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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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1answer
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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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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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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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Check which IPs or web-sites an app is communicating with?
Usually they do it behind the scenes. So I'd love to know where apps are actually sending data and from whom they are actually getting responses.
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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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1answer
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How to make Android 2.3 to use voice recognition without the need of internet?
On my Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, GT-S6102B, you can press a button to talk something instead of writing it. It is a wonderful behavior, but it functions only when using a internet connection - well, I see ...
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What's the purpose of Strobe frequency adjustment in Torch?
I have the Torch app by default in Cyanogenmod.
I was wondering what's the purpose of Strobe frequency adjustment?
I tried to play around with it and I couldn't tell what difference does it make.
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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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1answer
145 views
how to upgrade my android phone? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
I've got Sony Ericsson X8 currently running android v1.6. Now I want to upgrade it to gingerbread.
Provide me some solutions...?
...
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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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1answer
578 views
How to install stock app on custom rom?
I flashed a custom rom but I didn't like it's default Contacts app (I prefer the stock app).
How can I install the stock Contacts app in a custom rom?
BTW the ROM I have is CM7-APOCALYPSE-FINAL
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3answers
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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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1answer
212 views
Is it possible to restore a ClockWorkMod backup to an emulator
Is it possible to restore a ClockWorkMod backup to an Android emulator using a PC?
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Google Play says “You don't have any devices”
I tried factory resetting so I need to enter my Google account again to my device however it's been more than an hour now and Google Play still says "You don't have any devices". Any ideas how to fix ...
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2answers
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SD card won't mount when Xperia Neo V is connected to Ubuntu 12.10
I upgraded my Ubuntu set up to 12.10 and realized that the SD card can't mount like it used to every time I connected my Neo V (running android 2.3.4). It can't be a hardware issue as it mounts ...
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1answer
291 views
Does build number matter when rooting phone?
I want to root a Galaxy Ace S5830, Android 2.3.6 Build Number GINGERBREAD.DXKT5.
I've seen some tutorials that says specific build numbers while some says nothing specific.
Does build number matter ...
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2answers
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how to root Galaxy SL GT i9003 for DDLF2
I am running official Samsung ROM build version 2.6.3 DDLF2. I wish to root it for reverse tethering and few other utilities. Need a trusted link for rooting tutorial or a rooting package for the ...
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2answers
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How to detect who is downloading apk files in background?
At some point in time my Android phone start downloading some .apk files in background. I assume this is doing some of the free apps what I've installed on my new phone from Google Play (I've ...
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All apps other than native browser not able to access internet through Wifi [duplicate]
I bought an unlocked Motorola Atrix 2 4 months ago. It's working but gives problems when I connect to my university's Wi-Fi network; I am able to connect, get an IP for my device and am even able to ...
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1answer
326 views
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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1answer
686 views
Android system partition image on pc or sdcard
I want to take raw image of my android system partition either on sdcard or on my pc using adb or any other way.. if their is way please help
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update dell xcd35 from 2.2(Froyo) to 2.3(Gingerbread) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
I want to update my DELL XCD35 android phone. Right now I have 2.2(Froyo) in my phone.I want to update it to 2.3(Gingerbread).
any ...
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567 views
How to make an unrooted phone use or detect Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi
I have an unrooted Android 2.3.6 phone and i want it to connect to the Ad-HOC connection made on my ubuntu...how do i do this?
i refered some already existing questions here but none seem to be the ...
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0answers
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Karbonn A9 is not generating thumbnails
My friend has bought a Karbonn A9 phone one month ago and it has a little problem now. It has 16GB memory card and it is not generating thumbnails in the stock gallery very well. If I open a folder to ...
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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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1answer
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How to reinstall Android on my HTC Explorer using a different language?
I have just moved back to England from China where I bought a HTC Explorer.
It has issues with Google Play, and its market place is a Chinese version so I want to reinstall the OS to an English ...
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1answer
357 views
Android Estimate Battery Capacity
I have a phone with 3.7v, 1500 mAH genuine battery.
This being said, the maximum power that this battery can hold can be calculated easily:
3.7 v *1500 mAH = 5550 mV.
I'm trying to see what battery ...
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1answer
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Slide to unlock appears even when pattern lock is activated. How can I get straight to pattern lock mode after screen is turned on?
I thought the whole idea of pattern lock is to replace the 'slide to unlock' thing with something safe. Well I don't know if this is a bug or not but I have to 'slide to unlock' first before I can use ...
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1answer
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Is a 16gb class 4 micro sd card enough for hd gaming on Xperia Neo V GB?
I want to expand my storage to 16gb primarily for HD gaming (which the Neo V does so well). I have been offered a great deal for a SanDisk 16GB card Class 4 and wanted to clarify if it is enough for ...
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1answer
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Google Calendar events created on the phone won't sync
In my 2.3.7 Android phone, when I use the Google Calendar application, I can see all the events that are listed in my Google account, as I would see them in the browser in my computer, but when I ...
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1answer
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2.3.55: How can I edit Bookmarks between my Android phone and Desktop easily under Google account and Chrome? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I get my Chrome-synced bookmarks in an Android device?
I use Android -phone with my Google account. My laptop is configured for the same account. I would like to ...
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2answers
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How to manually install ICS on Sony Ericsson Phones?
Attempting update from 2.3.4 to 4.x and the pc companion software keeps telling me my phone is up to date! Anyone know if it's possible to do a manual install?
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1answer
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Which component controls the “universal” app background
On Gingerbread, which component(like SystemUI.apk) controls the universal background?
To better explain myself, here is a screenshot
I'm referring to the blue background with the gradients
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1answer
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Shortcut of end the call
This might seem a foolish question but I'm facing this basic issue on my Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (android 2.3.6). This is my first Androide device and using it only since a week and a basic issue is ...
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1answer
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Google Japanese Input/Simeji warning about inserted data
I've recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Pocket with Gingerbread (Android 2.3).
I expected Japanese not to be there as an input method, although Korean is there (why Korean and not Japanese and ...
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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 ...
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1answer
441 views
ICS ROM with no Slovenian language
I bought HTC desire S in Slovenia and it has installed karnel ROM:
RUU_SAGA_ICS_35_S_HTC_EU_14.01.401.2_20.76.30.0835_3831.19.00.110_275068
This ROM do not offer Slovenian language. So i ...
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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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Karbon A9 is not charging [closed]
I purchased Karbon A9, 3 months back. When making a call the screen turns off and now it is not getting charged. I don't know what to do. Can any one please suggest a solution?
I purchased it in ...
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0answers
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Update Android on non famous manufacture Android Phone
I have a QMobile A100 with Android 2.2.1 (which is very old). I want to upgrade it to the new version (2.3 Gingerbread). In Settings > About phone it shows that there are no updates to the ...
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1answer
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Where the system updates get installed in HTC explorer?
I am seeing a message on my taskbar System updates are available. When I am tapping to that message it is showing some 29 MB updates. I am running sort of internal memory, so every-time I am ...
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1answer
431 views
Unknown Host - Emulator network config question
I have an issue I need help with. I have the android emulator running using Eclipse Helios & ADTv20. I am able to get to internet using emulator. (google.com) However I cannot access any local ...
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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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2answers
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Power button not working. Phone wont boot?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace GTS 5830i.
I somehow messed up the power button of my phone and now after the battery drained completely, It will not start.
I tried looking up online for going into ...
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0answers
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SMS-draft on incoming call
I have a tiny problem with my Android on HTC Wildfire. When I got incoming call and my screen is blocked, I have to move a ring to unblock and answer the phone; but if I move this ring fast enough and ...
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1answer
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Uninstall the Application provided by the company [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?
I am using LG P500 phone, running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
I want to uninstall the applications ...
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1answer
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How to export bookmarks from default android browser?
I am using LG P500 phone, running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
I want to export bookmarks from default browser of my android phone.
Can any one suggest me how to do that?
I have checked settings of ...
