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    Root How to remove Sprint update

    The update was pushed to my phone today. I kept getting the update notice and kept selecting to do it later. Then I get a notification that says the update has been downloaded and verified with the only option to restart and install update. I can back out of that but now I have the nagging...
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    Help dialer change

    Does anyone know of a setting or app to allow a push instead of a swipe to answer or reject an incoming call?
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    Help Google calender not notifying

    Anyone else having a problem with calender not displaying a notification of scheduled events? I have settings set for alert with a ringtone and nothing happens.
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    [Info] Major HTC security flaw

    Just a heads up: Massive Security Vulnerability In HTC Android Devices (EVO 3D, 4G, Thunderbolt, Others) Exposes Phone Numbers, GPS, SMS, Emails Addresses, Much More
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    Root Root and wireless tether

    Now that there is a stable root for the 4G touch, has anyone been able to get wifi tether to work? The latest version 3.1 beta 6 is only broadcasting in adhoc mode and bombs with encryption enabled.
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    Help 3G icon on while using wifi

    I am seeing the 3g icon in the notification bar while using wifi. It appears sometime shortly after turning on wifi but does not show any activity. wifi is still active and working but the icon is present. I turn wifi off and back on and the 3g icon goes away but reappers in a few minutes. Any...
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    Gwang-Ju Subway

    Anyone know what this app is? After synching with appbrain this app showed up in appbrain. When I click on the app in appbrain it says this app is no longer available in the market. When I click uninstall in appbrain I get a popup on the phone asking to confirm the uninstall of "System App"...
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    Help Problems with Astro and bluetooth

    I just noticed a problem with Astro. I am using a SD card brought from several phones with the last 2 being HTC EVO and 3D. I have several apps backed up on the card but in the Epic 4G Touch although the files are present on the card Astro does not show any backed up files. This is not a major...
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    Is this the proper forum?

    I'm looking forward to getting the S2 on September 16. Just wondering if this will be the proper forum for that phone, specifically for rooting or will there be a new Sprint Galaxy SII forum established?
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    Spam from market

    I have recently been receiving spam from the market. It appears as a notification and when I look at it, it launches a link as though I have click on an app in the market. Has anyone else been experiencing this and if so have any ideas where this is coming from or how to stop it?
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    Root Can Sprint tell you are rooted by remote viewing of apps on your phone?

    I recently had a reason to call into customer service about a voice mail problem. The first thing the rep did was to check if I had download any apps that would be interfering with the process. She took a minute and said I had not downloaded anything the=at would interfere. That made me...
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    Help GPS - battery drain and app restrictions

    I thought that previously an application did not have the ability to turn on the GPS for security reasons. The latest Lookout update has that feature. I tested by turning the GPS off and then performing the Lookout locate feature. The GPS truned on, it was located and after the 3 minute...
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    Root Wireless Tether updates

    They are popping them out every week or two. Has anyone downloaded anything past pre 11 and if so what if any changes/enhancements did you notice?
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    Accessories Jawbone Jambox: Little Bluetooth Box, Big Sound

    This looks interesting. Jawbone Jambox: Little Bluetooth Box, Big Sound - PCWorld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgC3zjNH1oU
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    Root Wireless Tether App questions/problems

    I am having a problem connecting to the EVO when using WiFi Encryption. At first it would connect but not browse the Internet. Now it will not connect at all. If I disable the encryption it connects and browses fine. I have confirmed the password is correct and have tried different channels...
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    Help proper folder for mp3 files

    What is the proper folder to place mp3 files so that they show up on the stock music player app?
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    Sprint changes discount terms applying to family/share plans with more than 2 phones

    For those that have a family or share plan receiving a corporate discount the following is a must read. Effective on 08-27, Sprint is no longer giving that discount on anything after the 2nd line. This really pisses me off as I just switched to Sprint 3 months ago based on the monthly plan...
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    Help Gmail push problems

    In the last day or so Gmail has intermittently stopped pushing to my EVO. I can hit refresh and the mail appears. All settings are correct, background data, auto-sync and the Gmail account are all checked. Anyone else seeing this problem?
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    For those that want to continue the moved thread moderator discussion

    Here you go, not sure how long this thread will stay open before Elvira closes it.
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    Removing deleted apps from downloads listing

    I installed the Discovery Channel app then deleted it. It still shows in my download area as free. Any way to remove this listing showing under my downloads area?
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    Market problems with Froyo

    I am not seeing several apps previously available before the update. Paypal Store Finder Top 50 stores Mobile Banking by Firethorn
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    Mobile Banking App by Firethorn - No Sprint Support?

    I have been using this app since launch day. I installed and activated the app with a regional bank. I then tried to search for Bank of America and no results. I contacted Firethorn support and was told this app does not currently support Sprint. It's not a huge deal as BOA has their on app...
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    Help HTC Weather Widget not showing correct location

    In the last few days the stock HTC weather widget will not change locations even in a new area and forcing a refresh. Anyone else having this problem?
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    Ported for Evo - ETF question

    Ported from Verizon. Are the local, state & federal taxes applicable on an ETF fee?
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    Default desktop icons

    The 4 default icons, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS & 4G. Does anyone know how to add these to a new screen without just moving them? I have looked at all apps and widgets and can't locate these. Thanks in advance for any help.