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HTC Dream - Upgrade Android OS and driver for 64-bit Windows 7 Home

I have just bought an unlocked HTC Dream G1 android cell phone. It has Android 1.5 installed. Can someone guide me as to how to upgrade to Android 2.X series? Also, which android 2.X OS would be the ...
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Where do i get an HTC-Hero ROM [duplicate]

I have an HTC Hero Android Version:2.3.3, i want to figure out if i can downgraded it to a previous version that the Hero can actually handle. I don't know if my android is rooted, and not sure ...
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how to batch update one's market application? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Is there a good app that lets me to the app updates in one go? can I batch update the apps I dowloaded from the market? I receive notifications like "14 updates ...
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Update Samsung s5300 to android Honeycomb 3.2

Is it possible to update Samsung s5300 to Honeycomb? I've only found that it can't be updated to Android 4.0.
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computer crashes while upgrading phone to ice cream sandwich

Twice while upgrading my LG phone to ice cream sandwich the computer crashed. I had to reset the computer. I am using the latest LG PC suite and the computer is a brand new Dell XPS.
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Can't update Nexus S. Stuck at “waiting for download”

I want to upgrade my Operating system (Nexus S I9250) which currently is Android 4.1 . My cell is not rooted and I have never tampered with the android system shipped, always upgraded it though. Right ...
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htc desire s Wi-Fi not connecting after update 4.0.3

I had updated my HTC Desire S to Android 4.0.3. Wi-Fi had worked fine before I updated, but now it turns on ok but then pops up saying that there a “ERROR”. What should I do? Reset the phone? ...
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Galaxy Note 1 has become slow after upgrading the phone 4.1.2

My Phone (Samsung Galaxy Note) has become really slow after I have upgraded my phone with 4.1.2. And I don't have any much data in my phone. I am really unhappy with this update. Can we do something ...
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Samsung Email app missing after upgrade to ICS through Kies - Galaxy Note

I upgraded my Galaxy Note through the Kies desktop App and the default email app disappeared. I have tried searching for it in Google Play to reinstall it, I also looked in the Samsung App store and ...
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Upgrading HTC Amaze 4G OS from Android 2.3 to version 4.0 Ice Cream [duplicate]

I have a HTC Amaze with Android 2.3 and I want to upgrade it to version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Please point me to the starting points. Some forums says that checking update on the phone will do it. ...
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Does Galaxy Mini S5570 support ICS?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 running Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). I know that the official support for Galaxy Mini ends here. But I have come across tutorials for upgrading from Gingerbread to ...
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Nexus One stuck in a reboot loop after a failed system update

I think that the device may have lost power during a system update and it now won't boot. It sticks in a reboot loop. Can I re-flash it easily? I suspect the firmware is broken.
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Upgrading a Samsung S GT-I9000 (to anything >2.1)

I'm new to Android, but my sister recently got a second-hand Galaxy S GT-I9000. It runs on 2.1, which means that it does not have Google Play. Apparently 2.2 does, and the device seems to be able to ...
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Are there “end of life” plans for Android?

I am wondering if there is a schedule for Android versions or devices to reach end of life some day? The term end of life refers to a state when developers decide to stop supporting a certain software ...
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Can I upgrade my Swipe Android tablet?

Can I upgrade my Swipe Android tablet version 4.0.4 to Jelly Bean and is there a ROM available, and if yes then how do I upgrade?
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Unable to update or uninstall LiveWare

I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, and I am unable to update or uninstall LiveWare. Every time I try to update, a message pops up saying: Error package file was not signed correctly. Uninstall ...
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Update HTC one S to jelly bean

I have an HTC One S (running ICS). My carrier is Orange. Specific details: Android version 4.0.4 Version of HTC Sense 4.1 Software version 2.38.75.5 I would like to upgrade to jelly ...
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Signed update.zip utility that backs up partitions to SD card?

I have a stock, unrooted Motorola Atrix 4G running Gingerbread 2.3.6. Due to an unexplained problem, I do not have significant access to the regular operation of the device, nor do I have USB access ...
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Updating my Xperia U to the ICS firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54 instead of the official 6.1.1.B.10

I'm using the official Sony GingerBread 2.3.7 with firmware 6.0.B.3.184 on my Xperia U and I want to use the latest 6.1.1.B.54. I've tried using Sony PC Companion/SUS but it tries to update my GB to ...
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How can I easily find out what has changed in an app after an auto update notification?

When I get a notification about an app update I often wonder what changed in this update. Is there a quick & easy way to find out? (No typing.) Note: This is with auto-update enabled, when the ...
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Phone won't turn on after attempting to upgrade Galaxy S to ICS

I tried upgrading my Galaxy S to ICS like I did my Galaxy S2. I used the exact same steps. However, Odin froze and shut down. So, I unplugged the phone, powered off, and went to power back on in ...
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Can't open cache/recovery/command

I am trying to install Android 4 on my HTC Thunderbolt. I have installed Ice Cream Sandwich in the root of my SDCard. I went to recovery mode and I see this message: Can't open cache/recovery/command ...
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Upgrade HTC Thunderbolt 2.3.4 to Android 4

I have an HTC Thunderbolt running Android 2.3.4. I am no longer using my carrier, Verizon, so I cannot do an automatic update. I know that my device can run Android 4: ...
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Jelly bean upgrading Problems

My new Samsung Galaxy Advance S is running with android Gingerbread. I am thinking to upgrade it to Jelly Bean. I am very new to Android devices. I have following basic questions Are there any ...
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Why can't I update my device?

I have a Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300), my current Android version is 4.0.4. I am trying to define software updates for it, via the Software Updates screen. (Settings > About). However, I get "Unable to ...
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How to upgrade the HTC One X (with AT&T) from ICS to Jelly Bean from Indian telecome?

I purchased HTC One X unlocked (with AT&T) with Android ICS. I am using this phone in India with Airtel SIM. How can I upgrade the device to Jelly Bean?
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Broken recovery mod!

My Sk17i phone(Mini pro) is rooted. And used CWM to install a custom "Unlimited" Rom, then restarted after installation. And now my handset keeps boot-looping. After I tried to fast boot, before ...
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Obtaining some 4.0 functions on a 2.3 phone through rooting?

I'm thinking of maybe rooting my phone, for various reasons. But one of the main ones is that I find the current version of Calendar, amongst others, that I have, very lacking. And I'm almost sure the ...
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Does a factory reset reverts any OS update? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Will factory resetting my device remove the Android upgrade? If I reset my phone to the factory defaults, will I lose any OS updates I did?
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How to create an update.zip file that can copy & rename a file?

Here's exactly what I'm looking for - I need an 'update.zip' file that can copy a file (example): /system/framework/file-to-copy.apk to another folder: /system/ and then it would rename the ...
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Unable to update Galaxy S3 Android after flashing CWM

I just unboxed a Samsung Galaxy S3 and immediately, before first boot, rooted it installing CWM Recovery and SuperSU. I found it to be not the best idea, becuase I forgot to launch the Samsung update ...
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S/W Upgrade mode problem

I have a LG P999 and I want to flash the baseband however when I go into S/W upgrade mode (Volume down + power button; without battery) my PC does not recognize the phone :(. When its connected and on ...
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Will I lose root & CWM when I upgrade via Kies (Galaxy Note 2)?

I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with ClockworkMod Recovery. My Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using Official Samsung firmware from T-Mobile and ClockworkMod Recovery. In the future Samsung release a new ...
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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 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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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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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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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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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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How do I unroot my Evo 3d?

I got quite a bit of confusing advice on how to unroot, but I could never figure it out. The reason I need to unroot is that I want to get the ICS update, which won't work without unrooting. I looked ...
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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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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 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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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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