Issues with apps defined as default for certain actions, or how to define them such.
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How can I change the default browser?
I need to change the default browser in my Android device to Opera. Is there any way to do that?
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2answers
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I checked 'use as default' when choosing the default launcher, but now I can't start ADW.Launcher any more
I installed ADW.Launcher on my Galaxy S running Froyo (2.2) to check it out.
When it was installed, every time I pressed the 'home' button, I got a choice which launcher to start.
In the end I found ...
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4answers
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How can I get a overview and manage the default applications for file types?
Most OSs show a nice summary about which application will be used to open a certain file type. Android does not seem to have such a function.
How can I track and manage the default applications?
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How to change a default application in Ice Cream Sandwich?
I used the ADWLauncher EX by default while having Gingerbread 2.3.6.
Today I have manually updated my Nexus S to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3, and I wanted to give the new default launcher a shot, but I ...
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1answer
653 views
How can I make Android remember default apps after upgrades?
After choosing a default program for an action, every time an app gets updated that relates to that action, the OS unnecessarily asks which program to use. I can't be the only one to be aggravated by ...
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How to select default application
How can I change the default application for a given file type or protocol?
For example, I have multiple browsers on my smartphone and have selected "Internet" (the default browser) to be "the default ...
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6answers
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How do I change the default SMS application on my HTC Hero?
I recently got completely fed up with the built in Messages (SMS) application and switched it out for Chomp (also looking at Handcent, haven't decided on one yet). I want to use the "Messages" icon ...
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1answer
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Can I set the default browser differently for different websites?
I have the following browsers on my phone:
stock
Dolphin Mini
Opera Mobile
Firefox
I don't want to set a catch-all default because some pages render better on some browsers than on others.
When I ...
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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.
