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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Unable to use SIM TOOL KIT on HTC
I have a dealer's card where I can Recharge for Customer using Sim tool kit. But when I inserted my Sim card in HTC, I am unable to use the SIM TOOL Facility and unable to recharge. I have to change ...
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Market not working on droid 2 with 2.3.3 after factory reset
I did a factory reset on the phone, to switch to a different email account. Since it's cell service contract expired a while ago, I used this to bypass activation and get to the home screen, then ...
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My Samsung Infuse 4G keeps restarting after failure upgrade of Froyo to GingerBread using Samsung Kies Mini
I have Samsung Infuse 4G I997 with OS Froyo 2.2.1 as default. Now I want to upgrade the OS to Gingerbread. I had tried to do that last night using Samsung Kies mini but after installing the upgrade ...
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Samsung galaxy s plus keeps crashing
One day out of the blue my phone kept crashing when connecting to 3g or wifi,
I then updated my phone and reset it to factory settings. The problem went away for a while but now the problem is getting ...
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why big sized images.show at low resolution in webview?
Example: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/up_goer_five.png
Opening that xkcd comic will show it in such a lower resolution on my nexus one that i can't even read the text.
Edit: This happens regardless ...
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Got text message with 'download' button, how would I look at the link source or gain further info to see if this is safe? 2.3.6metropcs
In the 'messaging' app that comes standard with metropcs, I received a text message that had 'no subject' and was just a download button. I know the person, so there is no need to mention not to trust ...
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SMS gone after “failed” boot due to low battery
My phone has very low battery. I powered it up and during the boot process it shuts off probably due to having no more battery.
Now I plugin the charger then I check my SMS, they're all gone.
I've ...
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Browsing using VPN when connected over WiFi doesn't work
I've set up a VPN using pptpd on a Debian 6 server.
Windows machines (over WiFi) can connect to it and everything is fine.
I'm running Android 2.3.3 on a LG Optimus One and I've encountered two ...
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Repeating Outlook calendar appointment on Android 2.3 calendar
I synchronize my Outlook 2010 calendar via an Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account with my Samsung Galaxy SII (Android 2.3.5).
It works pretty good, except for appointments with repetition. I ...
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No calendar notifications after gingerbread on galaxy s 4G
I updated my Galaxy S 4G to Gingerbread, followed by a factory reset. Now I don't get any calendar notifications even though the appropriate boxes have been selected in the Settings menu for the ...
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Facebook and Tweetdeck
I've been using Tweetdeck in order to post to Twitter and Facebook for a while. It does post my updates on both services, but some of my updates can't be shared. Here is an example (there is no Share ...
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Mobile AP gives “error” when trying to enable
I'm running Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 on Samsung Galaxy S - Captivate (SGH-I896)
I recently rooted my phone because my provider, SpeakOut, only allows internet access through port 80; apps weren't ...
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Skype integration with the native contacts?
I tried adding Skype information to my contacts and there's a gray circle showing up beside the Skype username. I can then deduce that it is indicating my contact as offline. However, there seems to ...
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open a list of bookmarks in one go?
How can I open a list of bookmarks into different windows of Android's 2.3.5 browser in one go? For example, how can I set up a bookmark list that opens 3 windows in one go with the pages: ...
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Synchronizing skype contacts with android
I installed skype on my android 2.3 samsung galaxy and all skype contacts were added to pnone contacts. Later in PC while using skype I renamed some of skype contacts and removed few of them. After ...
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Samsung Galaxy Y Hangs up when connected and tethered with USB
I just purchased a new Samsung Galaxy Y and it works fine normally. But when I connect my mobile with USB the explorer works fine in "my computer", but my phone gets hung up such that nothing works on ...
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SMS converts to MMS after only one word
I've been searching around Google and other forums and many people have their SMS messages converted to MMS after 3 pages, but as soon as I start typing my phone converts the SMS to an MMS even though ...
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Downgrade to official LG GT540 2.1updated
I've installed Android 2.3 (Cyanogen Mod) to my LG GT540 phone, but it's too unstable. I would like to downgrade back to 2.1update (it's the OS I have when I buy the phone), or any official newer ...
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native email client on galaxy S2 does not attach original message when I reply back to the sender?
When i reply back to the sender or people in CC, The email client shows me the original message while i'm typing my reply but somehow it gets removed/deleted when i send the email and it appears to ...
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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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FTDI chip used by Android 2.3.6
Is it possible to use FTDI chip with Android 2.3.6? I've found an application which works with FTDI chip, but it uses Android 3.1 and later.
I'd like connect my phone to peripheral hardware over ...
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Not getting directory hierarchy pane pane in ES File Explorer
I am happy using this amazing ES File Explorer but now am not able to see the directory hierarchy in my app:
I was able to see it earlier. When I quit the app and restart it flashes momentarily and ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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Why has the photo gallery sorting changed after firmware update?
Now the photo sorting in each gallery begins with the first taken one. Before the firmware update, it had begun with the last taken one, so with the latest. Even the Gallery sorting is made by earlier ...
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Task management problem in Gingerman 6.5.1
I'm running gingerman 6.5.1 on a Ideos u8150 phone. Well there is a small problem with application switching. For example if open YouTube app and search for video and switch to browser and after few ...
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Signed update.zip utility that backs up partitions to SD card?
I have a stock, unrooted Motorola Atrix 4G running Gingerbread 2.3.6. Due to an unexplained problem, I do not have significant access to the regular operation of the device, nor do I have USB access ...
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How do I escape a crash/reboot loop without losing data?
My Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) is stuck in a crash/reboot loop. I believe it is running Android 2.3.6, but the phone doesn't stay on long enough to confirm.
It seems this is a common problem (why is ...
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WiFi channel 1 issue with Android 2.3.6
I am writing as I cannot find a solution in answered question.
I'm using and Android phone with 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
WiFi works on channel 11 (office), but does not work on channel 1 (home).
It ...
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Fast lock and unclock screen by lock button doesn't lock screen at all
I couldn't find any topic related to this. If there is one, please flag to delete.
There is problem with lock button that it doesn't lock your screen even when you setted in settings to lock the ...
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Low internal phone storage
I am using Samsung Galaxy Gio with Android Version 2.3.6. Its 1+ year old.
I have only few (2-3) applications than default ones, which either on SD card or internal memory, but there were many ...
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Can't update or unroot Droid Bionic, or reinstall deleted apps
Details:
Running Android 2.3.4
System Version 5.9.905.XT875
I rooted my Droid Bionic using SuperOneClick. Stupidly, I didn't backup my ROM at any point before beginning to tinker with it.
The only ...
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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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Remap search key to power button on Android 2.3
I have a Nexus S, and Button Remapper that I see suggested is not working on 2.3 gingerbread for remapping the search/assist button as a power button (because Nexus S power button is known to be ...
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Sync IMAP in Android 2.3.4
In Android v2.3.4:
When configuring e-mail accounts with the default e-mail, the actions performed via IMAP in Android are not reflected in the mailbox.
When you delete messages or drag them between ...
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Want to revert back to OEM Gingerbread from ICS
I had a wish to see how ICS works on my Desire HD. So followed the instructions from xda-developers and installed ICS successfully by rooting the DHD. As there were lot of bugs in the Custom ICS ROM. ...
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Wi-Fi Direct on Galaxy Mini
I have already Googled a bit, but I haven't found a list specifying the supported devices.
Is it possible to use Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570B with Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread)? Is ...
