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    Help most adb commands fail

    I guess my title says it all. I am just playing around, seeing what all this android stuff is about, but it's difficult when I don't even have access to the file system. successes (in no particular order): $ ./adb devices List of devices attached A00000316E8C10 device $ ./adb reboot $...
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    app install requires google account

    Just curious: why does a free app installation require a google account, and is there a safe way to circumvent this requirement?
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    Help free office tools without crazy permissions

    I would just like to install a text editor and spreadsheet that doesn't require crazy permissions (like permission to make phone calls: WTF does a spreadsheet need to make phone calls?!)
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    Help GPS from satellites

    Never mind. I accidently stumbled on the solution. For some reason, when I launch an application that uses GPS, it pops up a google account sign-in request, but then I just back-arrow to clear the request and then have access to the app. Apparently my phone receives GPS signal, but it won't...
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    catching up with 2005

    I have no idea about any of this Android stuff. I had a Samsung flip phone with a 10-number keypad and way more features than I liked, but TMobile will receive no more of my $$$, so I decided to go for extreme change and get something with a touchscreen, which I abhore, but it's good to force...
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