For questions about the hardware of Android devices
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Where can I find a comparison of Android devices?
I recently got fed up with my previous smartphone (name omitted) and I'm considering switching to an Android based phone. However, I have been stumped by the sheer number of handsets. I'm more than ...
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3answers
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Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
My friend and I both have droids and we often user each other's wall chargers out of convenience. I was told that it's possible that my phone might explode if it's charged with a charger that wasn't ...
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1answer
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What are the minimum hardware specifications for Android?
As per the title, what hardware do I need to be able to run various versions of Android?
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4answers
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How do RAM and processor speed affect overall performance on Android?
Since Android can be installed on wide range of devices, I'm wondering how important RAM and the CPU speed are to the performance of a device. There are always tradeoffs when something is increased ...
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2answers
549 views
How can I find out the make and model of the chips in my device?
I'm trying to find out what kind of GPS receiver is in my phone. Every spec sheet is vague on this. I can easily find out what kind Soc or CPU it has, but parts like GPS and FM receivers, Bluetooth ...
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1answer
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How can I make the button on my headphones control something other than the stock music player?
When I press this button, it plays/pauses the stock music player. I don't use the stock music player--I use a comination of Last.fm, Grooveshark, and Winamp. I would like to make the button play/pause ...
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1answer
4k views
Is Internet tethering possible on Android phone via bluetooth or WiFi?
I have a HTC Desire and use different Wifi networks with it, but don't have mobile internet access. My laptop is usualy connected via a mobile modem. Is there a way to share laptop's internet access ...
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5answers
45k views
How to get hardware specs of Android device?
How can I find information on the hardware of my Android device like processor architecture, RAM, etc?
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4answers
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Is there an Android PMP equivalent of the iPod Touch? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Are there any devices that are like an iPod Touch, but run Android?
In other words, is there a piece of dedicated hardware designed (or shipped with) Android that is ...
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1answer
513 views
Is a Class 10 MicroSD overkill or is a Class 6 adequate? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is the class rating of my MicroSD card relevant?
I don't see any speed class or × rating markings on the 2GB card that came with my phone. Is a Class 10 card going to be ...
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1answer
2k views
Micro USB cables that only charge but no data, no mounting etc (Samsung Galaxy S)
Not all cables seem to be created equal but I've never got to the bottom of why so many (cheap) cables I try only charge - no data. Anyone know why? Certain pins not connecting?
I do know that longer ...
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4answers
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Why can the Nexus 7 display so much more content on-screen than the Galaxy Nexus?
The Galaxy Nexus is 1280x720, and the Nexus 7 tablet is 1280x800.
I realize that the tablet is physically larger, but it's screen resolution, not display size, that determines screen real-estate.
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2answers
447 views
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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4answers
1k views
What to check when buying a used device
I'm thinking about buying a used Android device and I want to know what should I check on the device before I buy it?
Is there an app or something that does some sort of testing on the phone?
Are ...
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1answer
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Do Samsung tablets have the same USB connector as Apple's iPad?
It seems that the USB cable for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (and other Samsung tablets) looks like the one used for Apple's iPad or iPhone.
Is it the same?
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1answer
398 views
Are there any Android phones that allow Bluetooth PAN off the shelf?
I'm specifically looking for an off-the-shelf solution.
Without going into too much technical detail, I need to connect a phone via Bluetooth to a device and receive IP traffic from the device. ...
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4answers
2k views
Free system information for Android such as Everest for Windows
There is any apk that shows the system and hardware information about my Adroid phone??? I mean an aplication such as Everest (or msinfo32) does for Windows.
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0answers
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Sites to search android devices based on features? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find a comparison of Android devices?
I've been doing research on various android devices, but I am having a hard time finding a good site to search devices ...
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0answers
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List of minimum/recommended specs for tablets [closed]
This is a retry on a closed question: How important is hardware for an Android tablet?
Hopefully, now, it will be more useful/answerable
I am new to android. I am thinking of buying a tablet, but, ...
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3answers
2k views
List of devices with screen parameters [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find a comparison of Android devices?
Is there any list with devices and their params? I'd like to know if this device is ldpi/mdpi/hdpi and what screen it ...
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1answer
2k views
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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2answers
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Why does my EVO 3D think I am talking to it?
Occasionally when biking or walking, something must be going on in my pocketses because my HTC EVO 3D keeps thinking my standard headphones are evolving into headphones with an inline mic.
Normally I ...
