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    Security Policy Update issues

    Hi all. Still getting to know my S4! My query is this:- I use Whatsapp messenger, and today it updated via Play store. A few minutes later I got a "warning" msg that it has been closed due to possible security issue that may be resolved by updating the Samsung Security Policy. however when I...
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    Help Reinstalling paid for apps

    Hi. I have just upgraded from S2 to S4. I am trying to download apps from Play store which I have previously purchased, but it wants to charge me again. I can find the relevant receipts in my Google wallet & Yes I am using the same (my only) account. can anybody help?
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    Help "Error while retrieving information from server"

    Hi all. Since yesterday i have been unable to download/update apps from Google Play. The message i get is:- "Error while retrieving information from server" [RPC:S-5:AEC-0]. This is the second time this has happened. The first time I resorted to a factory reset as i was not sure if it was my...
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    Help Help! Why can't I buy from Android market?

    Hi all. Can anybody help me? I can no longer purchase from android market, using my SGS2. I will try to explain..... I have 2 accounts, a googlemail & a sky.com account. I rarely use the google mail account & I have been buying all my recent apps using my sky.com email address/account with no...
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    Battery usage monitor.....explanation please!

    Hi all. Just a quickie! The battery usage monitor/graph (menu>settings>about phone>battery usage) shows a graph with a horizontal & vertical axis. The vertical states time on battery (in my case 2h 10m 5s at present) What does the time on the horizontal axis represent? (in my case 1h 47m...
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    Can you trust Battery Usage info?

    Hi all. Can someone explain how accurate the battery usage info is (settings>about phone>battery usage), and also what period of time it measures over? The reason for my query is this : I leave my SGS2 on & charging overnight. Yesterday I unplugged the phone & went to work. An hour later on...
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    Custom power saving advice please.

    Hi All. Just a quickie! In the Custom Power saving setup mode, the top option is Turn off Wi-Fi. It then states "when not connected with mobile AP". What is this? Is it Mobile Access Point, or the AP mobile widget which came bundled on my phone? The reason I ask is because I have ticked this...
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    OMG! 9 hours to upgrade!!!

    Hi all. Just thought I'd let you know about my update. I have an SGS2 on O2 UK. (obtained thru Phones4u). Plugged my phone into laptop yesterday & was informed by Kies that a new firmware upgrade was available. Great, I thought..............................! After over NINE hours, various...
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    Help Urgent Help....Is GPS Status killing my battery?

    Hi guys. Can anyone shed some light? I installed GPS Status as suggested to get a better fix for mapping & navigation which has helped immensely. But I have just looked at my battery usage: 10 h 45 mins on battery GPS Status = 31% Display = 18% Android system = 15% Android OS = 14% Cell...
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    Help needed with email & Smart Keyboard

    Hi all. I am having a minor issue that I hope someone can help me with. Let me explain: I am currently using the stock email & gmail clients, but I am finding hard to get on with the stock keyboard offerings. I therefore downloaded Smart Keyboard which I prefer. However, I have noticed that...
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    Loss of internet/data problem

    HI Guys. I am getting on well now with my SGS2, apart from battery life which I am trying to resolve! But I have noticed a couple of times now that I have lost data? connection. Let me explain:- I leave my phone switched on & on charge overnight so I can use the alarm.(with wi-fi off, sounds...
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    Decent cycling app for Galaxy S2?

    Don't know if this has been asked before, but can anyone recommend a good app to track my mountain bike rides with an online website to store the history? I have used Endomondo on my BlackBerry, which was very stable & a great app with a great website. However, I have downloaded it onto my SGS2...
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    Help HELP!...Wi-Fi disconnects my Network?

    Hi all. Another (stupid?) question from a newbie! I have just got my new SGS2, and I am slowly learning all about android, which is great. HOWEVER. Last night I noticed something quite weird & worrying...... I have set-up my S2 with my home Wi-Fi and it works well. But, I then noticed...
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    Help Questions from a newbie!!

    Hi all. I have just got my first android, a Galaxy S2. Upgraded from a Blackberry. And I have a few simple (I hope) questions :- What is rooting? and does it affect me or my phone? How do I find out what my current software is and whether it should be upgraded and how? Finally, I am loving...
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