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  1. J

    Podcast & Workout App Recomendation

    I am looking for two apps for my gear s2 which would allow be to leave my phone behind at the gym 1) a podcasting app. Right now I use beyondpod on my phone. While it works with the watch it does require the phone to be in my pocket connected via bluetooth. I'd like find a way to get the...
  2. J

    Should I leave on charger past 100%

    One of the issues with this phone's battery is that I only get down to 50-65% at the end of the day. I have to charge everyday b.c. there is always a chance my second day will be high usage or there will be a catastrophic metro delay and I'll be stuck for hours. Long story short is it bad to...
  3. J

    Audible refuses to work when data off

    Audible used to work w/out data but not I can't access my downloaded titles when data is off. Anyone else? Have a fix?
  4. J

    Llama volume control in KitKat

    I use llama to change the volume when I am at work, on the train, at home, and "out". While I could do it manually or, i know, download tasker, I've used llama forever and have some complex settings already done so I'd like to keep it. Now that I'm on KitKat, i cannot control the volume of...
  5. J

    Help Autobrightness not working

    Does anyone else's auto brightness not work? I have the box checked but the screen always seems to be the same brightness regardless of my surroundings.
  6. J

    Lag with launchers?

    I'm going to pull the trigger tomorrow and get the S5. My last concern however, is if the small internal memory results in issues with lag. I fully intend on installing a new launcher, most likely NOVA or Google Now. Has anyone done this and seen more lag? Or memory issues? I'd like this...
  7. J

    Biggest Annoyance with M8

    What's your biggest annoyance with the M8. I've read all that has been written about the good for both the M8 and S5 and I'm undecided. I'm hoping since I can't decide base on the good features perhaps the bad will help....
  8. J

    Biggest Annoyance with S5

    What's your biggest annoyance with the S5 I've read all that has been written about the good for both the M8 and S5 and I'm undecided. I'm hoping since I can't decide base on the good features perhaps the bad will help....
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    • samsung galaxy s5
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    • Forum: Smartphones
  9. J

    Verizon Return/Exchange Policy

    I am horribly stuck between M8 and S5. (Basically Touchwiz vs. Sense.) What is the return policy with VZ? I think the only way I'll know is if I try both phones.
  10. J

    Likelyhood of Verizon Updating to new android versions.

    I'm trying to decide between the HTC One/One(M8) and the S4/S5. Which would be more likely to get an update as new android versions come out S5 or M8> S4 or M7? I'm on Verizon. My current phone is on GB still, it was just left behind which was fine for a while but now more often than not I...
  11. J

    HTC On vs. S4 vs. Other

    I'm looking for a new phone on Verizon. I think I'm down to the HTC One and S4. I'm currently on a Samsung Charge and its really made me hesitant to get another Samsung, though my issues may with with Verizon. I'm leaning S4 because of the removable battery. I tend to go on long trips via...
  12. J

    S3 on Verizon

    I have a charge, I want an S3. however one concern specifically with Verizon is that they seem to not support updates. I known S3 is on Jellybean now but how has VZ been with updates? The charge was a disaster never updates now I cant use a bunch of apps. I'd rather not do that again. I really...
  13. J

    Strategy for finding new phone w/out contract

    Anyone have tips for where to look for phones without contracts? I've got a Samsung Charge and while it was OK at first its 2 years+ old and just isn't cuttign it anymore. I I want to keep my unlimited so I've been looking for the Galaxy SIII but it seems like even without a contract the...
  14. J

    use podkicker to play .mp3

    I use podkicker for podcasts. One of the best features of podcast type apps is 1) the auto download and 2) that the keep my place if I have to stop listening for some reason. Some things I like are not in podcast format. I download the .mp3 and just listen in Google music usually. However...
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    • Forum: Music
  15. J

    Google Calendar not showing sub calendar

    Not sure if this is the right place if not please feel free to move. I have access to my wife's google calendar on my computer, that is her events show up when I access the calendar from the computer. However, on my phone her events don't show up and her calendar is not a checkable calendar...
  16. J

    Root I rooted, flashed eclipse, now what

    I got tired of my phone slowing down and force closing so I rooted and flashed Eclipse yesterday, but now I want more. I put go launcher back on b.c. I liked the ability to assign two functions to icons, e.g. tap for sms & swype for google talk. What should I do now? What new and exciting...
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Smartphones
  17. J

    Help I installed GB now I crackel

    So my phone worked fine as a phone before GB. I installed GB two days ago and on 50% of my calls I have this terrible crackeling or popping noice every few seconds. Anyone else getting this? How can I fix without going to Verizon and throwing my phone at someone? Aside from that it...
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Smartphones
  18. J

    Help What does the Gingerbread update mean for the general user

    So with the upcoming GB update I'm trying to figure out what it means for me. I understand it supposedly will mean a better battery life and better signal. What effect (if any) will the update have on the apps I've installed? Will they have to be re-downloaded? Are there apps that are not...
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Smartphones
  19. J

    hotspot / tether

    I'm not sure what the difference is but basically: I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan. I would like to occasionally connect my laptop to the internet through my droid charge. I only need to do this maybe once every other month. A pay as you go type thing is fine, and probably preferred...
  20. J

    Steinheil Screen Protectors

    Has anyone tried the different Steinheil Screen Protectors? Amazon has three versions which all seem pretty similar. The company website indicates the "Fine" is less clear so I am thinking either "Crystal" or "Oleophobic".
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Smartphones
  21. J

    Help Wifi Battery Usage Question

    I leave wifi on all the time. Would toggling Wifi on and off make a difference? I only use the wifi at home so it would be fairly easy to turn on when I'm home and off when I'm not.
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
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    • Forum: Smartphones
  22. J

    Help Wifi/3G and syncing

    I got the charge a few days ago and am still evaluating if its for me. I've noticed a couple of things that I dont know if are normal or if I have a setting wrong maybe. Do I need to turn off the default SMS application? I downloaded (i think) gosms and decided to use that one. I noticed...
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
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    • Forum: Smartphones
  23. J

    BB matched Amazon

    FYI: got the charge today at Best Buy. I asked if they would match Amazon and they did. Not sure if this is standard or not but it knocked $100 off the price and BB has a 30 day return policy.
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
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    • Forum: Smartphones
  24. J

    VZ Employee Talked me out of the Charge

    Went to a retail store today and told the guy I wanted the Charge. The employee cautioned me I couldn't expect more than 4hrs. That's what he said he got. he said that was without GPS or 4G and using Wifi when available. I'm going to still get the phone probably just through amazon or a...
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Smartphones
  25. J

    What would you do to get the most from the phone

    What would be the first X # of things you would do/ did when you got your charge aside from rooting? I'm thinking in terms of getting the best battery life, best browser abilities, best launcher, most useful apps, sms client etc.? I'm new to android and don't want to reinvent the wheel...
    • jasf
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    • samsung droid charge
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Smartphones
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