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    Emulation ...

    Okay, screw Tegra zone and PC streaming... let's talk about the REAL reason why many of us will be picking this up :) I know a lot of you don't see the value in a portable device with physical controls permanently attached, that can play almost every video game ever made from the late 70's to...
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    Does your Nexus 4 slide off of flat surfaces?

    I recently upgraded to a Nexus 4 from a Gnex. I usually place my phone on top of the PC sitting beside my computer desk, and when I do this with my Nexus 4, it randomly falls off the PC. I guess that the slippery glass back of the phone makes the whole thing slide whenever it vibrates. As it...
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    Help Is there a Nexus 10/Jellybean manual available?

    I've got a Nexus 10 in my possession that belongs to my dad; he's going to be picking it up soon when he comes into town, as an upgrade for his 1st gen iPad. He's a total Android noob, and so I'm looking for some sort of help/docs, other than the little quick start guide the tablet came with...
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    Is the Miracast option available on the 4.2 Nexus 7 update?

    As I understand it, the Miracast option isn't good for much until devices start hitting the market, but was wondering if the option is available on the Nexus 7 with the 4.2 update, or is that just a Nexus 4/10 thing? Since the Nexus 7 doesn't have any video out capabilities, this would be nice...
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    AT&T users in US... what kind of speeds are you getting?

    When I first got my unlocked GSM Gnex about a month ago, I could manage about 2mbps. But when I found out about APN settings and tweaked those, now I get 3.5 - 4mbps. And that is with full bars of HSPA+. Somehow, I was thinking HSPA+ was supposed to be faster than that? I don't know much about...
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    So if vendors like Motorola are blaming carriers for the bloatware ...

    So if vendors like Motorola are blaming carriers for the bloatware on their phones, when are they going to start releasing tablets with stock Android and unlocked bootloaders?
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    Root Any ICS roms that run relatively smoothly?

    My Galaxy Nexus is currently out of commission, so had to fall back on my Droid Incredible for awhile until I can get the Gnex fixed, and Gingerbread is killing me :) Anyone recommend an ICS rom that runs relatively smoothly? Somebody in another thread mentioned that AOKP lagged a lot, so not...
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    Help Did I just get the wrong sized SIM from AT&T?

    Here is the SIM card that AT&T snail mailed me for my unlocked GSM Gnex: It seems too small, so wondering if it's the right size? If not, what do I have, vs what do I need? EDIT: I found a SIM card in an old AT&T phone, which seems to fit better: However, it still says 'No SIM card' when...
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    Any place to buy this retail?

    After reading about the various problems people are having with the N7, looks like this device has more issues than Rolling Stone. Thus, I'd rather buy it locally in case I get a dud, so I can exchange it without having to deal with shipping it back. Anybody know where to get one? I know Office...
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    Can I reactivate a rooted/unlocked Droid Incredible on Verizon?

    Well, my Verizon Gnex is broken (literally), and I still have my old Droid Incredible I was using before I replaced it with the Gnex, on the same Verizon account. I'm assuming I can just take the Incredible and reactivate it with my existing account, until I can find a better option.... But, it...
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    Buying the unlocked Gnex in the US ...

    After being told for the 100th time that "You're breaking up.... I can't hear you..." my Verizon Gnex is being permanently retired, since it is utterly useless as a phone. I understand that the GSM Gnex doesn't have a horrible radio like the Verizon version does. That being the case, can I just...
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    Help Person I'm talking to always tells me "you're breaking up"

    When I make/receive calls with my VZW Gnex, the other caller can't hear me because I keep breaking up. I've heard of mic cut-out issues, but this doesn't seem to be the same thing, since it doesn't cut out completely. I can usually hear the other person ok when this happens, esp if they are on a...
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    Any app that can run commands on a PC ...

    Basically what I need is an app that can do the following over 3g/4g: [url=http://softwareforme.com/?page_id=324]Execute Actions
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    Help Any issues with bluetooth 4.0 adapters?

    I just got this USB adapter for my PC, so that I could play audio from my Gnex thru my computer speakers (Windows 7 64-bit) from across the room: Amazon.com: Medialink USB Bluetooth Adapter - Version 4.0 (Newest Bluetooth Version Available) Class 2 Smart Ready Adapter w/ Low Energy Technology -...
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    Help Touch screen not working?

    Just got my TF300 yesterday. Everything was going great until a few minutes ago... was downloading some apps from Google Play, when suddenly the tablet appeared to become unresponsive. I turned off and turned back on... it seemed to be operating normally, but the touch screen would not respond...
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    Help So does Chrome not run on this thing?

    I've heard a lot of whaling and gnashing of teeth about how craptastic and laggy the stok browser is on this tablet. Has anybody tried running Chrome? If so, how does it compare?
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    Bluetooth Car Hands-Free Kit

    Just curious if anybody is using this for the GNex, or something similar: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Blackberry-Smartphones/dp/B004CLYJ2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329119058&sr=8-1 I've seen one report that says it works well with the Gnex. Supposedly, you can press it...
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    Help Rezound owners - how well does your phone handle 3g->4g transition and back?

    I have a Galaxy Nexus, and have a 4g signal almost everywhere I go. But when I lose 4g, instead of falling back to 3g gracefully as I thought it would, it usually goes into a coma for several minutes where no data is available, and when it does come up, 3g speeds are a bit underwhelming when...
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    What kind of speeds are you getting on your VZW Galaxy Nexi?

    I'm in Austin, TX and I've gotten speeds anywhere from 3mbps to 17mbps. Is it normal to have such variation in speeds just driving around town, and what is considered fast on LTE? Even standing in one spot, I've had speeds ranging from 3mpbs to 9mbps, and a couple of network errors in between...
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    Help Anyone else have trouble activating VZW Gnex

    First I got 'no SIM card' error because I didn't know it wasn't installed. Once I installed it, it tries to activate, and I get: Your mobile data service couldn't be activated. This may be a temporary problem, and may be solved by restarting the phone. Well, restarting/re-installing the SIM...
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    Is Verizon going to screw up this phone in the US?

    A friend of mine asked this on Google+... just wanted to get everybody's thoughts here: I know the standard answer will probably be 'well this is a Nexus phone, so Verizon can't mess with it', but do we have any PROOF of that? Is this an unwritten rule, or are they contractually bound to not...
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    Root 'Your current location is temporarily unavailable'

    I have a rooted Incredible running Ruby, a vanilla Froyo ROM (Yeah, I need to update, but haven't gotten around to it yet). I am having problems with my GPS crapping out and Google maps displaying the message 'Your current location is temporarily unavailable'. I also tried a GPS Test app and...
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    To other Sense haters - think we'll ever get a new 'vanilla' smartphone on Verizon?

    I'm hoping that Google shows us a vanilla ice cream sandwich Nexus phone on Verizon next week. If that doesn't happen, then as I see it, those of us who don't care for Sense (or vendor bloatware in general) are faced with the following options: - Get a phone with bloatware on it, then have to...
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    My Transformer will be arriving tomorrow...

    Should be getting my Transformer tomorrow from Amazon, and have a couple of questions ... - I currently have a (rooted) Droid Incredible, and wondering how the account setup works. Do I need a new account for the Transformer, or can I just use my existing account and/or transfer my paid apps...
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    Root On radios and kernels

    Hey guys, I'm currently using Ruby (Froyo AOSP ROM) and have been for months, so figured I'd try out some Gingerbread AOSP roms this weekend. Just a couple of questions: 1. I remember having to update the radio when I rooted for 2.2, and my phone says I'm currently using radio version...