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Installing the English (United States) language
I recently got my Desire HD, and it came pre-installed with Deutsch, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, each in a (Spain) or (Portugal) flavor. Is there some way of getting an English (United States) or English (United Kingdom) on it? Removing the other languages as well, would be nice.
I recently got my Desire HD, and it came pre-installed with Deutsch, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, each in a (Spain) or (Portugal) flavor. Is there some way of getting an English (United States) or English (United Kingdom) on it?
Removing the other languages as well, would be nice.
Noam Gal
(205 rep)
Nov 16, 2010, 05:03 AM
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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.
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 rep)
Sep 23, 2010, 02:37 AM
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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.
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
(1297 rep)
Oct 8, 2010, 06:51 AM
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Force debug in safe mode via USB?
I did something so stupid I'm almost kind of proud of it. I rooted my LG Optimus T (Froyo) using Gingerbreak, cleaned out a bunch of stuff, and accidentally deleted the home screen launcher. No big, I'll just install a new one... but I have a chicken and egg problem now, that requires debug mode to...
I did something so stupid I'm almost kind of proud of it. I rooted my LG Optimus T (Froyo) using Gingerbreak, cleaned out a bunch of stuff, and accidentally deleted the home screen launcher. No big, I'll just install a new one... but I have a chicken and egg problem now, that requires debug mode to get out of. I can't just open settings on my phone to set debug mode. And the phone only starts up in safe mode.
So the tl;dr is this: I need to force my phone into debug mode via USB, in safe mode. If I can't do this, I will have to buy a new phone. Please help me!
beth
(378 rep)
Jul 26, 2012, 03:55 PM
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Is it possible to temporarily disable the screen timeout?
Often, during updates/downloads or backup operations I would like to **temporarily disable the screen time** ( found under the '*menu - settings - Display - Screen timeout*' ) without having to navigate to the above menu setting . Anybody knows of a good **widget** which does just that : either disa...
Often, during updates/downloads or backup operations I would like to **temporarily disable the screen time** ( found under the '*menu - settings - Display - Screen timeout*' ) without having to navigate to the above menu setting .
Anybody knows of a good **widget** which does just that : either disable the screen time ( by just clicking the widget ) , or by setting it to a high value / back to short value ( also by just clicking the widget ).
Or is there any other easy way I have missed ?
I am running Froyo on Samsung Galaxy S.
Edelcom
(6947 rep)
Feb 14, 2011, 02:07 PM
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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][1]' app on both phones, it works on the 8MP phone but the 3.2MP phone sometimes doesn't pick up any barcodes at all. Update: from the discussion in the comment thread, it seems the phone d...
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 up any barcodes at all.
Update: from the discussion in the comment thread, it seems the phone doesn't pick up barcodes because it doesn't have Auto Focus. Is there a way I can get around this?
robasta
(263 rep)
Mar 8, 2012, 02:10 PM
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How to access bootloader and what functions are available?
How can I access the bootloader on a Android 2.2 (or on other version)? Is the bootloader vendor or model specific? What are the options offered to the user when accessing the bootloader? (I know that the bootloader without interaction "boots" the android, please do not specify that)
How can I access the bootloader on a Android 2.2 (or on other version)?
Is the bootloader vendor or model specific?
What are the options offered to the user when accessing the bootloader?
(I know that the bootloader without interaction "boots" the android, please do not specify that)
michelemarcon
(2683 rep)
Jan 14, 2011, 11:28 AM
• Last activity: May 26, 2022, 07:57 PM
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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 about someone who upraded to Version 2.2.2 though. Everybody seems to stay with 2.2 (or switches to...
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 about someone who upraded to Version 2.2.2 though. Everybody seems to stay with 2.2 (or switches to 2.3,...)
That's why I would like to ask if there is a way to switch to 2.2.2 even though my carrier doesn't provide it through kies???
--> I already found this page
Official ROMs for i5500
but I don't really know about the JPJ/JQ3...-Codes. Even though it says that these ROMs should be 2.2.2 I am not really sure about that, because the Codes listed differ quite a lot.
My actual SW-Version: PDA XWJQ3 / PHONE NEJPS / CSC REJP2
user23541
Nov 13, 2012, 10:00 AM
• Last activity: Apr 3, 2022, 04:04 PM
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HTC Desire (Android 2.2) connects then disconnects to wifi
I have a wifi router I want to connect to. It's a TP-Link (Model No. TL-WA901N / TL-WA901ND 2.0). I have enabled WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on the router, (the default), when I try and connect my HTC Desire to it (Android 2.2), it connects once I enter the password, but never successfully obtains an IP addres...
I have a wifi router I want to connect to. It's a TP-Link (Model No. TL-WA901N / TL-WA901ND 2.0). I have enabled WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on the router, (the default), when I try and connect my HTC Desire to it (Android 2.2), it connects once I enter the password, but never successfully obtains an IP address.
It then it disconnects within a few seconds, it will repeat this 8 times, gives up and then tries the next available network and successfully holds that connection. I do know that the device is connecting initially because I am watching the router's console for connections, and the MAC address that connects matches the my phone.
I am using my router in the default "Access Point" mode, and the default gateway is 192.168.1.254.
angryITguy
(200 rep)
Mar 5, 2012, 12:44 PM
• Last activity: Mar 23, 2022, 10:07 PM
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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 helplessly watch how the free space is decreasing to the amount, my Gmail synchronization is not working...
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 helplessly watch how the free space is decreasing to the amount, my Gmail synchronization is not working anymore (related to https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3399/does-the-gmail-app-stop-syncing-once-the-low-on-space-message-appears?lq=1) .
I know I should root my phone to move apps to SD completely, but I don't want to do that before the end of summer, to not risk not having mobile internet in case something goes wrong.
# Edit:
Device is a HTC Desire A8181, aka HTC Bravo.
user10447
Jul 17, 2013, 09:03 PM
• Last activity: Mar 15, 2022, 09:02 AM
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Sony Reader PRS-T1 becomes unresponsive
My Sony Reader PRS-T1 based on Android 2.2 is acting funny. I had rooted it in the past but is now in the "original" state, upgraded with the latest official firmware. The problem is that many times, the unit becomes unresponsive. This happens after putting the unit on sleep and waking it again. The...
My Sony Reader PRS-T1 based on Android 2.2 is acting funny.
I had rooted it in the past but is now in the "original" state, upgraded with the latest official firmware.
The problem is that many times, the unit becomes unresponsive. This happens after putting the unit on sleep and waking it again. The dictionary hangs, changing dictionaries hangs even worse and sometimes highlighting text as well (this makes the dictionary pop up.
I managed to get logs and I found the following error messages, just after waking from sleepmode:
2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getProductName ()Ljava/lang/String; 2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getSkuName ()Ljava/lang/String; 2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getSerialNumber ()Ljava/lang/String; 2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getServiceId ()Ljava/lang/String; 2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getMacAddress ()Ljava/lang/String; 2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getPsn ()Ljava/lang/String; 2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 E JNIHelp (2308:2308) [log_main ] RegisterNatives failed for 'com/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier'Any ideas on how to diagnose and restore my system?
To Do
(584 rep)
Dec 19, 2012, 10:34 AM
• Last activity: Mar 11, 2022, 11:02 PM
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How to root Vodafone 858 (froyo) / Huawei u8160
I have a *Vodafone 858* smart phone running Froyo (Android 2.2). Manufacturer is Huawei (u8160). How can I root this device?
I have a *Vodafone 858* smart phone running Froyo (Android 2.2). Manufacturer is Huawei (u8160). How can I root this device?
vaibhav
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Nov 12, 2014, 01:11 PM
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How to change the default contact saving location for HTC Desire HD 2.2.1?
How to set HTC Desire HD Android 2.2.1 to save new contacts to Exchange? With Samsung Galaxy S 2.2.1 it's super easy: Contacts > Menu > More > Settings > Save new contacts to... But with HTC Desire HD 2.2.1?
How to set HTC Desire HD Android 2.2.1 to save new contacts to Exchange? With Samsung Galaxy S 2.2.1 it's super easy: Contacts > Menu > More > Settings > Save new contacts to...
But with HTC Desire HD 2.2.1?
Henno
(333 rep)
Apr 7, 2011, 10:00 AM
• Last activity: Feb 24, 2022, 11:04 PM
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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)?
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 rep)
Sep 22, 2010, 05:06 AM
• Last activity: Feb 16, 2022, 05:54 PM
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No Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
I have a phone, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, with an Android version of 2.2.1 Froyo. I do not have Google Play app on my phone. Can I install Google Play app with this specific Android version? If not, how can I do it? I just don't want to use the manufacturer's product. There must be a way.
I have a phone, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, with an Android version of 2.2.1 Froyo.
I do not have Google Play app on my phone. Can I install Google Play app with this specific Android version? If not, how can I do it?
I just don't want to use the manufacturer's product. There must be a way.
hakkikonu
(161 rep)
Mar 6, 2013, 10:11 AM
• Last activity: Jan 30, 2022, 10:05 PM
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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. I should have looked at the message closer. **Apart from turning off and restarting the phone, i...
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. I should have looked at the message closer.
**Apart from turning off and restarting the phone, is it possible to restart the main program on a phone ?**
Edelcom
(6947 rep)
Dec 11, 2010, 05:29 AM
• Last activity: Jan 27, 2022, 02:36 AM
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I can't connect my Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 via USB
I can't connect my Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 via USB. When I try to connect via usb mode the phone doesn't respond, it only charges. I tried restarting and restoring my device, but it still won't connect. I want to update my Android OS from Froyo to Ginger Bread.
I can't connect my Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 via USB. When I try to connect via usb mode the phone doesn't respond, it only charges. I tried restarting and restoring my device, but it still won't connect. I want to update my Android OS from Froyo to Ginger Bread.
user36287
(21 rep)
Jun 21, 2013, 06:22 AM
• Last activity: Dec 19, 2021, 08:00 AM
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Micro SDHC card won't mount on Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS
My new Class 4 PNY 16GB Micro SDHC card won't mount on my Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS 32GB Extended storage Froyo (2.20) Tablet. This is the second new card I returned, and still won't mount. When I press the `Mount SD` option, it says `Memory Device Safe To Remove`. I should also note that the `Format SD...
My new Class 4 PNY 16GB Micro SDHC card won't mount on my Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS 32GB Extended storage Froyo (2.20) Tablet. This is the second new card I returned, and still won't mount. When I press the
Mount SD option, it says Memory Device Safe To Remove.
I should also note that the Format SD Card option is not showing up on the Tablet at all. I mean it's not there in grey or anything.
Can someone help me?
john
(11 rep)
Jan 28, 2013, 03:38 AM
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Configuring DHCP client on my Android board
I am running Android on my development board and want to configure DHCP client on it. Can anyone tell the details of what steps to be followed to configure DHCP client on Android?
I am running Android on my development board and want to configure DHCP client on it. Can anyone tell the details of what steps to be followed to configure DHCP client on Android?
ravspratapsingh
(119 rep)
Nov 23, 2011, 09:19 AM
• Last activity: Nov 30, 2021, 05:01 AM
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How to zoom in a web browser on an Android TV?
I have a TV that runs Android 2.2. It can take a USB mouse and keyboard, and I'm running the Dolphin web browser on an auto-refreshed page for digital signage. Only thing is, I can't get it to zoom in or out - there is no touch (so multitouch doesn't work) and there are no +/- buttons as there are o...
I have a TV that runs Android 2.2. It can take a USB mouse and keyboard, and I'm running the Dolphin web browser on an auto-refreshed page for digital signage.
Only thing is, I can't get it to zoom in or out - there is no touch (so multitouch doesn't work) and there are no +/- buttons as there are on some stock browsers.
The stock browser doesn't work on the site in questions, and Firefox won't load onto the device (it has a MIPS processor, so any app using the native SDK won't work). Any ideas?
askvictor
(460 rep)
Aug 20, 2012, 05:30 AM
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