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    [Q] How can I Set default browser on Android 2.1

    Dear ebveryone, I have a 2.1 device. I have installed Opera and Firefox on it. I would like to chnage the default Internet browser to either Opera or Firefox, but I cannot see how. I checked and there are some applications (OperaBridge, Make it Default), but these were removed from the...
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    Help Unable to mount SD cards on PC

    Hi, I just tried to mount the SGS discs on the laptop over the supplied USB cable. I set the SGS to act as a Mass Storage device. The logs show that the discs came up: [ 1429.718638] Initializing USB Mass Storage driver... [ 1429.718771] scsi4 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices [...
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    Root New Samsung Galaxy S i9000 are unrootable

    Dear all, I have a new SGS with the latest firmware that came pre-installed. The recovery menu and download menus are disabled. I installed the One Click Lag fix to see if this would give the device root, but all it really does is copy the update.zip onto the SD card. Then it...
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    Help 3G Network SpeedTest Results

    Hi all, Whilst sitting in my home, with full bars for reception on my Galaxy S, I ran a SpeedTest on it. The icon on the 'phone displays a 3G symbol. Results: Download: 384kB Upload: 482kB Provider: Tele2/Amsterdam,NL. 3G is really exceeding exceptions. This is on a 2Gb download...
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    Help Noob question2: NPS firmware update problems

    Morning everyone, I downloaded and installed NPS with the aim of upgrading the firmware (if its possible) of the Galaxy S. I took these steps: Download NPS * * Installed NPS (Language UK, region UK) (NB. I suspect that this 'phone was destined for the Portuguese market as this was...
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    Root Noob question: rooting phone

    Dear all, I have noticed that this is not really the right site for noob questions, but cannot find a site that can really help me, so apologies for posting here. I have tried to root my Galaxy S using these steps:- I downloaded the update.zip (from the 3G connection - I really don't know...
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    Help unable to add wireless network to Galaxy s i9000

    Dear users ;) I have a problem with a brand new Galaxy i9000 and the wifi. I have managed to add one wifi network to it that I use at home. I have a second wifi network that I want to add, called cat, but when I try to add it from the Add wifi network place, it gives the error: Unable to...
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    Help How to add an APN (possible bug in i9000 Elcair 2.1)

    Dear all, I think Ihave found a bug in the i9000. I cannot add an APN for Internet access. Go to: Settings -> Wireless & Network -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names. First off, the page is completely blank. In order to add a new APN one has to press the button on the left -> New...
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    Help i9000 3.5mm -> TV-Out

    Dear everyone, Woudl this cable work as a 3.5mm to TV-Out on the Galaxy i9000? audio/video (a/v) kabel - 3.5mm jack naar, 3 x tulp plug verguld, 1.5 meter, zwart. I think that its cheaper than the Samsung version (if I could even find it in Holland...). Best regards, z.
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    Root Just bought i9000, and seek Custom ROM and an instruction guide to flashing

    Hi there everyone, I took the plunge and bought myself an i9000 last night (16Gb/European). I expect delivery this weekend. Fantastic I would like to remove the current Samsung ROM and install a custom ROM that : i) adds performance & stability gains ii) does not gimp any of the 'phone...
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    Help Bluetooth profile confusion on the i9000 (pre-sales q)

    Dear all, I may buy into the Samsung Galaxy S 'phone, but would like to check something: * Bluetooth profiles. I have read that BT keyboards can be connected to the 'phone, yet the Samsung site does not list the keyboard profile HID. The only profiles listed on the site are these...
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    Root ? Custom firmware cyanogenmod

    Hi there, Has anyone managed to load a custom firmware onto the Droid X? e.g cyanogenmod Regards, z
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    Root Building Android Kernel on HTC Nexus

    Dear all, I seek instructions for buiulding Android on the HTC Nexus. I have tried looking atthe OpenMoko ones, but could not find any useful guides. I have the Android SDK and Java JDK and this is it. All the guides on the Android site refer to installing Eclipse, which is for build Java...
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    Q: Making 'phone calls during film playback

    Dear all, I am considering an Android based 'phone, in particular the Motorola Dream X or one that has an HDMI output, but afore I take the plunge I would like to check this: The HDMI o.p on the 'phone is connected to an external television. A film is being watched by several people...
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