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    Coming From Nexus 5X...

    My Google Nexus 5X failed and I had to send it into LG before the one year manufacturer warranty expired. I purchased a Samsung Galaxy 7 and noticed that I cannot use Google Dialer or Contacts. Samsung Contacts has them listed twice! New and repeated as your normal contacts. Anyone know how to...
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    Bluetooth Issue

    When I turn on my bluetooth, it will try to connect to my home bluetooth speaker while I am at work! During lunch break, I use my bluetooth headset to listen to Hulu. My headset is a paired device just like my living room keyboard, car and home speaker. While it will automatically connect to my...
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    Pokemon Go

    I downloaded this game so I could get my grandson off of the couch and get some physical activity. I have noticed that this app freezes up and lags often on my LG Nexus 5X. My wife's iPhone6+ picks up the Pokemon faster does not have these lagging and freezing issues. Anyone else experiencing...
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    Cricket Phone Signal Booster

    Does anyone have experience using a signal booster from AT&T or Cricket? I would like to be able to boost my mom's 4G reception where she lives but notice there are some very expensive prices on these signal boosters: $350-$800.
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    FitBit

    I am looking at getting a FitBit Charge or FitBit Charge HR. My bluetooth has given me connection issues with the Wahoo Fitness app and been a complete nightmare with the DDP Yoga Now app (rarely connects). Has anyone used a FitBit watch with their Nexus 5X and what has been your experience?
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    Help DDP Yoga Now App Compatibility with LG Nexus 5X Question

    I downloaded the DDP Yoga Now App onto my LG Nexus 5X. I can perform the workouts with no issues. The problem is that when I try to bluetooth my Wahoo Fitness heart rate monitor chest strap, it can't pair or will crash the workout. This is disappointing because the app will log your average...
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    4GLTE or 4G But Nothing Else

    My mother has Cricket service and has commented that she either has 4GLTE or 4G but no 3G, 2x, etc. If her 4G data drops off, for example, it does not go to 3G, 2X, etc....it goes to no data at all. This can happen when in a good coverage area. She has 5G of high speed LTE and never goes over...
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    Help Call Blocker App for Nexus 5

    I have numbers that I do not want to ring my phone sent directly to voicemail. The issue arises in those that decide to leave a voicemail message. I want to block the call, not just send it to voicemail. I tried the app Mr. Number and it sends the blocked number directly to voicemail. Any...
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    Phone Videos to TV Apps

    There was an app that I had that would allow me to play my phone's videos on a TV. I cannot remember what the name of that app is. It is actually for my wife and her iPhone5. She likes playing concerts she went to on the TV. I will thank for help.
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    Bookmarks in Google Chrome

    I have an LG Nexus 5 and am trying to add a bookmark to Google Chrome browser. According to Google, there should be a star to click to start the process. There is no star or any symbol that I can find. Will give "thanks" for help. Thank you.
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    Speedtest.net App Grade

    When I use their website (Speedtest.net by Ookla - About Ookla Speedtest) from a PC, I can get a connection grade for a speed test. When I use their app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest), how do I find the connection grade for a speed test?
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    Help Audio Books in Play Music Issue

    When I download an audio book on my Nexus 5 smarthphone it places it into Play Music. When my brother downloads an audio book on his Nexus 10 tablet, it is only available in Downloads. It does not go into Play Music. Why is his tablet not making it available in Play Music?
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    Corporate Discounts Gone

    T-Mobile is killing off employer discounts starting tomorrow I have an 18% corporate discount from the company I work for. Took T-Mobile's ETF offer and ported from Verizon. I do not regret porting from Verizon due to only getting 2GB of data with unlimited texts/calls for around $95 (with...
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    U Prepaid through US Cellular

    This is the U Prepaid website: U Prepaid You cannot buy the phones from the website. I had to go to Walmart to pick up a Motorola Moto G for my mother. Their customer service rep said you could buy one at US Cellular but that was not true. US Cellular has their own prepaid plan. The only two...
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    Moto G on U Prepaid

    U Prepaid I have looked around the forum and could find them as a prepaid carrier. My mother wants to buy the Moto G on U Prepaid. U Prepaid can be found in Walmart or at US Cellular. The Moto G cannot be bought on U Prepaid website. The phone is more expensive through U Prepaid but it has the...
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    N2A Card to get Android Kitkat on Nook Tablet

    Barnes & Noble Nook tablets get Android 4.4 KitKat courtesy of N2A Cards I just purchased an N2A card, for my Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, to get Android 4.4 Kitkat without bloat. I didn't have a Sandisk class 4 SD card and adapter (needed) so I purchased their 8GB card. With free shipping...
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    T-Mobile Pay EFT to Switch Questions

    I am currently with Verizon and the service is excellent in my area. The issue is, I am the only line on the account. Even with my corporate discount, my monthly bill is around $95 for only 2GB of data. My wife and stepdaughter are on my Sprint account (service is slowly improving). That is...
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    Education for Wireless Communications Career

    Looking into going back to school for something in the wireless communications industry. Any certificates or associates programs that you can recommend? I have a bachelor's of science but do not desire to get another one at this time. Cell phone repair, trouble shooting & store management...
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    Help Call Recorder App for the Droid RAZR MAXX

    I have tried several call recorder apps but none have them have worked with my Droid RAZR MAXX. Even the ones that go through speaker phone only. Has anyone found one compatible or know how to adjust the call recorder settings to make it work on this phone?
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    Jawbone HD Icon Bluetooth Power Issue

    I turn off my bluetooth when it is charging. After a full charge, I will set next to my phone until morning. When I go to use it that morning, no issues. Now if I let it set a few days without using it, all the charge is gone. I don't recall my Plantronics bluetooth ever doing this. What is...
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    Google Wallet Missing

    When I went to Google Play, Google Wallet was no where to be found. I read on another forum that Verizon does not make it available for many of their devices because it is a "different app". Not sure what that exactly means. Any non-rooted users have this installed on their phone?
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    Unlocking Sprint Phone Question

    My wife was under a family plan on Sprint with me. After 17 months of dropped calls and dial-up data speeds, I terminated the contract for my Samsung Epic 4G (ported over to Verizon). She joined my account later so she still has 15 months left on her iPhone 4S. I had advised her to go to Verizon...
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    Verizon Mobile Hotspot Issue

    I just got my Droid RAZR MAXX a couple of days ago. After using the Verizon Mobile Hotspot, for a Nook Tablet, my Droid RAZR MAXX froze up. Has anyone had an issue with the Verizon Mobile Hotspot? I use the face unlock for screen security if that is anyway related.
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    Sprint Account Data Usage Question

    I check my Sprint account on a regular basis to see how much data I am using and my wife uses. I've noticed that this month, the data usage does not seem to be accurate. Is anyone having the same issue on their account? All of our texts, etc. is being monitored correctly.
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    How to Make Free Google Voice Calls on Android?

    I have been reading on how to setup your Android phone to make free Google Voice Calls. Is there a step-by-step guide like you see with rooting on Youtube? I bought an Android phone for my mom to use on wifi. She lives in the sticks where there is no major provider coverage. When she is at a...