The Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) is classified as a high-end smartphone at the time of its launch. Variants include Epic 4G, Vibrant, Captivate, and Fascinate. Add a device tag only if your question is genuinely specific to your make and model!
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SGS running CyanogenMod 10 headphone volume cap
Is there a way to increase the max volume cap for SGS running CM10, please?
Thank you.
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Sync problems with Samsung Galaxy I9000
I'm having the following issues:
'Market' not functioning ('A network error has occurred. Retry, or cancel...')
Gmail not functioning ('No connection')
Red triangle in top-left of screen = ...
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Set MP3 as ringtone on CyanogenMod 10
Without using a market app, how can I set a custom MP3 file as ringtone?
I've tried placing the MP3 in media/audio/ringtones and variations (e.g. media/ringtones), but the MP3 does not show in ...
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Galaxy S with Cyanogenmod 10 (stable): File Manager needs root permission to access the external SD card
I have an SGS with CM10 installed.
The file manager and Apollo, both of which come with CM10 by default, are having issues reading the SD card.
File Manager needs SU permissions to see it.
Apollo ...
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How to reboot an android device?
Unfortunately, the power button doesn't work and I'm not able to power off the device.
The only way, is physically pull out the battery, but if I'll do so, I wont be able to power it on again.
The ...
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Samsung Galaxy S having internal sd card problems
I have Samsung Galaxy SLCD having android 2.2.1 which is around one and half year old. Around one month back my it started showing message in notification bar 'internal sd card removed unexpectedly' ...
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I lost all my contacts on Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000
Yesterday I lost all the contacts on my GT-I9000. Nothing strange happened, there was no warning, suddenly they were just.. gone. This is the second time this happens. Is there any method to get the ...
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Will flashing ROMs multiple times degrade the performance of phone?
Will flashing ROMs multiple times degrade the performance of phone? If yes, is it possible to retain the performance? If no, then is there any procedure or sequence to flash a ROM on a Samsung Galaxy ...
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Network Connectivity in GSM/WCDMA mode
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 with Android 4.0. Whenever I disconnect a call, the network vanishes for a few seconds when the phone is in GSM/CDMA auto mode. The network is fine in GSM only ...
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Samsung Galaxy S No Unlock Screen
I have a Samsung Galaxy S (with DMB).
It's running Gingerbread and it doesn't have an unlock screen. I have tried to set it up through the settings but it doesn't work. Any idea why?
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Why does Spotify say that there is no Internet connection available when there is one (Samsung Galaxy S)?
When I start the Spotify Android app from my Samsung Galaxy 1 it seems that the internet connection is not working:
What can I do to resolve this?
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Contact names not showing for the calls and messages
My Galaxy S3 was working great until I installed a firmware update on 26/11/12. Immediately after, the names dropped off the calls and messages and it is now showing phone numbers only. When I dial ...
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How to upgrade Android 2 to 3 or 4 on GT-I9000?
All is in the title. I have got a GT-I9000 (samsung galaxy S) and I do not understand why I cannot upgrade the android version ?
Why an android version is linked to a specific phone ?
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How can I set my volume to be beyond 15 on my samsung galaxy S? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I make my Samsung Galaxy Nexus volume go louder than what stock allows?
The volume on my media music player sounds very low on my headphones. Wondering if anyone ...
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Samsung Galaxy-s blocks the app to install after download
Why I can not install the app after download on galaxy s, if the app is not from the play store it blocks the app to install. I know there is an option on new models of galaxy, if it blocks your app ...
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Cannot Reach Restore Progress Screen In Titanium Backup PRO
On a Samsung Galaxy S I-9000, I just installed CyanogenMod 10 Stable and the latest Google Apps for CM10. TB Pro is version 5.7.0.1.
I started a restore (missing apps with data) and during the ...
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Samsung S screen turns off while calling
during a call, the screen turns off and I become not able to click(touch) any button on the screen. PLEASE help if there is any solution cause it makes me crazy. Thanks.
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Google Play app dissappeared [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Google play disappeared from my phone
I have a Samsung Galaxy S and have recently discovered that the Google Play app has disappeared from my phone. I am not sure when ...
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Manually updating samsung home app
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Y phone. I couldn't help notice that the Samsung Home app in my mobile phone misses a lot of features in comparison to that in more expensive models of Samsung phones.
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Galaxy S GT-I9000: how to fix boot to recovery with Volume up+Power?
I have Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) and I've installed Cyanogenmod 10 M2. I can reboot into recovery from Cyanogenmod (Hold Power button, select Reboot and Recovery). However, I cannot boot directly to ...
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Email accounts suddenly disappear from Samsung stock client
I have a Samsung Galaxy S, rooted with ClockworkMod a good while ago. Since about two months, my imap accounts spontaneously disappear from the Samsung stock email.
When launched, the email app asks ...
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Why is my 16GB SD card not being read in my Samsung Galaxy S?
Why is my 16GB SD card not being read in my Samsung Galaxy S?
I've tried to format it several times but nothing happens.
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Is it possible to replace the top layer of glass on the Samsung Galaxy S III? [closed]
I have somehow cracked the top layer of glass on my new Samsung Galaxy SI III, and am wondering it's possible just to replace that top layer. I have ordered a replacement piece of glass, and have read ...
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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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How to hard reset of a Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000 which I cannot put in recovery mode?
I don't have much hope. Here is what's happening
Galaxy S GT-I9000 keeps crashing at startup :
com.sec.android.provider.logprovider crashes
and other ones android.process.acore
So I cannot reach ...
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AT&T Galaxy SIII / Windows 7 64bit AMD/ Cannot mount USB drive
I just want to transfer files between my new cell phone and my new computer. I have been on the phone with both AT&T and Samsung tech support for two days. No joy. I and they have tried dozens of ...
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Unable to upgrade firmware from Samsung GT-I9000
When I try to upgrade the firmware of a Samsung Galaxy S using Samsung Kies, it tells me "initialization not supported". Therefore I'm stuck with the original firmware.
Here's the details:
phone: ...
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Deleted some apk files - but the apps are still there after reboot
This seems really weird to me.
I followed the instructions given here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835861
and deleted the apk files of some stock applications like Layar. I ...
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Original ROM for Samsung Galaxy S i9000
I've put a custom ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S I9000 and now I want to go back to my original ROM. I was wondering if there was a way to get the original ROM, that came with my device, from an official ...
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Which specific storage space is low, when getting “Low Space” on Samsung Galaxy S?
I'm getting the alert "Phone storage space is getting low". Here is my Samsung Galaxy S running Cyanogenmod 9's space status:
Name: Cache
Path: /cache
SIZE: 17.50MB
USED: 2.47MB
FREE: 15.02MB
Name: ...
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How to restore my IMEI on Galaxy S if I don't have a backup of /efs?
I installed CyanogenMod 10 Nightlies on my Galaxy S1, coming from CyanogenMod 9.
On every reboot I get the message:
Warning! A problem was detected with your device. Your device IMEI number is ...
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Samsung Galaxy S shuts down automatically
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S i9003. I used it for 1 years. Recently when I want to start apps the phone automatically shuts down. The battery is fully charged. Anyone faced it before?
I'm running ...
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Unregister device in Google Play [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to remove device(s) from My Market Account?
I've two devices showing in my Google Play Account, probably because of some old ROM. I want to remove the old entry. I ...
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Samsung Galaxy S stuck in boot loop when 100% charged
Before we start I should mention that I have not messed with the firmware in any way. But it seems that whenever I put it on charge and it reaches 100% capacity I turn it on and it gets stuck in a ...
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No internet connection after sleep although Wi-Fi connected and working well, Android Samsung Galaxy S I9000
Problem: No internet connection after 1+ minutes of sleep. Wi-Fi is still connected, i have IP assigned through DHCP, i can browse shared folders on PC in network. It looks similar as if i didn't ...
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Samsung Galaxy S in boot loop after following cyanogen mod's full update guide
I have been following this guide to root my Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. I've followed it to the letter, but after I load the new kernel to the phone, the phone gets stuck in a boot loop. The phone ...
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what does “flash recovery” mean?
In the instructions for ClockworkMod Recovery for Galaxy S i9000, there is:
Step 2. Flash Recovery.
I don't understand what this means. Which recovery to flash? How to do this? (With a USB ...
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Can I run Samsung apps (app market from Samsung) without a SIM and mobile connection?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S with Android 2.2.
I have read that now there is a "Kies" app available from Samsung which would allow to upgrade the OS on the phone without connecting it with the USB cable ...
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Will there be 4.0 (ICS) Android version for i9000 phones? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
Will there be 4.0 Android version for i9000 phones? I can't find any answers online.
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Low Signal Strength after Firmware Upgrade
When I first bought my Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) phone a month ago, it had it's factory installed 2.1 Eclair running. Despite many 'Android Market' apps not being compatable with it, my signal ...
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Samsung Galaxy S i897 not detected by PC
I have read every forum and every "help" site on Samsung's website and all over the internet. Nothing has worked. I bought an unlocked Galaxy S i897 on ebay, originally an AT&T phone but I'm using ...
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Problems rooting Samsung Galaxy S: SuperOneClick stops responding at step 7
I am having an awful time trying to update my new Galaxy S to ICS. I found a well rated ROM .zip on code.google.com but first I need to root the phone so I can unlock the bootloader. I have been ...
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How can I make my phone detect our ad hoc network? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Connect android phones through adhoc wifi network
Hi I am using my laptop as a wifi hot spot. I want to connect my Samsung Galaxy S plus to it. It uses Gingerbread. The ...
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Restore Android Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I896 back to original installation
I have a Android Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I896 and I have some problems with the sound. My provider sent me a new one and expect the old one back in it's original state.
So I have one that is ...
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How to fix this Google+ sync problem?
Few months ago, I restored a full Nandroid backup which was created few hours ago. When I booted up, everything went fine, but Gmail & Google+ went out of sync. Perhaps, it was a timestamp ...
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No calendar notifications after gingerbread on galaxy s 4G
I updated my Galaxy S 4G to Gingerbread, followed by a factory reset. Now I don't get any calendar notifications even though the appropriate boxes have been selected in the Settings menu for the ...
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Getting call options such as skype/viber again
My question is similar to this :
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/473947-calling-dialer-viber-skype.html
But not quite the same. I've chosen phone as my default calling ...
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My SIM is not recognized after installing Cyanogenmod; what should I do? [closed]
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) which I purchased from the Spanish operator Movistar around two years ago. I have spent most of the day trying to flash it with cyanogenmod 7.
TL;DR: Installing ...
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How do I backup data (SMS/contacts) from a device with a broken screen?
I just broke the screen of my (unrooted) Galaxy S.
How do I get back my SMS and contacts?
PS: I tried Kies but it won't detect my phone for some reason. (Kies works fine with another Galaxy I ...
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Update from app store stuck on “downloading..”
There are three apps that needs an update on my device, I've got an always-on 3G connection and it's working (I can use whatever app I need), but when trying to download the update from the app store ...
