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not a dupe, gadgets will likely be killed as not viable – Jeff Atwood♦ Aug 18 '10 at 7:05
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forceclose.com – ripper234 Aug 18 '10 at 14:33
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@ripper: Force Close is an SE 1.0 site. It's been stated several times in the past that the existence of a "legacy" site shouldn't influence a decision on whether or not to create an Area 51 proposal. My guess is that FC would be migrated if this one succeeds; that's already happened with other proposals. – Aaronaught Aug 19 '10 at 17:21
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74 Example Questions (9 closed)

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How do I install programs that I find on the Internet (not the Market)?
added by Jeff Atwood♦, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 22 '10 at 8:52
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How do I reset my Android {model} to factory defaults?
added by Jeff Atwood♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:12
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How do I get my {phone model} upgraded to {Android OS version}?
added by Jeff Atwood♦, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 22 '10 at 8:53
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And how can Jeff upgrade his iDrone to Froyo? – Jon Galloway Aug 18 '10 at 6:03
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What's the simplest way to root my phone?
added by Jon Galloway Aug 18 '10 at 6:01
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I like the HTC interface additions to Android, but I have a non-HTC phone. Is there a way I can get them anyway?
added by balpha♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:29
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The implications this question has for going the other way is great too! – crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 8:33
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I want to install [app], but it says it requires [permission X], which it really shouldn't need. Can I install it without giving this permission?
added by balpha♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:39
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How can I tell which apps are draining my battery life?
added by Jon Galloway, edited by Jeff Atwood♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:07
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How to avoid auto-start of installed Android apps?
added by Oscar Cabrero, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 22 '10 at 8:54
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Tethering my [phone] to my laptop loses connection when the phone has been in standby for a while. What can I do about that?
added by balpha♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:26
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Is it possible to have simultaneous access to my [phone]'s SD card files from the PC (via USB) *and* from the device itself?
added by balpha♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:34
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How do I tell which apps are using the most space on my phone, to free up space?
added by Jeff Atwood♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:04
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How do I maximize the battery life on my [Android version X] [phone model]?
added by GAThrawn Aug 18 '10 at 10:02
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As this question is asked all the time on ForceClose and the Gadget sites. – GAThrawn Aug 18 '10 at 10:02
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I just got a new Android phone. What are the must-have apps that I should install first?
added by Jaecen Aug 18 '10 at 19:47
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great candidate for community wiki – crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 8:37
I think this gets too much into the "Which is the best..." arena which is admittedly not the forte of the Stack Exchange format. Also, this hypothetical list would change over time as the list of available apps and Android OS itself changes. – Konreu Aug 24 '10 at 4:09
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What risks are there with using a custom ROM?
added by mralex Aug 18 '10 at 20:50
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I rooted my phone with an early build of Froyo, now the actual OTA update has come along and I want to use my phones official build; how do I?
added by mfg, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 22 '10 at 8:54
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Is there an app/Which app is best that can do [task]?
added by Wil Aug 18 '10 at 11:38
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How can I sync my contacts and calendar on my Android phone with my Mac?
added by crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 9:07
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Where or how can I get an unlocked Android phone?
added by Jeff Atwood♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:10
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As opposed to "locked" in what way? – balpha♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:43
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Simlocked @balpha – Ivo Flipse Aug 18 '10 at 7:45
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Is it possible to remove a preinstalled app on [phone model]?
added by Sir Code-A-Lot Aug 19 '10 at 18:54
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I just upgraded my [phone model] to [Android version X] and my exchange email no longer synchronizes, any ideas how to fix?
added by Sigh Aug 19 '10 at 0:43
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How do I backup my phone [data/SMS/apps/etc]?
added by Dave Aug 19 '10 at 6:00
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Should I use a task killer for a {Nexus One-era/G1-era phone}?
added by crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 9:04
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I am trolling but this is a serious proposed question. – crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 9:05
Good question, but only because we can show people why not to use them. – matto1990 Aug 19 '10 at 16:03
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Why would my [droid] suddenly show a low battery warning, then (without charging) go back to almost full after rebooting?
added by Aaronaught Aug 19 '10 at 17:12
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Why is Oracle Suing Google over Android? [closed]
added by The How-To Geek Aug 18 '10 at 6:53
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closed as off topic by Jeff Atwood♦, Austin Mills, Dan Herbert, Hamish Downer, moberley Aug 19 '10 at 22:08

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Way off-topic, too political – norbertB Aug 19 '10 at 11:48
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I can't figure out how to connect to SwiftFTP on my phone with Filezilla.
added by crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 9:13
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In the Android Gmail app, how can I see the actual email addresses a message was sent to rather than just the name?
added by Hamish Downer, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 22 '10 at 8:55
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What would be the main benefits/drawbacks of rooting my Android?
added by Aaronaught Aug 19 '10 at 17:08
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How can I setup Jabber transports with Google Talk?
added by crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 20:18
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Can I add more than one Google Mail account?
added by Captain Toad Aug 19 '10 at 21:29
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Where can I find ROMs for my Android slate/pad?
added by Captain Toad Aug 19 '10 at 21:30
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How do I move apps onto my SD card?
added by Roddy Aug 20 '10 at 11:54
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How do I transfer my contact list and other data from my iPhone to my Android phone?
added by Mark Byers Aug 22 '10 at 19:33
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How should I charge and discharge my Android phone to avoid degrading the battery lifetime?
added by Mark Byers Aug 23 '10 at 6:29
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What are the pros/cons to [developing for / buying / supporting] Android vs. iOS?
added by mfg Aug 18 '10 at 13:01
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i want to include this as 'not a good example/off-topic' of a question to be listed here. the argumentative, subjective nature is disguised by the 'pros/cons' part, but ultimately there are few use cases where a comparison should belong here. if it can be avoided, i think this is something that should be clear and concise up front. – mfg Aug 18 '10 at 13:04
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How can I change what folder an IMAP email account moves deleted emails to?
added by mattdwen Aug 18 '10 at 21:09
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Do any ROMs for my Nexus One provide facilities for hiding persistant notifications by applications like Easy Wifi and so on?
added by crazysim Aug 19 '10 at 8:41
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Which programming languages can be used to develop in Android?
added by Paresh Mayani Aug 21 '10 at 6:37
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for best answer: refer to this StackOverflow link: stackoverflow.com/questions/3316801/… – Paresh Mayani Aug 21 '10 at 6:37
Belongs on StackOverflow, or Android Developers. – Roddy Aug 22 '10 at 21:38
@Roddy what u want to say !! i have just given the useful question which helps to know the programming languages which can be used to developed in android – Paresh Mayani Aug 23 '10 at 4:28
Paaresh - it's a great on-topic question for Android Developers site area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/7418/android - but this site proposal is for users rather than developers. So it's a good example of a question which doesn't belong. – Roddy Aug 23 '10 at 8:46
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Adroid vs. iPhone. What are the pros and cons of both? [closed]
added by thyrgle, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 22 '10 at 8:54
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closed as off topic by Jeff Atwood♦, The How-To Geek, ptomato, mfg, tj111 Aug 18 '10 at 13:57

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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How can I convince my boss that the company should give Android phones to their employees, not iPhones? [closed]
added by balpha♦ Aug 18 '10 at 6:37
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closed as off topic by Jeff Atwood♦, The How-To Geek, geoffc, Nate Zaugg, Austin Mills Aug 18 '10 at 20:49

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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Try blackmail.. – Tim Post♦ Aug 20 '10 at 17:44
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With which provider should I buy my HTC Desire, to have the best price? [closed]
added by Ivo Flipse Aug 18 '10 at 7:44
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closed as off topic by Jaecen, Nate Zaugg, vmp32k, Captain Toad, gclag Aug 19 '10 at 17:38

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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