Only use this tag when your question is truly specific to Ice Cream Sandwich. For example, it's appropriate to use when asking about an ICS feature, but not when asking about a device hardware issue unaffected by the OS (even you're using ICS on that device!).
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Galaxy Nexus Suddenly restarts
My Galaxy Nexus is suddenly restarting and I don't know why. How can I discover why this is happening?
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1answer
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What are the Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich Easter Eggs?
I heard that there are some Easter eggs hidden in ice cream sandwich version.
How can I view the Easter eggs hidden in my android device and how can I view them? I'm using Android 4 ICS.
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2answers
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Phantom notifications of Galaxy Note driving me nuts
I just got a Samsung Galaxy Note a few weeks ago and really like the phone. The problem is that I get notifications for non-events or phantom events day and night: the phone makes the notification ...
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3answers
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How can I get rid of the low disk space notification?
The low disk space notification frequently comes up. I can't get rid of it; the clear button doesn't clear it, and neither does tapping it. It's just taking up space. How can I get rid of it?
I've ...
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1answer
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How does ICS deal with Menus on devices with physical buttons?
ICS removed the need for the Menu key with always visible action bars, but also has support for phones which come with hard keys. Traditionally the menu button brought up a context menu.
I've got a ...
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3answers
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SGS2 running ICS 4.0.3 can't connect to home wifi
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II 9100. I had no problem connecting to wifi while it was running 2.3.4 or 2.3.6 official firmware. 2 days ago I upgraded to official 4.0.3 and now it connects to all other ...
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0answers
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Android 4.0.3 sluggish: nandd process hogging CPU
I have an Allwinner A10 tablet clone. While working the tablet "freezes" regularly but not too frequently for a strech of time between 2 and 15 seconds. Described differently: the tablet is useable ...
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4answers
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ICS upgrade - Contacts freezing on Galaxy S2
This morning I upgraded my Galaxy S2 from Android v2 to ICS, using Settings/About/Software Update. Since doing so, I am encountering a problems with my Contacts, which crashes practically every time ...
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1answer
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Setting alarm on with a single click
I'm looking for a way to set an alarm on my android 4.0 phone with Nova Launcher with a single click. An ideal solution for me would be: I install an alarm clock app (if necessary), create alarms in ...
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Does the ICS Email app allow you to get notifications on folders other than inbox?
I have set on a IMAP account on my ICS android. I have some of the mails filtered to go to different folders. Is it possible to receive notifications the other folders? It is annoying, when I read ...
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0answers
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ICS messes up Hebrew text display on Galaxy S2
Follow up from this question... I just installed ICS on my Galaxy S2, and now the Hebrew display is messed up - the nekudot are displayed slightly to the left of the letter to which they are supposed ...
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1answer
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How to move applications to external memory card on ICS
I have an android ICS tablet and I'd like to install applications on the external memory card (not the internal memory / internal SD).
Is it possible to do so? A solution that does not require ...
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2answers
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How can I exclude an App (camera) from the recent Apps list?
How to exclude camera from recent App list? (long-press Home Key in Galaxy S 2)
I don't want it to appear in the Recent app list since it has traces/image of last captured image.
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2answers
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Facebook contact sync in Ice Cream Sandwich
The rivalry between Google and Facebook seems to have gotten in the way of a really useful feature from Gingerbread: Facebook contact sync. Currently my Verizon Galaxy Nexus has the ability to add ...
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1answer
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How to root Teac Tc-7120
I want to root my new Teac TC-7120 device, but couldn't find any rooting guide targeting it.
What should I do?
I used the following Guide:
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1answer
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Force GPU rendering in ICS. How does this affect system performance?
I thankfully discovered the option to force GPU rendering of apps in the system settings of ICS.
So far, I did only notice a difference with one app: Twitter for Android was very annoying to use ...
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2answers
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Adding web shortcuts with icons similar to chrome's new tab thumbnails
I have a Droid RAZR MAXX, and there are a few shortcuts to web pages on the screen. They have been there since before the phone got ICS.
Under GB one could long tap the screen, add a shortcut, and ...
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1answer
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Battery life cut in half recently - DrReadUsbStatus issue?
My regular uptime on Samsung Galaxy S2 was around 6 days. For the last couple of weeks it is down to less than 3 days. The change was instant, but I was hoping it would come back - it did not. Running ...
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4answers
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Wi-Fi of Galaxy S2 is not working after ICS update!
I updated my Galaxy S2 with the official OTA update to Android ICS 4.0.3
After the upgrade, my wireless worked for a couple of hours, but after a restart it doesn't work at all (for a week now).
I ...
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1answer
392 views
How can I add a search button to my dock on a Galaxy Nexus?
I just saw a tweet where someone had added a search button to the 3 docked software buttons
So I'd like to know how to add the search button (or any other) to the dock with the Back, Home and ...
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1answer
314 views
Is it possible to use the Google Play Store without having a mobile provider?
I am trying to install Skype and other applications on my brand new Android tablet but I keep getting stuck with a message:
Can't establish a reliable connection to the server
This could be a ...
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2answers
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Device always boots in recovery mode, but apparently there is no recovery partition
We have a BSNL Penta IS709c (cheapest tablet currently available / Oct 2012) running Android 4.0.
Feeling adventurous, I issued reboot recovery through adb and the device tried to reboot in recovery ...
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2answers
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Memory settings menu inconsistently shows internal storage half-empty and completely full at the same time
I own a sony xperia tipo that has around 2 gigabytes of internal storage.
Today, I got a warning that my phone's internal storage is full, while using google currents, so I went to the storage menu ...
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1answer
508 views
How to replace system font of a Galaxy Tab 7.7?
How do I replace the default system font on a Galaxy Tab 7.7, by a .ttf font?
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4answers
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Can I change (or add more apps to) the unlock screen in Ice Cream Sandwich?
On the previous version I could swipe left or right to start with my camera, or just unlock the phone. I just got the Ice Cream Sandwich update and now I can swipe up or down to access the dialer or ...
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3answers
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Where are my Gmail contacts?
Where can I access my Gmail contacts on my ICS Android Tablet (DGM T-703)? This does feel like a silly question, but I cannot find my Contacts list anywhere?! Within the Gmail app I cannot see a ...
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1answer
732 views
The UI sounds on my Galaxy Nexus no longer play - how can I re-enable them?
I kind of like the touch sounds and unlock sound on my Galaxy Nexus, so I typically leave them enabled. Today I noticed that both of these sound effects had simply stopped playing, possibly after I ...
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1answer
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How exactly does operating system update work on Android devices?
Today I have received my first Android device, to be more precise a GOClever Tab A102.2 tablet. I have noticed that it runs as operating system Android 4.0.4 so I though why not update it since the ...
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2answers
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Connecting Galaxy S2 ICS to Kies
I tried connecting my Samsung Galaxy SII(ICS) to Samsung Kies 2.0.2 through USB.
But whenever i connect the cable, Kies asks me to switch the phone to Kies Studio mode. But I could not find this mode ...
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0answers
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Ringer and Notification Volume
Before icecream sandwich, on my HTC I was able to make my notification volume on zero (so it would vibrate) while my ringer was at full volume. Now with icecream sandwich the ringer and notification ...
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2answers
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How to switch Input Method / keyboard?
I recently upgraded my Galaxy S2 from Android 2.x to 4.0.3.
I had, and still have, two keyboards installed & enabled - MultiLing Keyboard, and Swype.
In my previous ROM, long-pressing an input ...
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1answer
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SGS2 I9100G keeps disconnecting from WIFI after installing firmware XXLPQ
2 days ago I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G from 2.3.6 to 4.0.3 using the firmware XXLPQ. Ever since, my WiFi keeps disconnecting every 10 seconds. I tried all the fixes from this question SGS2 ...
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1answer
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Clear Application Cache on ICS
I want to clear a specific system application's cache — Calendar & Calendar Storage. How do I do it in ICS?
I've stopped the running app:
but cannot find the Clear data / Clear cache ...
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1answer
675 views
How can I root my HTC Incredible S?
I have an HTC Incredible S and want to install Ice Cream Sandwich, which I don't think is officially available right now. How can I root it?
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How to recover lost contacts from samsung galaxy s3
I was closing all my unused running programs on my galaxy S3, and suddenly closed the contacts app. When I checked my contacts afterwards they were all gone. But when I checked my call logs, the ...
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1answer
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How to get my tablet listed by adt
When I run adb devices from my Windows XP machine there is nothing listed. The tablet's Vendor ID is 18D1 and the Product ID is DEED. It gets enumerated as a USB device with a name MID. When I enable ...
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Have to clear google services framework on android ice cream sandwich
I recently had issue to sync with google as the following are affected:
gmail app says no internet connection
play store says no internet connection
tablet is set to EPOCH (Jan 01, 1970, 00:00)
I ...
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Rooting failed htc one x : adb server is out of date
Tried to root my mobile HTC One X AT&T Build number 1.73.502.1 710RD ATT US edition referring the following link.
Root HTC One X
Restarted twice but the phone was not rooted.
adb server is ...
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2answers
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Restore deleted photos
I accidentally deleted the entire "downloaded" album full of pictures from my Samsung Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710) and am trying to use a recovery program I downloaded.
My phone will not show up as a ...
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1answer
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How to move Applications from phone to SD Card?
I have recently purchased Sony Xperia Tipo Dual phone, I couldn't find to move the apps to SD card. We can able to move the Apps from phone standard memory to Phone Internal Memory.
Can any one give ...
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1answer
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Clear Default not enabled in 4.0
I'm trying to set Chrome as my default browser but cannot. I go to apps and the clear default button is not enabled and says no default is set.
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8answers
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I've deleted Google Play Store. How can I reinstall it?
I've been having an issue with my apps where an error "Package file is invalid" keeps appearing. I read a tutorial somewhere which told me to "uninstall updates" for the Google Play Store application. ...
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1answer
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Compass north and south are reversed on my Samsung Galaxy 2
Since upgrading my phone to ICS, my compass is reversed, with the north end pointing south.
I have tried waving the phone in a figure 8 pattern and flipping it over on all axis.
What can I do to get ...
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1answer
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Updating HTC Sensation to Ice Cream Sandwich is stuck in a boot loop
I'm trying to update my unbranded HTC Sensation to an Ice Cream Sandwich stock ROM (from here).
I've followed the various instructions where I install the ROM, then flash the phone with the HTC ...
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1answer
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screen keeps jerking and there are automatic touches
First of Tablet info :
Model number : Micromax P275
Android version : 4.0.4
Baseband version : v3.0
Kernal version : 3.0.8+ linda@SKYWORTHSERVER3 #52
Fri Sep 21 14:00:53 CST 2012
Build number : ...
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0answers
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Can't open cache/recovery/command
I am trying to install Android 4 on my HTC Thunderbolt. I have installed Ice Cream Sandwich in the root of my SDCard. I went to recovery mode and I see this message:
Can't open cache/recovery/command
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Getting “E:Error in /sdcard/.zip (status 7)” while upgrading Android Nexus 4.0.1 to 4.1.x (Jelly bean)
I tried to install Jelly Bean (4.1.1) onto the Nexus S handset following the instructions from here.
Later, I noticed that the Nexus should have at least 4.0.3 to upgrade to 4.1.x.
So I tried to ...
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1answer
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Installation of BusyBox on panda board on Android ICS kernel
I am trying to install BusyBox on panda board which has an ICS Android kernel.
I used the steps below:
Download binary file which supports the panda board
Push it into /system/busybox folder
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1answer
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minimal hardware requirements for Android [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the minimum specifications for Android?
I would like to know the minimum hardware (memory, CPU) to run Android, good documentation is also a good answer.
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