Only use this tag when your question is truly specific to Gingerbread. For example, it's appropriate to use when asking about a Gingerbread feature, but not when asking about a device hardware issue unaffected by the OS (even you're using Gingerbread on that device!).
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How do I begin to troubleshoot aCal?
I'm running aCal on my Samsung Galaxy S / Gingerbread and it isn't updating. Adding events pushes them out to my Caldav server, but I don't see any events.
In aLogcat I see an awful lot of errors:
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Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone
I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile.
However transfer speed goes as ...
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How to recover deleted contacts
I lost all my contacts while syncing email.Is there a way to recover these contacts.
I checked on Google contacts in Gmail but its not there as I never synced my contacts.
Not rooted and Android ...
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How do I root Android 2.3.3 on HTC Desire? [duplicate]
I just flashed my HTC Desire with the Android 2.3.3 upgrade from HTC developer website. But now when I try to root it using the Unrevoked (recovery reflash tool) version 3.32 which is what I used the ...
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android “market place” hangs on start up
I have samsung galaxy s2. After setting up google account to my phone and using android market for first time, it shows a notification about removing "market place" application and replace it with ...
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Rooting EPad MX1014
I have a E-Pad MX1014 (chinese tabcrap) and I am trying to access the system apps so I can uninstall Angry Birds off it.
The Angry Birds it runs is an extremely old version and for some reason it ...
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How does the Android browser support Flash
I was just browsing with the "native" Android (v.2.3) browser and I noticed that it displays Flash animations. Well the quality is far away from perfect, but I don't have anything installed for Flash ...
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where can I find information about my phone by imei
where can I find information about my phone by imei? I want to buy a second hand phone, but I heard that many are declared stolen or lost and after you buy it, police will come and take it away. The ...
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Determine if the phone supports cover art image files and the right filename and format
My music library master is stored in my PC, and I sync to my phone on a regular basis. Most of my album covers are stored in separate image files inside the related album folder, whereas very few of ...
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How to prevent caching of music in Gingerbread?
I'm using android 2.3.6. It automatically caches all the music that I add. This kind of annoys me because every time I delete a song the name of the song still appears in the music list. Therefore ...
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Can't use Google Account on Android 2.3
I have an LG Phoenix with Android 2.3 and I just recently did a factory reset, and now when I go to add my Google account, it won't let me add it. After I entered in my username (...@outlook.com) and ...
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CWM Recovery mode menu does not show up, stucks at red screen
I have Karbonn A5+ phone. I did not find any tuts online tailor made for this model A5"+"', though I found very great resource for Karbonn A5, which I presumed that must be same as A5+ but just with ...
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IMEI mismatch error on restoring nandroid backup from another device(same model)
I use a Micromax A52 ...
I have Gingerbread Custom Rom on it...
what i want to do is backup my rom and restore it on another Micromax A52...
so the models are same...vesrsions are same too...
but ...
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195 views
How to gain S-OFF on HTC Salsa
I want to root my HTC Salsa phone. According to this link i need to gain S-OFF on my Mobile.
There is nice article to gain S-OFF.
But my Question: Is there an alternative way, without using any ...
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2answers
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Is SD card damaged
I bought 32GB SanDisk class 10/UHS1 SD card from Flipkart.com
Many times it fails to load all apps from SD card and many time it simply says in notifications "Damaged SD card", or suddenly notifies ...
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Android phone does not know its location despite all the sensors being turned on
We are facing a very strange problem while fetching device location in Android 2.3 handset. Google Map does not show proper location too. I have turned on Gps, mobile data and agreed to Google terms ...
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Disable Backup Service in Android Emulator
I'm trying to replace sms and contacts database on Android emulator with some other (extracted from other phone).
I've already succesfully pushed files into emulator (using adb push), but I have to ...
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How can i go direct into signing for gmail without touching the screen on my G1 Tmobile?
After downgrading my G1 T mobile to RC8, i am stuck at the point where is says "touch the android to begin" this is because touch screen does not work (it has a crack) my question is that: How can i ...
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CWM Superuser on HTC Droid Incredible
I am trying to install ClockworkMod's Superuser on an HTC Droid Incredible running an older leaked Gingerbread build from Verizon labled TMartin GingerInc. I keep getting the following error:There was ...
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How can i cancel the initial setup? [closed]
How can i cancel the initial setup or go straight into signing up for gmail without touching the screen?
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Malware has corrupted SD card
I have android phone with SD card. Malware has moved all files to other folder. Then I copied it to previous place. But now it doesn't show applications placed in menu. It shows it in settings. What ...
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How to Root LG Optimus Slider VM701?
I tried Gingerbreak.apk also connecting via usb to my laptop, downloaded LG drivers, then LG Esteem Root file, but upon running the excute/Run file it says "Press Enter to begin Root"; then it says ...
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Samsung logo loop in galaxy y
Whenever I start my phone, the samsung logo animation goes in a loop forever; unless i take off the battery. This started happening after I simultaneously clicked the power button, menu button and ...
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Unable to use Samsung Galaxy Y because of constant “Application has stopped Unexpectedly” messages
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y running on Android and I am no longer able to use it. Every time I switch on the phone I get messages like:
The application Samsung Home (process.sec.....) has stopped ...
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Factory reset without accessing phone settings
I have a Micromax A35 Android(2.3.5) phone which has been locked by repeated wrong attempts of the pattern lock.
Now the display screen asks me to enter my Google account username and password, but ...
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Disable notification sounds for email
Is it possible to disable the notification sound for emails while still keeping the notification light and status bar notification?
I'm interested in this setting for a Motorola Photon (Gingerbread).
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Upgrade Galaxy S Advance from 2.3 to 4.1 [duplicate]
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 It is telling that I need a rooted phone. What does this ...
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Personal data (contacts, sms, phone logs, settings, etc) gone after moving apps to a new microSD
I've just bought a 16gb Sandisk microSD and I moved some apps to that by using the functionality available under Settings > Applications > Manage Applications. I went through the list and I ...
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can't remove persistent android widget (accuweather.com)
I am facing an annoying problem due to the widget called "accuweather.com". It pops up while I'm using applications on my phone (Samsung galaxy s2 with gingerbread 2.3.5). I can't uninstall it because ...
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Updating Unsuccessful, but Phone memory reduced
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i rooted smartphone. I tried to update to the latest firmware update by the default update option in setting menu and it started downloading update file of 26MB. Now ...
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How do I enable the character count when typing an sms?
I have a Sony Xperia U with Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I don't know exactly if the SMS composer is Android's or belongs to Sony's launcher, so I don't know if the question applies to all Gingerbread ...
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Transferring all of my calendars to Windows Live
Recently, it seems that Windows Live calendar has stopped being able to sync with Google calendars. Something about the ActiveSync technology, I think. This is a big problem to me, because I love to ...
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where are the developer options? Android 2.3.6, SGH-T679
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G SGH-T679 Android 2.3.6.
I do not see the developer tools anywhere in the Settings menu. Is there something special needed to get it to show up?
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Lower Menu shortcuts disappeared
I use a Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 model phone with latest version of Gingerbread on it.
I recently started to experience this problem. The shortcut menus on the lower bar have some how disappeared.
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Having Problem With CWM Recovery And Custom ROM
I hav a Galaxy Y and Micromax a87. My A87 works properly on recovery ..
But my Galaxy Y, after installing cwm recovery it shows 'installed successfully'
After the 1st boot CWM recovery appears, but ...
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Some apps closing, crashing, some not starting, flashing [duplicate]
I can very well see in the Settings > Applications > Manage Applications screen that internal memory (ummm I think thats the ROM) of my phone is almost filled up. Although I can see in Running ...
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How to revert Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 to stock Gingerbread?
Here's the situation: I got this Samsung Galaxy Mini as a gift - my first smartphone - but with this obscured operating system called [DEV][WIP][ROM][UNOFFICIAL] Android 4.2.2 CM10.1 - Nightly ...
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Why my sdcard suddenly re-mount when phone in use to play game, watch movie or idle?
I'm still newbie to android, I'm a little confused whether my android phone fine or damaged, or my sdcard is broken, because when I use the phone to play games, watch movies, or is in the idle ...
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Does Galaxy Mini S5570 support ICS?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 running Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). I know that the official support for Galaxy Mini ends here. But I have come across tutorials for upgrading from Gingerbread to ...
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Turn on Mac with Tasker
Is there any way to tell my iMac to turn on via tasker. If so, would both devices have to be on the same network? Is there a way to do this without being on the same network? Would my computer have to ...
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Re Install android OS in Mobile Phone
I am using LG optimus E 400.
Recently, I have rooted my Android phone. After rooting, it's not booting up now; just displaying white screen.
I have tried go to the boot loader by pressing (Hold ...
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Weird phonebook entries!
I had my HTC Pico phone with android 2.3 repaired because a shattered glass.
On getting it back, I found out that there are no contacts in my phone as well as in the SIM, but there are some contacts ...
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Multitasking : How do I maintain the opera browser tabs keep active when switching applications
Case:
When I was opening multiple pages/tabs on opera browser, then I press the home button to switch apps to see SMS, then i return to the opera app by holding the home button, suddenly my tabs open ...
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Will a “standard” “Made for iPhone” headset's remote control button work with a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570?
Running either latest stock Gingerbread or custom CyanogenMod Jelly Bean?
By will the button work I mean either by the operating system or by a 3rd party app from our nice selection: See Izzy's ...
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Is my data secure?
My Android phone was recently stolen, so will the thief have access to all my pictures in the thumbnail folder? I have hidden the pictures in an app called Vaulty so will they still be visible in ...
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CM7 messaging shows only date, not time
I have installed cyanogenmod 7.2.0.1-bravo on my HTC Desire.
For messages received before today the messaging app shows only the date without the time. (For today it shows only the time.)
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GMail notifications not removed when message is read elsewhere
I'm on Cyanogenmod 7.2 (Gingerbread) on a Droid Incredible, and I'm having a weird issue with notifications from the GMail app. Notifications for new messages are coming through fine. However, I ...
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Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 can't receive incoming calls
After updating to version 2.3.7 of Android the device can't receive calls.
Although it can call. The caller to my device is said to line was busy always, it happens from any kind of callers. Need to ...
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Reinstalling Android 2.3 gingerbread on LG E400
How do i re-install the original Andriod 2.3 Gingerbread on my LG E400 phone? Right now, it is operating on another OS.
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Getting my OS back after flashing CWM
I don't understand this CWM deal. People on forums are talking about it like it is some additional software, but after I flashed it to my phone (using Heimdall) I cannot boot my OS anymore. Did it ...
