Questions tagged [4.0-ice-cream-sandwich]
Only use this tag when your question is truly specific to Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Wifi Hotspot Toggle Widget
I have upgraded to ICS on an i9100, from GB. Both of these provide wifi tethering by default. Under GB many of the widgets available could toggle the wifi tethering on and off - a simple switch.
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Does Android's "Data Usage" also count uploads?
As per my question above... does the data usage that came into existence in ICS count uploads as well as downloads?
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How to change screen resolution on android rooted device?
I run android-x86 as VMware image, and I dedicated the whole second display for it. Display's resolution is 1024x768, but resolution in android is lower, it seems something about 800x480. Is there a ...
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Phone boots very slow and restarts by itself
My problem is when I turn on the phone, the Google logo stays stuck and after unknown minutes boots in with the software animation, but very slow and then starts over again! First a little history of ...
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Facebook contact sync in Ice Cream Sandwich
The rivalry between Google and Facebook seems to have gotten in the way of a really useful feature from Gingerbread: Facebook contact sync. Currently my Verizon Galaxy Nexus has the ability to add ...
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Galaxy Nexus Suddenly restarts
My Galaxy Nexus is suddenly restarting and I don't know why. How can I discover why this is happening?
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Jelly Bean OTA Update failing on Nexus S ("assert failed")
I've got a Nexus S phone. It was never rooted or modified. It currently runs the most recent version of Ice Cream Sandwich (that was installed as an Over The Air update, without any issues).
Couple ...
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Cancel Exchange device administrator activation?
I was trying to add my Exchange account to my phone to confirm for a coworker that logging into the server was possible. I don't want to relinquish the device administrator controls as it's my ...
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My apps status suddenly become "not installed on the phone", even the google play store!
I have been searching online for problem similar to my case but unfortunately didn't manage to find any solution to my case.
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Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100T
droid version 4.03
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How to prevent the OTA Jellybean update on Droid RAZR Maxx
I have a Motorola Razr Maxx with ICS (4.0.2) on it. It went and downloaded the JellyBean upgrade, which I do not want to happen. Each hour the phone prompts me to upgrade. How can I keep this from ...
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CyanogenMod 9 gives AuthenticatorException while adding account
I had installed custom ROM CyanogenMod 9. But I am not able to make Google play work in it. It doesn't show Add Google Account option in the Accounts & Sync option in Settings.
I had also googled ...
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Why is the com.android.browser process draining my battery?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note with stock 4.0.4 ROM. The battery drains very fast and the phone is often warm. Reboot doesn't help. Settings says that com.android.browser (Internet) uses most of the ...
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Unable to access text messaging after updating to ICS
I have a Droid RAZR and the stock messaging app just keeps loading forever and Handcent SMS crashes when I access it. I have tried to leave it be and let it load but nothing happens.
I would use SMS ...
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Why can't I transfer data from my tablet with OTG support to my phone with USB?
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I want to copy music from my tablet to my phone with USB.
My tablet can't see the phone when connected which is somewhat strange because the phone sees that it is connected and the tablet ...
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ICS: how to get to browser home page?
Newbie ICS question: how do I get back to my browser home page?
My Nexus S was OTA-upgraded yesterday to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 from 2.3 (Gingerbread), and I'm still finding my way around.
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Is there a way to check who is connected to my Galaxy Nexus hotspot [duplicate]
I would like to be able to check who is using my phones hotspot, it was simple on my Droid 2 since the Motorola app much like the one shown in the answer to How do I check who is connecting to my ...
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How to change camera default save location?
When I was using the camera of my Sony Xperia S, the following message popped up.
So how do you change the default save location of your camera (as highlighted with red underline)?
Note: Yes, my ...
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What is the best way to get pictures on your contacts with ICS (Galaxy Nexus)?
Before I bought my Galaxy Nexus I had a HTC Hero. HTC synced the pictures from Facebook to my contacts. This happened on the phone so when i activated my new Galaxy Nexus and synced it my contacts had ...
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Change WCDMA to GSM automatically
I have Samsung Galaxy S II with Android 4.
If I configure my phone to GSM/WCDMA (automatic) mode, I have problems when I receive or make a call. Usually I lost the call or the other person cannot ...
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Displaying profile picture in Gmail App
I've got an ICS device, when I send SMS messages, G+ messages or GoogleTalk message my avatar appears beside each email.
When I send emails through my GMail account in a browser my profile picture ...
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What are the Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich Easter Eggs?
I heard that there are some Easter eggs hidden in ice cream sandwich version.
How can I view the Easter eggs hidden in my android device and how can I view them? I'm using Android 4 ICS.
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What audio file formats does Android support?
What audio file formats does Android (ICS in particular) support? If this depends on the device, how can I find out?
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Seeing Huge Amount of Data Usage with Google Music
I have recently purchased the Galaxy Nexus, and I am extremely happy with it. As part of that purchase, I decided to bring all my music into Google Music. So, I've been using Google Music on my way ...
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Where did the wifi sleep policy go in ICS?
With the update to Android 4.0.3, I noticed that the wifi is always on.
I used to have the sleep policy where is turns itself of when ilse for some time.
Where did this feature go with ICS?
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Calendar in ICS lockscreen
I'm searching for a way to display a couple of calendar events on the lockscreen of Android 4.x ICS.
I found Lockscreen Calendar but it doesn't support ICS.
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How do I get back to the regular camera?
I hit something by accident and now whenever I use the camera app it's using the front facing camera evey time.
How do I switch it back?
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.thumbdata files maxing out internal SD memory
I have an 8GB Nextbook7 running Android 4.0.4. Recently, I discovered that I have 2 files named .thumbdata3... eating up all my internal space of 5+GB. These files are found in the .thumbnail folder ...
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How to view the files from /root/data folder?
I want to see the files from /root/data/data folder. Is there any application/trick which can do this?
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Galaxy Note apps on stock Android
I've just ordered a Samsung Galaxy Note, and since I generally don't like manufacturer-installed bloatware (TouchWiz etc.), I'd like to reflash it with a stock ICS ROM. However, one of the main ...
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Gmail ICS: How do I mark as not spam?
I've got a Samsung S3, and on my old SGS I could mark a spam as not spam.
How do I do this in my ICS GMail? The feature seems to have healed up.
Others have seen this also:
http://forum.xda-...
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Samsung Galaxy Note does not boot after ICS update
I've just installed Android 4.0.3 ICS onto my Samsung Galaxy Note with 2.3.6. The installation was done by wifi via official installer. I did not download anything specifically, just got a popup with ...
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Minicom app for Android?
Is there a comm app similar to minicom, hyperterminal or zterm for Android? I would prefer a port of minicom, if it exits. BTW, I'm running Android ICS on a Galaxy Nexus.
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How to reverse tether without rooting?
Want to use PC broadband connection on the phone connected via USB [no Bluetooth or wifi] to surf on the phone or install app.
The android device is running 4.0.4 and the PC running Windows 7
I dont ...
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Memory settings menu inconsistently shows internal storage half-empty and completely full at the same time
I own a sony xperia tipo that has around 2 gigabytes of internal storage.
Today, I got a warning that my phone's internal storage is full, while using google currents, so I went to the storage menu ...
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Transformer Primetouch screen response: is this normal?
I recently got a transformer prime and just want to check whether the odd responses in the touchscreen are normal or not.
Below I have attached a screen shot from Photoshop touch. The odd snakeing ...
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Disable sound alerts for new emails
I have a Samsung Duos GT-S7562, running Android 4.0.4.
I have set up two email accounts on my device: Gmail and YahooMail. I want to stop the alert sound it plays each time I get an email. How do I ...
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How do I add another keyboard layout to my ICS phone?
I speak English as my first language, but I also am fluent in French and I'd like to occasionally write in French on my Android phone. I have ICS, and whilst I can easily change my language to French, ...
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Adding (lots of) icons to home screen on ICS tablet
I just upgraded my Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Samsung's 3.2 variation to CyanogenMod's ICS RC1. Most everything seems a little slicker or simpler. However, there is one big shortcoming: it seems ...
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Unoffical roms 4.0 or 4.1 for Galaxy Note? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I've been over to XDA forums and am overwhelmed by the amount of information available. I am interested in getting ...
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ICS: any way to restore the "combined view" email notification I had on Gingerbread?
My Nexus S was OTA-upgraded yesterday to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 from 2.3 (Gingerbread). I use the stock mail app with two email accounts. On Gingerbread, if I got new emails in both accounts, I ...
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Email app: how can I change the sender address?
I'm using the Android Email app and IMAP/SMTP (not the Gmail app). How can I change the sender ("From") e-mail address? I know how to switch between accounts when sending mail, but I can't find a ...
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How can I save all contacts into google account?
I did it using Gingerbread (Samsung Galaxy Ace 2), but with Ice Cream Sandwich (LG L5) I don't see appropriate action for that.
Previously I entered Contacts (ok), then selected Settings (ok), ...
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Can I change (or add more apps to) the unlock screen in Ice Cream Sandwich?
On the previous version I could swipe left or right to start with my camera, or just unlock the phone. I just got the Ice Cream Sandwich update and now I can swipe up or down to access the dialer or ...
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After ICS, Touch screen is not working when mobile is overheated
I have Sony Xperia Mini pro, i recently updated it to ICS. But now when the phone is overheated (especially during recharging). The touch screen becomes unresponsive, even if i restart my phone, it ...
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Is there an ICS ROM for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that has camera support?
I'm keen to upgrade my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Android 4, ICS. My Tab is already rooted and running 3.2.
However, it seems most ICS ROMs, for some reason, don't support the camera, which is a deal breaker....
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Is there way to switch between proxy settings on ICS?
I have an Xperia S running 4.0.4. I often need to switch to a proxy for accessing a test server. I can do this fine by modifying my Wifi connection, selecting to show advanced options and then ...
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How do I remove corporate administrator settings?
I have an HTC Desire C, just a couple of weeks old. I also have a new job and decided to add my work email account via Exchange activeSync, however once it became apparent that I was giving up rights ...
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How can I save contacts on the SIM card alone by default?
Using ICS, is it possible to store and use all my contacts on SIM only?
If it is possible I don't really want to copy all my contacts to the phone and I would prefer all the new contacts to be stored ...
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Galaxy Nexus: Disable screen lock during call
My GN Device locks the screen when I start a call. Most of my calls are made using BT headset, and I don't need the lock in that scenario.
Is there a way to disable the automatic screen lock when a ...
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ICS and support for gamepad/controller devices
I own an Asus Transformer TF101 and finally the official upgrade to ICS has been released.
I remember some ICS video previews where they said that ICS would have native support for gamepad/...
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