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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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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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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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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Want to add Persian and Arabic on Samsung Galaxy Phone running Gingerbread OS
Peace be on you All...
Dear all...
I wan't to Add Persian and Arabic suppport on my Samsung Galaxy Ace having Gingerbread OS, All of my applications running in these languages show broken texts and ...
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Screen goes blank during or after the call and does not come back
I have an Android 2.3.6 phone.
The problem is the screen goes blank and unresponsive during or after the call.
I can't make or receive any call once the screen goes blank.
In Android 2.3.6, there is ...
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In which version of Android was encryption of /data made available?
These docs suggest that it has been available (only) since Android 3.0 Honeycomb. By contrast, conversation on discussion boards suggests it was available in 2.3.4 Gingerbread.
So, what is the answer ...
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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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Galaxy fit stuck at boot screen
My galaxy fit became unresponsive after the phone memory got full, so I removed the battery and replaced it back. Now my phone is stuck on the booting screen, it just shows the glowing samsung text ...
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No contact information when receiving calls after upgrading LG phone to 2.3.4
I've upgraded my LG phone from 2.2.2 to 2.3.4. When I receive a call, it does not show the contact information, only the number. All my contacts were correctly setup in the Address Book after ...
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1answer
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Android 2.2.3 - long delay after phone call end
There's a long delay between the call end (even when I press "End Call" button) and when I can use the notification bar again for example.
The in-call green phone icon stays in the notification bar ...
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1answer
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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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2answers
431 views
Mute the external microphone when a headphone is plugged in?
I'm running Gingerbread on my Samsung Galaxy S II. I dock it on my dash in my car and plug a 3.5mm cord from the phone to my stereo aux input.
I often listen to music from my phone through my car ...
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0answers
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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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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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398 views
How to reboot an android device?
Unfortunately, the power button doesn't work and I'm not able to power off the device.
The only way, is physically pull out the battery, but if I'll do so, I wont be able to power it on again.
The ...
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1answer
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Difference between GINGERBREAD.DDLJ1 and GINGERBREAD.DDMA3 Build number?
I am using Samsung Galaxy Y Duos phone. Today, my phone showed the notification for software update. So, I clicked on it and installed the updates. The update was more than 12 MB in size.
Before ...
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1answer
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Offbrand Android Tablet - Google Mail/contacts/calendar issue
I bought a Pandigital Supernova 8" tablet with Gingerbread OS, for a really good price, and despite the fact it had a lot of oddball apps on it, I was able to root it, and get google play/gmail etc on ...
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0answers
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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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1answer
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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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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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0answers
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How do I stream my Android screen to my mac? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I project the screen of my android phone for a presentation?
I want to live stream my Android phone while I'm playing a game. So far, my attempt is to stream my ...
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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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1answer
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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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Connection Time Out error while accessing Google Play Store in Samsung I9070 Galaxy S advance
I have bought a Samsung I9070 Galaxy S advance. Whenever I enter Play Store (Google Play Store Version 3.4.7), it displays waiting sign and then Connection Time Out Error is shown. I use mobile data ...
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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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5answers
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How can I use Flash Player now that it's no longer supported?
I know that Adobe Flash Player is discontinued for Android devices, but is there an alternative way to continue using Flash on an Android 2.3 device?
I have the apk of Flash Player 10, but I would ...
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2answers
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Where does the 'set as wallpaper' feature save your picture in Gingerbread (2.3)?
I had an image from a website which I set as my background inside the browser. I am wondering now where I can find the image in the file system, because I can't find it online anymore. I already ...
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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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How do I change the number identification format (to associate with a contact's number)?
I have a Sony/Ericsson Xperia Arc phone with Android 2.3 In my country, I can receive calls with the following number patterns (it's the formatting used by my operator):
12345678
0aa12345678
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1answer
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can sony xperia u(st25i) 's otg be connected to external power?
Can Sony Xperia U be connected to a Y-Cable to provide extra power for OTG to avoid phone battery consumption?
I'm asking this because the phone is already giving power ,will that make a short ...
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3answers
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How to pull the apks from my android phone
I have a rooted android phone. I am trying to pull the applications from /system/app/. However this simply does not copy the apk. What I have tried.
adb shell
su
cd data
cd app
ls
...
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How to root Huawei Y210?
It runs Android 2.3.6 and has the 2.3.38.6-perf kernel version. I've already tried using SuperOneClick but it doesn't work. :(
I'm rather contented with it ( oh wait, it has this puny internal ...
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1answer
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Tasker and Locale Execute Plugin root command not working in 2.3.5
I just rooted my phone and have been trying to create a task in Tasker with the Locale Execute Plugin to control the LED lights for different things.
Phone Type: HTC Evo 4G
Android Version: 2.3.5
...
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1answer
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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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Will I lose root access on my Incredible if I install the Gingerbread OTA update?
Basically what the title says. I rooted my phone with unrevoked (I am not sure if I used the "forever" version or not). Will installing the 2.3.4 Gingerbread OTA update from Verizon remove my root? ...
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5answers
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Noob confused about ROM's
I have a HTC Incredible running 2.2, and i understand you need to Root first before anything else, got that, but now I am confused about the ROM thing.
I would like to Root to uninstall the default ...
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1answer
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What pros would upgrading to Superuser Elite bring?
I somewhat understand what Superuser does, but I'm curious if upgrading to the Elite version is a good idea.. What pros are there?
Thanks.
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1answer
659 views
Updating my Nexus S from 2.3.6 to 4.0.3
I have an unlocked GSM Nexus S I bought from a friend. I'm currently running version 2.3.6 (which was pre-loaded on the phone). I really like the way Ice Cream Sandwich looks, so I would like to ...
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0answers
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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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1answer
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Is it possible to use my SD card as ROM and my internal ROM as an additional RAM?
I've read somewhere that I can do some certain things to partition my SD Card specially to allot some part or all of it to trick the phone into thinking it's the "internal" ROM. For the life of me, I ...
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LG P500 Recovery Isuue
I rooted my LG P500 and installed ROM Manager. I flashed ClockWorkMod Recovery (using the ROM Manager app). The problem is that when I boot to recovery I get a E: boot error "recovry" message at the ...
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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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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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1answer
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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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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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1answer
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SD card unpartitioning
I own an HTC Chacha and I partitioned my SD card for phone rooting and discorved my phone is s-on so it cant be rooted! So how can I unpartition my SD card to reuse the partitioned space (this ...
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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 ...
