Android OS Version 2.2, aka Froyo. Only add an operating system tag if your question is truly about the OS!
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How can I make scroll bars always visible?
Android hides scroll bars unless the window is actively being scrolled. This makes it hard to tell if a window can be scrolled without actually trying it. Is there a way to force Android to always ...
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Disable Data connection automatically
I own an Optimus One. I want the Data Connection to go off, everytime I lock the keypad. For that, now, I manually go to Setting--> Wireless & networks--> Mobile Networks--> Data Enable.
Is there ...
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Spoof user-agent in Firefox 4 for android
Question: Is there a way to spoof your user-agent header in Firefox for Android?
Explanation: The thing that's kept me using Dolphin for Android for the longest time is the fact that it can spoof ...
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What does the 'Failed to move application. Not enough memory' error mean when choosing 'Move to SD card'?
When I choose 'Settings - Applications - Manage applications' , and a 'Move to SD card' I get the 'Failed to move application. Not enough memory' error.
Anyone know why ?
I am running Froyo 2.2 on a ...
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Changing SD Card Just a Simple Copy & Paste
I'm migrating to a larger SD Card and I'm wondering if it is just a straightforward copy of the data from one card to the other in Windows? Specifically, can I just copy the card using Windows ...
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HTC Desire HD vibrating constantly
My girlfriend plugged her phone in to charge and it started vibrating, and never stopped. The only way to stop it is to power off the phone, and take the battery out. Even if the phone is off, it ...
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Different volume level for new email notification and new SMS notification?
I have lots of emails coming in all day. For this reason, my notification sounds level is low. But I need to be alarmed when I have a new SMS. Currently I don't always notice new SMS messages because ...
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Is there a good app that allows me to use my Droid as a wifi keyboard and trackpad for my MacBook Pro? [closed]
I have three different MBP's that run XBMC off and on, connecting to our home theater systems. Is there an app that I could install on my droid and the mac's that would allow the droid to act as a ...
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What is causing music playback to stop/pause unexpectedly?
Moto DROID v1
Android 2.2.1
Is anyone else experiencing random music playback stopping/pausing on their handset? Do you know what is causing it, or how to prevent it?
I've been trying to get to ...
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Can you restart the launcher apart from restarting the phone?
On my Galaxy S Android 2.2 , I just got the 'Activiate Starter took too long to respond . Force close ?', which I did.
Now the home screen is black. :)
So I killed the starter program, so it seems. ...
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Update to version 2.2 on my HTC Hero Android 1.5 phone
Currently I am using HTC Hero with Android 1.5 and as we know right now Android 2.2 (Froyo) has been released, so i am planning to upgrade from 1.5 to 2.2.
Regarding updating, I have the following ...
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How to force network operator selection once and for all?
I'm using HTC Desire running stock Android 2.2 (with HTCs enhancements). There's a network operation selection in Settings / Wireless & netwokrs / Mobile networks / Network operators, which allows ...
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Moto Droid v1 disabling primary Wireless AP
I have a Motorola DROID v1 that is running Froyo (2.2). I've noticed that if my device sleeps for a while, when I wake it up it will not attempt to connect to the wireless AP in my home. When I go ...
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Italian Froyo not show Month Name
After update my HTC Desire to last Froyo Update, I can't see anymore Month Name or Day Of Week name.
Instead of January I see 1 and instead of Wednesday I see 2.
This happens in all my App (even ...
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Is my Samsung Galaxy Tab using wireless or 3G?
I recently got a Galaxy Tab #G from Verizon, but I'm cheap so I only got the 1GB data-plan.
How do I know if the Tab is using the wireless connection I'm connected to, or if it's still trying to use ...
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A better way to take screenshot in Galaxy S 2.2?
In Galaxy S with Froyo installed, you can take a screenshot of your phone by holding the back button and tapping the home button. However, this involves the back key, and a lot of application close ...
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Galaxy S lagging
I've bought a brand new Galaxy S just several weeks ago and so far my expectations are not met. I've never used a PDA before, so I expected it to be a full power computing machine in a hand. :) But ...
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How can I control the frequency of synchronization with Google?
My phone syncs with Google pretty often. Each time it takes a few minutes and makes the whole phone work slowly.
Is there any way to make the synchronization less frequent?
Barring that, is there ...
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Regular maintenance to keep the phone running quickly and smoothly
I've noticed that over time my phone has slowed down and feels laggy and less responsive in general.
In the same way you'd get your car serviced every year, what can you run to keep your phone ...
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Have you got flash to play on your stock Froyo yet?
I have been playing flash videos using skyfire, but I would really like to play some games like chopper using flash.
How can I get flash enabled on Froyo? I have heard that Froyo supports adobe ...
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Create custom profile for audio / configuration
I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy I5510 with Android 2.2. I haven't seen anywhere (so I assume it is not possible) some profile management. i.e. "Reunion" (Notifications maybe without any alert and ...
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sync htc / android phone with macbook / mac os x
I use MacBook (which have Mac OS X 10.6 - Snow Leopard). How can I sync data between my HTC phone and my MacBook.
I have HTC Wildfire, and HTC Sync software only supports Windows.
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Is there any benefit to rooting the new T-Mobile G2, and what are the legal issues? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
I've rooted my phone. Now what?
Are there any risks to rooting a device?
Given that the new T-Mobile G2 based on Android 2.2 (and so called 4G network) attempts to ...
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Can the default browser be upgraded without upgrading the whole OS?
Can android 2.2 default browser be upgraded (without upgrading the whole OS) ?
Unfortunately, it is not available through Android market as far as I know.
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Suddenly can't find several apps in Market
So I've been using several apps for a while now, and all of the sudden, I can't seem to find them in the Market anymore. If I look on the "My downloads" page in the Market, it does show as installed, ...
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Root no longer root
I rooted my nexus one and successfully used a lot of root-only apps. But one day all these apps stopped working, saying I don't have root. Terminal emulator says "permission denied" for everything ...
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Android limited to 1 hour video recording?
At the moment, I am using the standard video recording app for video recording. I have found that the recording automatically stops after just 1 hour. Is this a deliberate limitation placed on the ...
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I added a new calendar using my laptop, but my Android phone can't find it after syncing
I used my laptop to remove two calendars and add one calendar to my Google Calendar account. After syncing, the Calendar app on my Android (2.2) phone knows that I deleted the two calendars, but does ...
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I want to password lock my “Applications” settings, but no other settings
I have an AppLock program that locks certain apps with a PIN. In order for the app to have any effectiveness, I include Settings as an App to lock. Otherwise, I could go to Settings -> ...
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How to do USB tethering with an Android Froyo and a Mac OS X?
With Android Froyo (OS 2.2), how can I do USB tethering with a Mac OS X?
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Why can't I see live wallpaper option in HTC wildfire after updating to 2.2 (Froyo)?
Hi I updated my HTC Wildfire from 2.1 to 2.2(Froyo) i can't see an option to set live wallpapers also i don find the Android wallpaper option. Is there any fix available to this.
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Questions about Samsung Galaxy Tab
I'm going to buy a Galaxy Tab and I'm hoping to find the answers here:
Can I plug in a USB flash memory or an external hard-disk to Galaxy Tab via any USB Converter?
Does Android 2.2 support VPN ...
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Do I need network's SIM in in order to receive OTA update
I have a UK HTC Magic which is from Vodafone - I am in France for the time being and don't have the Vodafone SIM in. The phone is on the internet via wifi a lot.
Do I need to have Vodafone's sim in ...
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Installing the English (United States) language
I recently got my Desire HD, and it came pre-installed with Deutsch, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, each in a (Spain) or (Portugal) flavor. Is there some way of getting an English (United ...
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How to get the stock music player to play WMA files?
I'm using android 2.2 on a stock Nexus one (from the pre-developer phone stage). Should the music player be able to cope with WMAs? I'm sure I've seen references to it coping with them, but they are ...
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Clock Replacements for Motorola Droid Docking Station
I have a Motorola Droid (v1) and a docking station. When the phone is docked, it automatically runs the Clock app, which isn't very configurable. Are there any alternatives to the Clock app, or is ...
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I want to restore my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Factory settings?
As my question suggests I want to restore my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to factory settings. I read this previous question and it tells me how to do it and I will follow these instructions, however....
I am ...
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Show the time an SMS was sent, not received
Scenario is as follows-
Switch flight mode on. Go into meeting/go to sleep.
Switch flight mode off. Receive a message.
Timestamp on the message is the time received.
With my old Nokia, under ...
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Alternatives to a hard reset when screen is frozen on Android Froyo?
My Nexus One has been freezing up a lot lately, particularly in Settings. Are there any good alternatives to pulling the battery when this happens?
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Play notification alert sound when a message is still open
I recently switched to an Evo from an old flip phone. My only problem so far has been this:
When I finish sending a message, I'm used to just sending a message and putting my phone down. I don't ...
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How to type a pipe “|” on an HTC EVO Android 2.2?
I am using Connect Bot on my HTC EVO Android Version 2.2, and on the keyboard I do not see a "|". How do I type a pipe, "|" character? I am trying to run a ps -ef | grep XYZ command.
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How to limit cache of internet browsers?
I use the default browser as well Opera Mini.
I can't seem to find any setting to limit the cache to a certain amount (in MB for example).
They eat up disk space quickly.
Anyone knows if it's ...
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G2/Froyo - Settings Quick Keys - How to set to “Wireless & Networks”
When I configure my G2's "Quick Keys", I cannot set it to anything in "Settings > Wireless & Networks", except the main "WiFi settings" panel.
Ideally I would want quick keys assigned to ...
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HTC Desire, Froyo - Gmail hangs when sending attachments
I have a HTC desire with Froyo, stock rom (Orange 2.17.61.3). I never had any problems with Gmail (version 2.3.2). However, since a couple of days when I try to send attachments (any kind, pdf, ...
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Can you somewhere on you phone view a list of all applications and who made them?
In another question I was asked which Calendar application I was running on my Android 2.2 Samsung Galaxy S phone.
I found the Applications - Manage applications setting, but that shows only the ...
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Upgrading unrevoked desire from eclair to froyo
I'm currently running my HTC Desire on 2.1 (o2 branded from the UK, if it makes an difference) which has been rooted via Unrevoked. I've just now been prompted to upgrade it to what I assume is 2.2 ...
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Activating wifi hotspot tethering on a Verizon Droid with Froyo 2.2
I rooted my Droid and got Froyo working on it (Bugless Beast).
What is the best way to enable Wifi Hotspot on this thing?
I tried an app "Wireless Tether" which allows me to connect my Mac via ...
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Does Android 2.2 log digits dialed during a call, and if so, how can I clear this log?
Some voice jails that I call require me to enter a password. Are the digits I type while a call is active logged (as call dialing is), and if so, how can I remove them from the log? As you might ...
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Can I reinitialize specific core services?
Sometimes my phone gets into a state where one of the core functions - audio, wifi, bluetooth - is in a somehow broken state. Example symptoms:
wifi cannot see any available networks
wifi attempts ...
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Android - “SIM card doesn't allow a connection to this network” ERROR
I have a problem with my Xperia X10 (U20i). I purchased it new. It worked fine for a week or so, then I switched to another network operator. When I try to connect automatically it says "Registered on ...
