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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running apps on WiFi with proxy or alternate to ad-hoc network between laptop and phone?
My home WiFi runs behind a proxy.
When I connect to it from my Samsung Galaxy S with android 2.3.3, after entering the proxy and port number in the settings, I am able to run only the browser(not any ...
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all android devices on my LAN can ONLY connect to the gateway
I have a phone running 2.3 and a tablet running 3.1 on the wireles network along with a bunch of computers. I have a bit of a networking mistery.
Here are the facts:
all the devices can get the ...
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Why doesn't my Desire S support RTL?
When I bought my Desire S in Israel I was under the assumption that it's OS (Android 2.3) came with built in Hebrew support.
When I turned the phone on I discovered that there isn't an option to ...
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Gingerbread Claims Support for Arabic, but I Don't See the Language in Settings
Gingerbread claims to have support for Arabic, but I have 2.3.4 installed on my Google Nexus One, and Arabic is not an option when I go to my language settings.
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How to upgrade Android 2.2 to 2.3 on Olivepad VT100 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
I want to upgrade Android 2.2 to 2.3 on my Olivepad VT100 as it does not support front camera for video chat in 2.2. Is it possible ...
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How To Make Menu Slide In 3D?
I saw it here:
http://theunlockr.com/2011/04/12/android-101-how-to-scan-use-a-qr-code/
Watch video and you will see. I want to know how to create this effect on Android Gingerbread.
Thanks.
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How do I upgrade my Dell XCD35 from 2.2 Froyo to 2.3 Gingerbread? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS in my device?
I'm not an expert in this, and need help. I have serious issues with the Froyo build and want to upgrade my brand new phone to ...
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“mount” on 2.3.4 is Behaving Oddly
I'm on Nexus S, 2.3.4, stock and rooted. BusyBox is v1.18.4 (2011-03-20 15:16:04 CDT). When I try to remount ANYTHING it just
$ mount -o remount,rw /system
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t ...
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Verdict on Nexus S battery quality?
So... while I think my NS is a great phone, I am currently (very) disappointed with battery lifespan.
I mean, I don't have too much more than the usual installed - Whatsapp, FB, Maps etc. And I don't ...
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Will gingerbread system apk apps upgrade over froyo's?
On my froyo , I just found several apk files of gallery, FMradio, etc etc inside "/" directory using filemanager.. I was wondering if gingerbread's system apps can be used to "upgrade" over these ...
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what is A2SD+ and how to use it?
I'm using the MIUI ROM on my HTC Desire and it has an option called A2SD+ which is supposed to be an SD partition that the device treats as internal memory.
I don't know if it comes from the ROM or ...
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Can't access emails in Gmail labels
This is a problem that suddenly appeared (or rather didn't!) on my Nexus One running Cyanogenmod 7.
It was fine and then all of a sudden I could no longer load any emails in any of the labels, it ...
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Verizon Droid X Stopped Sending SMS
I have a Droid X running Gingerbread on Verizon and it is completely unable to send SMS messages. It receives them fine but every message I try to send is rejected. The details of the message reveal ...
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How can I turn off the “allow automatic updating” for **all** apps?
Recently Google started to check the “allow automatic updating” for their apps without being asked, which I hate. I have to deactivate it for each app separately.
But more importantly this pushed ...
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Sense shortcut icon reverts to standard Android icon after reboot
I have recently purchased an HTC Sensation, and I'm very happy with the device; everything runs smooth and fast as I should expect from the device itself.
When rebooting the device, I tend to lose a ...
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Received messages are not showing names of contacts on HTC Desire S
I just bought a new HTC Desire S (so no custom ROM has been installed or rooting done). Everything else seems to be working fine, except in messages the names of at least one contact are not ...
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The music player keeps displaying deleted songs. How do I remove them or refresh the library?
I am using a Droid X with rooted Gingerbread that is otherwise stock. I have root access, but have not used it to do anything.
I have inspected the /Music folder multiple times and the 500+ songs I ...
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What settings does Sprint Gingerbread (2.3) update reset?
After installing the Gingerbread upgrade on my EVO, I noticed that my alarms have been reset. Now I'm wondering what, if any, other settings were reset or changed.
I have not been able an official ...
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Droid X Turns Itself on Automatically
I turn off my Droid X (now running Gingerbread) to conserve the battery. However, every morning when I wake up, it is turned on. Has anyone else been having this problem?
I don't know how long it ...
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Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Tab to Android 2.3.3 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my phone get the Android 2.3 update (Gingerbread)?
How do I update the OS on my device?
I live in Uruguay and I've recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab. The ...
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Updating Droid X running leaked Gingerbread to official release without root
I have a stock unrooted Droid X running a leaked version of the Gingerbread update (system version 4.5.588). How can I update to the official release (system version 4.5.596) without root?
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News features from 2.2 to 2.3 version of Android [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What's new in Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)?
Which new changes/features are present on the 2.3 from 2.2 version of Android?
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Can I set Calendar default reminder to “none”?
This question has been asked recently, and the answer was "Menu->More->Settings->Default Reminder Time". On my Galaxy S II running 2.3 there is no "More" on the Calendar Menu. There is a "Settings" ...
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Unlocking Nexus One without pressing the power button
The power button on my Nexus One doesnt work smoothly any more, sometimes taking nearly half a dozen attempts before the unlock screen appears on the phone. I was wondering is there is any other way ...
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Android 2.3 for HTC Wild Fire [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my phone get the Android 2.3 update (Gingerbread)?
Is there any update on Update for HTC Wildfire to Android 2.3 . I have android 2.2 .
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What does it mean when the connectivity icons in the status bar go white/gray?
The connectivity icons (Data, Mobile Signal, Wifi) in the status bar on my Nexus S are normally green, but sometimes they go white. I can't seem to figure out what this means, as I still have a signal ...
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How can I live without a trackball?
I've been using a Nexus One for the past year and half and am very happy with it as a phone. I am not, however, happy with my carrier and so will be trading up very soon. Amongst the current crop of ...
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Is it possible to display nicknames in the contact list?
Is it possible to use nicknames, instead of first+last names, as the contact's display name in the contact list and/or the incoming/outgoing call view?
Device is Samsung Galaxy S 2.
Edit: to be ...
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How do I upgrade my rooted Nexus One using OTA updates?
I have a Nexus One that I rooted years ago. It's running "stock" Froyo. I get offered OTA updates to Gingerbread, and I'd like to do the update.
When I choose the update, it reboots the phone, which ...
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Using Android 2.3.4 (stock) as a WiFi Hotsport
I am able to connect my devices to the android WiFi hotspot(they get an IP/subnet/gateway etc...) but they are not able to access the internet.
Accessing the internet (3g) from my android works fine.
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Rooting the HTC Desire Z
Just received one of these (SIM Free, UK Version, Android 2.3 with Sense UI).
Can anybody point me towards the simplest and most easiest way to root this handset?
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1answer
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What are HTC system images for?
HTC recently released a Nexus-One system image for Gingerbread. What do I do with that? Can I use it to update my phone to "stock" Gingerbread (no carrier modifications?) If so, how? Or is it just ...
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Where can I find Android release notes?
Today I upgraded to 2.3.4 Gingerbread MR2 but I wonder: what changed?
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How do I set up a VPN from Android 2.3 to my home Ubuntu desktop?
I want to configure a VPN from my Nexus S (2.3.4) to my home Ubuntu desktop.
Has anyone tried this yet?
I would deeply appreciate tips on which VPN server to use (e.g., is openVPN support native ...
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How do I get my picture to appear in message threads?
In the stock messaging app, the contact I'm messaging has their picture next to their replies, but mine is just a grey box; how do I get my picture there? I have a contact called 'me' with my picture ...
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legitimate version Android 2.3 available for developers?
I have seen a bunch of posts online saying that you can download some hack of android 2.3 on your phone..are these safe to use?
or better yet, is there a legitimate version that I can download and ...
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MMS vCard displaying as playable media file
I am having difficulty viewing a vcard received via text message. My phone recognizes it's an MMS but views it as a Multimedia file and tries to play it.
My phone is rooted running Cyanogen ...
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Install default Android 2.2 / 2.3 on Optimus One
I have this LG Optimus One P500h and I was thinking about formatting and installing the default/original Android 2.2 (2.3 would be great) since LG modified the homescreen, keyboard and other stuffs.
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Does Gingerbread use extra battery power to make calls when the phone has poor signal?
Since I got this phone (Galaxy S, originally on Eclair, then Froyo) and switched network provider, I've had major problems with the signal at home, and call quality as a result.
Following the upgrade ...
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How to display my calendar on the lock screen?
What is the best way to show (non-interactive) widgets on the lock screen?
I have bought WidgetLocker, but it forces me to unlock the screen twice (using both WidgetLocker and native slider).
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Gingerbread has drastically reduced my battery life
I have a Nexus One, and since upgrading to 2.3.3, my phone lasts several hours less compared to 2.2.x. I've swapped out to a new battery, which didn't make a difference. In about 14 hours (of nothing ...
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Is it possible to update from 2.1 to 2.3?
I've got a galaxy s device and want to update it to latest android releace. I'd like to skip the 2.2 update and just do the 2.3 update. Is it possible?
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Audio dropouts over Bluetooth on Nexus One
Ever since the Gingerbread update, my N1 has been experiencing random audio dropout problems every 5-10 minutes when connected to my car's audio system via Bluetooth. The audio will be streaming ...
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How much disk space does Android 2.3.3 and its default apps use?
Different phones advertise different total disk space. When you get a brand new phone with Android 2.3.3 and its default apps, how much disk space do those take?
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HTC HD2 Can't start certain App from SD with CyanogenMod Gingerbread 2.3.3
I've installed BOYPPC-SHIFTPDA DESIRE HD V7 & GINGER 2.3.3_V9 (NAND [DAF]Clean) on HTC HD2, everything is fine except I can't run some app (almost all app large than 1Mb) from SD (eg. Angry Birds ...
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gingerbread on nexus-one bugs/difficulties
I love Android and have been a proud Nexus One owner for over a year now. I was also really excited when gingerbread dropped and flashed my phone before the OTA update (who can wait for these things ...
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Diagnosing Angry Birds Crash
I have a Samsung Captivate running Cyanogen Mod 7 beta (Gingerbread). I am using Launcher Pro and have AdFree if that matters. Everything has been working fine for a while, I had Angry Birds and ...
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What is an unsupported unsolicited response code 11016?
My UK Nexus S (Android 2.3.2) has real problems sustaining a reliable data connection on 3G even when I have a full signal in London. Connections time out or pages/tweets/whatever load exceptionally ...
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1answer
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How can I update my Nexus S manually?
I just bought a Nexus S from the USA and it works fine here (Spain). Just realised its version of Gingerbread is 2.3.1 though. While it's no surprise it finds no OTA updates with the local carriers, I ...
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How can I tell the Android Market that I'm running an updated version of Android? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device?
My phone (Orange San Francisco) came with Android 2.1 and has not been officially updated in the UK so I'm ...
