Questions tagged [samsung-galaxy-gio]

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how can you turn off instagram notifications?

I have a galaxy gio and i was asking myself if it was possible to shut up the notifications coming up continuosly in the upper bar of the display. Is it possible and if so, how do you do it?
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How can I update my Samsung Galaxy Gio without a PC/Kies?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio and at home we do not have a computer. Is there anyway I can update or upgrade my software without using a computer? It will be fine if I have to download a few apps for ...
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Ask for help according to samsung Galaxy Gio GT s5660 [duplicate]

I am honestly ask any professional who have an idea about Samsung. I forgot my password i made by my own. as a result, i cant do anything on my phone right now. i can't get through the screen. because ...
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How can I put my gt-s5660 functionaly again?

I have my galaxy gio rooted with superuser (it was vodafone), and I downloaded the px-cwm-v2.zip, and used rom manager app with no changes from me. Now my phone gets stuck in Galaxy Gio Model ...
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Predictive writing just suggests me my friend's names!

I've just installed ICS on my Samsung GT-s5660. The Italian dictionary is installed, but still I can't get suggestions when I'm writing. It just suggests me names from my address book and punctuation ...
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No display but touch screen working on Samsung Galaxy Gio

I have Android 2.3.3 Samsung Galaxy Gio phone. From past few days there is no display on the device. Rest other functions works fine including touch screen (I can unlock). Not sure if its a ...
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How can I display Samsung GT-S5660 current screen desktop to my HDMI TV screen?

I have pictures and videos with effects on my Samsung GT-S5660. How can I display those to my HDMI TV screen? The phone only has mini USB output.
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Rooting my device, i can root it from the ROM?

i have a Samsung S5660 that i have upgraded to Android 2.3.7 but none of the previous hack or utilities seems to work with this version of Gingerbread. I need it to be upgraded and rooted, i was ...
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How can I boost the music volume higher than the max limit?

I have a Samsung Galaxy running Android. When I put music to max, it's not loud enough in my ear phone. How can I boost it beyond the maximum volume? On Linux I can do this with ALSA; is there a way ...
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How to unbrick a non responsive Gio

I downloaded ROM Manager today onto my Samsung Galaxy Gio, and after several attempts to back up my ROM in its current state I tried to reboot my phone into recovery mode through the app. It ...
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Samsung Galaxy Gio network menu

I have a problem with my galaxy gio. It has a network lock (I think) and I've tried to unlock it. The problem is that I have the unlock code but the phone doesn't ask for it. It is there a menu or a ...
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Revive a dead phone?

I don't have any background information, but my coworker showed up today with a nonresponsive Samsung Galaxy Gio. It will not boot. When plugged into the power charger, a half-full battery displays ...
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Samsung Gio overheating and no power

I have a Gio and recently have an issue with the phone being hot and not responding. I have to pull the battery to get the phone to work. Any help is appreciated!
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Troubleshooting my WiFi - can't get an IP-address

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Gio (Android 2.3). And I can't get a WiFi connection. My brother has the exact some phone and can get a connection. When I enable WiFi, it tries to connect to the router. ...
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Keeps loading on startup

My Samsung Galaxy Gio keeps loading when I turn on my phone. I've installed a custom rom, in the recovery mode, and I think I did something wrong. I don't know what to do, because the only thing I see ...
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Save more then 200 SMS per contact on 2.3?

I've noticed that my Samsung Galaxy Gio (Android 2.3) saves only 200 SMS per contact. Is there any way to save more?
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How do I block packet data for background programs?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. How can I block packet data for background programs only? When I disable Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -&...
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Galaxy Gio doesn't find GPS satellites after minutes of searching

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Gio (GT-S5660). When I try to connect to the GPS satellites, 75% of the time the built-in GPS is unable to locate me within a few minutes. I keep seeing the blinking ...
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Gingerbread upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Gio? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: When will my phone get the Android 2.3 update (Gingerbread)? A few days ago I bought the Samsung Galaxy Gio, an Android phone that ships with Froyo. My regional Samsung site ...
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Phone randomly black screens, forced to remove battery and reboot

I have looked through the site, and it doesn't seem this has been answered yet. Once a day, at some point I pull my phone out of my pocket and it refuses to wake (black screen only). It isn't off, ...
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