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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Some apps not available on play store after lcd_density change in build.prop
I changed the ro.sf.lcd_density in the build.prop on my Galaxy SII from the default 240 to 190. It made everything smaller, creating more space and increasing the quality of use for me personaly.
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2answers
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How to Diagnose Wireless that won't turn on? [closed]
I just bought a new d2 Tablet, and it seems to be functioning normally, except that the Wi-Fi will not turn on. I navigated to the settings screen and selected Wi-Fi, and dragged the Off button to ...
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2answers
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Stuck at “Verifying Information” when updating to ICS
I've been trying for a few hours to update my Desire S running Android 2.3.5 to the newly released official ICS rom ...
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HLS Streaming in native browser
I've read in numerous sites that Android has supported HLS streaming since 3.0.
However, I've been unsuccessful in going any HLS stream to play back as it should on devices I've tested.
HTC OneX ...
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3answers
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How to install Android apps without having Google Play?
If you have Google Play application installed is very easy to find and install an application. But some devices seem not to have Google Play application installed. Maybe you can use Google Play in ...
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2answers
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How to use USB Keyboard and USB Mouse In Android Tablet Simultaneously
My Android Tablet is having one Standard USB port and One Micro USB port I use Mini for 3G Dongle..... Tablet is not having Bluetooth. I want to know is it possible to connect mouse and keyboard from ...
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1answer
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Facebook account from nowhere on Android [closed]
My second half has updated her smartphone to Android version 4.0.4. All great, except a stupid icons change and the balloons added to the SMS application (I did not like it as well). The biggest ...
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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 sync contact photos from phone back to google contacts?
I have updated my contact photos in my phone and then I wanted to update my google contacts.
The sync of contact data is working fine, but the photos aren't being synced.
Is there anyway I can fix ...
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How do I view the “Other folder” on ICS browser?
I saved some links on the browser's "Other folder". How do I view them? When I go to Bookmarks, all I can see is "Local".
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1answer
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my mail won't show after upgrading to 4.0.4
After upgrading my Samsung galaxy s2 to android version 4.0.4 my mail won't show in the default mail app (cant find out the name!). I only get a dropdown bar -- but when I clicked it, the arrow points ...
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2answers
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Prevent Android ICS downloading updates automatically
Can I prevent automatic update(system and app updates) downloads on Android ICS in order to reduce the bandwidth usage while using volume based internet data packages?
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0answers
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Slideshow Feature not available in Gallery after ICS Update
Slideshow feature is missing in Gallery for Picasa Web Album after ICS 4.0.4 Update in my Samsung Tab GT-P7310. I was able to run slideshow of Picasa Web Album in Gallery earlier with HC 3.2. This is ...
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2answers
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Why is Android System always keeping my phone awake?
I woke this morning and discovered that my phone's battery was at 70% capacity, even though it had been fully charged when I went to sleep. I went into the battery settings, and found that Android ...
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2answers
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Galaxy S Advance Android update
I've heard there are some Android alternatives. Like miui or Cyagenmod or Mozilla OS. I have Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070) and i've heard Samsung is not going to provide any updates for my device. So, i ...
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1answer
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BSNL Penta TPad 701C Android ICS - Play store closes immediately after opening.
When I got the tablet, new version of play store was pre-installed and was working fine. Initially my 3G dongle was not connecting to Internet. After complaining to customer care, I was provided a ...
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2answers
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Why is the com.android.browser process draining my battery?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note with stock 4.0.4 ROM. The battery drains very fast and the phone is often warm. Reboot doesn't help. Settings says that com.android.browser (Internet) uses most of the ...
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0answers
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Google Media app is not wrapping source code
If you open up an article which contains some source code, then Google Media doesn't wrap the source code (for instance, PHP code) at all, and therefore it is impossible to read source code.
Has ...
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1answer
4k views
Update the Korean Galaxy S
I use a Korean version of Galaxy S (SHW - M110s) phone which runs on android 2.3.6., I want to update it to ICS or JB.
I have rooted the phone with major sufferings and flashed with Nakyup ROM. XDA ...
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1answer
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Import multiple vCard files to Galaxy S3 contacts
How can I import contacts from hundreds of vCard files to my Galaxy S3 which is shipped with Ice Cream Sandwich ? I don't want to import it one by one.
I am using Windows 7 Ultimate.
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2answers
504 views
Is there a way to fix the sms notification in Galaxy S2, ICS
The SMS notification behavior is inconsistent on the Samsung Galaxy S2 after upgrading to 4.0.3 ICS. When receiving a text message, the phone does not make a sound or vibrate, regardless of the ...
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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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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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0answers
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Not able to make voice call using IMSDroid?
I have gone through this link and configured IMSDroid accordingly. I'm using sip2sip.info . Signing in is successful, but when I try to make a voice call, using a SIP address, I get a message that ...
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1answer
296 views
Why is one of my WiFi networks not visible after connecting to the other one?
I've got two access points / WiFi networks at my home and there is a strange behavior with my Android 4.0 phone (SGS2): after my phone connects to one network or the other (whichever is currently ...
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2answers
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How to change screen resolution on android rooted device?
I run android-x86 as VMware image, and I dedicated the whole second display for it. Display's resolution is 1024x768, but resolution in android is lower, it seems something about 800x480. Is there a ...
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Speaker makes rough sound when connected to wifi!
I have a tablet with android version 4.0.4. When the tablet is connected to wifi network the speaker makes some "non-electrical" (irregular krrrrrrrr) sound. I don't exactly know when did this problem ...
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2answers
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Right swipe on contact defaulting to internet calls
My problem is: right swipe is defaulting to internet calls instead of 'regular' calls.
First off, these are my relevant call settings:
as you can see I have no accounts and the internet calls are ...
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2answers
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How to run Android ICS on a PC (win7) inside a VM?
I have a PC and would like for kids to run Android games/edu apps. I have a touchscreen. How hard is it to run ICS inside a VM (VirtualBox or any other VM platform (MS, VMware)
There are answers ...
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1answer
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galaxy s2 is locked [closed]
While jogging, I listen to music from my phone and I put a lock to prevent it from doing interesting things. However, I think it tried many wrong passwords and it is locked. Now, phone is overheating, ...
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How to upgrade galaxy S2 to Ice cream sandwich [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
How to upgrade Samsung galaxy s2 with 3 version i think.. to 4 version of android ? I'm not very familiar with any android device, ...
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich and Microsoft Office Outlook Calendar 2003
After upgrading to ICS, my phone does not seem sync properly with my MS Calendar using Outlook 2003. Unfortunately, my work platform is MS Office 2003 using XP Professional.
I uninstalled and ...
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Galaxy S2 upgrading problem
When I try to update my Gingerbread Galaxy S2 through Kies it says "Your device does not support updates via Kies".
My current firmware version is I9100XXKL1/I9100OXAKL1/I9100XXKL1/I9100XXKL1(KOR). ...
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Instagram app is not working when using wifi internet through out proxy server
In our organization we use a proxy server (Traffice Inspector) and I connect to internet usin wifi of my HTC Sensation. Most of the apps work fine except several apps that don't work at all. Say show ...
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How to change video brightness?
Whenever I watch any videos, either through the Gallery, Play Movies, or YouTube, my screen becomes substantially brighter. After searching online, I suspect there's a separate video brightness ...
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1answer
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Installing Google Now on Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535)
I'd like to get Google Now on my (rooted) Verizon Galaxy S3 without flashing Jelly Bean on my phone. Is this possible?
Although I'd love to have Jelly Bean, I want to avoid flashing ROMs (and ...
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how to remove sticky (permanent) notifications from notification bar?
I have a buggy app installed in my phone, which sometimes creates permanent download progress notification with animated icon but fails to remove it from notification bar by its own.
I tried to ...
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1answer
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Upgraded Galaxy S III to 4.0.4, can't drag app to taskbar anymore. How can I enable dragging again?
I upgraded my Galaxy S III to Android 4.0.4 last night and now I can't drag apps to the taskbar anymore.
Is there a setting I can change to be able to drag apps to taskbar again?
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1answer
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How to resolve that both Wifi Hotspot and USB Tethering need reboot to work?
I am using a Huawei Honor Device running the official Ice Cream Sandwich. I use the wifi tethering quite often to get my notebook online, and realized following behavior:
I am connected to Wifi. ...
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1answer
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How do you disable system apps in Android 4.x.x (and up)?
I heard you can "freeze" apps starting in Android 4.0 without rooting. How do you do it?
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0answers
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ICS - no internet, but access to network drive possible
I've set up wifi on an ICS phone.
I can connect to a network drive in the system, so the connection seems to be OK. However when I try the browser I get the message 'problem loading page'.
I used ...
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1answer
521 views
Restart in safe mode on Galaxy Nexus
I have an unrooted Verizon Galaxy Nexus, just recently upgraded to Jelly Bean.
One of the touted features of Jelly Bean was the addition of the "Restart in safe mode" option from the power menu. ...
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3answers
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Link2SD not working completely
My Link2SD doesn't seem to be fully working. I noticed this when updating the Facebook application. Google Play prompted me of insufficient storage. I first uninstalled some apps but I got curious so ...
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Shows ad-hoc network but cant connect to it
I have a tablet with specifications
Model number : si7slim
Android version : 4.0.4
Baseband Version :1.4.1
Kernel version : 3.0.8
I want to connect it with a wifi hotspot created in my ...
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0answers
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How to disable lock screen in ICS when VPN is set? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Connecting to VPN forces having secure screen lock
I have Sony Xperia S with ICS 4.0.4 stock rom (rooted), I need to have a VPN account set in my phone, but when I add a ...
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1answer
722 views
How to compose plain text email [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Disable HTML Emails in composer
I'm baffled - my Samsung Galaxy Note running Android Ice Cream Sandwich ICS 4.0.4 has a default email client - which is rather neat.
One ...
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1answer
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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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1answer
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Watch my local tv on my Android device
I have a somewhat fancy tv that supports an external wi-fi module. If you connect that to the tv, you'll be able to stream media from a pc or other compatible device. At which point I thought, is ...
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2answers
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is there a way to know what CPU, GPU, RAM my phone / tablet has? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to get hardware specs of Android device?
I have a generic "cheap" tablet, running ICS; but I'd like to know what GPU does it have.
The box says it has an Allwiner ...
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Prevent Trebuchet from showing up in Recent Apps?
Here's the setup I have for my phone right now:
I am running on a custom ROM that has Trebuchet for the home application.
The custom ROM is ICS-based.
I have somewhat successfully gotten Google Now ...
