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Any reason not to allow automatic updating for an app?
Since Android 2.2 (Froyo), you can select "Allow automatic updating" for applications. For some reason, I haven't started using this yet. The benefit would be to save time, but are there any good ...
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Galaxy S keeps accidentally taking screenshot
Galaxy S on 2.2 supports taking screenshots by holding the back button and tapping the home button simultaneously. However I find my phone occasionally doing it when I only tap the back or only the ...
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Does Froyo fix Samsung Galaxy S I9000's GPS problem?
There have been reports that Samsung Galaxy S has problems with its GPS that render the GPS almost unusable. Does the Android 2.2 update fix that?
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Manually set a hostname for IP address (i.e. /etc/hosts equiv.?)
I am a web developer and am developing our website on my local desktop machine. I have an android phone (htc desire running android 2.2). I want to test what our web application looks like on android. ...
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Dropbox export folder to SD card?
Is it possible to download a folder (or at least download multiple files at once) from Dropbox to SD card?
I do not seem to have the export option when selecting folders
Note the "Share" option ...
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Swapping the "home" button functionality
Currently (2.2) pressing the home button goes to the home app shortcuts, and long-prerssing it opens recently used tasks.
Is it possible to swap these actions? Then quick press would open recent ...
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Android Market disappeared! How do I get it back?
Since upgrading to FroYo, the Android Market app has disappeared from my wife's Droid X: it doesn't appear on the home screen or in the Applications list in settings. Is there any way to get it back?
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How do I download PDF documents from Gmail?
When I receive a PDF attachment, the Gmail app only gives the option to preview it, not download. It opens in the default PDF reader (I have Adobe's reader).
How can I save the PDF instead?
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Change the number of home screen panels in Android
A phone user manual (HTC Wildfire S. Android 2.2) says
'Home screen has seven panels that you can customise'.
The system settings do not contain an option to modify the number of panels.
I was ...
user19253
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How to create a custom boot animation?
How to create a custom boot animation for my Android device?
My device is an HTC HD2 with Cyanogen Mod 7 installed.
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Angry Birds Seasons "Installation Unsuccessful" -- Help?
I have tried several times to install Angry Birds Seasons from the marketplace. Every time, I get a notification saying "Installation unsuccessful" without anything more descriptive. Has anyone else ...
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Every time I plug in my phone via USB it automatically mounts the SD card
I have a Motorla Droid running CM6 (essentially Android 2.2). I'm connecting to Windows 7 machines via USB. Every time I plug in my phone via USB it automatically mounts the SD card as external ...
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Activating wifi hotspot tethering on a Verizon Droid with Froyo 2.2
I rooted my Droid and got Froyo working on it (Bugless Beast).
What is the best way to enable Wifi Hotspot on this thing?
I tried an app "Wireless Tether" which allows me to connect my Mac via Wifi,...
robDean
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What does Android 2.2.1 bring?
Compared to 2.2, what does 2.2.1 bring that's new please?
Thank you.
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How can I turn off the "allow automatic updating" for an app?
Once I've checked off the box to "allow automatic updating" for an app in the market, is there any way to undo this without uninstalling and reinstalling the app?
Moto Droid running 2.2
UPDATE: ...
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Where are displayed shortcuts stored?
Often after a reboot, crash or USB usage, icons of apps go missing. Both in the "Home" screens and "Applications".
Currently I have four screens of apps, three in Home. Some of the icons ...
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Performance of Android 2.2 vs. earlier versions
One reason that I haven't switched to Android in the past is that it has seemed sluggish when I've tried phones that run it. I see that Google claims performance improvements of 4x to 5x over ...
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Italian Froyo not show Month Name
After update my HTC Desire to last Froyo Update, I can't see anymore Month Name or Day Of Week name.
Instead of January I see 1 and instead of Wednesday I see 2.
This happens in all my App (even ...
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How to type a pipe "|" on an HTC EVO Android 2.2?
I am using Connect Bot on my HTC EVO Android Version 2.2, and on the keyboard I do not see a "|". How do I type a pipe, "|" character? I am trying to run a ps -ef | grep XYZ command.
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Android - “SIM card doesn't allow a connection to this network” ERROR
I have a problem with my Xperia X10 (U20i). I purchased it new. It worked fine for a week or so, then I switched to another network operator. When I try to connect automatically it says "Registered on ...
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Can I format SD to FAT32 from FAT16?
I saw that my SD card is FAT16 formatted. In order to improve performance, can I reformat it as FAT32? What filesystems does Android support for external storage?
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Different volume level for new email notification and new SMS notification?
I have lots of emails coming in all day. For this reason, my notification sounds level is low. But I need to be alarmed when I have a new SMS. Currently I don't always notice new SMS messages because ...
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How to reset Nexus One to Android 2.2.1 or 2.3? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I have a Nexus One (with the radios for the AT&T network) which has an old beta version of 2.2 on it. It doesn'...
jblocksom
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Can I disable geotagging and delete prior geotag information in photos?
My phone is a rooted Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) running a 2.2.1-based ROM. Another question touched on this, but I want to do 2 things
Be able to take pictures that are not geotagged. According ...
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Syncing tasks with exchange server
I've recently upgraded from a Windows Mobile 6.1 phone to a desire, and there is one feature that I miss and that's the ability to sync tasks with my exchange server. What are other people's, low ...
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Show the time an SMS was sent, not received
Scenario is as follows-
Switch flight mode on. Go into meeting/go to sleep.
Switch flight mode off. Receive a message.
Timestamp on the message is the time received.
With my old Nokia, under ...
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SGS doesn't go to download, recovery mode nor does it connect via USB after installing a battery MOD
I installed some app called "Galaxy s battery icon mod 2" on my rooted Samsung Galaxy S (with a lagfix OCLF), it required rebooting my handset.
Then, it didn't boot up, my handset entered an infinite ...
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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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How can I control the frequency of synchronization with Google?
My phone syncs with Google pretty often. Each time it takes a few minutes and makes the whole phone work slowly.
Is there any way to make the synchronization less frequent?
Barring that, is there ...
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I want to password lock my "Applications" settings, but no other settings
I have an AppLock program that locks certain apps with a PIN. In order for the app to have any effectiveness, I include Settings as an App to lock. Otherwise, I could go to Settings -> ...
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Decrypt folder, that was encrypted using EncFS, on Android
So this is my setup: I use Ubuntu (11.04, but this shouldn't matter) to encrypt my secret folder. I sync this folder using Ubuntu One (Dropbox would be possible too). Now I want to have it on my ...
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Same phone number with different code problem
There is a strange bug/issue with almost all phones (non-android phones too). If two different contacts have same numbers with different starting code they appear as one contact.
In call log both ...
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How to create a Broadband connection (pppoeconf) on my Android phone?
I have Broadband connection at home, and from my PC running Linux, I use the pppoeconf command to connect to internet, that in turn asks me for the username and password both provided by my ISP (BSNL)....
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Is there a way to create groups of contacts?
On my old Nokia phone I was able to create groups of contacts. I found this very useful and had groups such as Co-workers, Neighbors, Doctors, Friends, Family, etc.
Is there a way to do this on my ...
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How can I fix Droid2 "Link Contacts" so it chooses the right primary name?
I'm having a problem with my Motorola Droid2 (Android Version 2.2) (System Version 2.3.20.A955) when it comes to linking contacts.
When I link any Google Contact and/or phone contact with a Twitter ...
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what is my personal data storage as opposed to program storage and how can I reduce it?
I am using Android 2.2, samsung galaxy tablet.
When I look at task manager, summary it list 4 types of storage
1. program mine is 1.1 / 1.5 gb full
2. personal data 59.35 / 81.26 megabytes
3. ...
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Google account on HTC desire & galaxy tab
just got my new shiny galaxy tab out of the box and am attempting to add the same google account i have setup on my HTC desire. after entering my username and pass, i am given the worded picture that ...
chris
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How can I abort a voice mis-dialed call?
When I use voice dialing, the wrong contact is selected often enough that I'd like a chance to abort the call before it starts. If I tap the call button on my headset, it seems to transfer the call ...
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How do I quickly change the default action of a contact in the favorites widget?
I see no obvious way to change the default action of a contact that's added to the Favorites widget. I have to remove that contact from the Favorites group, and re-add that contact (which then prompts ...
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Why USB Tethering goes off after a while?
I use 3G, Android 2.2, LG P500 phone. I've tested it on Windows 7 and Windows XP, the result is the same. After several minutes the connection dies and I need to switch off/on the USB Tethering option ...
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HTC Desire: why not to root and install Froyo (no-porting)?
I've bought an HTC Desire a quite ago and, since now, works fine for me (except for this).
Now I'm waiting for Android 2.3, or 3.0, or whatever, and I'm thinking: is it possible to install the ...
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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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Display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally
Hi on my SGT the display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally. I can't reproduce this behavior but it seems that this reset happens at every reboot at least and sometimes when connecting/...
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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 get root access on Android 2.2 with HTC Magic?
I'm using an HTC Magic and upgraded the OS to 2.2. Build number of the phone is FRF91. How can I get root access to the phone?
zeb
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My Android phone screen is un-usable, how do I transfer all my data to a new phone?
My current phone (Samsung Galaxy POP) running Andoid 2.2 has all its data including contacts and messages stored in the SD card + SIM card. However the touch screen of that phone has been damaged and ...
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Does Froyo include full Hebrew support for all devices?
I was under the impression that Froyo includes full built-in Hebrew support for all models.
I'm looking into buying a Samsung Galaxy S, and I called up a store about it. At the store they said that ...
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Does assisted GPS fix Samsung Galaxy S's GPS problems? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does Froyo fix Samsung Galaxy S I9000's GPS problem?
the GPS on Samsung Galaxy S is said to be somewhat broken. Is this true even when using assisted GPS?
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OTA Gingerbread 2.3 update fails to install on DroidX (rooted stock Froyo 2.2.1 / unrooted back)
I was trying to install the Gingerbread (Android 2.3) OTA update available from Verizon for my Droid X.
However the update ALWAYS fails to install. It downloads fine, pops up a message saying that ...
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How do I auto arrange icons in the app menu?
My device is a Samsung Galaxy Ace / Cooper. It's running on Froyo. I want to auto arrange icons in the app menu. Is there a way to do this? Like auto arrange alphabetically? Is there a built-in ...
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