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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Samsung SII rom update
I'm a big fan for RR (Resurrection Remix rom) and I'm following it's news and updates since V.1.8.1
But there is something I don't like with rom updating in general, each time updating the rom I need ...
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Package error “package file was not signed correctly” when updating Google+ [duplicate]
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Updating GPlus Signature Error
In trying to update Google+ I receive: "package file was not signed correctly uninstall the previous copy of the app and try again".
The ...
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Updating GPlus Signature Error
I've installed Resurrection Remix 2.0 ROM (i'm a big fan of), and when I want to update Google Plus to the newest version I receive a signature error for installed version, when I go to application ...
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Can I update my Nexus One to Android 4.0, and how do I do it? [duplicate]
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When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
I've never even used Android before, and I've been given this Nexus One for app development by my ...
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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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Upgrade small-screen phone to Ice Cream Sandwich?
I'm running 2.3 (Gingerbread) on an Xperia mini, and Sony Ericsson recently announced the availability to upgrade to 4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich). My understanding is that ICS is geared more towards ...
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How To Selectively Update Applications On Google Play?
I would like to know how to update manually only apps that I want and not all apps at once when every other day they get updated again. How to checkmark only specific apps I want to manually update?
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Issues with automatic update on a rooted Epic 4g touch
So my phone originally had (before the root) Android 2.3.6. After the root process, it ended with 2.3.4 and it keeps telling me to update. A few things aren't working for me anymore, and I'm not sure ...
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software update available — how to find out the details?
My UK HTC Chacha phone running 2.3.5 since the last few months shows a notification since the last couple of days that there is a software update available. But the menu only says that it's a bit over ...
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'avoided poor internet connection' even though i have full wifi signal? [duplicate]
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What does “avoided poor Internet connection” mean?
Im really frustreated, i did the software update on my galaxy s 2 yesterday (the wifi worked fine before), ...
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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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How to upgrade Galaxy Nexus from 4.0.1 to 4.0.4
I would like to know how to manually upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Android version 4.0.1 to the latest 4.0.4.
I got this phone in Australia and it is currently running the "yakjudv" build ...
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I can't update my Nexus S, shows error screen. What to do? [duplicate]
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can't update, can't do a factory reset
My Phone (Nexus S) keeps pestering me to update the OS. But, every time I try, it restarts, displays the cute robot error ...
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Can I install Ice Cream Sandwich on my HTC Wildfire? [duplicate]
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When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
Please, I want to install Ice Cream ...
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How to enable multiple users on Google Talk for Android 2.3.4? [duplicate]
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Use Google Talk with multiple accounts
I always use two Google accounts. One for personal use, and the other for professional-related things. On my phone, I have Android ...
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Android Updates: Why Carrier Involvement? [closed]
Why is it possible that Android users have to wait until their carrier releases an update and iPhone users get their updates directly from Apple?
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App Updates - Are they dependent on Google Market?
I noticed on another android phone there were "updates" such as new Youtube, Gmail, etc. I never received a notification for these on my device. Are these delivered via Google Market, or is there ...
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Is there a way see if any of the apps on my phone have updates available?
Is there a way see if any of the apps on my phone have updates available?
I occasionally get a notification that updates are available but is there a way of checking manually?
If I clear the ...
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Where can I find detailed information about updates from HTC? [closed]
I get notifications that there are available updates from HTC but no further details are provided. Is there a way for me to find out what the updates, what they fix, what they are introducing, etc? I ...
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Is it possible to upgrade, without rooting, to a version not specifically released for the device?
I have inherited an Android mobile and would like to upgrade it to the latest version of Android. Having come across posts such as is it possible to upgrade the android OS on all phones?, it appears I ...
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Samsung Galaxy S 2 doesn't switch on or go into download mode , yellow triangle with exclamation mark
I had Galaxy S2 with Gingerbread kernel, I needed to upgrade it to ICS. I used Odin 3 v3.04 to download the ICS kernel (I9100) to the phone. I followed the following steps:
You start with the phone ...
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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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Nexus S Update 4.0.4 screen sensitivity issue?
I updated my Nexus S to Android 4.0.4, which is amazing for battery charge time, but I have a problem with touch sensitivity. It's lagging and registering touches in place that I did not touch.
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My Sensation is running 2.3.4, why hasn't this updated?
I've got a HTC Sensation 3G, and I'm waiting for the Android 4 Update.
I understand this update might not be available for my handset yet, but I checked my Android Version and I'm currently running ...
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How and when is Android's default browser updated?
I am used to browsers having exploits found on them being fixed and having new versions of the browser with the fixes.
In the Android native browser it seems there is no such process.
Does this mean ...
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Are firmware updates secure?
Now that mobiles are being used for payment systems, I'm more concerned about the security on my Android device.
I would rather not be the first to be vulnerable to some malicious code that happened ...
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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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Google play error after updating 4.0.4?
I have some problems with google play after updating to 4.0.4 on my Motorola xoom. The store doesn't open and gives Server error!!
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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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What's the “MTC Мобильная Почта” update on my Samsung Galaxy?
What's the wierd looking update that's just turned up on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
"MTC Мобильная Почта" by "OJSC Mobile TeleSystems".
The review section has lots of one-star comments saying its ...
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Are there any risks to flashing a ROM?
Are there any risks to manually flashing a stock or custom ROM?
Does it have the potential to brick the device?
Will it void my warranty?
Will I stop getting updates?
Anything else I should be aware ...
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How to check if an available update will take up more storage or less than the one currently installed version?
How can I check if an available update of a given app that I already have installed will take up more or less storage space than the one currently installed from the information in the play.google.com ...
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How to reinstall/upgrade android OS in my phone [duplicate]
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How do I update the OS in my device?
I purchased MicroMax A60 mobile phone which was not provided with any PC suite. This phone in-built comes with Android V2.1 Eclair ...
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What kind of upgrade procedure can I expect after rooting my tablet?
I am considering rooting my Galaxy Tab 10.1, mainly to get rid of some obnoxious bloatware that really annoys me.
I've read this post, and this one, and found these instructions which are nice and ...
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Samsung Galaxy S 2 - Recovery mode
I am trying to install an application to my Galaxy S 2 using the "apply update from sdcard" option from the recovery mode (the script in the update.zip is written to do that). The problem I am facing ...
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Why does Android offer updates for all the gmail accounts on the phone?
I have multiple gmail accounts on my phone and I get Market and other updates listed for each of these accounts. That is simply annoying.
How can I disable that and instead set one account as my ...
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How to upgrade google play app? [duplicate]
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Phone not updating Market to Google Play?
I'm having 3.4.4 of google market. But google has change it to google play and upgrade it's app to 3.4.7 But it doesn't ...
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Where can I find local installation files? [closed]
I'm rather new to Android development.
Where I work there are pretty tight security measures (firewall etc) preventing me to download API 15 from within Eclipse. We configured Eclipse's proxy ...
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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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Android hangs after rebooting when upgrading to 2.3.5
I used HTC's update software functionality to upgrade my Android to version 2.3.5. Though, upon reboot all I get is the cryptic icon (a phone and a red triagle with an exclamation mark inside). When ...
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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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Is there a way to upgrade my Galaxy to ICS (even by rooting)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5 (YP-G70), it currently has 2.3 installed on it.
I would love to get ...
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Can I update my Galaxy Nexus manually?
I'm having a problem with music playback stutter on my Galaxy Nexus, and after searching about it for a while it seems the problem was fixed on update 4.0.4.
Unfortunately, my phone is still on 4.0.2 ...
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For updating an Android OS which one is better amongst the, official Update and Custom ROM update [duplicate]
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How do I update the OS in my device?
When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
I am using the Sony Xperia Arc phone.
I came to know ...
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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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Will Android 4.x (ice cream sandwich) will be available for Samsung Galaxy SL (gt-i9003)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
i have samsung galaxy SL with me and it has android 2.3.6 ... if i can install android 4.X in this ...
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Rooting and updating to Official Updates
I have a S2. I want to root my phone to use the amazing apps out there Not to install custom roms. Can i still get access to the official updates from Samsung ?
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Nexus S ICS update problem restarting by itself
I have a Nexus S (european edition, no super amoled screen), I upgraded to ICS in December but I think it has problem because it restarts itself very often and I don't know what have caused this ...
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Upgrading from Android 1.6 to 2.2 [duplicate]
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When will my phone get the Android 2.2 update (FroYo)?
I'm having issues to upgrade my tablet to the 2.2 system. It's a generic tablet, from Kaser, I'm using it to ...
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Upgrading my phone - what happens to the apps?
I've got an HTC Incredible 1, going to be upgrading to a Rezound. How do I get the apps (both free & purchased, some on the SD some on the phone) from my Incredible to the Rezound? Free isn't ...
