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Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:43:11 GMT

Hey guys ! I have got 2 problems and i would be extremely glad if someone could help me out with this !

First,

I tried to download the application talking tom seeing that it was free ! But i forgot one thing...that i hadnt put on any net pack for the phone. So the phone automatically got connected to net and downloaded about 40% and this cost me a lot ( About 150 rs so far 😕 ) How do i stop/cancel an ongoing download of an app? Currently,i switched off data traffic ! But still,i will need to use the net soon and so have to switch it on ! Can someone please help me on how i can cancel the download of the app? Help needed ASAP,thanks in advance !

Secondly,my phone still has an android 1.6v and i have already installed PC companion and update service on my PC.Now how do i update to 2.1? It asks me to switch off the phone,wait,press back key and then connect the USB cord while still pressing the back key !But nothing happens,the phone only keeps charging...:( Someone please help me outta my problems soon !

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:04:28 GMT

Hi Ashwin412, try clearing cache form Market app. Goto Settings>Applications>Manage applications>Market>Clear cache. Let me know whether this works before I go to your second question.

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:19:27 GMT

I guess it works ! I can no longer see ongoing download in the notifications bar ! :smileygrin: :smileygrin: But you know,sometimes,it doesnt show the download in notification bar and starts off suddenly ! But i guess it may not do so this time Thanks a lot ! Now,if you could please answer the next question too,i would be happier !

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:29:16 GMT

Great! one down one more to go!

Not sure exactly what went wrong with your update. However, SE Update Service is an alternative for software repair and update, download it from here.

According to most users, this is a better choice.

Keep us updated on your progress.

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:31:58 GMT

I already have that downloaded but when i connect the phone to it,PC companion opens up 😕

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:34:31 GMT

Can't you close PC Companion? Tell you what, uninstall PC Companion (for this update).

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:39:50 GMT

Uninstalling And hey,the main prob which i face is the part where i switch off the phone,keep pressing the back key and connect the USB cord ! My phone just starts charging and doesnt go the next "Update" step ! What is actually supposed to happen ?

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:42:12 GMT

Sorry, I have no idea :smileyconfused:. Let's see whether SE Update Service does the same? Hopefully NOT!

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:44:43 GMT

Thats ok mate Btw the talking tom application still downloading now 41 % done 😕 Clear cache doesnt seem to have worked ! Should i click on uninstall updates then ? coz i dont think i have done anything to my phone apart frrom this damn talking tom!

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:52:24 GMT

Not sure about that, you can try.

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:29:57 GMT

Hey,i just let it download regardless of the cost ! And guess what? Now my bal is -25,it was 85 when it started 😕 But never mind,i will put a good data plan soon ! But what worries me is that though it was downloaded , am not able to see the application anywhere at all (within the applications icon) , it only sows no installed files ! So does that mean the app still hasnt downloaded and will start eating money again ? So much for the talking tom

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:47:01 GMT

Sorry to hear that, have a look at 'My apps' in the Market app, it should be there if you have installed that app. Another way is to sign-in to Android Market website, click 'My Market Account, see whether it's there.

A question for you, why didn't you download apps using your Wi-Fi network (which is free)?

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:51:59 GMT

Since my balance is -25,cant access the market now...But i will top up and check that out soon,hope i can find it

Plus..i do not have any wi-fi network to which i can connect my mobile ! I have not enabled wi-fi in my PC modem..thats y !

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:58:51 GMT

Oh .... If you do not have a home Wi-Fi network, you can't update your phone - you need to be connected! That must be the reason why you can't update!

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:11:34 GMT

What ? I dont get you now...i have always used my PC modem without wi-fi and have had no problems when transferring files from and to my phone to the PC ! Then why cant i do the same now? Why would i need wi-fi on my modem ? People here rarely use wi-fi for their modems !

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:18:31 GMT

Ok. You can do the update with PC CONNECTED to modem. Sorry that I have confused you :smileysilly:, probably I am too used to Wi-Fi.

Just for info, transferring of files to and from PC does not require a modem, just USB cable will do.

I hope I didn't confuse you any further.

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:23:33 GMT

Lol,now i got confused too and started blabbering about transfer of files ! Never mind

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:27:05 GMT

Haha .... sorry, my fault, it's me who started it.

Anyway, back to your update, you can still do the update with PC connected to modem (as long as you are connected).

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:31:19 GMT

Tried that ! With the update service as you asked me to ! First step,i chose my model ! Next step,it asks me to switch off and connect USB cable while pressing the back key ! i do that and the phone only keeps charging and nothing happens ! Same step remains and am not able to move over to the "update" step 😕 Guess i better go and speak to the SE service guyz !

Re: Android 2.1v and Cancelling download !

gwhispererz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:39:32 GMT

If I remember correctly, you can 'pull' down the notification bar for some selections. But I don't think that is a step for an update. No harm having a look anyway. Actually, an update is quite straight forward, just follow the on-screen instructions!

Sorry that I didn't help you much. I bet SE Service Centre can definitely offer their help.