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    App to play back animations of PowerPoint files

    Hi, I am using Office Suite Pro HD and Polaris Office which came with my Note 2. Although both apps can be used to view Power Point files, they are unable to play back animations. Is there a way to fix this problem? Any app that could play back animations and special effects of PowerPoint files...
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    Unable to change input language/option by long pressing

    Hello, back in Galaxy Note running GB, I was able to change the input language/method by long pressing the message input box. On the Galaxy Note 2 running JB, long pressing the message input box leads to two options: Paste and Clipboard. Could anybody please let me know what is happening and how...
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    Japanese input in Jelly Bean

    Happy New Year! I bought the Galaxy Note 2 few days ago. It came with Jelly Bean pre-installed. Under settings, language, I was able to change in Japanese. However, I can't type in Japanese. Do I still need to install IME such as Google Japanese Input Method? Isn't this supposed to be...
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    Help Few questions about Android File Transfer

    Hi, I switched from Galaxy Note (running Android 2.3.3) to Note 2. When I was using Galaxy Note, I sometimes used Keis from Samsung. When I got the Note 2 and connected it to my Mac (running Mountain Lion) for charging, I often saw a message on my phone that Android File Transfer is required for...
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    How to tell if your SanDisk Ultra microSDXC 64GB card is fake or not?

    Hello, I just bought the card. I read that there are many fake products in the market. Is there a good way to tell if the one I got is authentic or fake? Thanks.
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    [Q] Which SanDisk Ultra 64GB for Galaxy Note 2?

    Hello, I read that the SanDisk Ultra 64GB MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter is very popular. I went to Sandisk's website and Amazon website, it seems that some items have the same name but different model numbers. Which one should I get for the Galaxy Note 2? Thanks.
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    Unable to play .plb music files

    Hello, I had some .plb music files from iTunes on my Mac. I transferred those files via iSyncr. However, my Samsung Galaxy Note and Note 2 cannot play files with .plb extension. The corresponding playlists also do not show up. Anybody knows how to fix this issue? Thanks.
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    Question about Lookout asking for password of google account

    Hi, I just traded in my Galaxy Note for the Note 2. I connected the Note 2 to my Mac. Using PlayStore on the Mac, I downloaded the apps I used to use on my Note to my Note 2. When I clicked on lookup and pressed a few "next", my gmail useride is displyaed and Lookout asks me to enter Password...
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    SPG Ultra Oleophobic

    Hi, I bought the SPG Ultra Oleophobic with my Galaxy Note 2 last night. After only a few testings of the phone, I found the screen full of fingerprints. Moreover, it attaches a lot of dust. Did I get a fake product? I thought it were supposed to be the best screen protector in the market. Can...
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    Which external sd card is the best for Galaxy Note 2?

    Hi, I took my GNote's external sd card and put it in the Note II LTE. The card is SanDisk 16GB micro HC. As far as I recall, it is about class 4 or 5. Whenever I open /storage/extSdCard/DCIM, the sign "Processing..." shows up and the circle keeps spinning, I have to wait for about 20 seconds...
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    Why grey GNote 2 came with white usb cable, adapter and earphone?

    Hi, I got the grey Note 2 today. When I returned home, I noticed that the usb cable, AC adapter and earphone are all in white. Is this correct? Are the supposed to be in grey or black? Thanks.
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    A few questions from new Note 2 user

    Hello, just bought the Galaxy Note 2 (Gray). I have a few questions: 1. When I went to the Music app, I noticed that there is only one song under Samsung album. The song is "Over the horizon". When I bought the Galaxy Note, there were 5-6 songs pre-installed. Why there is only 1 song? 2. What...
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    Do write and gray verisons both have some problems?

    Hi, I read that "white note had several reports of hairline cracks on bezel" while "The Grey is notorious for collecting dust". Can anybody else confirm this? Have these problems been fixed? Will the white one discolor over time? Thanks.
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    Factory reset cannot erase personal files completely. What can I do?

    Hi, I am trading in my Galaxy Note on tomorrow. I have done a factory reset twice. However, when I chose the "My files" icon, a lot of folders with my files are still there. Why factory reset did not earse all my files? What can I do to erase everything completely? Maybe there are other files...
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    Can HDMI display sees what the camera sees via the Galaxy Note 2 Smart Dock

    Hello, I connected my Galaxy Note to a HDMI display via the Samsung HDMI adapter. When I used the Camera app, the external HDMI display was not able to display whatever shown on my Note. How about the Galaxy Note 2 with the Note 2 Smart Dock? Could anybody please test for me? Thanks.
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    Internal or external battery?

    Hello, I am getting a Galaxy Note 2. As you know, its battery has a capacity of 3100mAh. I consider to get an external battery from mophie as it offers 6000mAh. [URL="http://www.mophie.com/powerstation-duo-for-smartphones-and-tablets-p/2029_jpu-pwrstion-duo.htm"]mophie juice pack powerstation
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    Which SPG case is the most protective from drop?

    Hello, for the Galaxy Note, which SPG's case offers the best protection from drop? Hardbook, Ultra Thin Air, Leather Wallet Case illuzion, Leather Wallet Case Valentinus or Leather Case Folio? Thanks.
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    Black crush issue with Note2?

    Hello, I am considering to trade in my Galaxy Note to Note 2. Does the Note 2 has black crush issue the Note experiences? Thanks.
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    Any regret going from Note to Note 2?

    Hello, I am considering to trade in my Galaxy Note to Note 2. Does the Note 2 has black crush issue the Note experiences? Thanks.
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    What to do before trading in Note for Note2?

    Hello, I am going to trade in my Note to Note 2. Before doing that, could you please let me know the best way to do the following? 1. Backup the entire phone (photos, videos, contact list, phone messages, etc.) so that when I get the Note 2, I can restore all the data to my new phone. 2...
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    Want to hang the S3 on neck. Any good case?

    Hello, I want to hang the S3 on my neck. Any good product recommendation? Thanks.
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    How to sync calander with Outlook?

    Hello, I am a Mac user and I have a Galaxy Note. My institute uses Outlook for mails and calander/appointments. Is there a way to sync the calender in my Galaxy Note with Outlook's calander/appointments? Thanks.
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    How to turn on and off 3G?

    Hello, I use free wifi at school often. Occasionally, at places without free wifi, I need to use 3G. Could anybody please let me knows how to turn on and off 3G? Obviously, I don't want to keep 3G on all the time to save money. Thanks.
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    Best way to switch between wifi and 3G

    Hello, I am relatively new to Android. I used to use only wifi for internet access. The sales at the store set it up for me. I moved to another country. Now, I use free wifi most of the time but I also want to use 3G in locations where free wifi is not available. 1. What is the best way to...
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    Chinese hand writing input method

    Hello, is there any free and good app that allows one to write Chinese using the S-pen? Thanks.