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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 ...
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Why aren't the manufacturers updating the phone to the latest Android version when it's available? [closed]
One thing that annoys me is that some Android phones are released with an older version of the Android operating system, and it not updated to a newer version until around 6 months later. Why is that? ...
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Beginner's questions on tweaking non-branded Android phone (rooting, update recovery, update rom)
I have some beginner's questions for clarifying some concepts in Android phone.
I am using a non-branded phone (ASK SP404) running Android 4.0.3. The Android OS in the phone comes from the ...
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1answer
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How to make an application to ignore updates?
In my rooted LG Optimus One (a.k.a P500) running stock 2.3.3, I have few Google's applications preinstalled.
When updates are being checked, notification for presence of updates are included for ...
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1answer
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Can I update my android system although the USB port is broken?
The USB port of my LG-p500 is not capable of exchanging data anymore (the device or any dmesg do not show up when connected to a computer). Charging still works, fortunately.
Due to some annoying ...
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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 ...
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is there any official froyo upgrade from samsung for galaxy 5 in India? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my phone get the Android 2.2 update (FroYo)?
Hi,
I am a galaxy 5 user from India, there were news about froyo update for galaxy 5 but my kies [downloaded from ...
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1answer
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When will my device get the Android 3.x update (Honeycomb)?
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) was released in February 2011, however not all of the devices that will get this update have received it yet. Each manufacturer and carrier needs to add their custom ...
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1answer
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When will my phone get the Android 2.2 update (FroYo)?
Android 2.2 (FroYo, short for "Frozen Yogurt") was released over the Summer 2010, however not all of the devices that will get this update have received it yet. Each manufacturer and carrier needs to ...
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1answer
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How to upgrade to Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) for an ASUS Transformer TF300 or TF201? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.1 update (Jelly Bean)?
If the Android device is a tablet but not a phone -- such as for ASUS Tranformer TF300 -- then how can the ...
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1answer
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How to update my galaxy s? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS in my device?
I have a samsung galaxy s GT-I9000 and I want to update it. I have android 2.3.3 but I read there's an update to 2.3.5 or even 2.3.6 ...
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1answer
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Regression plan upgrading OS from Froyo on GT-P1010
i want to upgrade my galaxy tab (UK) from 2.2 to 2.3 (or higher) but have read it's risky and i could end up "bricking" it. (I've never upgraded an android OS before.)
If I do mess it up, is it ...
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2answers
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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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1answer
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LG optimus P-500 firmware update: PC suite for Linux?
My phone, a LG Optimus P-500 requested to be connected to the PC suite in order to perform a firmware update (the official one).
I don't have the PC suite and have only access to Linux computers. The ...
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4answers
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I can't update my Nexus S, shows error screen. What to do? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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How to do backups and updates properly with full device encryption?
I think about the following use cases:
'Perfectly' reverse encryption without loosing settings
Update ROMs. Even if /system, /data, /sdcard (internal) are encrypted
Low level Backups with CWM. When ...
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0answers
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I have a Nexus S w/o cell service. It’s running 4.0.1. How do I update the OS? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
Going to Preferences and System Update indicates there are no updates available. What? Isn’t that total baloney? V4.0.4 is the ...
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1answer
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Package error “package file was not signed correctly” when updating Google+ [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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0answers
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Automatic Update Warning [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
How to hide updates from market?
How to exclude a program from being presented as program to update
Though I do not wish to update an application, it appears on the ...
2
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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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How can I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S2 to the latest kernel?
I have an SGS2 with Gingerbread 2.3.4 and kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 se.infra@SEP-39 #2.
I heard that I can update the kernel to a newer version, but I have a few questions before I ...
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Can I update my Nexus One to Android 4.0, and how do I do it? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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1answer
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - If I apply the update and install TouchWiz, will it hurt me?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. I love it. I think Google's default honeycomb UI is fine, but Samsung wanted to improve upon it with their own UI called "TouchWiz". Following an annoying ...
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0answers
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'avoided poor internet connection' even though i have full wifi signal? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
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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 ...
2
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1answer
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How to enable multiple users on Google Talk for Android 2.3.4? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
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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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2answers
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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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1answer
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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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1answer
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htc wildfire s after update to 2.3.5 - cannot install any app
After updating my wildfire s phone to android version 2.3.5 I cannot install any application or update existing ones. Downloading icon appears for 1 sec and instantly disappears - for some reason apps ...
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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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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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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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1answer
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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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2answers
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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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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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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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2answers
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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 reinstall/upgrade android OS in my phone [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
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Why do the “Successfully updated” notifications disappear?
I noticed a weird behavior when updating applications with the newer Gingerbread (2.3.5?) and now Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3) builds. It might also be the case with other versions, but I have not seen ...
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1answer
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How to upgrade google play app? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
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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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0answers
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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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1answer
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rooting Samsung captivate with the new gingerbread release
I just got a message from my cell provider that the official Gingerbread release is out for the Samsung Captivate. I recently rooted my phone so I could install non market apps. Will I have to un root ...
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1answer
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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 ...
