Questions about OS or application updates. Please make sure to use the tag closest matching your issue, use e.g. 'ota-update', 'application-autoupdate', or 'rom-flashing' if they are better fitting. See the full tag wiki for more details and first-aid.
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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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BSNL Penta TPad 701C Android ICS - Play store closes immediately after opening.
When I got the tablet, new version of play store was pre-installed and was working fine. Initially my 3G dongle was not connecting to Internet. After complaining to customer care, I was provided a ...
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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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Update Market Application to Google Play Market Application
I have the problem with latest update which re-brands "Market" app
to "Google Play Market" app.
At one moment "Market" icon disappeared from both home screen and applications.
I was seeking for the ...
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Do messages, contacts, files get deleted when you upgrade your Android version? [duplicate]
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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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Getting a file to Samsung Galaxy Tab from my Laptop without Android?
I am trying to install new Android OS to Samsung Galaxy Tab but it does not have a Memory-card -slot and it does not have any OS currently. I need to somehow get the OS -file to the Samsung Galaxy Tab ...
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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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1answer
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Is there a way to get detailed information on why an OTA update fails?
I'm trying to figure out why my OTA update is failing. I have unrooted my Droid Bionic, did a factory reset and it starts to update, then reaches about a quarter of the way and stops and just reboots ...
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update dell xcd35 from 2.2(Froyo) to 2.3(Gingerbread) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
I want to update my DELL XCD35 android phone. Right now I have 2.2(Froyo) in my phone.I want to update it to 2.3(Gingerbread).
any ...
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1answer
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Where the system updates get installed in HTC explorer?
I am seeing a message on my taskbar System updates are available. When I am tapping to that message it is showing some 29 MB updates. I am running sort of internal memory, so every-time I am ...
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1answer
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Jelly Bean update for an Unlocked AT&T HTC One X? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.1 update (Jelly Bean)?
Now that the Jelly Bean update for the One X has been made official for atleast the GLobal version: ...
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Do apps included in the gApps zip get updated via Google Play?
While using alternative ROMs like CyanogenMod 9(as i currently am), one flashes an additional zip file called gApps which contains apps provided by Google.
As Google releases newer versions of ...
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When will my phone get the Android 2.3 update (Gingerbread)?
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released on December 6, 2010. (High-level user highlights)
Of course, not all devices will get this update right away and others won't get it at all. Each ...
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How do Google Play app updates work? Are they free?
Let's say I paid for an app, and after some time there is an update for this app.
Is this update free? Will all future updates be free?
Or do I have to pay some fixed % of the current price of the ...
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Can I install the latest Android version even if my manufacturer doesn't release updates? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
These days android tablets are hitting the sweet spot and I'm considering buying one.
This is the tablet that I'm looking to buy:
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5answers
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Samsung Galaxy S 2 Kies update problem: “does not support initialising”
I've been fruitlessly trying to get the new Android OS update for my s2 for quite some time now and I finally thought my troubles were over when I saw an update for Samsung Kies pop up earlier today ...
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Sony xperia 4.1.B.0.587 firmware update fail
While I was updating my Xperia Neo L to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware, I turned off my phone accidentally.
Now, my phone has got a repeating-reboot, I just see the Xperia logo and home screen. When I touch to ...
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HTC One V rooted - can't upgrade from htc release
I have an htc one v and there's a system update from htc.
I'm trying to do the update, it needs to restart in order to finish the update.
When it restarts clockworkmod jumps in and the update never ...
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How to upgrade galaxy S2 to Ice cream sandwich [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
How to upgrade Samsung galaxy s2 with 3 version i think.. to 4 version of android ? I'm not very familiar with any android device, ...
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1answer
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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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Galaxy S2 upgrading problem
When I try to update my Gingerbread Galaxy S2 through Kies it says "Your device does not support updates via Kies".
My current firmware version is I9100XXKL1/I9100OXAKL1/I9100XXKL1/I9100XXKL1(KOR). ...
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Why are some contacts missing in some views after an android update followed by restoring the contacts?
Here is what happened: I upgraded my android version (to 2.1 on an Xperia X10 ), restored my contacts using the native apps. Some contacts are missing, but when I look at speed dial I can see some of ...
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1answer
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Android update not proceeding beyond the point of earlier cancellation [closed]
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note N7000. An Android update was promoted. I started with the update download, but canceled it at 36 MB (total update size:110 mb) because of slow network. After that, ...
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Update Samsung Galaxy Exhibit running CM9 without wiping any data and storage?
The CM9 Ice Cream Sandwich custom ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit was updated September 25, 2012. I'm wondering if I could upgrade to this updated version (which includes numerous bug fixes) ...
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The last App update keeps downloading after reboot
When I update an app everything works fine. Android Market shows that the update was succesful and nothing is downloading. Also there are no items in "downloads". But when I reboot, the progress bar ...
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2answers
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Updating T-Mobile G1 from 1.0 to 1.6
I have a T-Mobile G1 phone (Dev Phone) with android 1.0. To be able to install some apps, I needed to update it to 1.6. So I downloaded an update file and put it on its sdcard. But the update failed ...
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1answer
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Does unlocking a phone from a Network allow manufacturer updates?
I am having a major problem with Three network not pushing the latest 1.29 update for my HTC One X phone.
If i get them to unlock it will that enable me to download the update that HTC have released ...
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2answers
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How to update the LG GT540 Optimus to the lastest stable Android version?
How can I update my LG GT540 Optimus to the latest stable Android? Is if safe to update, or I could "brick" my phone? Or it does it by auto? How are the installed softwares (from Android Market) ...
4
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2answers
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What is involved in upgrading Android to a later version, if the manufacturer no longer supports the device?
I recently acquired an Android-based tablet which is now running a rooted version 2.2; however, the manufacturer no longer supports or sells this particular tablet.
I'm interested in seeing if I can ...
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1answer
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Galaxy Nexus Official 4.0.4 update and root
Since the official 4.0.4 that be downloaded from Google's servers seems to be an update (39mb) can I update my rooted Galaxy Nexus wuthout losing root?
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How change the frequency of Google Play update checks?
Every day I get a notification on my Inc2 that there are app updates available in the market. Is there a way to change the frequency of these update checks? I see no reason to be prompted to update ...
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How to upgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 to ICS? [duplicate]
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Upgrade Samsung Galaxy II OS to android 4.0?
I want to know if there is any official documentation on how to upgrade Samsung's Android enabled devices?
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Upgrade and Rooting Motorola Xoom Paths
I have a UK Motorola Xoom, Wifi only version. It's currently running 3.0.1 and is rooted.
I'd really like to upgrade to 3.2 and stay rooted. What's the best path to take with this?
I can't download ...
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1answer
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Samsung Galaxy Note Quadrant results decrease after every offical update
I have got a Samsung Galaxy Note with stock rom. I occasionally make Quadrant test to measure the performance of the device.
Device came with 2.3.6 rom and I measured 3677 points. After I upgraded to ...
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Android 4 for Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
Does Samsung provide an update to Android 4 for GT-I9070 Galaxy S Advance?
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Why is the transformer Jelly Bean update being staggered geographically?
The Transformer TF300's jelly bean update is now available OTA in North America but not in Australia for up to two weeks.
What would be the reason that they would not make it available all at once? ...
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Manually upgrade Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 (yakjuxw) to 4.1
I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro/yakjuxw) with Android version 4.0.4. I saw the new features in 4.1 so i want to update, but i don't think an OTA will be available anytime soon. So, I'm considering ...
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1answer
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HTC Sense Keeps Crashing Even After Factory Reset
I just updated my HTC Desire today to the newest firmware. However, on booting up the phone I get this message saying:
Sorry!
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The application HTC Sense (process com.htc.launcher) has ...
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Custom ROM for Spice MI 350 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
Does there any custom ROM exist for the Spice MI 350 (Spice MI 350 is actually a Lenovo A60)?
Or is there ...
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1answer
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Upgrade Samsung Galaxy II to Android 4.0?
Is it possible to upgrade Samsung Galaxy SII's Android 2.3 to Android 4.0? If yes, how do I do it?
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1answer
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How to I upgrade my Galaxy Fit from 2.2 to 2.3 using Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I upgrade firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S without using windows?
How do I update the OS on my device?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Fit (GT-S5670) running Android ...
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0answers
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Is upgrading to Touchwiz 4.0 /ICS supposed to wipe your desktop?
Recently received ICS on my Galaxy Note. After it installed, my entire desktop was wiped, and basically restored to factory settings, including dopey things like the S Memo widgets and gigantic ...
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How do you find out what changes there are in new firmware?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 running ICS 4.0.3. It has desktop software with it called Kies for managing the phone and when I plugged it in today it told me that there was new firmware available:
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How do I prevent a system update from occurring?
We have 150 new XOOM Wifi tablets (MZ604) that we are distributing to high school students in 2 weeks. The tablets have stock ICS 4.0.4 on them, unrooted.
The requirement is the tablets run Adobe ...
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How to update to ICS on Samsung Tab 10.1 P7500 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
can I have a guide on how to update my device to the ICS ? I have read that ICS is out today.
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App optimization on every reboot?
I received the official OTA Google update to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC Sensation. Every time now when I reboot the device, the system displays a notice stating that it is optimizing ...
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Unable to update Samsung S3
I am new to this community.
I bought a new S3 android phone. Well, I gotta configure couple of my email accounts.
1. personal - gmail, 2. official - exchange mail.
When I look for update, it says ...
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1answer
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If I root my Asus Transformer, will I still get and install the manufacture updates?
I have an Asus Eee Pad Transformer which I recently upgraded to 4.1 Jelly Bean from the manufacture. If I were to root my device, will I still be able to get updates from the manufacture?
Its great ...
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2answers
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Installing ICS update
I have a problem - a half year ago I installed the 4.0.3 on my Nexus S. I installed it by placing the 'update.zip' file in the \sdcard folder, restarting phone, holding Power+VolUp buttons, then ...
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Android updates for Nexus bought from Amazon
Is there any difference in terms of either phone features, software versions or time to get new updates if I bought the Galaxy Nexus from Amazon instead of waiting for it to be sold direct from Google ...
