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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Google Play app hangs during updates
I have Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman with android 2.3.4. Recently, every time I try to update my apps over WiFi, the updates get stuck and I have to cancel that particular update to proceed. Now, ...
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Screen turning on during calls
I have a pretty annoying problem with my phone. During calls, the screen keeps turning itself on, with of course all kinds of fun buttons like "End" and "Mute", free for my cheek to press.
After ...
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1answer
239 views
Missed call alerts when phone busy on another call?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y phone with Gingerbread.
I have just discovered that I do not receive any kind of missed call notifications when my phone is busy on another call.
I am quite shocked as this ...
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0answers
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My phone crashes while charging
My phone sometimes shuts down without a reason or warning. It often happens while it's charging. I'm not positive charging is an absolute requirement for this to happen, but I only remember it ...
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1answer
347 views
Obtaining some 4.0 functions on a 2.3 phone through rooting?
I'm thinking of maybe rooting my phone, for various reasons. But one of the main ones is that I find the current version of Calendar, amongst others, that I have, very lacking. And I'm almost sure the ...
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2answers
154 views
Trading clipboard contents between phone and computer
Is there a way to send information on my phone (for example, an SMS that I started to type, that got way too long, and that I decided I want on my computer to send as an email instead) through the ...
3
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1answer
1k views
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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1answer
535 views
Finding the true URL of a Web radio stream [closed]
(I was originally going to ask how to do this with my computer, and then I realised I can't be leaving my speakers on all night, and apparently, they can't be controlled by the computer. ...
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0answers
208 views
Headset works on music but not on call
I have a weird problem. My headset works with music, but not with calls. The headset icon shows, but the sound still comes from the phone (instead of the headset) when I make a call. Music works fine ...
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0answers
238 views
What is AlertRecipients system process?
On specified Android 2.3.6 device, there is a system process called:
AlertRecipients
What does it mean/do?
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0answers
69 views
Shark for Root not working
I am pretty much new to the packet sniffing. I found some application for the same Shark for root. I have rooted my phone for the application and I tried logging the packets being transferred from my ...
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0answers
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Prevent services from automatically starting when opening phone [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I stop applications and services from running?
I have installed the Yahoo Messenger and Facebook apps. Each time I restart my phone, those apps automatically run ...
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0answers
257 views
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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1answer
597 views
HTC Desire Z stuck in boot-loop
I'm a total n00b with Android, and the existing questions tagged boot-loop didn't help me.
Apologies if I missed something "obvious"!
I've borrowed a used HTC Desire Z from my brother so I can decide ...
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1answer
419 views
Am I consuming “roaming” services?
I've borrowed an Android phone so I can decide whether to buy one. I have a GSM SIM without a data plan, but I am using Wifi that is broadcast from my other smartphone which does have a data plan.
...
0
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2answers
184 views
Backlight flickering at low brightness levels
I noticed my phone's backlight would start to flicker/pulse intermittently when I switch my brightness level to something low (est. between 1% to 15% brightness). The flickering or pulsing is as if ...
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0answers
67 views
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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0answers
108 views
fail to reboot the cellphone after flashing [closed]
I successfully built the system.img and userdata.img from the source. Then, I used the following commands to flash my cellphone:
fastboot flash userdata data.img
fastboot flash system system.img
...
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3answers
404 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 ...
2
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0answers
668 views
Why I am unable to check balance on BSNL Mobile in Android Phone?
I have just ported my Tata Docomo number into BSNL Mobile and it is working good. But I am not able to check my balance and recharge top up coupons because USSD code that we run, like *123#, are not ...
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0answers
182 views
Failed to start monitoring 0123456789ABCDEF
When I connect Android device to Eclipse for debugging, it will show Failed to start monitoring 0123456789ABCDEF, but not always. Sometimes it works perfectly. USB debugging is active, but still shows ...
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0answers
194 views
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 ...
3
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0answers
84 views
Is it possible to handle cell phone calls through a Samsung Galaxy Player?
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread. I was wondering if there was anyway to sync my cell phone to it via Bluetooth and then handle all of my calls and texts ...
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0answers
212 views
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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0answers
534 views
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 ...
3
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0answers
248 views
Use android 2.3 as a wireless Mass Storage middle man
Context: I would like to use an old phone as a USB Mass storage device/slave, but read/writes to a Network share. So I can attach it to the Kitchen TV and direct it to a windows/linux directory.
...
2
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2answers
2k views
Android phones with native SIP client?
I've heard from various sources that Android does have SIP support built in starting around version 2.3 Gingerbread, but I yet to see a single phone actually having it in its setup menus.
Just ...
2
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0answers
609 views
can't open recovery menu after installing recovery clockworkmod 5.0.2.6 galaxy ace fix
I have installed clockworkmod-5.0.2.6-galacyace-fix.zip on Samsung galaxy ace s5830.
When I had rebooted it and pressed Home+Power button, it is not showing me a recovery menu. When I press ...
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2answers
1k views
Limited internal storage, how to shift stuff to sd card
Total Available Internal storage on my Sony Ericsson is ~412MB. This is really low but many apps apparently need to be installed there and others still need a footprint even after being shifted to SD ...
3
votes
2answers
3k views
LG Optimus Logic Transferring apps to Micro SD instead of internal memory
I recently purchased an LG Optimus Logic Net10 phone which runs Android 2.3.6. The phone was advertised as having 1GB internal Memory and also came with a 4GB Micro SD.
When I download apps, they ...
2
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0answers
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Communicating with micro USB to Ethernet
I am trying to communicate with an ethernet enabled devices from my Android phone. My phone has Android 2.3.6 and the device I am trying to communicate with has a mini web server running on it. The ...
3
votes
1answer
3k views
I can FastBoot my device. How can I reinstall an Android image to it?
I accidentally deleted a file from my phone (Sky iVega IM-A800s, Gingerbread) and phone cannot boot now. I'm seeing an "System operating error" and device restarts repeatedly.
I could get into ...
2
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0answers
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How can I access internet from an authenticated proxy network through an RJ45 cable?
I have an internet supply coming via RJ45 cable. It is a proxy connection with a user name and password.
I was wondering whether or not I would be able to use it with an RJ45 adapter?
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1answer
164 views
What is the status icon that looks like a house?
There is a strange icon that shows up in my status bar only when I'm at a certain restaurant. It looks like a cross between a house and wifi.
I suspect it might be a free wifi hotspot or something ...
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2answers
459 views
Camera app on HTC Sensation keeps crashing
I have an HTC Sensation, about two years old. It's running Gingerbread, rooted but not modded or custom-rommed. All of a sudden, the native camera app started crashing - i.e. it opens and immediately ...
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1answer
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HTC Desire HD unlocked, cannot connect to 3G
I recently bought an unlocked AT&T HTC Desire HD from an E-bay seller in India.
I'm using a Tata Docomo Sim on the device. Although having subscribed to 3G data, I am not able to use it. Can ...
2
votes
1answer
5k views
Help with LG Optimus Logic Memory
I recently purchased an LG Optimus Logic for StraightTalk, which runs Android 2.3.6. The phone was advertised as having 1GB internal Memory and also came with a 4GB Micro SD.
I've used the phone for ...
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3answers
877 views
Will a shutdown Android phone wake me up (like feature phones do)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does the alarm work when my phone is turned off?
I have three devices with Android and I just wanna one of them alarming when turned off.
I turn off my devices to do ...
0
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1answer
4k views
Best designed android ROM for LG Optimus 2X P990 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I am really busy trying to find a ROM that fits my personality for my LG Optimus 2X P990. I have used CM7. ...
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0answers
280 views
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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2answers
667 views
Log off from GMail on Android 2.3
I have a Samsung Ace, with Android 2.3.6. I logged in with GMail and now I cant log off. I searched a lot of forums etc., but no answer.
I need your help, because it consumes a lot of battery juice ...
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1answer
5k views
How can I update my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) from Android 2.3.3 to a newer version?
I have a Samsung Galaxy SII (GT-I9100). OS version-2.3.3. Whenever I connect it to Kies, it cannot find an available software upgrade. Is there any other way to upgrade my OS?
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0answers
320 views
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 ...
1
vote
1answer
682 views
Disable voice notifications on SGS2/Android 2.3?
I don't know what I've modified recently, but my Samsung Galaxy SII (running stock Android 2.3) keeps notifying me vocally whenever I get an incoming call or an SMS.
Is there a way to disable this ...
1
vote
1answer
265 views
The RAM total of the apps “Running” never equals the “Used Ram” shown below on the scale
I realised after a few days of observation, that the total of the RAM usage of indivisual apps shown in the running process is quite lower than that shown below it on the scale
And as "Cached ...
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0answers
193 views
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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0answers
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How to make cell phone using GPRS/3G a WiFi-Hotspot [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to share internet among 2 android devices?
Can we use an Android phone as a Wi-Fi repeater?
I have an android cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S Advance) running on ...
2
votes
0answers
150 views
Edit my rom's default “Title Bar”
I don't know if I'm right in defining it "Title Bar" but is this:
I want to be able to change size and colour of the bar where it is written "Iconic memory" in the picture.
I know there are ...
2
votes
1answer
740 views
ZTE StarTrail : Android Update 2.2 to 2.3.3 or an other version
I'm new android user. I just buy un android phone: ZTE StarTrail. The current version is android 2.2 (Froyo). I would like update my system to 2.3.3 or an other version. i saw there is version each ...
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0answers
237 views
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 ...
