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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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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 ...
user72056
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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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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 ...
user10447
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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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Upgraded my phone from 1.6 to 2.2 Android version, if I restore "Factory Settings", which version it will be? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Will factory resetting my device remove the Android upgrade?
I upgraded my Galaxy 551 from 1.6 to 2.2 Android version some time ago with Samsung Kies, now I want to make a ...
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i5500 update from 2.2 to 2.2.2?
I have got a Samsung Galaxy GT-I5500. Actually there is Froyo 2.2 running on it. I read that with 2.2.2 there got a bunch of bugfixes released. Even though i know Froyo is quite old I never ever read ...
user23541
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ZTE StarTrail : Android Update 2.2 to 2.3.3 or an other version [duplicate]
I'm new android user. I just buy un android phone: ZTE StarTrail. The current version is android 2.2 (Froyo). I would like update my system to 2.3.3 or an other version. i saw there is version each ...
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Some 2.1/2.2 apps not working
I just upgraded my Galaxy gt i5800 to 2.2 froyo from the kies firmware.
Why am I getting "not compatible with this device" from some apps that say they require 2.1 or 2.2? Can anyone please explain.
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How to I upgrade my Galaxy Fit from 2.2 to 2.3 using Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I upgrade firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S without using windows?
How do I update the OS on my device?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Fit (GT-S5670) running Android 2.2.1. I'...
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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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Upgrading from Android 1.6 to 2.2 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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 develop a ...
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How to update rooted HTC Incredible
I rooted my HTC Incredible a few months ago by following a tutorial. My phone downloaded an OTA update and is asking to update. I would like to update and remain rooted. How do I go about doing this?
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Device upgrade issue via Samsung Kies [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Kies: Firmware can not be upgraded?
Device: Galaxy SL (GT I9003)
I had fresh install from Samsung Service center for Android. They again installed Android 2.2. And now the ...
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Samsung galaxy tab upgrade with android 3.0 honeycomb [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 3.x update (Honeycomb)?
I want to upgrade my samsung galaxy tab from android 2.2 froyo version to 3.0 honeycomb. Please provide me the ...
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How to make my alarm as stable as a server?
I have HTC Desire with original Android 2.2 (kernel 2.6.32.15-gf5a401c) with HTC Sence. I have not installed any task killers.
Now I have a stock alarm clock application.
Yesterday evening I set my ...
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Is it safe and stable to use titanium backup and restore at two different android versions?
I want to upgrade an android phone from 2.2 to 2.3.
If I backup apps with titanium backup, will they be restored at 2.3, or will they be conflict because of different android version between backup ...
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Samsung galaxy S freezes while upgrading to gingerbread and doesn't want to turn on?
and the pc doesn't even recognise it (i've tried the volume and power buttoms but sure it didn't work because the phone didn't turn on) when i connect it to pc using kies it gives me a black screen on ...
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How can I update my HTC Desire when the OTA update is missing?
I have an HTC desire and have Orange as a provider in the UK. The software information displays my firmware version as being "2.1-update1".
I discovered that my phone is not up to date, because ...
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Droid X: What are the pros/cons of upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3?
I have a Droid X running Android 2.2.1 (system version 2.3.340.MB810.Verizon.en.US). I want to upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3 but so far I've read one positive thread where people were happy with ...
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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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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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Installing the official Froyo for Nook Color on a rooted device
Last week I installed Honeycomb on my Nook Color, and today I found out that B&N released an official Froyo build for it, which I would like to try. I downloaded the update from here, and put the ...
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Where and how can I upgrade my Galaxy 5 legally to Froyo? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my phone get the Android 2.2 update (FroYo)?
I have a Galaxy 550 and want to upgrade it to android 2.2 where and how can i do this legal?
thanks already.
user4419
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Can any rooted Android phone be upgraded to version 2.2?
Assuming a given Android phone is root-able, is there any possibility that it cannot be upgraded to Android version 2.2 (or CyanogenMod 6)?
If such an upgrade isn't possible on a certain rooted ...
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Samsung Galaxy S Firmware Update
I'm experiencing trouble with the 2.1 to 2.2 update. It looks like this advice doesn't work for me as I have no Software Update button. I also tried this advice but it seems that I'm not able to put ...
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What country is my Motorola MILESTONE from? Can I install a Froyo update from Motorola Droid on it?
I bought it at Amazon.com, and had it delivered to a friend's house in Massachusetts. I flew to the US, visit my friend, did some tourism, and brought the phone back with me to Brazil, where I put in ...
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Update to Froyo -=> reboot loop on Sanyo Zio
I have a Sanyo Zio. It was happily rooted and working until last night when the OTA update to FroYo arrived.
Now, it boots, gets to the desktop, and freezes.
It looks like it's still running, as I ...
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Why won't Kies let me tried to update to Froyo again after a failed upgrade attempt?
Yesterday I connected my i9000 to Kies which showed a message about the Froyo upgrade. I clicked on Firmware Upgrade, it started with an progress bar, and when it got to 100% it tried to reconnect to ...
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Are there any performance issues after upgrade from Android 2.1 to 2.2?
I have Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000, now I want to upgrade its OS from 2.1 to 2.2. However, through Google i have found that many people are facing performance issues after the upgrade. Does anyone have ...
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How can I install official Android 2.2 Froyo in Samsung Galaxy S which runs Android 2.1 Eclair?
How can I install official Android 2.2 Froyo in Samsung Galaxy S which runs Android 2.1 Eclair?
user2334
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Is it possible to update HTC desire to 2.2 with unrooted?
I bought a new HTC Desire (will arrive in a few days).
The phone is not branded (or unbranded) will arrive with version 2.1, and I want to update to 2.2.
After a lot of reading I realized I need to ...
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How to upgrade rooted HTC Desire with Unrevoked3 (Clockworkmod) to Froyo 2.2?
I recently rooted my HTC Desire having Froyo 2.2 with Unrevoked3. Rooting was successful, however, after Unrevoked placed the recovery image, the system was back at OS 2.1 again.
How can I upgrade ...
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Do I need network's SIM in in order to receive OTA update
I have a UK HTC Magic which is from Vodafone - I am in France for the time being and don't have the Vodafone SIM in. The phone is on the internet via wifi a lot.
Do I need to have Vodafone's sim in ...
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Is it possible to clear the 'program installed' icons at the top notification bar?
When you perform an update of an installed program, the top notification bar displays a 'downloading' icon.
When it is downloaded, it displays a 'successfully updated' icon.
Is there a way to clear ...
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Should I re-install certain programs after upgrading from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2?
I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S phone from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2 over the weekend.
Today, for the first time since buying the phone ( two months now ) I had to reboot the phone when starting one ...
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If I root the device can I upgrade to Froyo without waiting for the operator's release?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S and am currently waiting indefinitely for the operator to pull its finger out and release its bloated edition of Froyo.
If I root the device using the instructions here, ...
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Android 2.2 update for samsung Galaxy 3 (I5801 and I5800) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my phone get Android 2.2 (FroYo)?
when android 2.2 update will available for Samsung Galaxy 3(i.e Samsung I5801 and I5800)... ? do you have any idea when it is going ...
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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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Update Droid to 2.2 over wifi possible?
I have a Motorola Droid running 2.1 that does not have Verizon service. Therefore it does not seem to be getting the over-the-air (OTA) update. Is there anyway to update this via wifi?
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How do I restart the 2.2 update for HTC Desire?
I just got the notification for the 2.2 update for my HTC Desire (on O2 in the UK). I downloaded and let the update install. After a couple of reboots it told me it couldn't install as I needed to ...
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Update to version 2.2 on my HTC Hero Android 1.5 phone
Currently I am using HTC Hero with Android 1.5 and as we know right now Android 2.2 (Froyo) has been released, so i am planning to upgrade from 1.5 to 2.2.
Regarding updating, I have the following ...
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Do I have a branded smartphone (HTC Desire)?
When my HTC Desire boots, I can first see a purple Android (?) icon, then a white background and the 'HTC' text, then a short animation with text 'T-Mobile'. Does that mean that I got a branded phone? ...
tobiw
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How to install android 2.2 (froyo) on Nexus One
I have a rooted nexus one with the android 2.1 update1. I have received the OTA notifications for a system update for the 2.2, but it didn't succeed. I must have the phone rooted (for now) so I can ...
David Rabinowitz