Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

drmohitg · 14th February 2013, 23:00

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

Have you tried connecting your phone to KIES ? Does it show an update there ?

KIES Air right? Yea I connected to that but it just took me the usual webpage where you can access your phone's content like music, pics etc. There was no message about any update and neither could I find any option for the same. Is there one hidden there? Please excuse my total lack of knowledge on the topic.

fiat_tarun · 14th February 2013, 23:03

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Originally Posted by drmohitg

KIES Air right? Yea I connected to that but it just took me the usual webpage where you can access your phone's content like music, pics etc. There was no message about any update and neither could I find any option for the same. Is there one hidden there? Please excuse my total lack of knowledge on the topic.

Download the latest version of KIES on your computer and connect your phone and see. That's the standard way to update Samsung's.

NetfreakBombay · 14th February 2013, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmohitg

KIES Air right? Yea I connected to that but it just took me the usual webpage where you can access your phone's content like music, pics etc. There was no message about any update and neither could I find any option for the same. Is there one hidden there? Please excuse my total lack of knowledge on the topic.

Not the KIES air, you need to connect via USB for KIES to update firmware.

Binzone · 14th February 2013, 23:42

I am facing a strange problem since I recently moved to a 10th floor apartment in the city.
My phone keeps continuously switching between towers (or so it seems) and also continuously between 2g and 3g.
This seems to result in a lot of dropped calls, and extremely poor quality calls. Browsing also suffers often.
This problem exists on both my S2 and wife's ace, both on vodafone.

The connection bars show 4 bars most of the time, though, except for certain weird corners in certain rooms where its zero bars!

Can you guys suggest any app or some way to investigate this?

prateekm · 15th February 2013, 00:34

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Originally Posted by drmohitg

Hi I am using a samsung galaxy S2 and it still in running well on its official stock android 2.3.3 version. I never got around to update the phone and its worked without an issue till now. Now I thought it was time to freshen up things but am clueless on how to update it. The option in Settings>about phone> update software shows that there is no update available. So how do I update the phone? Am I doing something wrong or is it too late for me to update the phone without rooting it now?

Download KIES from here: http://www.samsung.com/in/support/us...tware/KIES/JSP

This should work. If it doesn't, there is another workaround. You can download the official firmware (you'll get it on xda-developers or sammobile) and flash it via ODIN.

Here's one I found which is 4.0.4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1941823

Here is a tutorial to flash via ODIN: http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot....xy-s3-via.html

Desmosedici · 15th February 2013, 00:43

Downloading 4.2.2 on my nexus right now via Wi-Fi. Had to clear the framework cache.

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mashmash · 15th February 2013, 00:47

Any one updated a Sony Experia mini pro? It's on 2.3 version right now.

Desmosedici · 15th February 2013, 01:07

Jb 4.2.2 downloaded. Nothing new visually.

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Gandhi · 15th February 2013, 01:11

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Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Jb 4.2.2 downloaded. Nothing new visually.

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Here is the changelog for JB 4.2.2 -

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02...me-new-sounds/

CaliAtenza · 15th February 2013, 15:54

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

What is htc launching on the 19th? Got a teaser today!

the HTC One i believe.

offroad_maniac · 15th February 2013, 16:39

How is Snapdeal for online purchase?

I am thinking about ordering MMX Canvas HD, which is back in stock & currently only available with Snapdeal for 13990 Rs. However, there are few complaints for snapdeal on net, so want to know if anyone here has any experience with them
(I was thinking about using my Visa Debit card as COD is not available)

nishantgandhi · 15th February 2013, 22:10

For Galaxy Nexus users who cant see the update, clear data for Google Services framework, reboot phone and voila, you'll get it.

If not, here is the manual installation method. And if you are interested in the factory images, grab them here

Source : Android Police and Android Central

F150 · 15th February 2013, 22:15

I did clear the services framework and rebooted. It downloaded the update and installation failed.

Is it because of FRANCO's kernel ?

vivekiny2k · 15th February 2013, 22:50

anybody know of an app that lets you map a button to call a contact?

Gandhi · 15th February 2013, 23:06

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

anybody know of an app that lets you map a button to call a contact?

Do you mean a hardware button? Why would you do that? You can use direct call widget on your home screen for quick calling.

14th February 2013, 23:42	#13864
Binzone BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kochi/Trivandrum Posts: 64 Thanked: 31 Times	I am facing a strange problem since I recently moved to a 10th floor apartment in the city. My phone keeps continuously switching between towers (or so it seems) and also continuously between 2g and 3g. This seems to result in a lot of dropped calls, and extremely poor quality calls. Browsing also suffers often. This problem exists on both my S2 and wife's ace, both on vodafone. The connection bars show 4 bars most of the time, though, except for certain weird corners in certain rooms where its zero bars! Can you guys suggest any app or some way to investigate this?
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15th February 2013, 00:43	#13866
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Downloading 4.2.2 on my nexus right now via Wi-Fi. Had to clear the framework cache.
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15th February 2013, 00:47	#13867
mashmash BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 390 Thanked: 156 Times	Any one updated a Sony Experia mini pro? It's on 2.3 version right now.
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15th February 2013, 01:07	#13868
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Jb 4.2.2 downloaded. Nothing new visually.
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15th February 2013, 16:39	#13871
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods How is Snapdeal for online purchase? I am thinking about ordering MMX Canvas HD, which is back in stock & currently only available with Snapdeal for 13990 Rs. However, there are few complaints for snapdeal on net, so want to know if anyone here has any experience with them (I was thinking about using my Visa Debit card as COD is not available)
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15th February 2013, 22:10	#13872
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods For Galaxy Nexus users who cant see the update, clear data for Google Services framework, reboot phone and voila, you'll get it. If not, here is the manual installation method. And if you are interested in the factory images, grab them here Source : Android Police and Android Central
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15th February 2013, 22:15	#13873
F150 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: PUNE Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 870 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods I did clear the services framework and rebooted. It downloaded the update and installation failed. Is it because of FRANCO's kernel ? Last edited by F150 : 15th February 2013 at 22:26.
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15th February 2013, 22:50	#13874
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods anybody know of an app that lets you map a button to call a contact?
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