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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Samsung logo loop in galaxy y
Whenever I start my phone, the samsung logo animation goes in a loop forever; unless i take off the battery. This started happening after I simultaneously clicked the power button, menu button and ...
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1answer
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Can I update my Saudi Arabian Samsung Galaxy S2 to the latest Android version over the air in India?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 which my cousin bought for me in Saudi Arabia. It is running on Android 2.3 ginger bread. Will I get firmware updates for this phone in India over the air (OTA)?
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1answer
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Reinstall OS on GT-S5830i
Is it possible to re-install the OS (Android 2.3.6) on to my GT-S5830i?
If yes, how can I get that done?
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1answer
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GPRS/Data only starts after reset
I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6.
The GPRS/Data does not switch on occasionally, but once I reboot the phone I can start it.
After deactivating GPRS/Data I have to reboot the phone get either data or ...
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0answers
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HTC Desire stuck on HBOOT
I've been researching possible issues and fixes for the last couple of hours now and not turning up much, so I have a HTC Desire stuck on HBOOT with unresponsive buttons when attempting to select ...
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0answers
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LAN not working properly from one specific device
I have a Nexus S running cm10, which can connect without problems to the internal LAN. However my Nexus One running cm7, for reasons that are completely beyond me, fail to connect to it.
I'm totally ...
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1answer
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Is there any version of gtalk supporting multiple accounts which works with 2.3/cm7
Gtalk 1.3 doesn't support multiple accounts: it just connects with the main one, with no apparent way to switch it.
Upgrading to hangouts technically works, but it doesn't even bother to display user ...
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1answer
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My screen lock problem [duplicate]
Respected sir,
With due respect & humble submission I like to inform you that my Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S6802 phone is lock due to many time drawing wrong screen pattern.
So, sir I request to ...
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0answers
847 views
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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1answer
93 views
Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone
I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile.
However transfer speed goes as ...
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1answer
330 views
Does Android use a VPN in background when connecting to Exchange?
i use Android 2.3.6 stock. I am new to Android.
At work we have a MS Small Business server, it has Exchange for e-mail.
With my laptop (Thunderbird), i can only connect to IMAP if i have a VPN ...
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2answers
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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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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
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Xperia mini 17i update Android 2.3 to 4.0
I try update Android from 2.3 to 4, using tool Sony PC Companion 2.1.
Tool want terminate processes wininit.exe and java.exe.
I can't terminate this processes using Far manager and Task manager.
When ...
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1answer
817 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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1answer
111 views
Will a “standard” “Made for iPhone” headset's remote control button work with a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570?
Running either latest stock Gingerbread or custom CyanogenMod Jelly Bean?
By will the button work I mean either by the operating system or by a 3rd party app from our nice selection: See Izzy's ...
2
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1answer
284 views
Nexus One crashes with 32GB SD card
I just got a Nexus One (Gingerbread), and when I put in my 32GB Micro SDHC it will crash when it tries to read it (copying apps, opening storage settings, etc) and after you have locked the screen it ...
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1answer
451 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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2answers
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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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0answers
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Recover mini paper widget contents after update (2.3.3 to 2.3.4)
I've updated my Galaxy S2 from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 only to find that the mini paper widget is now broken. Plenty of places on the web explain how to clear the data to get it working again, but is there ...
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2answers
1k views
How to change the frequency of Google Play update checks?
Every day I get a notification on my Inc2 that there are app updates available in the market. Is there a way to change the frequency of these update checks? I see no reason to be prompted to update ...
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3answers
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Why can't apps connect to the internet?
Running on both WiFi and mobile connection, the browser can connect to the internet ok but apps can not connect.
What can cause this?
Samsung Galaxy S
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0answers
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Default contact for a number
Is there a way to set a default contact for a specific number, which happens to be bound to multiple contacts?
I.e. for some reason Alpha and Bravo share a telephone number. Currently if I try to ...
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0answers
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android “market place” hangs on start up
I have Samsung Galaxy s2. After setting up a Google account on my phone and using android market for first time, it shows a notification about removing "market place" application and replace it with ...
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2answers
4k views
How can I update my Galaxy Tab to 2.3?
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab which has Android 2.2. I want to upgrade it to 2.3 but I don’t know how. I searched to find out a way to do so, but I couldn't find anything.
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1answer
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Android Folder Hiearchy
On Android's root (/), what is the purpose of each folder? I am wanting to learn the folder hierarchy structure of Android 2.3 and 4.x, if they have different folders in "/".
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1answer
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What does unlocking the bootloader do?
My understanding is that a boot loader is like a BIOS in a PC, which will help a device to load the OS correctly.
When I unlock the bootloader in an Android device, does this modify the complete ...
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1answer
35 views
Android device diagnostic application?
My Android phone (LG-P930) with Gingerbread is giving "free games" for several weaks now. I recently lost the telephone application and I had to reboot the phone. Few days ago, the phone hang ringing ...
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1answer
36 views
Revert an Android phone to vanilla rom from Google [duplicate]
Can we install a vanilla ROM to a non-Nexus Android device?
I have an Android phone (version 2.3.6) and I don't like the ROM installed by the manufacturer. I want to revert it to a vanilla ROM like ...
0
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1answer
3k views
Factory reset without accessing phone settings
I have a Micromax A35 Android(2.3.5) phone which has been locked by repeated wrong attempts of the pattern lock.
Now the display screen asks me to enter my Google account username and password, but ...
0
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2answers
208 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
36 views
Why doesn't my screen turn off after 30 seconds?
Two days back I had to do a factory reset on my android (v2.3.6). After that, I noticed that my phone display won't turn off after 30 secs idle time, even though the settings has been done ...
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1answer
1k views
keep screen from dimming down when running certain app?
My 2.3.5 Android phone is set up to dim down the brightness after 30 seconds of inactivity, and shut off and lock the screen after another 30 seconds. After that, I need to unlock the screen to regain ...
2
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1answer
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Will bigger Micro SD will slow down mobile
I have Karbonn A5+ Android phone running (stuck at) Gingerbread. I want to buy a micro sd card for it I want to get max speed out of it.
My mobile have 1GHz single core processor.
Will SanDisk ...
0
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1answer
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Why my sdcard suddenly re-mount when phone in use to play game, watch movie or idle?
I'm still newbie to android, I'm a little confused whether my android phone fine or damaged, or my sdcard is broken, because when I use the phone to play games, watch movies, or is in the idle ...
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0answers
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com.phone.android keeps crashing immediatelly after factory reset
I am having the very-well known problem where com.android.phone keeps crashing all the time. I have done a factory reset and the problem had immediate effect just after the 1st reboot. So, we can ...
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1answer
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Huawei Ascend G300 (U6615) not using Three network
I bought an ex-Vodaphone Huawei G300, and was happy to find that it was unlocked - I put in my Giffgaff SIM, and immediately had phone and internet access.
However, I really want to use the phone on ...
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1answer
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Force Google Maps to save cached maps on SD card
I am downloading a large number of map areas in Google Map for offline use. It appears that, by default, Google Map writes its cache to my phone's relatively scarce internal memory. Is there a way to ...
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7answers
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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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2answers
1k views
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 ...
0
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1answer
79 views
Lower Menu shortcuts disappeared
I use a Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 model phone with latest version of Gingerbread on it.
I recently started to experience this problem. The shortcut menus on the lower bar have some how disappeared.
...
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1answer
3k views
USB Debugging for the Samsung Galaxy Y?
I have connected Samsung Galaxy Y phone with Android Development Tool (ADT Eclipse) It doesn't recognize my device. I'm using window XP (64 bit) operating system.
I have also made the USB Debugging ...
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0answers
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Is it possible to sync ONLY “My Contacts” from Gmail with a Galaxy S5360 that runs 2.3.6 Gingerbread? [duplicate]
It is REALLY annoying to have 800+ contacts synced from Gmail, as the “other contacts” DO also sync. This reduced the total available amount of memory on this Galaxy, which is equipped only with 190 ...
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0answers
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Samsung galaxy mini? pls help…about kies?
i installed kies software.But when i try to sync my photos and music into samsung galaxy mini,there is no option called multimedia under sync.what should i do?
3
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2answers
4k views
Installing USB driver for Micromax A50
I have to install USB driver for Micromax A50 .
I have google USB driver installed through SDK Manager, but need a USB driver specifically for this device. To install this USB driver I think, I need ...
2
votes
2answers
250 views
How can I prevent the battery in my Nexus S from draining overnight?
I have a Google Nexus S and for the past 2-3 days whenever I go to sleep the battery drains completely overnight. I mean when I go to bed the charge on my phone is plus 90% but for the past 2 days ...
0
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1answer
286 views
My WiFi does not work in Sony Ericsson
[UPDATE: As suddenly as the WiFi stopped working, it started to work again. But I am leaving this question here just in case it happens again. Thanks!]
My Sony Ericsson X8's wifi has stopped working ...
2
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1answer
768 views
Android browser not able to access router's settings page
I can access the router's settings page via 192.168.1.1 with my PC but not with my android device. What can be the reason?
My device: Android gingerbread with stock browser. Also tried with other ...
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1answer
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Why does charging leads to battery losing charge at times
I have a LG Optimus S Android on Gingerbread (The one on the cheaper side with least specs for an Android).
I have found that when I use the USB charger connected to my computer, at times instead of ...
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1answer
2k views
Jelly bean upgrading Problems
My new Samsung Galaxy Advance S is running with android Gingerbread. I am thinking to upgrade it to Jelly Bean. I am very new to Android devices.
I have following basic questions
Are there any ...
