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How do I take a screenshot on a Honeycomb tablet?
Is there a built-in mechanism to take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Or is there an app I can download to do so (without rooting the device)?
Is there a built-in mechanism to take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Or is there an app I can download to do so (without rooting the device)?
Daryl Spitzer
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May 11, 2011, 12:59 AM
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What happens when bluetooth headphones run out of battery while playing music?
I have a Motorola Xoom 3G with Android 3.0 and use it with a bluetooth headset. I'd like to know what happens when the headphones run out of battery? Does the music just stop in the same way it does when I unplug wired headphones?
I have a Motorola Xoom 3G with Android 3.0 and use it with a bluetooth headset. I'd like to know what happens when the headphones run out of battery? Does the music just stop in the same way it does when I unplug wired headphones?
Luiz Guilherme
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Oct 4, 2011, 12:41 PM
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How to work bluetooth with asus eeepad?
Odd question.. How do I get my bluetooth headset to handle the audio/mic for my tablet?
Odd question.. How do I get my bluetooth headset to handle the audio/mic for my tablet?
TGq
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Nov 23, 2011, 06:15 AM
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When will my tablet get the Android 3.x update (Honeycomb)?
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) was released in February 2011, however not all of the devices that will get this update have received it yet. Each manufacturer and carrier needs to add their custom modifications before it can be officially released. Versions 3.1 and 3.2 have also been released. See also: -...
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) was released in February 2011, however not all of the devices that will get this update have received it yet. Each manufacturer and carrier needs to add their custom modifications before it can be officially released. Versions 3.1 and 3.2 have also been released.
See also:
- https://android.stackexchange.com/q/2695/1465
- https://android.stackexchange.com/q/14766/1465
GAThrawn
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Mar 29, 2011, 04:44 PM
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Is there a way to transmit all sound over wifi from my tablet to my pc?
I want to transmit my sound (from youtube, music files on the tablet, etc) from my tablet to my computer. The closest I can get is controlling my library of music on my computer, but I really want to be able to play a youtube video from the youtube app on my tablet and have it play through my comput...
I want to transmit my sound (from youtube, music files on the tablet, etc) from my tablet to my computer.
The closest I can get is controlling my library of music on my computer, but I really want to be able to play a youtube video from the youtube app on my tablet and have it play through my computer.
I don't mind buying apps if that is what I need. Any help will be appreciated.
David
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Nov 19, 2011, 10:10 PM
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Can I upgrade my Android if i have low resolution?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y Pro, which is a touch-and-type device, so the screen is small (2.6"), and I was wondering if i upgrade from my android 2.2 to android 3.0, will the display be as it should, or not? Many apps that are not designed to work with small screens will turn sideways, and i'm afraid...
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y Pro, which is a touch-and-type device, so the screen is small (2.6"), and I was wondering if i upgrade from my android 2.2 to android 3.0, will the display be as it should, or not? Many apps that are not designed to work with small screens will turn sideways, and i'm afraid that's going to happen if i upgrade my android.
D.Joe
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Mar 11, 2014, 08:27 PM
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Is possible install Eclipse IDE in Honeycomb?
Since Eclipse IDE can run in Linux and the new Honeycomb has a Linux Kernel, can Eclipse IDE run in Android Honeycomb ? I know that isn't pretty much comfortable coding in a tablet, but I'd want to use for UML modeling.
Since Eclipse IDE can run in Linux and the new Honeycomb has a Linux Kernel, can Eclipse IDE run in Android Honeycomb ?
I know that isn't pretty much comfortable coding in a tablet, but I'd want to use for UML modeling.
texai
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Feb 22, 2011, 03:37 PM
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Is there a way to force my application to run at the background
This is not a duplicate of this question - https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/25470/is-there-a-way-to-force-an-app-to-remain-running-in-the-background-no-matter-wha because it mention about Android ver 4 and also about lack of memory. My question is is there a way to force a particular andr...
This is not a duplicate of this question - https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/25470/is-there-a-way-to-force-an-app-to-remain-running-in-the-background-no-matter-wha because it mention about Android ver 4 and also about lack of memory.
My question is is there a way to force a particular android apps for Android version below 4 to run in the background when the phone is sleeping? Also, I should be able to call those android apps that I specific to run in the background to come to the foreground for me to interact with.
The problem is that some apps, they stop working when the phone when to sleep (due to power saving). Some apps even prompt errors. However, I need them to run in the background. Also, I know that I can use 'Force close' to force a apps running in the background to stop but I just could not find a way to make a particular android apps to run in the background whenever I needed.
user275517
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Jan 21, 2014, 04:13 AM
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Samsung Galaxy 7" (GT-P6210) USB debugging is not detecting in Linux?
I am using ubuntu Linux 10.04 Pc in that my **Samsung Galaxy 7"** (GT-P6210) **homeycomb 3.2** is not detecting for development its showing in eclipse as `DeviceMonitor] Failed to start monitoring ????????????` in **console** and in **device tab** its showing ?????????????. Except this **7' GT-P6210...
I am using ubuntu Linux 10.04 Pc in that my **Samsung Galaxy 7"** (GT-P6210) **homeycomb 3.2** is not detecting for development its showing in eclipse as
DeviceMonitor] Failed to start monitoring ???????????? in **console**
and in **device tab** its showing ?????????????.
Except this **7' GT-P6210** Samsung tablet all other Samsung devices are showing fine.
When I switch off the tablet and connected to the USB its showing the number and online as status.
List of devices attached
4641199B0F8488AE device
why? whats the problem any solution.
**NOTE:**
I already Added 51-android.rules
Samsung 04E8
and also I enabled the **USB debugging** mode.
Its working fine in **Mac**.
I found that only its not detecting in updated ADT r16, except all other ADT version device is detecting very fine.
any idea?
Padma Kumar
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Dec 29, 2011, 02:18 PM
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How can I migrate my data/apps from one Honeycomb tablet to another?
I got myself Honeycomb tablet, but after I used it for a while I've decided that I'd like to get a different one. How do I transfer all my apps from one tablet to another? Or, if this is not possible, how I can delete all my data from my old tablet?
I got myself Honeycomb tablet, but after I used it for a while I've decided that I'd like to get a different one.
How do I transfer all my apps from one tablet to another?
Or, if this is not possible, how I can delete all my data from my old tablet?
Evgeny Vinnik
(123 rep)
Nov 1, 2011, 03:58 AM
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ERD and flowchart editors
I'm looking for a ERD (entity relationship diagram) editor for tablets and also a flowchart diagram... Haven't found any till now... Does anybody knows some good app for that?
I'm looking for a ERD (entity relationship diagram) editor for tablets and also a flowchart diagram... Haven't found any till now...
Does anybody knows some good app for that?
AndreDurao
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Nov 10, 2011, 04:42 PM
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Samsung galaxy tab upgrade with android 3.0 honeycomb
> **Possible Duplicate:** > [When will my device get the Android 3.x update (Honeycomb)?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7680/when-will-my-device-get-the-android-3-x-update-honeycomb) I want to upgrade my samsung galaxy tab from android 2.2 froyo version to 3.0 honeycomb. Please provide...
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> [When will my device get the Android 3.x update (Honeycomb)?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7680/when-will-my-device-get-the-android-3-x-update-honeycomb)
I want to upgrade my samsung galaxy tab from android 2.2 froyo version to 3.0 honeycomb. Please provide me the steps to upgrade version of OS. Any help will be appreciated. thanks.
Neetesh
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Nov 22, 2011, 02:50 PM
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Why does Android 3.x have no market share?
According to the [Android Developer Dashboard](http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html), the market share of Android 3.2 is only 0.1%, and no other 3.x version has even as much as that. Versions 2.x and 4.x have all the market share. Can someone please explain why there's a whole ma...
According to the [Android Developer Dashboard](http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html) , the market share of Android 3.2 is only 0.1%, and no other 3.x version has even as much as that. Versions 2.x and 4.x have all the market share.
Can someone please explain why there's a whole major version of Android that is apparently unused, while the previous and the next major versions are in wide use? Was 3.x quickly replaced by 4 and all devices forced to upgrade? What would have made 3.x so bad that no one uses it?
Joshua Frank
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May 14, 2013, 07:17 PM
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In which version of Android was encryption of /data made available?
[These docs][1] suggest that it has been available (only) since Android 3.0 Honeycomb. By contrast, conversation on discussion boards suggests it was [available in 2.3.4 Gingerbread][2]. So, what is the answer to the titular question? *Bonus points if your answer clarifies the following. Are the off...
These docs suggest that it has been available (only) since Android 3.0 Honeycomb. By contrast, conversation on discussion boards suggests it was available in 2.3.4 Gingerbread .
So, what is the answer to the titular question?
*Bonus points if your answer clarifies the following. Are the official docs misleading? Or were those Gingerbread devices instead released **after** Honeycomb, and loaded with some kind of backported encryption feature? Or were those Gingerbread devices instead loaded with some kind of encryption feature added by the device manufacturers, that wasn't part of Android? In short, what gives?*
user15074
Jan 25, 2013, 03:22 AM
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Do Android 3.0 tablets have standby/hibernate mode?
I am considering an Acer Iconia A500 device as a book reader. Having years of experience with using (and programming) different devices (PDAs, smartphones, tablet PC, book readers), I am used to charge the reading device (whichever I use) only once in a week or so. When I don't read, I hope to have...
I am considering an Acer Iconia A500 device as a book reader. Having years of experience with using (and programming) different devices (PDAs, smartphones, tablet PC, book readers), I am used to charge the reading device (whichever I use) only once in a week or so. When I don't read, I hope to have it in sleeping mode consuming only minimal energy (as it's a bookreader, I don't need it running any background apps or hanging on the net).
So the question is - do Honeycomb devices have a true standby mode which can keep the battery for a week or so (and let the device power on in less than 10 seconds), and not just "sleep" mode we see in Android 2.2 smartphones?
Update: got myself the above mentioned device. It holds power for about a week when not used, so I guess this is close to what I would like to have with sleep mode.
Eugene Mayevski 'Callback
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May 6, 2011, 02:10 PM
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Keep screen alive by using camera
The new Samsung Galaxy S III has an interesting feature which keeps the screen alive (on) if the camera decides the user is reading something by detecting if the user is moving his/her eyes. Does anybody know any application like that in the Android Market which I could install on my Motorola Xoom 2...
The new Samsung Galaxy S III has an interesting feature which keeps the screen alive (on) if the camera decides the user is reading something by detecting if the user is moving his/her eyes. Does anybody know any application like that in the Android Market which I could install on my Motorola Xoom 2 (Honeycomb) or on my Galaxy S II (ICS) ?
Davide Piras
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Jun 13, 2012, 06:30 PM
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How do I change my device locale (default currency symbol) on 3.x and higher?
I want to change my device Locale because some of my apps use my default Locale to determine what currency symbol to use when formatting money values. In Android 2.x, I'd just go to the main `Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Locale` but I can't find anything like that in my settings for...
I want to change my device Locale because some of my apps use my default Locale to determine what currency symbol to use when formatting money values. In Android 2.x, I'd just go to the main
Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Locale but I can't find anything like that in my settings for 3.x or 4.x.
Any help is appreciated.
Kenny Wyland
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Mar 18, 2013, 04:36 PM
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How well do animated GIFs work on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer?
I'm looking at buying the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. Before I do, though, I want to see how my Tumblr experience will be on it. What I'm specifically worried about is animated GIFs. When I browse Tumblr on say my iPod Touch or Droid, sometimes GIFs work, sometimes they just don't. I played around wit...
I'm looking at buying the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. Before I do, though, I want to see how my Tumblr experience will be on it. What I'm specifically worried about is animated GIFs. When I browse Tumblr on say my iPod Touch or Droid, sometimes GIFs work, sometimes they just don't. I played around with an iPad 1 a while ago and it also had trouble playing some GIFs.
I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the Eee Pad and if it has these same problems with playing animated GIFs?
Jimmy
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Jul 8, 2011, 07:40 PM
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How do you create a folder on a home screen in Honeycomb 3.0.1 (Xoom)?
I was rather shocked to learn that my Xoom tablet, running Honeycomb (3.0.1) does not support the ability to group home screen shortcuts into folders. Nor does it seem to provide a stock widget that could be used for organizing shortcuts. Coming from a Froyo (DroidX) phone and iPad, both of which ha...
I was rather shocked to learn that my Xoom tablet, running Honeycomb (3.0.1) does not support the ability to group home screen shortcuts into folders. Nor does it seem to provide a stock widget that could be used for organizing shortcuts.
Coming from a Froyo (DroidX) phone and iPad, both of which have long supported folder functionality, this is a huge surprise and my only big disappointment with Honeycomb.
I have found 3rd party apps that can help this (Folder Organizer ), but this App is overly complex for the given task. If anyone can recommend an app that does nothing but simple iOS-like folder organization, that would be great. (I realize there are many alternative launcher/homescreen repplacements that support folders, but would rather not broaden the discussion that far for now).
I find it embarrassing to have to explain to iPad users that Honeycomb does not have anything like folder organization for apps built-in to the OS. Is this a design "feature" of Android? Does Google prefer another method for organizing home screen icons? Is it coming in a future release?
jpeskin
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Mar 30, 2011, 05:06 PM
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How can I rate an app in Honeycomb?
Seems like I can't find out how to do the basics on my Honeycomb tablet. How do you rate an app in the Market?
Seems like I can't find out how to do the basics on my Honeycomb tablet. How do you rate an app in the Market?
Nathan Schwermann
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May 18, 2011, 09:49 PM
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