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  1. Stuntman

    Help Using a Mic When Recording Video

    I was testing out recording some videos with my phone and found that the sound quality is quite poor. I was looking for a lapel mic to use with my phone when recording videos to improve the sound quality. I went to an electronics store and tried one out. I plugged the mic into the 3.5mm...
  2. Stuntman

    Help Is there no longer a way to adjust the notification sound volume independent of the ringer volume?

    For years, the volume settings had a ringer volume setting independent of the notification volume. I took advantage of this feature so that when I go to bed, phone calls would ring and be able to wake me up while notification sounds from email and messages are silent. I would lower the...
  3. Stuntman

    Help Android 7 and Volume of Ringtone and Notifications

    It seems that the sound settings have changed with Android 7. Before, there was a different volume setting for ringtone and notifications. I could set the notification volume to silent and still set the ringtone volume to not be silent. Is this still possible with Android 7? I cannot seem to...
  4. Stuntman

    Help How to Set Notification Volume to Silent but Ring Tone to Not Silent

    I use the Sound Profile app to change the loudness of my phone. I have 3 settings: loud, quiet and sleep. With each configuration, I can set separate volume levels for ring tone, notification, multimedia and alarm. My sleep configuration has notification volume set to silent, but ring tone...
  5. Stuntman

    My Experience Upgrading to the Nexus 6P

    After using my Galaxy S3 for almost 3 and a half years, I decided to upgrade to a new phone. The GS3 has been a great phone, but has been feeling long in the tooth for months now. With a bunch of new phones released as of late, I decided to pull the trigger and get a Nexus 6P. My reasons for...
  6. Stuntman

    Help Song as Alarm

    I seem to be unable to set a song I have on my phone as the alarm tone. Is there a way to do this like I can with my old phone?
  7. Stuntman

    Help Custom Sound File as Notification Sound in Hangouts

    On my old phone (Galaxy S3), I have some custom sound files that I create for notification sounds. I had no issues using them on my old phone on all apps that allow custom notifications. On the Nexus 6P, I am unable to set custom notification sounds for Google Hangouts. In Google Hangouts, I...
  8. Stuntman

    Help Custom Notification Sounds

    On my old phone (Galaxy S3), I have some custom sound files that I create for notification sounds. I had no issues using them on my old phone on all apps that allow custom notifications. On the Nexus 6P, I am unable to set custom notification sounds for Google Hangouts and Facebook Messenger...
  9. Stuntman

    Favorite football (NFL) teams?

    Brady's suspension has been overturned by a judge. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2559911-tom-brady-deflategate-suspension-overturned-latest-details-comments-reaction
  10. Stuntman

    Help S Planner Notifications

    I'm having an issue with S Planner. I would change the notification sound, but then after some time, it seems to always change back to the default notification sound. Anyone else having this issue? I'm using an I747-M model on Bell. The phone will not let me disable this app. I tried to...
  11. Stuntman

    Sam Sung [sic] Parts Ways with Apple

    A few years ago, I found out that a guy by the name of Sam Sung (not a typo) was working at the Apple store in Vancouver. Someone posted a picture of one of his business cards. Now, Sam Sung has moved on. He's auctioning off his last business card and donating the proceeds to charity...
  12. Stuntman

    Long Time Android User's Foray into iOS with the iPad Mini

    I've been an Android user for almost 4 years now. My first Android phone was an HTC Desire Z. I then got an ASUS Eee Pad Tranformer and now am using a Samsung Galaxy S3. In the past few months, I started actually using some iOS devices. My work phone go upgraded from a BlackBerry to an...
  13. Stuntman

    KitKat Canada

    KitKat, Android 4.2.2, just arrived yesterday for Rogers, Bell and Telus (Robellus) and Koodo (Telus owned). Samsung Galaxy Note 2, S3, S4 Mini and Mega upgrade to KitKat now available to download | MobileSyrup.com I've installed it on my phone late yesterday. I'll have to use it a few days...
  14. Stuntman

    I'm Officially Retiring My Transformer

    I got my Transformer almost 3 years ago. I decided to get the Transformer because of the keyboard dock. I was hoping to be able to use it as a PC replacement. I used it quite a bit for about a year. I found it could replace my PC 75% of the time. What I liked most is the fact that I can...
  15. Stuntman

    Very Interesting Marketing Campaign

    TELUS has an interesting marketing campaign to take advantage of World Cup fever and natural bodily functions. Currently it is only available for males. TELUS has a 'urine-activated experiential installation' | MobileSyrup.com
  16. Stuntman

    rdio and BlueTooth Audio in Car

    I'm currently on my free trial of rdio music streaming service. It plays well enough when connected to my BT audio in my car. However, in comparison to my music player on my phone, the music player can automatically start playing once I start my car (following a delay in connecting with the BT...
  17. Stuntman

    My Thoughts After Trying the iPhone

    I've been using an Android phone (as my primary personal phone) for three and a half years. I currently have a Galaxy S3 for almost 2 years. My work phone was a BlackBerry and it was upgraded to an iPhone 5S a month ago. Although I mostly use the iPhone for work, I took the opportunity to...
  18. Stuntman

    How to change the dial pad I see when on a call

    When I am on a call, I see this dial pad: I hate this dial pad because it is too high on the screen. When I try to use it, my hand often triggers the proximity sensor and causes the screen to blank out on me. Is there any way to use a custom dial pad to replace this? I have tried custom...
  19. Stuntman

    Dialler Pad App While on a Call

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and I hate the dial pad that appears while I'm on a call. The dial pad is close to the top of the screen. When I enter DTMF tones while on a call, such as when I need to enter my voicemail password and commands, my finger hovers too close to the proximity sensor...
  20. Stuntman

    Help Canadian Android 4.3 Update for I-747M Observations and Issues

    The update started rolling out yesterday. I got mine last night. My first impression was that the phone seemed a bit smoother. Not sure if it is 4.3 or the fact that I just rebooted it. I'll have to see in a few days if it is still smooth. The big issue I am having is with BlueTooth. It...
  21. Stuntman

    Music Player That Displays Track Info on Car Stereo

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and I play my music over a BlueTooth connection to my car's stereo system. When I use the stock music player, the car stereo's display shows the track information (song, artist, etc.). I recently downloaded Rocket Music Player (free version). When using Rocket, I do...
  22. Stuntman

    SwiftKey and Swype Updated Today

    SwiftKey 4.3 enters Play Store as a free update, brings Canadian dictionary and new layouts | MobileSyrup.com SwiftKey and Swype both has new updates today. Prior to today, I have been using Kii as my landscape keyboard an Swype as my portrait keyboard. I decided to try them out to see if I...
  23. Stuntman

    YouTube and Default Account

    Every time the YouTube app launches, it always asks me which account to use. How do I configure YouTube so that it remember which choice I made, so it stops asking me every time?
  24. Stuntman

    Gmail App Send as Another Account

    I just realised today that when I send emails from my Gmail app, it is using my Gmail account in my from field. My primary email account is with Shaw and I've configured Gmail to send emails with my Shaw account in the from field when I first go an Android phone. It seems that one of the...
  25. Stuntman

    Help Rooted Phone and Updates

    A few months ago, I decided to root my phone for the sole purpose of using Keyboard Manager. I did nothing else such as installing custom ROM. I was wondering what would happen if my carrier decides to push out a firmware update to my phone. Would I get the notification that I have an update...