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Can I downgrade my Nexus One from Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) to Android 2.2 (Froyo)? [duplicate]
So I was wondering whether it's possible to downgrade my old Nexus One which is currently on gingerbread back to Froyo. If so, how do I go about this? I don't know much about downgrading on Android, ...
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No Items on Play Store
Whenever I enter Google Play Store on my phone, there are almost no apps available for me to download except for a very few (like 1 or 2) that are featured as the 'most popular.' On most categories, ...
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Downloading and installing WhatsApp for Android 2.2.1 Froyo
I have an old Android 2.2.1. It doesn't have Play Store, nor any application as Messenger, WhatsApp, or Instagram. I can't download Google Chrome either.
I'd like to download WhatsApp, but it isn't ...
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Android Market app throwing "a server error has occurred" error message
I have Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 running on Android 2.2. I don't know when this error started, but when I open the Market application, it throws the following error:
A server error has occurred. Retry,...
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Repair generic android netbook
I just dug out my old android noname netbook (Meteorit NB-10.HD) and i can't really find any information on the internet about it. When i start it, it shows the initial boot screen and then gets stuck ...
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How do I transfer files to ebook reader from phone using either an OTG cable or wifi?
I've a rooted Sony reader PRS-T1 (based on Android 2.2) and usually when I need to copy files to it, I connect it to my laptop with a USB cable. However, sometimes I travel without my laptop and have ...
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How do I update the browser of the Sony ebook reader PRS-T1?
I've an old PRS-T1 ebook reader that is still a very good reader. Occasionally I use the browser that is included, but this is very outdated (based on Android 2.2) and often gives errors about ...
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How to retrieve data from perfectly working phone without a touchscreen?
I have a Motorola XT615, which fell into water a year ago. Everything works fine, except the touchscreen which is completely unresponsive. I've kept it because inside it has the log of dozens of last....
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I mistakingly cancelled my android software system update I can get it back again and what are the procedures
I mistakingly cancelledy android system update
Please can any one teach me the procedure of updat my android system software ?
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what to do in 2016 with fine working HTC Desire hardware from 2010?
I use since 6 years a HTC Desire. I love that phone and it works great.
The HTC Desire (codenamed Bravo)[4] is the first smartphone of the
Desire series developed by HTC. It was announced on 16 ...
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Google Android account without Gmail
Recently my grandmother got my uncle's old cellphone, and today I've been trying to set it up for her. It's an LG-P990, running on Android 2.2.2, which can't be further upgraded. In order to have ...
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Android 2.2 security in 2016
I have an old Samsung Dart t499 that I would like to give to my son for simple texting and phone calls.
Assuming that (1) we don't install any apps and just use the ones that came by default on the ...
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My phone's camera app doesn't work
When I'm trying to take photos, I get the error:
The application Camera (process com.android.camera) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
My phone is a Verzo Kinzo with Android version 2.2.
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Sharp SH7218U doesn't boot after formatting system partition
I formatted /system on my Sharp SH7218U. Now it won't turn on/boot up.
The screen doesn't turn on at all, even after removing battery or plugging into PC.
PC says "unrecognized device plugged in". ...
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Recovery mode on android netbook?
2 years ago I was given a netbook for Christmas and it came with the Android 2.2 OS. Since then I haven't used the netbook much but recently I decided to put Linux Mint on the netbook. But I didn't ...
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Cruz T301: USB Storage Not Recognized
I have a Cruz Tablet (T301) that runs Android 2.2.1. I do not remember if my tablet originally came with a cord or not, but I have a cord that originally goes to a camera of mine that fits both the ...
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exclamations mark shown with wifi networks
I have an issue with my moto g 2nd gen ,that it's shows a mark like exclamation sign with WiFi network and work slow due to this sign .plz give me solutions for this problem
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How can I root my Samsung Dart (SGH-T499)?
I've seen several sites using SuperOneClick, but can't seem to find a legitimate download link to it. (The original site, shortfuse.org was down).
I then saw TowelRoot, but it tripped Norton, saying ...
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HTC Desire cannot connect with HTC Sync
I recently received an HTC Desire as a gift with no SD card. It was updated to Froyo. I'd like to update it further to Gingerbread, however I cannot get any version of HTC Sync to recognize my phone.
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How to choose which contacts to download from google
I am using a really old version of Android (2.2.2). I have had it for about five years. It's an HTC Desire (the first ever). My contacts list in my phone keeps getting bigger and bigger (currently at ...
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How to root Vodafone 858 (froyo) / Huawei u8160
I have a Vodafone 858 smart phone running Froyo (Android 2.2). Manufacturer is Huawei (u8160). How can I root this device?
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i can't retrieve a wallpaper setting i looked in my gallery but it is not there
I selected a picture from the gallery as my wallpaper but replaced it with another picture from my gallery, and i can't find my original picture. How can i retrieve it?
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Android 4.2 Quick switch between SMS/call/contacts
I just changed my phone to an Android 4.2.
I was under 2.2 before.
It takes me quite some time to get confortable with the newest interfaces.
Out of it, I completely miss the possibility to quickly ...
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My Galaxy i5503 (Android 2.2) is dead, they say it needs new software?
My phone is not switching on. It's a Samsung Galaxy i5503/Galaxy 5. It started automatic switch offs even on a little pressure and now it's not getting on.
Someone checked it and said they need to ...
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Froyo freezes on bluetooth use
Whenever i connect any bluetooth device, be it to my pc for copying files, another droid or my headset (Ive tried 3 different headsets) it freezes the system.
By freezing i mean if i get a phone call ...
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Any New (not low end) phones using Froyo (or Froyo-style software system)?
Considering the bugs I've heard about the newer Androids (battery life, GPS and distance etc), and the fact that Froyo/gingerbread have better menu systems (larger, with text, not a toolbar), as well ...
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How to end call via adb in android 2.2.1?
Im creating small call center like system based on pyadb.
I was developing for my phone which has custom SlimKat ROM - kitkat based.
To call i do :adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.CALL -d ...
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Reinstall system apps after removal
I rooted my phone and, perhaps over-zealously, removed many of the system apps which I deemed junk.
But, now I'm trying to restore one of the apps I removed, but simply restoring the file to the /...
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How can I debug Droidwall blocking every app?
Starting some time ago, I have noticed that when Droidwall (1.5.7) is enabled, no apps can access wifi.
Although the app is checked, it doesn't work, until I turn the firewall completely off. This ...
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Can I upgrade my Android if i have low resolution?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y Pro, which is a touch-and-type device, so the screen is small (2.6"), and I was wondering if i upgrade from my android 2.2 to android 3.0, will the display be as it should, ...
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How to know if my tablet is compatible to a later Android version?
I have a Pandigital Star tablet with Android 2.2.
But now Pandigital have closed their business.
I would like to Upgrade to atleast Android 2.3 myself.
Can I do it?
Should I do it? Will it make my ...
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How do I install CalenderProvider.apk and Calendar.apk in a Froyo emulator?
I'm trying to code something using the calendar-functionality. As there is no support in the emulator, I tried to install the missing apks for CalenderProvider and Calendar. I found a tutorial, but ...
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Unable to open links in new tab on Dolphin
I am running Andrond 2.2 on HTC Desire.
I was using Dolphin HD til recently. All was well until I upgraded the browser to the current version, which is 10.2.3. It says previous Dolphin Browser HD in ...
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Bricked GT P1010 [duplicate]
I was trying yesterday to flash my p1010. I found on internet that I could put jellybean but it didn't work out and now my tab is stuck on the galaxy tab logo and is not booting the system. I'm able ...
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Port already Using Error in Android
I have an android application which is running on Huawei S7,Android 2.2. It is getting inputs from an arduino board.Arduino Board is connected to the tablet by USB cable.Application is using USB ...
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HTC Desire randomly wakes up
I have an HTC desire, which switches on randomly. To get to the source of the problem, I waited for the phone to wake up (screen turned on), then grabbed the system log and mailed it to myself. These ...
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Unable to run su in adb shell on an Ubuntu machine
Device: Unbranded Android tablet
Android: 2.2
I was trying to root my tablet using my Ubuntu 11.10 machine.
I followed the following instructions from a site:
1. adb Install Superuser.apk
2. adb ...
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Upgrade form froyo to jellybean
I recently upgraded by Samsung galaxy exhibit 2 to jelly bean 4.2.2 from gingerbread. I was wondering if it was also possible for my Samsung dart, running on Froyo. Can i flash the same ROM? Is it the ...
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The application google services framework (process com.google.process.gapps) has stopped unexpectedly [duplicate]
I am using nikai tablet NMD8000b which is on Android 2.2 . Currently device showing The application google services framework (process com.google.process.gapps) has stopped unexpectedly
I didn't get ...
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Is it possible to install/update apps from Google Store via PC?
A few months ago I was forced to uninstall some apps in order to update other ones. Recently I've lost the ability to receive email notifications via Gmail (searching works, however). All because of ...
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Is it possible to disable Google Play updates?
Is it possible to disable updates to Google Play and Google Play Services?
I have automatic updates switched off, but this 2 Google apps are upgrading itself without my permission, and I can only ...
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Galaxy S I-9000 v2.2 contacts disappeared and home screen blank
Yesterday, I picked up my phone and saw that the screen was black and unresponsive, also the lights on the two soft keys in the bottom were lit up. I tried tapping those keys and also the lock key but ...
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I modified vold.fstab and lost access to my SD card
Background:
I have Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830, which has very low internal memory (181 MB).
I have an external micro SD card of 16 GB, but still couldn't install many apps due to insufficient ...
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How to upgrade stock email client that came with CyanogenMod 6 Froyo?
For reasons beyond my control, I need to stick with the original stock email client that came with my CyanogenMod 6 phone (Froyo).
(by "stick with" I mean only the so called "package name", not that ...
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I can't connect my Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 via USB [closed]
I can't connect my Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 via USB. When I try to connect via usb mode the phone doesn't respond, it only charges. I tried restarting and restoring my device, but it still won't ...
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HTC Desire stuck on HBOOT
I've been researching possible issues and fixes for the last couple of hours now and not turning up much, so I have a HTC Desire stuck on HBOOT with unresponsive buttons when attempting to select ...
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My phone is rebooting on its own
My phone ( Xperia Z ) is restarting on its own every second its not coming up to the homescreen when its restarting it hangsup and restarts again i have no option of connecting it to my pc as well, as ...
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Google Play Services taking more and more storage
I'm using HTC Desire A8181 with Android version 2.2.2. I'm currently running out of free internal space. Besides of some applications growing bigger from release to release, the greatest space ...
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How do I get my HTC Desire out of the boot loop?
I just screwed up my HTC Desire. I had some low memory issues so I decided to power it off. I then went into 'recovery', and then 'mounts and storage', and then 'mount /sd-ext'. At this point it went ...
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How can I control media volume from a 3-button in-line remote?
I have the standard HTC RC-E160 headset with 3 buttons and a mic. I can use the button in the middle to pause and play music tracks, and I can use the buttons on each side to jump to next or previous ...
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