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    Help Custom ringtones won't ring

    Even though I've programmed different ringtones for several different contacts, they all ring only the default ringtone. Have tried re-booting the phone. Have tried removing the SD card. Even flashed the latest upgrade. All to no avail. All contacts continue to ring only the default ringtone no...
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    Help Can no longer assign cutom ringtones

    Suddenly and for no apparent reeason, my Exhibit 2 4G will not play the ringtones I've assigned to different contacts. It plays the default tone for everyone no matter what's assigned. I've already tried rebootong the phone. Have tried rebooting after removing and replacing the battery...
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    forced upgrade?

    On Sunday I got a message in my notifications bar that T-Mobile was providing a software upgrade for my SGS. When I clicked on the notice, offered me the option to do the upgrade or delay it. I don't recall an option to dismiss or opt out! So I did the OTA upgrade to "2.1 upgrade 1" with...
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    Help Is the SGS capable of barcode scanning? + flashlight

    Aware that not all Android apps work on all Android phones, I have the following questions: 1. Is the SGS capable of scanning barcodes? If so, does it use the camera? 2. Is the SGS compatible with any of the numerous flashlight apps I see posted? Does the screen provide the light, or is...
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    Help calendar entries show inconsistently

    When viewing the calendar in month view on my phone, little triangles at the corner of the dates identify where there are calendar entries. If I touch on a date with an entry, sometimes it shows a synopsis of the entry at the bottom of the screen, and sometimes it does not. When it does not...
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    Help Mobiledit 5 - phone manager

    According to MobilEdit, they now support the Samsung Galaxy S. Here is their specific statement, relatig to their latestr release of software, Mobiledit 5: All Android phones 1.5 and above are supported Following�Android phones�have been�extensively tested and are...
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    Help Deleted spam email reoccurs

    Whenever I delete spam from the phone's (Galaxy S Vibrant's) email inbox, it will reappear the next time email is checked, and will have to be deleted a second time. Now this is very peculiar, because: 1. I need only delete it once from my PC. It won't reappear after that. 2. If I delete...
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    Help Phone manager for Vibrant S?

    With previous GSM phones I was able to access and edit contacts on bot the SIM card and the ohone memory via phone management software installed on my PC. Could also send text messages using the PC's keyboard. Motorola has a proprietaru s/w that does that, and Mobiledit supports many phone...
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    Help Is there a way to remove bookmarks from the widget?

    If one accesses "shortcuts" on the Galaxy S, one can select Bookmarks. This presents a screen with saved bookmarks and some that I think were pre-loaded. How does one delete/remove bookmarks from this screen? Pressing and holding the unwanted bookmark just drops the bookmark onto the home...
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    Root what is the three button method?

    I see many references in the forum to the "three button method", apparently for clearing some troubles. Sorry for the newby question, but could someone please tell me what this is? DOes it apply to the Vibrant S phone? Thanks in advance.
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    Help Eliminate cable swap?

    Does anyone know of a brand of cable that has both a mini and a micro USB tip? I am continually swappping out these 2 cables to charge my cell phone with the micro or to connect other devices via a mini. Would be nice to have one cable that does it all.
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    Help Has anyone had a seamless bug-free Froyo upgrade?

    Soon after I received my phone (2.1) I flashed it to 2.2. While there were several nice new features, the email sound notifications stopped altogether. T-Mobile tech help could not solve the problem, and they were kind enough to ship me a new phone with 2.1 after some negotiations. I would...