Highest scored 'froyo' questions

71 votes

4 answers

27k views

How can I view title text for a web image (xkcd.com) on an Android based browser?

How can I see the title alt text for website images on an HTC Desire? I'm currently using the Dolphin HD browser but I can't see a way of getting the alt text.

therefromhere

1,287

asked Oct 8, 2010 at 6:51

63 votes

8 answers

102k views

Can I use 2 android phones as walkie talkie? (without internet!)

I want to use 2 (or more) android phones as walkie-talkie (i.e. they talk each other without needing internet/voice call). Of course this should work with WiFi, because it doesn't make much sense a ...

michelemarcon

2,673

asked May 26, 2011 at 9:28

61 votes

1 answer

23k views

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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47 votes

5 answers

47k views

What's using my GPS?

On my Android phone (a Desire HD), the GPS indicator is currently on & flashing away. How can I find out which app is responsible for using the GPS? I have my suspicions but would like to know ...

Mark McDonald

611

asked May 4, 2011 at 3:16

34 votes

7 answers

174k views

How can I open an HTML file I have copied from PC to SD Card of Phone?

How can I open an HTML file I have copied from PC to SD Card of Phone? I've tried opening it with the default application which is HTML Viewer but I get a "Web page not available" system page. The ...

Francisc

2,365

asked Jan 16, 2011 at 2:09

27 votes

6 answers

25k views

How do I set a custom MP3 as a ringtone for other notifications?

I have an HTC Droid Incredible running Android 2.2 FroYo and would like to use custom sounds/songs as ringtones for text message notifications, event and task reminders, Facebook and Twitter ...

Thomas Owens

1,123

asked Sep 14, 2010 at 0:52

26 votes

7 answers

31k views

Is there a way to permanently turn off Google Maps until needed?

Google maps seems to have an insane amount of Intents registered for it, as well as other ways of being started. Since this is a pretty resource hungry app (especially memory wise), I would very much ...

DVK

2,089

asked Feb 1, 2012 at 20:30

24 votes

2 answers

4k views

What Android sync'd data is encrypted?

With the release of the firesheep plug-in for firefox it has become trivial for website browsing on open Wi-Fi networks to be hijacked by 3rd party listeners. Android offers the convenient auto-sync ...

PP.

1,014

asked Nov 25, 2010 at 12:17

23 votes

13 answers

83k views

Hide Alarm icon in the status bar

I have at least one alarm set to go off daily so the "alarm clock" icon on my notification bar is really pointless. Is there a way to make this icon hidden in Android Froyo or Android Gingerbread?

SAGExSDX

1,408

asked Sep 27, 2010 at 17:57

22 votes

3 answers

9k views

WiFi high packet loss at home network

I have a mind boggling problem which I have been trying to solve for the last few weeks. I am new to Android and recently bought Huawei Ideos X5 (Android 2.2.1). I haven't found anyone else having ...

Nömmik

321

asked Apr 14, 2011 at 8:18

20 votes

3 answers

43k views

How do I turn off the cellular radio without disabling bluetooth?

I have an old Motorola Droid that is no longer subscribed on any Verizon service. I still use it for things like web browsing, ebooks, and along with some wireless stereo headphones, music. I've ...

blee

483

asked Mar 19, 2011 at 9:01

20 votes

2 answers

6k views

What is safe mode?

My USC "Desire" locked up the other day. I have Android 2.2 installed. It just kept rebooting to the splash screen over and over and over again. Being an old Mac user I thought some "key command" ...

Joel Huebner

307

asked Apr 13, 2011 at 21:00

19 votes

5 answers

113k views

How can I free up more space on my Android (2.2 Froyo) phone?

I have already moved all the applications that allow it to the SD card. So what I am really looking for here are some tips like clearing internet cache or something like that. (I have an HTC Desire.) ...

snth

559

asked Dec 4, 2010 at 7:31

18 votes

1 answer

3k views

Why do some of my apps show "Update" and some show "Update (manual)"?

When I go into the Market app and into my downloads list I can see that 5 of my apps have an available update. Three of the apps say "Update" in orange, and two of them say "Update (manual)" in dark ...

GAThrawn

22.1k

asked Nov 18, 2010 at 15:30

18 votes

5 answers

13k views

Why does my notification bar get stuck on Galaxy S?

The notification bar on my Samsung Galaxy S with Froyo has a nasty habit of getting stuck. When this happens and I try to pull it down, the (I don't know what to call it) "dragging bar" appears, but ...

Nathan Fellman

5,504

asked Feb 10, 2011 at 8:39

18 votes

6 answers

31k views

How to remove corporate settings?

My DroidX just got upgraded to 2.3.15 (android version shows 2.2) over the air. After the upgrade the phone forced me to set a pin number. The phone is not currently connected to an Exchange server, ...

mrdenny

281

asked Sep 26, 2010 at 6:43

17 votes

1 answer

6k views

How can I set a Screen Lock Timeout?

I'd like to have to enter the PIN not immediately after pressing the standby button, but only after some time, e.g. 30 minutes. I know there is Password Delay, which is better than nothing. But it ...

pesche

777

asked Jan 13, 2011 at 23:54

16 votes

1 answer

1k views

Is there any undo command when editing any field

When editing text fields, is there an UNDO command ? If you paste something in a text field by accident, the only way you can delete this, is to backspace over it ( or highlight and cut ). So I was ...

Edelcom

6,937

asked Feb 14, 2011 at 8:45

16 votes

5 answers

20k views

Can you run Android in a VM on PC?

I came across a how-to guide for running Android 1.7 in a virtual machine (VirtualBox), but 1.7 is old. I haven't been able to find a Android 2.2 or 2.3 image anywhere, does anyone have any ideas on ...

Josh B

asked Dec 14, 2010 at 19:37

15 votes

1 answer

2k views

Pattern lock screen on Froyo, what should I do if I forget the pass?

What should I do if I forget the standard pattern lock screen order/pass (the one that you need to join 4 or more points between the 3x3 matrix screen) on my android phone?

Diogo

1,634

asked May 30, 2011 at 11:45

15 votes

2 answers

38k views

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 ...

user10447

asked May 20, 2013 at 6:57

14 votes

2 answers

5k views

Customize date display format?

Is it possible to customize the format in which Android displays the current date? I'm interested mainly in: the date format at the top on screen when pulling down the notification menu (currently ...

Ilari Kajaste

2,226

asked Apr 16, 2012 at 6:33

13 votes

2 answers

4k views

How to protect my Google Account?

I am very concerned with security of my Google account in case I lose the phone (as in: lose it, have it stolen/robbed, etc.). Right now it seems that whoever grabs my phone will also have full access ...

Konrad Garus

241

asked Feb 16, 2012 at 8:50

13 votes

2 answers

6k views

How can I search for a contact by its phone number?

Is it possible to search for a contact by phone number in Froyo ? How ?

M.Sameer

345

asked Apr 19, 2011 at 17:17

12 votes

5 answers

4k views

What is the minimum specification for Android 2.2 (Froyo)? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What are the minimum specifications for Android? Assuming that the handset and carrier both allow the OS to be upgraded, what is the minimum specification needed for Froyo in ...

Rich Seller

asked Jul 22, 2010 at 19:58

12 votes

1 answer

23k views

How to force network operator selection once and for all?

I'm using HTC Desire running stock Android 2.2 (with HTCs enhancements). There's a network operation selection in Settings / Wireless & netwokrs / Mobile networks / Network operators, which allows ...

GreyCat

241

asked Jan 31, 2011 at 13:53

12 votes

3 answers

30k views

With headphones plugged in, set incoming call ringtone to play through speaker

I use my phone to play music at work. When I wander away from my desk, I often leave my headphones plugged in. If someone calls my phone when the headphones are plugged in, the phone rings, but only ...

Dave McClelland

347

asked Apr 14, 2011 at 12:23

11 votes

6 answers

554 views

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 ...

gary

5,620

asked Oct 7, 2010 at 1:50

11 votes

3 answers

1k views

I installed another SMS application, now I get notified twice

I have a Google Nexus One with Android 2.2. I didn't like the default SMS-application so I installed Handcent-SMS. Now when I get an SMS, I get notified twice. How can I fix this?

Jonas

5,087

asked Sep 13, 2010 at 19:17

11 votes

15 answers

113k views

How can I prevent my screen from turning off while on a phone call?

When I'm on a call my screen turns off after X seconds. Half the time I can't get it to turn back on without pushing the on/off button, which I have set to terminate a phone call (because half the ...

Joe Casadonte

1,226

asked Sep 11, 2011 at 13:15

11 votes

2 answers

8k views

Can I remove MicroSD card with my Android phone turned on?

On my Samsung Galaxy 551 I can remove the MicroSD card without needing to remove the battery and consequently turn off my cellphone. Should I remove my SD without turning off the phone? Will I damage ...

Diogo

1,634

asked Jun 22, 2011 at 23:40

11 votes

5 answers

10k views

Disable ActiveSync Remote Wipe in Froyo

In short: Is there a way to disable remote wipe for Android Phones (specifically in Froyo)? Background: I recently upgraded my G1 to a G2, and was about to set up my company e-mail account. But the ...

NateDSaint

283

asked Dec 15, 2010 at 16:26

11 votes

5 answers

117k views

What is SNS App?

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy I551 with Android 2.2 FroYo. Sorry for my ignorance, but I have not idea what is that app (which came installed and without rooting can't be removed). And it is using 15MB ...

Diego

1,311

asked Aug 9, 2011 at 12:17

11 votes

3 answers

2k views

Is there any sniffer aplication for Android 2.2?

Is there any network sniffer program for Android 2.2 similar to Wireshark for Windows?

Diogo

1,634

asked Jun 6, 2011 at 17:12

11 votes

3 answers

11k views

Improve barcode scanning on a low resolution camera (3.2MP) without auto focus

I have two phones, one has a 3.2MP camera, and the other has an 8MP camera. I downloaded the 'Barcode Scanner' app on both phones, it works on the 8MP phone but the 3.2MP phone sometimes doesn't pick ...

robasta

263

asked Mar 8, 2012 at 14:10

11 votes

2 answers

9k views

How to install the official Android 2.2 (froyo) on Samsung Galaxy S without Windows/Kies [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I upgrade Firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S without windows Froyo has been finally released for Samsung Galaxy S. The update seems to be only available via a Windows ...

auramo

211

asked Oct 17, 2010 at 9:30

11 votes

2 answers

3k views

Can I use the HTC Desire HD Wifi Hotspot feature to share a wireless network instead of mobile internet? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can we use an Android phone as a Wi-Fi repeater? I have my home router which for a variety of reasons I can not switch to WEP. However, I occasionally need to use my Nintendo ...

Macha

317

asked Mar 25, 2011 at 20:18

11 votes

4 answers

44k views

What is causing music playback to stop/pause unexpectedly?

Moto DROID v1 Android 2.2.1 Is anyone else experiencing random music playback stopping/pausing on their handset? Do you know what is causing it, or how to prevent it? I've been trying to get to ...

JadeMason

2,270

asked Dec 14, 2010 at 14:02

11 votes

2 answers

3k views

Play audio of flash video while screen is off?

I want to listen to the audio portion of flash on my Droid preferably with the screen off. Sites like InfoQ.com have great interviews in flash that I want to just listen to.

Brian

239

asked Sep 23, 2010 at 2:37

10 votes

12 answers

17k views

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?

Nathan Fellman

5,504

asked Oct 28, 2010 at 10:57

10 votes

1 answer

13k views

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. ...

Amandasaurus

561

asked May 23, 2011 at 9:42

10 votes

4 answers

8k views

Can you restart the launcher apart from restarting the phone?

On my Galaxy S Android 2.2 , I just got the 'Activiate Starter took too long to respond . Force close ?', which I did. Now the home screen is black. :) So I killed the starter program, so it seems. ...

Edelcom

6,937

asked Dec 11, 2010 at 5:29

10 votes

2 answers

7k views

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 ...

Fitri

2,379

asked Jun 30, 2011 at 16:29

9 votes

4 answers

29k views

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 ...

IMB

817

asked Oct 4, 2012 at 15:03

9 votes

4 answers

13k views

How to show the battery percentage remaining in numbers?

At the moment Android 2.2 has a pretty incomprehensible icon of a battery that shows remaining strength. Is there a way to switch that to a numeric display (like is available on the iPhone)?

AngryHacker

205

asked Sep 22, 2010 at 5:06

9 votes

2 answers

7k views

How do I stop apps from installing themselves to my SD-card?

It seems that some apps default to saving to SD-card when they're first installed on Froyo rather than defaulting to internal memory, this is annoying because whenever I mount the SD Card as storage ...

GAThrawn

22.1k

asked Dec 23, 2010 at 0:04

9 votes

2 answers

405 views

Is there a way of ordering the applications alphabetically?

Can I order the apps alphabetically or group them into folders? Or maybe there's a better way of managing with an ever increasing number of installed apps?

bcmcfc

1,123

asked Dec 3, 2010 at 18:17

9 votes

1 answer

28k views

How to remote control using Droid VNC Server via USB?

I have installed Droid VNC Server on my Android phone 2.2 (CyanogenMod), but it is not clear how to control now my phone via USB. When I start the server on the phone it gives me an IP but I cannot ...

Drake

2,351

asked Sep 22, 2010 at 10:13

9 votes

1 answer

3k views

What does the new button on the power control widget do?

There are 6 buttons on my power control widget: WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, ???, Data sync, Screen brightness. What does the 4th one do? P.S. I'm using an Orange San Francisco (ZTE Blade) with the '...

pelms

719

asked Jan 11, 2011 at 11:44

9 votes

1 answer

5k views

Is it somehow possible to change the format of a telephone number being displayed?

On my Samsung Galaxy S phone a local telephone number is displayed in the format 999-999-999. Is it possible to change this format ? Our local numbers are normally displayed as 99-999-99-99 , ...

Edelcom

6,937

asked Dec 10, 2010 at 16:11

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