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  1. saintdanbert

    access S-Note (*.snb) on Linux

    Does anyone know how to open and manipulate the *.snb files created by the Samsung S-Note app. ** I use a linux workstation, not win-dose. ** My workstation is a Tablet-PC and there is a stylus app called 'xournal' on my desktop. I'd love to be able to share digital ink between all three of my...
  2. saintdanbert

    how to remove "Daily Take" parasite app

    I get notifications from something called "Daily Take." I know that I did not install this so it must be ad-ware or scum-ware attached to something that I did install. How do I get rid of this parasite? I don't find anything in Settings --> Applications --> Manage Apps that looks like it is...
  3. saintdanbert

    connect 'droid tablet thru 'droid phone to internet

    I have an Android phone and Android tablet. I don't need it often, and I don't need high bandwidth or throughput. Can someone tell me if there is a way to do this? the Android phone has access to the internet over 3G or 4G run some app on the phone run some app on the tablet use Bluetooth...
  4. saintdanbert

    Root Does anyone have a link that meets the following recipe...

    Does anyone have a link that meets the following recipe: download these URL(s): A, B, ..., Y, Z {optional}unpack this archive or zip file or tar-ball with Honeycomb(preferred) or Gingerbread(minimum) or Froyo(last resort) edition of SD-bootable Android and friends make your micro-SD (uSD)...
  5. saintdanbert

    seeking app or launcher for while-driving or "car panel"

    My HTC 'droid has what they call a "car panel" for use while driving. It is a neat idea, but the features and configurability are limited. Does anyone know of other app(s) or even launcher(s) that make things easy and more convenient while one is behind the wheel? Thanks in advance, ~~~ 0;-Dan
  6. saintdanbert

    seeking note app using finger-drawn "ink"

    Over the years I've gotten addicted to using my finger (or stylus) to scribble a hasty note -- no typing or "swype-ing" or such, just draw with my fingertip (or stylus). Is there some notepad or sticky-note app for droid v2.3.3 that delivers that feature? Thanks, ~~~ 0;-Dan
  7. saintdanbert

    Apps want to create an app or "smart" e-book

    I want to create a series of Android applications that are mostly reference materials with some smart features embedded. I thought to make an e-book, but I could not get the "smarts" to work as I wanted. Thus it looks like I need a app not a book. I'm a writer (mostly) and don't want to do a lot...
  8. saintdanbert

    Help AT&T "system update" FAILED

    On Tuesday, 23 August, my Inspire showed a notifier saying, "System Update Available". After a little research, I learned it was the much awaited v2.3 release. I did the backup and make safe dance and sat down to install the update. Tap-tap, click, whir and the update looked like it was...
  9. saintdanbert

    Help cannot use "voice dial" on Inspire

    I'm trying to get "voice dial" to work with little success. Either I'm a dolt -- at 59 would not be a surprise -- or something is not working correctly -- ibid: 59 remark -- in the way that my contacts are stored or something. When I announce "Dial {contact}" the app finds all sorts of people...
  10. saintdanbert

    Help trouble with HTC-specific widget

    I'm having troubles with an HTC-specific widget, but I don't know what to call it. I think it has a "People" or similar name. The widget displays contacts from a designated group as defined within your "people" or "contacts" app. You might want to show Family or Favorites or RecentCalls in this...
  11. saintdanbert

    Help Nook(tm) reader app crashes

    I fetched the Nook(tm) app for my HTC Inspire. It mostly runs and I do a lot of useful reading. The problem? The app crashes routinely. Sometimes it happens when the phone wants to do something else -- ring for a call, announce a message or email, alarm, etc -- while I'm reading. Sometimes...
  12. saintdanbert

    Help which contact picked for caller-ID display?

    When a call arrives at my phone, "magic happens" to use the caller-ID number value, search my contacts, and show something to announce the call. My contacts consist of: ** SIM data ** phone data ** data from Google (Gmail, Voice) ** data from configured social networks How does the phone's...
  13. saintdanbert

    Help HTC Inspire "USB connector" identification

    Is there an official name or designation for the phone-end data cable connector? Is the HTC Inspire(tm) phone connector something "standard" or is is proprietary? I know that there are male and female connectors for each of the USB-A, USB-B, mini-A, mini-B, micro-A, and micro-B. I also know...
  14. saintdanbert

    Help remove all except gmail and phone "people" links

    Can someone explain how I continue to interact with Facebook(tm) or Twitter(tm) or LinkedIn(tm) without "link-ing" or "sync-ing" all over my people lists? For example, I have a pic for my son-in-law. I don't want his latest Facebook or Twitter pic to appear for new calls or messages or call...
  15. saintdanbert

    Help "mail" app plays wrong notify audio

    When I get new MAIL [not Gmail(tm) ], my Droid plays one of my Music files instead of a designated "notification" or "alarm" or "ringtone" file. I've changed every setting that I could locate and cannot discover why this is happening. Oh, and as others have pointed out, one cannot silence...
  16. saintdanbert

    Help Inspire wifi vs. 3G/4G data conx

    My phone shows that I have good signal strength for a 3G/4G connection. It also shows an available wifi hotspot. The hotspot is a public, unsecured "open" hotspot. However, once connected you must provide a valid email address to an "authentication web page." This authentication times out...
  17. saintdanbert

    Help seeking folder tree on Android v2.2 Inspire

    Where do I find a description of the tree of folders used on my HTC Inspire with v2.2 (Froyo) Android? Where do "downloads" wind up by default? Where do text message attachments get "saved" by default? Where does the camera app put still images by default? Where does the vid-cam app put video...
  18. saintdanbert

    Help juicedefender blocks 3G when secure wifi present

    JuiceDefender does a great job of managing wifi vs. 3G vs. battery use. However, I have what feels like a problem. I go into some place where there are lots of strong and secure wifi sites -- secure meaning I cannot use them at all. Next, I try to do some phone-data operation (check email...
  19. saintdanbert

    Help seek howto for Open Home favorites and other details

    I love the OpenHome desktop replacement for Android. There is a slider on every page. It opens right to left and holds "favorite" applications. How do I configure the list of favorites? There is another slider -- bottom to top -- that holds an A-Z list of all installed apps. Is there some way...
  20. saintdanbert

    Help juicedefender won't go online

    I'm running juicedefender with much success. Has anyone seen this behavior? Can anyone explain what is going wrong. I have JD configured to prefer wifi over 3G. I enter a space with a load of wifi nets visible. Sadly, all of the nets are locked or otherwise not accessible. When I try to access...
  21. saintdanbert

    Help any word: AT&T vs. Captivate and Froyo etc

    Has anyone heard any details about updates for Captivate from v2.1 to one of the several, now available newer editions v2.2, v2.3 or v3x? The rest of the world seems to have moved along, but I'm STILL WAITING. What gives? ~~~ 0;-Dan
  22. saintdanbert

    Help where are keyboard "arrow" keys during editing

    My 'droid v2.1upd has several "keyboards" I cannot find the "arrow" keys. Instead I must tap-tap strings hoping that the cursor appears close enough to what I want to change. Where are my "arrow" keys? My phone is a Samsung "Captivate" Galaxy-S (AT&T). I would welcome suggestions for add-in...
  23. saintdanbert

    Help HOWTO: create app showing "reference details"

    Can someone tell me how I create an android app that presents "reference detail" content? I also welcome a pointer if a generic app already exists. My reasons are two fold: 1. I need such an app 2. I want to get wet for android app building I could do this mobile-web based, but I don't want...
  24. saintdanbert

    Help setting network "name" details for Captivate

    When I look at what is connected using my wireless access point, I see the MAC address for my Android but it does not show any sort of name string. In contrast, laptops show the host name and even iPhones(tm) show a name string. How do I set the "name string" on a Captivate -- Android v2.1upd...
  25. saintdanbert

    Help Captivate + Zagg(tm) Invisible Shield (tm) + ...

    I have a Zagg shield on my Captivate. In general, I know these to work and work well on a variety of phones. In addition, Zagg stands behind their shields very well. That said, I'm having troubles pressing the "hard buttons" at the bottom of the screen: Menu -- Home -- Return -- Search. Does...
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