Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with samsung-galaxy-s
Search options not deleted
user 156
For questions specific to the original Galaxy S. The Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) was a high-end smartphone at the time of its launch. Variants include Epic 4G, Vibrant, Captivate, and Fascinate. Add a device tag only if your question is genuinely specific to your make and model!
20
votes
Accepted
In my Samsung Galaxy S under Settings - Status - Phone number is says 'unknown': Why?
This is just showing whether your phone number is saved to the phone number description property on your SIM card. Some networks always program this in for you, many don't. Some phones let you write t …
- 22.1k
18
votes
Accepted
My Samsung Galaxy S front-facing camera doesn't work in camera app, Gtalk or Skype -- How ca...
The built-in Camera app on the Galaxy S can use the front facing camera. It's called "Self Shot Mode" and I've used it on mine once or twice, easiest way to grab a quick picture of you and a friend wh …
- 22.1k
9
votes
Accepted
Entering a backtick with the Swype keyboard
If you only need the backtick for when you're entering code on StackExchange sites, then there's actually no reason to type the character.
Any time you're in a Question or Answer box, there's a set o …
- 22.1k
8
votes
Accepted
Is it possible to clear the 'program installed' icons at the top notification bar?
Towards the top of your notification bar there should be a Clear button. Click this to clear your notifications (this will clear all pending notifications, not just application installed/updated ones) …
- 22.1k
8
votes
Accepted
How can I group apps together in the menu view?
That screen is meant to be just a list of your apps. As you're using Samsung's built-in TouchWiz interface, one thing you can do is move those apps around, so that they're in an order you like and rel …
- 22.1k
7
votes
Are there any performance issues after upgrade from Android 2.1 to 2.2?
Performance is generally a very subjective thing. There are apps that will measure specific aspects of performance, but that won't always correlate with what you feel from using the phone day to day.
…
- 22.1k
7
votes
How do I upgrade firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S without using windows?
Going through the Galaxy S Flash/Root/ADB/ROM guide on XDA, I just spotted this:
I'm running Linux/OSX. Can I still flash my firmware? Do I need to
install windows?
If you are running …
- 22.1k
7
votes
How can I connect my Samsung Galaxy S to a television?
See this page for the Galaxy S's standard TV-Out cable as sold by Samsung, this plugs into the 3.5mm headphone port on the phone.
It can also output HDMI via an adaptor that plugs into the micro-USB …
- 22.1k
6
votes
How can I get Kies to detect my Galaxy S GT-i9000 on Windows 7?
This answer doesn't seem to apply if you have a Galaxy S running the official Froyo, and the latest Kies as they seem to have fixed many of these issues now, this is mainly for if you're running an ol …
- 22.1k
6
votes
2
answers
9k
views
How can I change the default currency key on Swype keyboard?
In Swype Settings I have the language set to "UK English" yet for some reason when I'm typing the currency symbol (long-press on s) is a dollar sign ($) not a pound sign (£), if I press SYM the dollar …
- 22.1k
5
votes
Accepted
A better way to take screenshot in Galaxy S 2.2?
See these other two, older questions, about how to take screenshots: taking a screenshot of an android phone? and Can I screenshot my HTC Legend without rooting it?
- 22.1k
5
votes
How to install the official Android 2.2 (froyo) on Samsung Galaxy S without Windows/Kies
Going through the Galaxy S Flash/Root/ADB/ROM guide on XDA, I just spotted this:
I'm running Linux/OSX. Can I still flash my firmware? Do I need to
install windows?
If you are running …
- 22.1k
5
votes
Accepted
If I root the device can I upgrade to Froyo without waiting for the operator's release?
Looking at your profile it looks like you're based in the UK? If so you should have no problem running the Samsung's European JPO release of the Galaxy S Froyo software that went out to unbranded UK G …
- 22.1k
4
votes
What is my phone doing at 1 o'clock in the morning?
When you get Gingerbread on your Galaxy S, then the battery usage graph shows what's using power over time
Settings -> About Phone -> Battery Use and then press on the graph at the top for a more det …
- 22.1k
2
votes
Samsung Galaxy S : Why can't I set cursor position in text boxes in browser?
Just tried on my Samsung Galaxy S with the search box at the top of this page in the built-in browser and I get a flashing cursor all the time I'm not typing (it disappears while I'm typing but comes …
- 22.1k