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Can you run Android 2.2 Froyo or 2.3 Gingerbread in a VM?
I came across a how-to guide for running Android 1.7 in a virtual machine (VirtualBox), but 1.7 is old. I haven't been able to find a Android 2.2 or 2.3 image anywhere, does anyone have any ideas on ...
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Disadvantages of CyanogenMod
If I root and flash my phone, will I get some limitations? I understand that I will lose any carrier and manufacturer specific apps/launcher/widget (and this actually may be a bonus); however I want ...
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Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone to a Android device?
Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone (those that we connect to the Desktop PC) to the Android phone or devices?
This is because I notice that the one on the left (the original one that come ...
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How does Google Play work out if an app is compatible with my device?
I have one "generic" Android tablet, and often when I come to install and app, Google Play says it's incompatible with my device. It happens even on popular apps such as Twitter, Instagram, Evernote, ...
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Where do I find the minimum requirements for an app?
I was trying to install a new app from Google Play on my computer, but a message told me that the app wasn't compatible with my device. No more information was given.
Can someone please tell me where ...
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How can I modify the phone model in build.prop to get unsupported apps?
I currently have a rooted HTC Legend. In light of the current Android Market sales, I would love to be able to purchase some of the apps on sale without a compatible handset, since I plan to get a ...
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How to circumvent the market compatibility check?
Sometimes I would like to install some App on my Notion Ink Adam but the Android Market says that my device is not compatible with the App. ATM I simply google for the specific App and search some ...
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“device isn't compatible with this item” - why? [duplicate]
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Why are some Apps on the market be incompatible with my device?
I would like to download and install this app on my Samsung Continuum SCH-I400 running Android 2.2.2 but ...
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Is NTFS file system supported on Huawei u8160?
I have a Huawei u8160 running Cyanogenmod 7.2 .
I have a 500GB portable hard drive which is file system is NTFS , I connected the hard drive using OTG the phone didn't recognize it at all.
So I was ...
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Will an Asus Transformer Pad Infinity work in the UK if I ship it over from USA
I want to ship my Asus Transformer Pad Infinity from the USA to the UK as it's cheaper. Will I run into any compatibility issues? (It does not have 3G.)
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If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?
If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?
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Are Android 2.2 applications compatible with Android 3.0 and 3.1?
Are apps built for Android 2.2 compatible with Android 3.0 and 3.1?
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My Android device with USB host does not recognize my WiFi Adapter dongle. Is there a way I can install a driver or do anything else?
I bought an Android device that doesn't come with WiFi but comes with USB hosts and, as stated in the site, supports Wifi dongles. But mine is not working.
I successfully plugged in a USB mouse, ...
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Some 2.1/2.2 apps not working
I just upgraded my Galaxy gt i5800 to 2.2 froyo from the kies firmware.
Why am I getting "not compatible with this device" from some apps that say they require 2.1 or 2.2? Can anyone please explain.
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Will a UK Android telephone work in Japan?
I am on the UK carrier Vodafone, and wish to upgrade my phone soon. I am going to Japan for five months next year, and would ideally like a phone which I can use out there, with a Japanese sim card.
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LG Nexus 4 compatibility Airtel India [duplicate]
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Can I use my device on a different carrier?
I plan to purchase the LG Nexus 4 from the US on the release date (13th November). The phone claims to be unlocked. But will ...
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How can I get the latest compatible app version?
I once had Acrobat Reader and Seesmic installed in my LG GT540 (Android 2.1).
I had to uninstall them to free some space. After a few days I tried to install those apps again, but their updates made ...
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Can physical keyboards really only be used with specific devices?
The web is full of physical tablet keyboards, all of them being restricted to one (or a few) specific devices. Can the keyboards really only be used with those devices or do they use the same ...
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Is cm10 compatible with cwm 5.0.2.8 on huawei u8160 ?
I have a Huawei u8160 with CWM 5.0.2.8 .I have tried to flash cm10 using CWM 5.0.2.8 but it boot loops.I have waited for 20 minutes for it to boot ,but it didn't.
I've seen this discussion about cm10 ...
