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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Laptop Stolen. How to retrieve the stored MAC address of my laptop from the Network logs of my Android Phone?
Background: I lost my laptop recently and I reported to the police authorities and they said they could help track it if I could give them the MAC address. Unfortunately, I don't remember the MAC ...
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Android Tethering DNS Problem
I am using a Sony Xperia Go mobile device with Android Gingerbread (2.3.7).
Whenever I try to use Tethering (USB/Mobile Wifi Tethering), I could not immediately access website using my laptop.
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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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Google Now for GingerBread?
Is it possible to get Google Now on old phones ? It really sounds amazing.I would love to try it out :)
I found this for ICS. - http://techzei.com/get-google-now-on-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich/
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Do I need to root my phone to get a tcpdump?
I'm troubleshooting my aCal installation and the good folks at aCal asked me for the output from tcpdump -A -- do I need to root my phone and install busybox or can I do this from a terminal emulator?
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Cursor positioning in SMS editor
I bought an Android phone (Philips w632) and I'm unhappy with the text editor used when I SMS because when I want to edit a letter in the middle of a word I need to keep tapping the letter until the ...
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No web access on Android 2.3.7
I have an LG Optimus V, rooted, with Cyangenmod 7.2.1 (BackSide-IHO) that has developed, lately, a weird network problem:
While on 3G (or wifi) every app on the system with the exception of the two ...
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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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SMS does not get sent [migrated]
I am trying to make a sms sending app but the sms does not get sent. Please guide.
package com.example.smsbomber;
import android.R.string;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.os.Bundle;
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How do I begin to troubleshoot aCal?
I'm running aCal on my Samsung Galaxy S / Gingerbread and it isn't updating. Adding events pushes them out to my CalDAV server, but I don't see any events.
In aLogcat I see an awful lot of errors:
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How do I mount my phone?
I'm super puzzled because my phone used to just appear when I plugged it in. It doesn't anymore and The development options are definitely set to allow USB debugging. The phone is charging via USB but ...
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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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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 ...
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1answer
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HSDPA/3G not working and Power off when plugged to charger
I am not sure whether anyone has this issue before. My phone is: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.
From today morning onwards, 3G or HSDPA not working in my phone. When I plugged the phone to the charger ...
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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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2answers
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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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How do I root Android 2.3.3 on HTC Desire? [duplicate]
I just flashed my HTC Desire with the Android 2.3.3 upgrade from HTC developer website. But now when I try to root it using the Unrevoked (recovery reflash tool) version 3.32 which is what I used the ...
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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 ...
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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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android “market place” hangs on start up
I have samsung galaxy s2. After setting up google account to 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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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
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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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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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Customizing the formatting of phone numbers
Mobile operators in Brazil have added a leading digit, but only for São Paulo numbers. Now, both landline numbers (in São Paulo and otherwise) and mobile numbers from other states have 8 digits, while ...
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WhatsApp - unable to complete initialization
I'm using sony ericsson and Android 2.3. Even though I'm connected to the Enternet, I go on getting the error of "Sorry, WhatsApp was unable to complete initialization. Please check taht you are ...
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Rooting EPad MX1014
I have a E-Pad MX1014 (chinese tabcrap) and I am trying to access the system apps so I can uninstall Angry Birds off it.
The Angry Birds it runs is an extremely old version and for some reason it ...
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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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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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How does the Android browser support Flash
I was just browsing with the "native" Android (v.2.3) browser and I noticed that it displays Flash animations. Well the quality is far away from perfect, but I don't have anything installed for Flash ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Why does my power button take screenshots?
I haven't installed any screenshot applications, in fact my phone was recently wiped when upgrading to gingerbread. I have Gingerbread 2.3.4 and I use the GoLauncher homescreen. Samsung Mesmerize from ...
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where can I find information about my phone by imei
where can I find information about my phone by imei? I want to buy a second hand phone, but I heard that many are declared stolen or lost and after you buy it, police will come and take it away. The ...
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My phone restarts after I connect it to the computer
I was wondering if anyone can tell me why my Samsung Galaxy Ace (gingerbread 2.3.6) restarts after I've connected it to my laptop using a USB cable.
Is it the android system, the phone, etc???
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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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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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Transferring messages to android from a sqlite db on my laptop
I am a new android user. I switched from nokia to android today only. Been googling around for various solutions to transfer my sms (text messages only) from my old nokia to my new Android (Galaxy Ace ...
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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 ...
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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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Can I remove all these garbage apps without rooting the phone? [duplicate]
I just got a Samsung Galaxy 2 from Docomo in Japan.
The only thing I don't like about it is that it came with about a million pre-installed apps, 99% of which are just garbage that clutter my ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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 ...
