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    How can I see what files are on my SD card?

    How can I view the files on my SD card? Looking for something like a Windows File Explorer for my SD card. Thx, -v
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    Can I rip a DVD movie and play it on my Sprint Hero phone?

    Is it relatively easy to rip a DVD and play it on my sprint Hero smartphone? I'm about to fly on a 5 hour flight with my kids and would love to bring a few Dora and Barney DVDs on my phone to keep her entertained in flight. Thx -v
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    Simple question: How do I put a PDF file on my homescreen?

    I created a simple PDF document on my PC that I need to reference frequently on my Android phone (Sprint Hero). How do I A) get in on my phone and B) create a shortcut to the file. Basically, I want to create a shortcut to this PDF file on my phone (like shortcuts on my desktop PC). I...
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    App that tracks weight and body fat %? Can anyone recommend an app?

    I'm looking for an app that tracks both weight and body fat percentage. Someone recommended Libra earlier to me and it's an awesome app. Unfortunately, it only tracks weight and I want to track body fat % too. Anyone know an app that tracks both? Ideally, I want it to sync to the cloud or...
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    Should I get an EVO now or wait for something better from Sprint?

    I currently have a Sprint Hero and I can't stand the phone. It's laggy, freezes up when I need it most, can't handle a phone call when another program is running (i.e. Google Maps Nav), etc. It's just underpowered for what I need. So, I need a new phone. I bought the Sprint Hero in July...
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    Password management app: Any good recommendations? SplashID is terrible

    I have been using SplashID for almost 5 years, starting on a Palm Treo and when I bought my Sprint Hero I bought SplashID for Android (which was a rip-off at $30). I liked SplashID for Palm, but the Android version is awful. It's clunky, slow, unintuitive, and the worst part of all: not...
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    How much can I sell a used Sprint Hero for and what is a "clean ESN"?

    I have finally had it with my Sprint HTC Hero. The thing is just not working for me. It works, but it is very slow and just not up to my high standards for a smartphone. I'm going to get an EVO. I'm up for an upgrade too and I found an EVO for $100 at Radio Shack (new). How much can I...
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    Why does my phone get hot just sitting in my pocket?

    Why does my phone heat up just sitting idle in my pocket? Not overly hot, but very warm to the touch. It's as if my Sprint Hero is downloading a movie or something! I have two concerns about my phone heating up when I'm not using it. One, it drains my battery. Two, it might be unhealthy to...
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    How do I update Gmail? I want the brand new just-released version

    This seems like a simple thing to do, but I can't find Gmail on the Android Market? I have Gmail already installed, but the new version of Gmail (GMail Receives Major Update in Version 2.3.2 - Android Forums) is something i really want. I love that they put Priority Inbox on Gmail mobile. I...
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    Cancer and smartphones: Anyone worry about "always on" data and keeping phone in pocket?

    This is sort of an odd post, but I worry about how cell phones may cause cancer. The jury is out on the whether or not talking excessively on one's cell phone can cause cancer. I don't do that, but what about android (and other smartphones) that have "always on" data streams? Is there alot...
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    Anyone know a good body weight tracking tool (with cloud capabilities)?

    I recently saw a neat product that incorporates WiFi into a bathroom scale: Withings - The WiFi Scale (weight, BMI, fat mass & lean mass) - Home I'm too cheap to buy this scale, but I was wondering if there is an app that I can use to easily track my body weight every day on my Android phone...
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    Help Need advice: Sprint Hero is horrible; fix or buy new phone?

    Let me preface this by saying that I truly hate my Sprint Hero phone (running Android 2.2). The number of times I've wanted to smash this phone on the ground or throw it out of my car is beyond count. I bought it 6 months ago and it's slowly driving me mad. The main problems are that it takes...
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    Calendar is off by 1 hour (showing "Cancun" time zone)

    My Google Calendar on my Android phone is off by one hour. Although it displays correctly on the website, on my Android phone some of the times are off by 1 hour. When I click into the event, it says (America/Cancun) which I assume means for some reason its displaying Cancun time zone...
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    Best "cloud based" file storing and organizing tool? Dropbox, Evernote, GDocs?

    This is off topic (off Android really), but does anyone know where to find good advice on moving to a "paperless office" using cloud software. I want to keep all my stuff online using a scanner and cloud based software. I'm posting here because many on this forum are software junkies and would...
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    Got my Outlook sync'd on phone; How do I turn off Outlook calendar notications?

    I finally got my work email sync'd on my Android phone (Outlook). However, all my annoying meetings from work are now popping up as "notifications" in my phone's status bar. I can't stand corporate meetings, which are a colossal waster of time, and i don't want to be reminded of all the...
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    How do I get corporate email (Outlook) on my Sprint Hero phone?

    How do I set up my corporate email account on my Sprint Hero phone? My IT dept is ignoring me; time to head to the forums! Do I need to download an app? I'm running Android OS 2.1 on my Sprint Hero (specifically "2.1-update1") Thanks, -v
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    Is there an App to remotely wipe my phone in the event of loss/theft?

    I have some pretty sensitive data on my phone and I'd be nervous if I lost it. I use SplashID, but since my Gmail is on there, that would be bad if it fell into the wrong hands. Is there an App to remotely erase all my data? Or, what about an App that can remotely sign out of Gmail? That...
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    How do I access my Google docs on my Android phone?

    How do I access Google docs from my phone? I looked on the Android Market, but there wasn't any app. Thanks, -v
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    Gmail won't send a 1MB photo from my phone; it freezes Gmail

    I've got a Sprint Hero and when I try to send a 1MB photo, it basically freezes up my Gmail on my smartphone. Is that normal? I've tried to do it a few times, but it just says "sending" for longer than 10 minutes. It even sort of crashes my phone by hogging all the data and not letting me...
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    How to clear "Voicemail Pending" icon in notification bar?

    I have this annoying "voicemail pending" in my notification bar that will not go away. When I pull down the notification bar it says "Voicemail Pending. Tap ehere to call Voicemail. Sat, July 24, 2010." I tap it, it calls my voicemail, but it says I have no voicemail. The notification...
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    How to pull photos from an Android phone into a Mac?

    So I'm relatively new to Android, and I need to know how to get photos off of my phone and onto iPhoto (a Mac)? I've got a Sprint Hero. When I connect a typical digital camera to my Mac, it automatically pulls up iPhoto, shows the photos on the camera and it's simple to import. However...
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    Does Google Voice take forever to get a voicemail on your Android phone?

    So I set up Google Voice on my Sprint Hero and I'm not all that happy with it. The main problem is it takes roughly 3 hours from the time the person left the voicemail until I receive it on my phone. That's just way too long. And I'm not talking just the transcription, I mean even getting the...
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    Anyone know how to use Anycut to make a simple contact shortcut?

    I have a Sprint Hero and I'm trying to add a shortcut to call the person I call the most. I found AnyCut, but it's not working. I open the app, hit "Direct Call" and then it simply says "No Matches Found." How do I select a contact? Am I doing something wrong? Are there any other free...
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    Help Google Voice voicemails only play through speakerphone speaker?

    I finally changed the voicemail system on my Hero from Sprint's "visual voicemail" (which is misleading because it doesn't transcribe voicemails) to Google Voice. It's nice to see my transcribed voicemails now. However, when I actually want to hear them (if the transcription didn't work...
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    Better text input for virtual keyboards? Apps?

    I need a better way to input text on my Sprint Hero. The stock keyboard is terrible. What are some good options? I've researched the forum, and most people swear by Swype. The problem, of course, is Swype beta is closed. I'd gladly pay $50 for this app, but that won't make it come to market...