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    Help After Verizon update...OK GOOGLE not working

    Just updated the OTA patch from Verizon for my HTC One M8. Now the google search bar has the new google logo, but saying "OK GOOGLE" does nothing. When I press the microphone button on the right side of the bar, a white window opens with the new Google logo at the top, but nothing works. I...
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    OK Google....DONT use messaging app...use my google voice app. HOW?

    Howdy gang....upgraded to Lollipop 5.1 (battery kinda sucks), and am not THRILLED about the persistent Google Search Bar on every screen. (Can someone say OVERKILL?) I realize it must be there to use the "OK GOOGLE" feature..but here is my dilemma and hopefully some kind soul can help; I have...
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    Help I searched, but found nothing M8 Volume

    So...when I got into my car yesterday and turned on Pandora on the phone, (first time doing this) adjusting the volume of the vehicle did not give a proper volume. I raised the volume on my phone, but the "volume warning" popped up. I had to hit accept to disable it, and then the volume rocker...
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    How to EXPORT 360 panorama photo?

    I want to view my 360 panorama shot on my pc, perhaps in a browser. Did some searching, but found nothing. When I copy the jpg to my pc, it's messed up! :) Love this new phone. Thanks in advance.
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    Help HELP..about to pull my hair out. I am already bald!!

    Ok, I purchased the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and downloaded Go SMS to use as my main messaging app. I also have Google Voice, but have told IT not to notify me of any received SMS messages. So...I want GO SMS to be the one that reads messages ONLY, and when I go into "set default SMS program", I...
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    What are U using to play 720/1080 x264 MKV?

    Is it possible WITHOUT decoding? I want to just copy it to the HTC ONE and play it...but with what? Anyone doing it? Thanks in advance. Haze
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    Help Where is the NEW Camera?

    Ok...I might SEEM crazy...but I assure you...I am not. :) I have googled and searched and finally decided to ask the question. I updated to 4.1.2 last night and the camera app is NOT the fancy new one I have been reading about. Where is it? I appreciate the help of you kind fellow Android...
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    Root [Sprint/Cricket] Stock Rooted SG3 - What wireless hotspot program?

    I installed the Trev-E Mod when I rooted it...but it never seems to work. My iPad sees it, connects to it....but it is DOG SLOW...and seems to stop after about 5 minutes. I have tried multiple settings by reading threads here and in other forums. I should be getting 4G here in Atlanta, but it...
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    Where is my post?

    Ok...I see what happened. ;)
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    Help Changing font crashes Touch Wiz??

    My Sprint G3 had been working FINE for the last 4 weeks since I purchased it. I have a few fonts that I purchased and I interchange them regularly. On Friday I installed Swype's competitor...the TouchPal Keyboard. Before using it, a warning stated that it tracks input, including passwords and...
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    Help Surf via Galaxy S3 using Bluetooth?

    I have searched...but not found a definitive answer. I have spent the last three years paying Sprint $30/month to have wi-fi tethering. They just raised the price on me..so I dropped it. I *do not* want to root my phone, so if someone would be kind enough to point me to a tutorial on how to...
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    WHY no Lapdock?

    Verizon DROID Bionic Lapdock Review - YouTube
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    Is this true??? ICS Upgrade

    I was on the Sprint forums, and they were talking about the fact that Sprint *may be* holding back the ICS upgrade so that we *suckers* will buy the newer phones with the OS preloaded. I haven't rooted my Epic 4G Touch (Galaxy S II) and I currently pay $30/mo for hotspot. I am TRYING to do the...
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    Help Default Music Player problems

    EVERY time my car syncs with the bluetooth on my phone, it launches the music player, and plays music. (Annoying). When I turn the car off and get out of the car...even if I was NOT streaming bluetooth audio, the music player starts playing!! How can I stop this! All suggestions greatly...
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    For Sale : PRISTINE EVO 4G

    Mods, If this is in the wrong forum..I apologize in advance...please move it to where you think it needs to be. I just really don't do EBAY, and have had some skeevy experiences with Craigslist. I finally bit the bullet and purchased the Epic 4G Touch (Galaxy S II) from the Sprint Store...
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    Help SD card rebooting.

    Anyone else having problems after the update where the sd card isn't recognized? Thanks sprint! Mods, please move to troubleshooting. I can't Thanks
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    Accessories BEST EVO mount I have ever used!

    ..and I have used them all! Thanks to vgsantiago for the tip, I went ahead and purchased the Mountek MT5000 Mount which slides into the CD player slot. I felt that this mount deserved it's own thread. The mount holds the EVO perfectly and you can turn it portrait or landscape. I am very...
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    Help What keeps changing my ringtones????

    Almost every day my custom ringtones for individuals are completely messed up. I can go through and re-assign them, but the next day or two...they are completely random. This is driving me INSANE!!! WHY would this keep happening? The default ringtone gets changed too!!! and I lose all of my...
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    Charge your phone with crank flashlight~!

    Courtesy of LifeHacker...check out how to turn a hand crank flashlight into an Evo Powering device...for when your battery dies. Charge! - The Ben Heck Show
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    Help WTF is going on with my ringtones?

    Um...do I have a virus or something???? Yesterday I noticed that ALL of my assigned ring tones and notification sounds were messed up. They were all NOT what I chose..but were different sounds and songs altogether. I spent about 25 minutes fixing it yesterday, assigning the proper ones to the...
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    New App coming soon...very interesting.

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    New App coming soon...very interesting.

    Do you know what apps are sending your private information without your permission? You will soon...have a look: TaintDroid Tracks Leaks of Personal Data to Ad Firms | Fast Company
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    Accessories Why can't we get this for the EVO?

    Cmon HTC...don't you think that we EVO owners might like this functionality? I know I would. Then I could hook up my EVO to the rear entertainment system in the wife's van so the kids could watch TV on those long road trips. If it can be done for the Incredible...why can't HTC create...
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    Help How do you clear EMAIL history?

    I was composing an email and typed "jon" for my brother, but it brought up this dude who I used to work with and it almost inserted his email address. I deleted that guy from my EVO and it shows up as "HISTORY". I NEVER want to send an email to that person, so I DO NOT want the EVO to suggest...
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    Witchitaw Kansas?

    I live in Atlanta, and have been in Orlando for the last week. Whenever I do a speed test...it only finds the server in Witchitaw Kansas? Isn't there something closer? To be honest, my 3g coverage was spotty around the Disney World parks and the reception at my hotel room in Caribbean Beach...