An operating system (OS) manages the computer hardware in a device, such as the screen, keyboard, memory or wireless devices, performs basic control and maintenance of the running device. It also provides a software platform and services that applications can run on. Android is an OS, as are ...
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Changing OS completely on galaxy note SC-05D and galaxy s2 SC-02C
I live in Japan and I would like to get these 2 phones but both of them is sold here with Google Android 2.3.7 Japanese OS.
I was wondering if it possible to change that into a regular English ...
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How does the Ubuntu Phone OS relate to the Android OS?
I've read that the new announced Ubuntu Phone OS was heavily inspired by Android, while not using Java and the Dalvik VM for its apps.
However, it was also not clear whether it's a fork of the AOSP ...
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Can't install OS update on a rooted HTC OneX with clockworkmod recovery tool installed
I recently rooted my HTC OneX and installed ClockworkMod Recovery tool, per this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_One_X
Now I got a system update but I am unable to install it. During ...
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Need help in Upgrading My HTC Magic from Android 1.6 to Android 2.3?
i want to upgrade my HTC Magic Android Mobile form Android 1.6 to Android 2.3, before that i was curious to know what are the steps to be done for this, i downloaded Terminal Emulator in My Mobile and ...
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Is it possible to dual-boot my TF201 with Windows RT?
I'm really liking the look of Windows 8 / Windows RT, and I'd like to try ditching my PC entirely by getting Windows onto my Transformer Prime. I'm aware that there are a few issues around things like ...
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Can I change the OS on a Samsung GT-S5830 [closed]
I just got as a present a (not new) Samsung Ace GT-S5830 locked with SFR (France).
I live in Israel and need hebrew keyboard.
I am sorry if what I ask is redundant but this is my first Android machine ...
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What determines power management policies in Android?
I am just approaching to the Smart Phone and Android world and have a couple of doubts:
Which modules (and SW or FW?) decide the policies with which power is
given to any component of the Smart ...
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Reinstall OS on Nexus 7
I had unlocked my Nexus 7 and everything was great for months. I came home from work and it was stuck in a boot loop. I somehow managed to delete the OS while trying to fix it. I have access to the ...
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351 views
Installing original OS on Samsung s3
Is it possible to install Google's original OS without all the manufacturer-added bloatware that comes with the device?
Is there a chance that I would ruin the phone and/or not be able to get it to ...
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What packages can I safely remove from GNU/Linux distro running inside Android? [closed]
To be more detailed, I'm running Archlinux ARM on Android device through chroot. When I need the GUI, I use androidVNC. But Archlinux image file contains all the packages for standalone OS (kernel ...
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Does Android suffer from the same “over a period of time” performance degradation that OSes like Windows do?
To clarify, yes, I run a custom ROM on my phone. I thought to myself "I'm going to flash this and keep it stable because I need to depend on it for work".
Almost a full month later, I'm finding that ...
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How to upgrade Android 2.3 to 4.0 on ARM 11 based Tablet?
I have tablet which has a IAMPX200 Processor and a M718 Main Board.
The current OS is Android 2.3, and I want to upgrade it to Android 4.0. Is it possible? If yes, please give any suggestions.
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How do I upgrade my Galaxy i5510 2.2 froyo to 2.3 Gingerbread? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
can any one tell me how to upgrade Samsung galaxy i5510 2.2 froyo to 2.3 Gingerbread
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Are Nexus the only one that receive OS update directly from Google and not from Telecom / Phone Manufacturer?
According to a comment made to this article as shown below:
They already do that. Its called the Nexus One, secondly the Nexus S, and thirdly, now the Galaxy Nexus..... they all receive OS updates ...
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Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Many people want to try/use Android without buying a new Android phone. How can I install Android on my current phone or device running Nokia Symbian, Maemo, or MeeGo; Microsoft Windows Mobile or ...
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Is it possible to change the Operating System of the K599 (chinese iPhone) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
I have an electronic device the model is K599 was built in China. The operating system of this device is a minimalist ...
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Do messages, contacts, files get deleted when you upgrade your Android version? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Will I lose any apps / data if I upgrade my phone’s OS?
For example if you upgrade from Froyo to Gingerbread, do messages, contacts, files get reset/deleted?
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How can i update my OS (gingerbread)
This question may be very low quality but it is very important for me ..I have Samsung
galaxy-Pro and the Os version is Android OS, v2.2.2 (Froyo).
The question is that i want to update it to ...
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How to upgrade Android on the Samsung Galaxy Ace
I have an Samsung Galaxy Ace that came preinstalled with Android v2.3.4 (Gingerbread I believe)
I've searched the internet everywhere and couldn't find a way to do so that gave clear instructions on ...
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Can I boot Android on the LG Arena KM 900? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
I have searched (hopefully well enough!) on the internet to see if we can load Android on the LG Arena KM 900.
Though ...
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Get original xperia play content back on device after removing it
I've rooted my phone a while ago, deleted random apps I didn't really need that were pre installed. But now there's a potential buyer so I'd like to restore to the way it was the second I've brought ...
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Why can't the su binary simply be copied (techical response please)
I have rooted several Samsung devices and the underlying "goal" so to speak seems to be to get the su binary in /system/xbinand install Superuser.apk.
My question is why does one have to jump through ...
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Do Android-enabled smartphones support other operating systems?
Are there smartphones which support Android and, in addition to it, some other operating systems, in particular Symbian and RIM Blackberry? Or, maybe, the last two are constrained to devices which ...
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How can I make my own Android ROM? [closed]
I'm using "HTC Wildfire S". It is running on android 2.3.5 and I want to change it to ICS.
Is it possible to do that? Where I can find the original ROM for ICS which can run on my device?
How can I ...
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How do you get Android OS bugs fixed?
I recently got an HTC Shift from Sprint. Within days of getting it, I noticed very bad issues with the phone loosing sync to 4g, 3g, and wifi; it would not reacquire data connections unless I manually ...
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Intentionally deleted Android system - how do I fix this?
Right now I own a Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 mini and I rooted it. I had this program installed from Android Marketplace that allows you to delete applications.
So guess what... I deleted several ...
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Relationship between a recovery and a ROM
As far as I understand: Recoveries (e.g. ClockworkMod) can be used, among other things, to install new versions of the Android OS, like custom ROMs (e.g. CyanogenMod) by updating the ROM section which ...
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Can I install Android 2.2 or 2.3 on a Samsung Omnia 2?
I would like to install android 2.3 or 2.2 in my Samsung Omnia 2.
Could you tell me how should I do?
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1answer
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Is it possible to get Android on a Nokia e65? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Does anybody know if it is possible to get android on a nokia e65?
Thanks for your time
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Dual booting mobile [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I use dual boot in my Android mobile phone?
Is it possible to dual boot my android mobile(HTC Sensation) with window mango? So that I can use either one of them. I'm ...
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Which smartphones are most updateable? [closed]
since you're able to update to the newest version of andriod (http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/4184/how-do-i-upgrade-to-a-new-version-of-android ), what smartphone is the most well-rounded ...
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Running older windows versions on Android
Read about running Windows 95 (blog post seems to be 9-12 months old) and 98, XP (XDA has few threads) on Android. I'm interested (because of mind mapping software I use on Windows) but don't really ...
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Is it possible to update the Android platform my phone runs on?
I just got my first Android phone. The ZTE Score which runs on Android 2.3.4.. I'm curious if I can update to a newer Android os, or if I'm stuck with 2.3.4..
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Can I use dual boot in my Android mobile phone?
I want to know is there any boot loader modifying tool for android so that I can use my cell as dual boot. Like Symbian- Android, Android - Windows Mobile, Android - Java, Android - Bada.
Is it ...
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What Android distro can boot from USB stick in PC/Laptop?
I have an old HP Pavilion dv2000 laptop with a busted hard drive. I want to put a compatible Android distro onto a USB thumb, plug this in to the laptop and boot into it and use it for casual www ...
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Where can I find Android release notes?
Today I upgraded to 2.3.4 Gingerbread MR2 but I wonder: what changed?
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is it possible to upgrade the android OS on all phones?
Do Android phones as a rule allow you to upgrade the OS version at will, or does this require special support from the manufacturer or carrier?
