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    HTC have until Feb 1st to keep their promise!

    HTC made a commitment to release new versions of Android within 90 days of release. Lollipop source code was released on November 3rd. Therefore to make good on that pledge they have until 1st February. Mmmm.
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    Anyone in the UK got the lollipop update?

    If so when and what carrier? Ta!
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    Help Help!!! Phone juts died on me!

    Eeek. My phone has died on me. I was using it as normal and it froze. The screen went off and then nothing. I tried holding the power button - nothing. Tried putting it on charge - nothing. I suspect its a goner. The thing is I bought it from Phone 4U who are now defunct. In that...
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    How to maintain best battery life for next two years

    Had the phone since April and battery life is awesome. As the battery is fixed what is the best way to keep the inevitable deterioration of the battery to a minimum? I have read that charging more often is better that letting the phone run down really low before a charge. TBH I tend...
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    Help How to use Zoe

    I've had the M8 for several weeks but one feature I just don't really understand is the Zoe. Could someone please explain its use and how to create one? Thanks
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    Help No BoomSound over blue tooth - why?

    When I first got the phone I noticed the BoomSound icon in the notification bar when using either blue tooth or wired headphones. However since the last update that added EPS BoomSound is now disabled when using blue tooth headphones :( Does anyone know why this is? A shame as it does...
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    Help Restore from HTC backup?

    My phone is set under 'Backup & reset' to automatically back up to HTC each day. I just did an auto backup of settings, passwords, apps etc, etc. However the option to 'Restore from HTC backup' is greyed out? Is this only active AFTER a restore?
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    Volume controls on wired headphones?

    My previous phone was an S3 and the supplied Samsung earphones had volume controls as well as a pause button. The ones that came with my M8 only have a pause\next button? I tried my Samsung ear phones in the M8 but the volume buttons just pause the audio! Do volume buttons not work on wired...
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    Question on Power Save mode (not extreme)

    I've noticed that when my phone reaches 15% it automatically goes into Power Save mode. Does anyone know if you can change this threshold? I can turn this off when it appears and tweak what is 'power saved' but just wondered if you could raise or lower threshold or even turn this off. Ta
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    Extreme power saving mode is GO!

    Just got an OTA software update (120 MB) - its added the Extreme Power Saving Mode! Notes from update below: 1.54.401.5 system improvements: stability improvement call audio performance improvement connectivity: Bluetooth interoperability enhancement WiFi firmware update...
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    Bluetooth aptX support?

    Looked at the specs that I can find but can't see any reference to Bluetooth aptX support? Hopefully the S5 will support it will as did the S3 and S4 - but would like to see confirmation.
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    Can I revert 4.3 to 4.1.2 on daughters T-Mobile S3?

    My own S3 is unbranded but my daughters is T-Mobile. Can I just download the 4.1.2 T-Mobile ROM from Sammobile and flash with Odin? Ta
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    strange 4.3 issue - driving me nuts!

    My daughter and I both upgraded to 4.3 tonight - she OTA and me by KIES. So far everything seems OK but won't know until I]ve lived with it for a few days. However we both keep getting a list of about a dozen 'downloaded' files appearing in the notification bar. Files such as phonepicture...
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    Apt-X for bluetooth?

    I currently have a S3 and get graet sound using apt-x compatible bluetooth headphones. Did the leaked manual mention whether the N5 will support apt-x?
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    Help Samsung keyboard keeps re setting to default!!

    For some reason I can't get my Swift keyboard to stay as default. I set it and as default and its there when I try to send SMS or email. However when I try later its reverted back to Samsungs! Very annoying. Can anyone help? Ta
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    Any know where I can get the all app multi screen hack?

    I'm sure there is a way to enable multi screen to accept more apps than the few offered by default However I can't find anything. Anyone know? Ta
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    View on Go Launcher

    Does anyone use Go Launcher? If so what are your vews on it. I'm currently using Nova Launcher and thought I would try a change.:) Cheers
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    4.2.2. leak for International S3 - come and get it! No root required.

    Very stable leak of Samsungs S3 4.2.2 firmware now available for download at Sammobile. Exclusive: I9300XXUFME3 – Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean leaked firmware for the Galaxy S III | SamMobile Looks really good.
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    screen protector advice

    my current screen protector is getting a bit scuffed. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a replacement. I don't like the really cheap ones but don't want to pay a bag load! thanks
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    Official Samsung extended battery advice

    I'm interested in getting an extended battery for my S3. I don't want to get some big hulking thing or hope to get days and days of use. I just want to get a decent extension. I was looking at the official Samsung offering of a 3000mAh battery and back plate. Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300...
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    Viewer for panaramic photos

    I've taken a few panoramic photos with my S3 and was wondering if anyone can recomend a viewer either for the phone or PC. Also does anyone know how you can use these 360 degree photos to make a wrap around wallpaper. Cheers
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    Help Media scanner not working!

    Hi. Yesterday I added three music albums onto my external SD card. However they have not shown up in either Player Pro or the stock Media Hub app! I have tried the following: 1) turning phone off\on 2) turning phone off, removing and replacing SD card and then turning on 3) using the apps...
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    Creative WP-350 bluetooth - 2 have died on me in less than a year!!!

    My second pair of Creative WP-350 bluetooth headphones have just died on me. Both pairs only lasted about four months before just not turning on anymore! I was wondering if its just terrible bad luck or has nayone else experienced the same probelm with these or other blue tooth headphones and...
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    Help Removing bloatware

    Can anyone point me to where I can find out what bloatware apps are safe to freeze using Titanium backup? Ta
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    Help how to hide multi screen tab

    Can someone please remind me how to make the multi screen tab automatically hide itself? Ta