[android-developers] INTERNET Permission

2010-03-05 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, One of my users is experiencing an odd problem on network access via my application. Checking his logs shows up the following exception. The odd thing is that I have "android.permission.INTERNET" in application AndroidManifest.xml and many users have already used my app with no problem (

RE: [android-developers] Apps not shown in 2.1 Market

2010-03-23 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi, I have the same problem with my app (aCar). I've got some complaints from 2.1 users (Eris) and a few from 1.6 (MyTouch 3G). By the way, I've restricted my app NOT to run on "small screen" and it's copy protected as well. I guess the copy protection flag is somehow guilty here! Any similar ex

RE: [android-developers] Re: Eclair install choked with errors about locks and died horribly leaving corrupted install

2009-11-01 Thread Armond Avanes
oid.com] > Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 8:57 AM > > On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Armond Avanes > wrote: > > After all, I'm still on my opinion. In the case of failure, the update > > process should try to COPY the contents instead of moving/renaming. And >

[android-developers] Problem running a compiled/packaged-with-v1.6 application on v1.5

2009-11-03 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I have an application which is based Android 1.5 but for enabling different screen types support I have to compile and package it with v1.6. When I install and run the resulted APK on my 1.5 emulator, everything works fine except that "Preferences" activity crashes every time I launch it!

Re: [android-developers] Re: Problem running a compiled/packaged-with-v1.6 application on v1.5

2009-11-04 Thread Armond Avanes
avedInstanceState) { > super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); > addPreferencesFromResource(R.xml.preferences); > } > } > > Are you calling Preference#setLayoutResource in any way? Seems like > that could change the XML file being used. I think I found th

Re: [android-developers] Re: Problem running a compiled/packaged-with-v1.6 application on v1.5

2009-11-04 Thread Armond Avanes
dingLeft">5sp</item> And I guess this is the final solution for those whom want to customize their "ListView"s (and the related separator). But I still can't understand why this occurs when the build/packaging platform is not the same as the deployment

[android-developers] Good active install rate?

2009-11-05 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, How much is considered a good percentage for Active Installs of applications? I've seen some screen shots around and most were under %50. Is this normal? Thank you, Armond -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post t

[android-developers] Some reviews and feedbacks for my app

2009-11-06 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I would like to have some reviews and feedbacks for my recently released app. Can anyone help me? By the way, is it legal here to post about my application and request for feedbacks/reviews? Cheersss, Armond -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

RE: [android-developers] App Not showing up on Verizon DROID Phones

2009-11-13 Thread Armond Avanes
Scott & Others, I have a similar request for my app. I've restricted it not to run on small screen devices but the rest (including DROID) must be okay. Would you please check my application as well? And its name is "aCar". It's an application to track your vehicles' maintenance, gas mileage and

[android-developers] AutoCompleteTextView, passing the focus and Android 1.6

2009-11-15 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Has anyone noticed that AutoCompleteTextView doesn't pass the focus to the next field when you tap on "NEXT" button on soft keyboard? And it's all happening on Android 1.6. v1.5 works flawlessly! Is there any known solution for this? Thank you, Armond -- You received this message becau

[android-developers] Running a service once per day

2009-11-22 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Folks, I want to run a background service once per day (after the date changed at midnight) and I don't want this schedule to be forgotten after a reboot. But I was not successful when I tried to listen for DATE_CHANGED or TIME_SET intents! Currently I'm listening for BOOT_COMPLETED intent and

[android-developers] Turning OFF the copy protection on Market. Still any known issues?

2009-11-24 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I guess the title says it all! Are there still any known issues for modifying the copy protection on Market (actually to turn it OFF)? I've heard and read some horror stories from developers, and I don't want to risk my application reputation and rating! Let me know if I can do it witho

[android-developers] Numeric-Only Virtual Keypad

2009-08-08 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Folks, I want to replace the default virtual/soft keyboard with a numeric keypad (with big keys) to simplify number entry. Anyone has any such experiences or knows any guide/tutorial about this? Best Regards, Armond --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this mes

[android-developers] Keeping writable database instance open... Bad practice?

2009-08-11 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Is keeping a writable instance of a database open (SQLiteOpenHelper.getWritableDatabase()) during the running application a bad practice? Because every once in a while and with every activity screen some database operations are done as well (both read/write), I open the database at start

[android-developers] Keeping a database instance open... Bad practice?

2009-08-19 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Is it a bad practice to keep an instance of open database (well actually an instance of SQLiteOpenHelper and SQLiteDatabase) during application running? Because every once in a while and with every activity screen some database operations are done as well (both read/write), I open the d

[android-developers] Error Code 5: Database is locked

2009-08-22 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I have different background threads in my application, one doing periodical database updates, another responsible for doing long searches and so. Obviously some are just reading from database while others are writing as well. Once in a while I get "database is locked" exception. I need

[android-developers] Re: Error Code 5: Database is locked

2009-08-22 Thread Armond Avanes
I forgot to mention that this exception happens (so far) from the service I have for updating database (is executed every 24 hours). Cheersss, Armond > Hi Guys, > > I have different background threads in my application, one doing > periodical > database updates, another responsible for doing lo

[android-developers] Re: Error Code 5: Database is locked

2009-08-24 Thread Armond Avanes
d to wait for lock to clear > > On Aug 23, 2:31 am, "Armond Avanes" wrote: > > I forgot to mention that this exception happens (so far) from the > service I > > have for updating database (is executed every 24 hours). > > > > Cheersss, > > Armon

[android-developers] AlertDialog buttons not following the currently installed theme!

2009-08-25 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Folks, I'm trying to customize the theme of my Android application. But I have problem customizing the AlertDialogs. Actually the buttons and their background color do not obey the currently installed theme! All I could find was "alertDialogStyle" which only works for dialog overall backgroun

[android-developers] Re: Countries for selling priced applications in Android Market

2009-08-29 Thread Armond Avanes
Following this discussion, I'm curious to know the reason why Google pulled Australia out of merchant location list? It was in the list for a few days! Again a typo like the one back in February when they launched the paid market and Australia was mistakenly in the list? Or something is going on b

[android-developers] Customing the look&feel of DatePicker and TimePicker widgets

2009-09-01 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I'm seeking a way to customize the look&feel of DatePicker and TimePicker. But I couldn't find any theme attribute to be related to these two widgets... Any help is greatly appreciated! Cheersss, Armond --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message be

[android-developers] Re: Customing the look&feel of DatePicker and TimePicker widgets

2009-09-02 Thread Armond Avanes
estion. Or if I should repost this to as a new email (to get any answer!), let me know! Armond > From: android-developers@googlegroups.com [mailto:android- > develop...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of matthias > > Just out of curiosity, why are you hijacking this thread? > > On Se

[android-developers] Where is the default Calendar app on Emulator?

2009-09-08 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Does anybody know where I can find the default Calendar application comes with Android platform on emulator? I just do not see any Calendar application around which is odd! Thank you, Armond --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you ar

[android-developers] DatePicker and TimePicker CAN NOT be skined/themed !!

2009-09-08 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Is it just me or Android theme-ing system does not allow to set a theme for DatePicker and TimePicker? Searching "themes.xml" and "styles.xml" in Android source code (v1.5), I couldn't find anything related to these two components! Aren't they really skinable? Cheersss, Armond --~--~

[android-developers] Re: DatePicker and TimePicker CAN NOT be skined/themed !!

2009-09-08 Thread Armond Avanes
their individual capacity, and do not necessarily > represent those of T-Mobile USA, Inc. > > > > On Sep 8, 11:28 am, "Armond Avanes" wrote: > > Hi Guys, > > > > Is it just me or Android theme-ing system does not allow to set a theme > for > > D

[android-developers] Re: DatePicker and TimePicker CAN NOT be skined/themed !!

2009-09-09 Thread Armond Avanes
glegroups.com [mailto:android- > develop...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee > Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:50 PM > > Really annoying that Date/Time are final classes as well so you can't > extend them. > > Lee > > On Sep 8, 8:46 pm, "Armond Avane

[android-developers] Decent AdMob revenue... Anyone?

2009-09-09 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Currently the country where I am is not supported by Google for selling apps, so my second option is to use AdMob. But first I would like to hear about your experiences with AdMob revenue generation... Does it generate any decent revenue for your app(s)? Is it worth? As well, if you kno

[android-developers] Re: Countries for selling priced applications in Android Market

2009-09-14 Thread Armond Avanes
But just look at paid applications download rate at SAM. No so many downloads. And consider the prices like $2-$3 per app. It's not a big market for developers. Armond _ From: android-developers@googlegroups.com [mailto:android-develop...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Abdul Mateen

[android-developers] Re: Countries for selling priced applications in Android Market

2009-09-14 Thread Armond Avanes
But I was talking about merchant location list, means the countries where developers can sell their applications from! What you're referring to is interesting from end-users' point of view. Armond > -Original Message- > From: android-developers@googlegroups.com [mailto:android- > develo

[android-developers] Where is the default Calendar app on Emulator?

2009-09-23 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Does anybody know where I can find the default Calendar application comes with Android platform on emulator? I just do not see any Calendar application around which is odd! Thank you, Armond --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you ar

[android-developers] Selling license for free apps

2009-09-28 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Like many other developers here, I can't sell applications from my country and seeking a way for monetization of my app. I was thinking to release my app as free ads-supported version, and to sell license from my website for those who want to remove the ads completely. Actually users wi

[android-developers] How to modify system preferences?

2009-10-14 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Does anyone know how I can access and modify the system preferences (the options you see on system 'Settings' application)? Cheersss, Armond --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Develop

[android-developers] Numeric-only soft keyboard

2009-10-20 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, How can I set numeric-only soft keyboard option for a text field? When I set the input-type to "number" it brings a soft keyboard which is actually a alpha-numeric one but already switched to numeric mode. What I want is a pure numeric soft keyboard with big numbers (no alphabets at a

[android-developers] Re: Numeric-only soft keyboard

2009-10-25 Thread Armond Avanes
So anyone any experience with numeric keyboard? Regards, Armond > -Original Message- > Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:08 PM > > > Hi Guys, > > How can I set numeric-only soft keyboard option for a text field? When I > set the input-type to "number" it brings a soft keyboard which

[android-developers] Re: Eclair install choked with errors about locks and died horribly leaving corrupted install

2009-10-27 Thread Armond Avanes
I don't discuss the reason for failing, but won't it be better to try to COPY the downloaded package instead of moving/renaming when it fails? This is the minimum the upgrade tool should do... Downloading tens of MBs on a slow connection then failing to move/rename is just a pain! Armond > Fail

[android-developers] Re: Eclair install choked with errors about locks and died horribly leaving corrupted install

2009-10-28 Thread Armond Avanes
Xavier, I've downloaded the SDK package (v3) and have run both "SDK Setup.exe" and "android.bat" (I'm on WinXP). But still the same problem... There are not any open command-lines (but the one running the SDK tool itself) or explorers! Can't it be a bug? Regards, Armond > -Original Messag

[android-developers] Re: Eclair install choked with errors about locks and died horribly leaving corrupted install

2009-10-29 Thread Armond Avanes
Raphael, I'm installing from command-line using "SDK Setup.exe" but the same locking problem still exists for me. I just installed "Process Explorer" and monitored the process which is locking "android-sdk-windows\temp\..." directory. While downloading the package not even a single process has a

[android-developers] Re: Eclair install choked with errors about locks and died horribly leaving corrupted install

2009-10-29 Thread Armond Avanes
29, 2009 11:19 AM > > On Oct 29, 8:25 am, "Armond Avanes" wrote: > For those of > > us on slow connections it's really a pain to download that much and > throw it > > away!!! I guess I've downloaded 500MB worth of data so far and still > > trying..

[android-developers] Decreased download rates or Console update problem?

2010-02-05 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Has anyone noticed significant download slowdown for his application? Is it just a developer console update problem or something else is going on behind the scene? Thank you, Armond -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group.

[android-developers] How to blur a Canvas or Bitmap?

2010-02-06 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, Can anyone point me to an example of how to blur a Canvas or Bitmap? Thank you, Armond -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from t

[android-developers] Writing indented XML

2009-12-14 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Folks, Anyone knows how I can write indented XML using XmlSerializer or any other XML specific API? Regards, Armond -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.c

[android-developers] Questions about my app statistics on Market - where to ask?

2011-11-01 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I have some questions about my application on Market (why it ranks so, why the total installs doesn't increase, etc), but I don't know where I should ask these questions since it's something very app-specific. I tried to contact the Market team using the "Contact Us" section here ("B

[android-developers] How to access the "Product Key" on Archos tablets?

2011-01-26 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Folks, I need to access the product key (or whatever unique device ID) of the Archos devices. I've found the following API mentioned on Archos website which should work on Archos5 series: Settings.System.getString(getContentResolver(), "archos.product_key"); But it does not work on 101 tablets

[android-developers] How to access the "Product Key" on Archos tablets?

2011-01-26 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Folks, I need to access the product key (or whatever unique device ID) of the Archos devices. I've found the following API mentioned on Archos website which should work on Archos5 series: Settings.System.getString(getContentResolver(), "archos.product_key"); But it does not work on 101 tablets

[android-developers] How to listen for ACTION_EXTERNAL_APPLICATIONS_AVAILABLE while Move2SD is enabled?

2011-01-02 Thread Armond Avanes
Hi Guys, I have an application which I'm going to enable Move to SD for. The problem is that I have some scheduled alarms (for running some background tasks) so if the application has already been moved to SD and the SD is mounted as a disk drive, all my scheduled alarms and background services wi

Re: [android-developers] How to listen for ACTION_EXTERNAL_APPLICATIONS_AVAILABLE while Move2SD is enabled?

2011-01-04 Thread Armond Avanes
Any answer? - Original Message > From: Armond Avanes > To: android-developers@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2011 12:03:59 > Subject: [android-developers] How to listen for >ACTION_EXTERNAL_APPLICATIONS_AVAILABLE while Move2SD is enabled? > > Hi