Welcome to Android Forums, firemanmike.
Thanks for signing up here at Android Forums.
Sorry to hear that you've run into some problems with you phone. You don't mention which phone you have, but you'll more than likely find a section dedicated to here:
Android Phones - Android Forums
There you'll find a ton of useful info, tips, and help if needed from the folks here who know your phone best.
I hope that helps, and happy posting!
- eyebeam