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    Help To my rooted friends

    I rooted my Note 8 some time ago to add options to Multi Window but have found that I really do not use it much and so I un rooted my Note 8, did a factory reset and then went about my merry way. Couple things that I have found that puzzle me. 1. SuperSu is still there after a factory...
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    Google Voice SMS - phone sleeping?

    I moved to using my Google Voice number (through Hangouts app) for SMS almost exclusively recently. What I find though is my M8 does not 'receive' the message nearly as fast as my tablet or pc (sometimes a gap of 5 minutes). There are times that, the only way to get the SMS is to unlock the...
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    Manage storage in apps

    When checking my storage it shows 25 GB on my phone being used by my Apps but I cannot figure out how to drill down further to find out what apps are consuming this memory. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Thanks
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    Auto Call forward with Tasker or not

    I am trying to use Tasker to automatically forward my mobile calls to my desk phone when I am in the office. The profiles and tasks are set up fine but my One M8 gives an on screen prompt each and every time and, if I do not catch it, then it will not forward. Any ideas or thoughts? I am...
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    Multi window programs

    I am considering rooting simply to add programs to Multi-Window. Has anyone down this? Any thoughts/ideas or another way to do this? Looking through the Root forums it seems as if this should be pretty simple - I am not interested in flashing ROMS or anything else (okay, maybe remove more...
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    Samsung Side Sync alternative?

    Love the One - chose it over Samsung but just saw Side Sync - pretty cool feature. Does anyone know of anything like this for the One?
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    Considering the 8 - couple of questions

    I am considering the Note 8 as a replacement to my outdated Acer Iconia but have a couple of questions for those who could help. 1. How is the screen regarding scratches? My S3 has several scratches from normal life - I am gentle on my phone but, even so, have developed scratches. 2...
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    Help Gmail fail

    Having problems with Gmail stopping on my S3 (Verizon - non rooted). Anyone else seeing this? It stops repeatedly. Thanks
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    Note taking app?

    Hello - looking for recommendations for a note taking app to use on my S3 and Acer Iconia A500 that will allow multiple input methods (i.e. keyboard or stylus/handwriting) Cannot seem to find one to do both. Any ideas?
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    Twitter photo not uploading

    I am trying to tweet a picture but the tweets never get sent. When I check the Twitter Android client there is not any where to set the photo sharing app. Probably I am missing something very obvious but can someone help me resolve this? Thanks!
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    Google Maps offline - download all US map

    Hey guys - as subject says, looking for ability to download entire US map from Google Maps. Has anyone done this?
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    Help Android system draining battery??

    My battery seems to be draining faster than normal and the culprit appears to be "Android System" - currently showing 36% of my battery usage. Does this sound normal? Any thoughts? Running stock S3 with Apex. Thanks for any thoughts
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    Screen time out - Need for Speed Shift...

    New to S3 - HTC convert. Having a problem with the screen shutting off based on screen timeout while I am playing game. Have not had that on any other phone. Am I missing something obvious? Thank you....
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    Help Alternate screen unlock methods?

    Has anyone tried any alternate screen unlock methods on the Dinc 4G? I have installed widget locker to use the volume buttons but that does not seem to work. Could the Sense lock screen over ride it? I tried tap tap app but that was a battery hog. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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    Selling my Dinc2

    All - got the Dinc 4G and am looking to sell my Dinc2. Includes Verizon extended battery, modified Verizon clamshell case with holster (holds phone with extended battery), hard plastic two piece case (for standard size battery), desk dock, Chichitech slim extended battery. Anyone interested?
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    Help Lock screen pop ups?

    With my Dinc 2 I used Handcent and had my incoming texts pop up on the screen so that I could view and respond quickly. I cannot seem to get this to work on the Inc 4G and have tried Handcent and SMS Popup. Any ideas? Am I missing something? Thanks!
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    Help Lock screen?

    The shortcuts are not working on my lock screen, should they be? I thought that they should take me to the app that I place the circle over...
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    Help 4G widget - turn off?

    Hey all - got mine about an hour ago. LOVE IT.... one question though - I do not always want 4G running, 3G will work well many times. Any way to turn off 4G? Seems my sister had a Sprint HTC phone and she had a widget to turn it off but I cannot find one. Thanks!
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    Help Read external SD from PC

    I am trying to read my external sd card when plugged into pc (Win 7) but my pc does not see the external, only internal memory. Any ideas how to make this happen?
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    Swype!!!!

    Swype beta 3.0 is now out there for honeycomb! Great day indeed...
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    Double Twist double playlist removal?

    Because of install/removal/install I have duplicate playlists showing but one of each is blank. Any idea how to remove the blank?
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    Swyped...

    I have finally given up on Swype.... it is an amazing app but I found myself working so hard to find copies that did not expire and that worked all the time. Why should I spend that much energy when I have found SlideIT and it works pretty darn well too? Instead of working hard to find an...
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    Help unlock screen

    I would love to stop using the HTC lock screen and use only the pattern unlock - any ideas how to do that?
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    Hate to say goodbye to my Eris

    I don't mean this as anything ugly but VZW upgraded me from the Eris to the Incredible for $99. I say anything ugly because I have seen others get jumped for saying goodbye and we all know that goodbye is hard to say... Of course, this was after going through 4 Eris with myriad problems and...
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    Sync files to PC from Eris?

    When I had a WinMo phone (HTC Touch) I used EasySync software to automatically specified folders between my PC and phone. This came in handy when I would travel and people wanted some of the large files emailed to them. Since the Eris, I have missed this functionality. I know that I can...