsApp from Windows to Android?
I have a Lumia 535 and a Samsung S7 Edge. I am unable to transfer my WhatsApp to Android from Lumia. I have WhatsApp backup on OneDrive. Is there any way?
I have a Lumia 535 and a Samsung S7 Edge. I am unable to transfer my WhatsApp to Android from Lumia. I have WhatsApp backup on OneDrive. Is there any way?
Harmandeep Singh
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Sep 8, 2017, 05:14 PM
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Is there currently a method to install Android as the main OS for Lumia 640 LTE?
Sorry if this has already been answered. I've scrounged for recent answers about whether it is possible to replace a Lumia 640 Microsoft phone OS with Android, but as far as I can tell it's not yet possible. I figured you guys would have a better idea than myself. Long and short of my asking is that...
Sorry if this has already been answered. I've scrounged for recent answers about whether it is possible to replace a Lumia 640 Microsoft phone OS with Android, but as far as I can tell it's not yet possible. I figured you guys would have a better idea than myself.
Long and short of my asking is that I bought one, and I just don't like the OS at all. I'm very much a novice with rooting and any sort of software manipulation, so I came here hoping for some good news.
Pic
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Sep 4, 2017, 02:35 AM
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how can I transfer nokia lumia 8 data to samsung galaxy 3
how can I transfer nokia lumia 8 data to samsung galaxy 3 I tried Transgo the usb cables would not connect to the PC even after I bought good quality cables.
how can I transfer nokia lumia 8 data to samsung galaxy 3
I tried Transgo the usb cables would not connect to the PC even after I bought good quality cables.
Chris
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Aug 12, 2015, 10:39 AM
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Live tile interface
I was just viewing my friend's Lumia 535 who has Windows 10 mobile installed on it which really inspired me. That OS possess a very well-integrated customizable tiled interface. I really loved that UI. Most remarkable were the aliveness and transparency of tiles. Can we have a tile interface like wi...
I was just viewing my friend's Lumia 535 who has Windows 10 mobile installed on it which really inspired me. That OS possess a very well-integrated customizable tiled interface. I really loved that UI. Most remarkable were the aliveness and transparency of tiles. Can we have a tile interface like windows phone? As far as I know android is fa more customizable and bug-less as compared o windows but that thing really impressed me. So I was thinking as if it were possible?
Hamza
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Oct 29, 2016, 07:58 PM
• Last activity: Oct 29, 2016, 08:08 PM
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Can I still use live.com for my contacts 'hub' on Android?
I'm switching from a Lumia 1020 (Windows Phone 8.1) to a OnePlus3 (Android M I think). I bought into the MS live.com setup for contacts so all my contact phone numbers and addresses and facebook maappings are there, _however_ I also have a gmail account which is where all my email contacts are store...
I'm switching from a Lumia 1020 (Windows Phone 8.1) to a OnePlus3 (Android M I think).
I bought into the MS live.com setup for contacts so all my contact phone numbers and addresses and facebook maappings are there, _however_ I also have a gmail account which is where all my email contacts are stored.
I'm worried it's all going to be a big mess, I read this already: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/86105/switching-contacts-from-windows-phone-to-android?newreg=83cc95385d554764b7739e9dfdefe9b0
I did wonder though, do I have to use Google for my contacts on Android or can I continue with Live.com? Maybe that sounds a stupid idea (I'm new to android) but I do use OneNote extensively as well as Google Drive and Gmail so I have a foot in both camps.
Is a manual dump of contacts the best way to go in 2016? I was rather expecting my new phone would let me sign into my live.com account and slurp all the contacts!
Mr. Boy
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Jul 12, 2016, 01:59 PM
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Can I receive SMS from a bluetooth connected phone?
I have a Windows Phone 7.5 phone and recently got an used (non-returnable) Android 4.4 phone. I love the Android experience but the phone is not on the right carrier. Is there a way to use bluetooth to forward SMS to the Android phone or will I just need a new one? If it took phone calls too that'd...
I have a Windows Phone 7.5 phone and recently got an used (non-returnable) Android 4.4 phone. I love the Android experience but the phone is not on the right carrier. Is there a way to use bluetooth to forward SMS to the Android phone or will I just need a new one? If it took phone calls too that'd be sweet but not near as urgent.
Ora G. Walters
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Sep 8, 2015, 07:50 PM
• Last activity: Oct 7, 2015, 08:56 AM
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Can Windows be installed on a n Android Phone
Well I have a Lenovo K3 Note and would like to know if I could install windows on it if so could anyone tell me how because I've done my research and only ended up with tutorials and videos that use a software called change my software and while researching this software I came up with a few isuues...
Well I have a Lenovo K3 Note and would like to know if I could install windows on it if so could anyone tell me how because I've done my research and only ended up with tutorials and videos that use a software called change my software and while researching this software I came up with a few isuues some people say its malware and some say that its useless and will only brick my phone if you could provide me a method of installing windows on an Android phone and dual booting it with android I'd be greatful
user5232297
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Sep 22, 2015, 10:01 AM
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Cannot tether to Windows phone - SSID shows an asterisk
I have a Neuropad 2 running Android 4 ICS, and it is generally OK when using WiFi. I want to tether it to my HP phone running Windows 6, which means I have to use the WMWiFiRouter app. Unfortunately, this app only offers WEP encryption, which doesn't bother me from a security standpoint. The tablet...
I have a Neuropad 2 running Android 4 ICS, and it is generally OK when using WiFi.
I want to tether it to my HP phone running Windows 6, which means I have to use the WMWiFiRouter app. Unfortunately, this app only offers WEP encryption, which doesn't bother me from a security standpoint.
The tablet picks up the SSID, and registers it when given the password, but will not connect to it. Instead, in the WiFi settings, it says "saved, secured with WEP", and when given the command to connect, does nothing.
What I find odd is that in the pad's WiFi settings, my own routers are simply identified with their SSIDs, but the one for the phone has an asterisk in parentheses immediately before it i.e. (*)HP_Phone - saved, secured with WEP
I do not know what this indicates, or why it is refusing to connect.
Any enlightenment would be appreciated.
Gussie
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Apr 21, 2013, 05:55 PM
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Can I install Android on my HTC Touch HD?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device) I have an HTC Touch HD running Windows Mobile 6.1. Is it possible to run Android on my phone instead of Windows Mobile? If so...
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device)
I have an HTC Touch HD running Windows Mobile 6.1. Is it possible to run Android on my phone instead of Windows Mobile?
If so, how do I install Android and will it be possible to revert to Windows Mobile if the need should arise?
Daniel Fortunov
(181 rep)
Jan 16, 2011, 06:11 PM
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HTC Tilt 2 -- possible to get Android on it?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device) One of my friends recently got an HTC Touch Pro 2(US Cellular) and I really like it. It has Windows Mobile on it, but somehow...
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device)
One of my friends recently got an HTC Touch Pro 2(US Cellular) and I really like it. It has Windows Mobile on it, but somehow he downloaded a special program to his SD card so that he runs some Windows program and it will boot Android. To get back to factory settings, he just has to turn the phone off and on.
I looked for a similar phone for my carrier(AT&T) and the closest thing to it is the HTC Tilt 2. I'm aware of some of the changes including different keyboard and no 3.5mm jack. Is it crippled in anyway which would prevent me from doing the same thing my friend did though? Also would it void the warranty or anything like that? Also, one last question. When running Android like that do you have "root" capabilities? Like can I install unofficial applications and/or get to a root terminal?
Earlz
Jul 31, 2010, 05:33 PM
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How do I transfer the calendar entries from Windows Mobile to Android?
Is there an easier way to transfer my calendar entries that does not involve Outlook? I have a .CSV file with all the entries in my current Windows Mobile calendar, but I'd like to migrate this to my Galaxy S 2 too.
Is there an easier way to transfer my calendar entries that does not involve Outlook? I have a .CSV file with all the entries in my current Windows Mobile calendar, but I'd like to migrate this to my Galaxy S 2 too.
Alex. S.
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Aug 20, 2011, 10:47 PM
• Last activity: Aug 10, 2012, 01:34 PM
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Migrating SMSes from Windows Mobile to Android phone
I want to migrate all my SMSs from WinMo to Android. I currently use PIM Backup to make a backup in case WinMo gets hard resetted, and it works fine. I have complete history of received and sent messages. I tried `SMS Exporter` but it looked like the XML file doesn't contain sent SMS (bad!!) I tried...
I want to migrate all my SMSs from WinMo to Android.
I currently use PIM Backup to make a backup in case WinMo gets hard resetted, and it works fine. I have complete history of received and sent messages. I tried
SMS Exporter but it looked like the XML file doesn't contain sent SMS (bad!!)
I tried Sprite Backup: it generates a good EXE file with possibly all the messages it in, but I couldn't restore it by copying the generated files into Android SD card and opening Sprite Backup for Android, since it listed no backup file available in SD.
I also read about Sprite Migrate from a 2010 blog post, but I see no more traces of it.
What can I do to migrate SMSs? Contacts are no problem: I'll use LocalSync for Windows
usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
(1521 rep)
Aug 2, 2012, 06:04 PM
• Last activity: Aug 2, 2012, 08:16 PM
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can i get a froyo 2.2 or other latest android OS which i can put on my samsung omnia i900 with all bluetooth, wifi, cdma and other phone features?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device) my phone specifications: Samsung i900 Omnia Also known as Samsung WiTu GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Netw...
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device)
my phone specifications:
Samsung i900 Omnia
Also known as Samsung WiTu
GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Network HSDPA 2100 Announced 2008, June. Released 2008, July Status Discontinued BODY Dimensions 112 x 56.9 x 12.5 mm Weight 122 g DISPLAY Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective) Size 240 x 400 pixels, 3.2 inches (~146 ppi pixel density) - Optical trackpad - Handwriting recognition SOUND Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones Loudspeaker Yes 3.5mm jack No MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 16GB (verified) Internal 8 GB/16 GB storage, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM DATA GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps EDGE Class 12 Speed HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP USB Yes, v2.0 CAMERA Primary 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash Features Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, image stabilization, wide dynamic range Video Yes Secondary Videocall camera FEATURES OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional CPU Marvell PXA312 624 MHz Sensors Accelerometer Messaging SMS (threaded view), EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS GPS Yes, with A-GPS support Java Yes, MIDP 2.0 Colors Modern Black - Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer) - MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA/OGG/AMR player - DivX/XviD/WMV/MP4 player - TV-out - Voice memo BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Ion 1440 mAh Stand-by Up to 500 h (2G) / 450 h (3G) Talk time Up to 5 h 50 min (2G) / 6 h 30 min (3G) MISC SAR US 0.39 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body) SAR EU 0.67 W/kg (head) Price group TESTS Loudspeaker Voice 70dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 75dB Audio quality Noise -79.3dB / Crosstalk -78.7dB
faizan ulhaq
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Jul 15, 2012, 04:58 PM
• Last activity: Jul 15, 2012, 08:00 PM
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Tethering HC3.2 with Windows Mobile
I bought a non-3G tablet because I already have a 3G phone with tethering function: HTC HD2 with stock WM6.5. When I enable "Wi-Fi Router" program from WM I successfully create the `Aldaris` network (yes, [that][1] one!) that any Windows and Linux laptop can see. But not my Iconia Tab!!! Any ideas o...
I bought a non-3G tablet because I already have a 3G phone with tethering function: HTC HD2 with stock WM6.5.
When I enable "Wi-Fi Router" program from WM I successfully create the
Aldaris network (yes, that one!) that any Windows and Linux laptop can see.
But not my Iconia Tab!!!
Any ideas on how to use a tethered wifi from HC3.2? Thanks
usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
(1521 rep)
Dec 20, 2011, 10:04 AM
• Last activity: Dec 20, 2011, 01:25 PM
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Battery life in dual-boot HTC HD2
I own a dual-booting HTC-HD2 with MIUI on SD card. I already knew, from tutorials, that in order to maximize battery life I should first-boot Android only with 100% of charge. This is currently unclear to me. First, I run Windows Mobile 90% of time, and I use Android occasionally only for some progr...
I own a dual-booting HTC-HD2 with MIUI on SD card.
I already knew, from tutorials, that in order to maximize battery life I should first-boot Android only with 100% of charge.
This is currently unclear to me. First, I run Windows Mobile 90% of time, and I use Android occasionally only for some programs that are not available in WM.
It happened that I needed to boot Android when on the street, with less than 100% battery. However, I recently noticed that my battery is descharging really fast, for example today from 7:30am to 10am it ran from 100% to 68%, and I really wonder if it could have lasted till 8pm (when I get back home).
Is it because Android should **always** be booted with 100% of battery, or because I run 24/7 Skype and Windows Live Messenger in HSDPA from Windows Mobile?
Thanks
usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
(1521 rep)
Oct 3, 2011, 09:07 AM
• Last activity: Oct 3, 2011, 10:46 AM
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