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    Default lock screen showing up on top of GO Locker?

    Hello there! So I'm not sure how many times this has been asked or how many people have this problem, but I have a problem with lock screens. At the moment it's with GO Locker, the default lock screen is showing up first before the GO Locker screen. I've tried deactivating then reactivating...
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    something doing stuff on its own?

    Hello! So I don't really know what's going on but I kinda have a little problem. Here's the story. So I kinda got bored of the old HTC look so I decided to try out a windows 7 launcher. I got Launcher 7 and loved it right out of the box. (Free version) I also got WP7 lock screen pro to go...
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    Help mobile data not working after switch?

    Hello! So I got myself a used HTC vivid and stuck my sim card that I had been using in my old LG thrive in the phone. All works as it should except for mobile data. I will turn mobile data on and it won't connect. J already have a data plan on the sim card. Does anyone know why this...
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    calendars won't sync Facebook birthdays?

    Hello! So I tried downloading new calendar Widgets because the default calendar's day wasn't updating (like it would say Dec 17 on December 18th) but when I didn't find any that I liked better than the stock app (the rectangle with the events shown in a scrollable list type fashion) I just...
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    HTC vivid will connect to wifi but not mobile data?

    Hello! So I just got my hands on a used HTC vivid. I'm very pleased with how elegant it is and how smoothly it runs. I first connected it onto a wifi network where it performs quite well. The problem is I can't connect to the data network. I have a data plan from my Sim card that I...
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    Motorola Droid R2-D2 : Recommend it?

    Hello! So I have been looking around on craigslist for an upgrade from my LG Thrive. I came across this R2-D2 Droid, and thought it looked really cool, and seemed to have better specs than my LG Thrive. At least I think so, haven't compared them side to side but I would assume so. I'm just...
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    Skype app closes randomly?

    Hello! So recently my Skype app has been closing itself at random. This is quite annoying, and was wondering why it's doing this. I have tried re-installing the app as well as restarting my phone but same thing. It will randomly close itself and Ill have to open it up again and log back in...
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    downloaded keyboards "slowing down?"

    Hello! Just wondering about keyboards "slowing down", like I downloaded the "perfect keyboard" today (great keyboard by the way) , hasn't seen much action but its already starting to slow down, like sorta lag a little after typing a string of words. I was wondering if there was an ready way to...
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    games/apps putting ads in my notification bar?

    Hello! So before leaving on a trip I put lots of games to keep me not bored, but I started getting ads in my notifications. Is there an easy way to figure out which app/game is causing this? Or what would be the easiest/best way to get rid of them? Thanks!
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    one email app to manage them all?

    Hello! I am trying to save some apace on my phone, SD card storage, and Ive got three email apps that I use. The problem is, is that since theres three different apps, one for each of,my different email accounts, its taking up lots of precious space. I was just wondering if there was some...
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    how do I tell if I have an LG Thrive or an LG Phoenix?

    It probably sounds like a stupid question, but I want to know which one I have, since I got my phone from a friend and the 2 look very similar, I was just wondering how you tell the 2 apart. Thanks!
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    Any advantantages in downloading different browsers?

    Hello! I was just wondering if there is an advantage in downloading another browser such as opera will have any advantages over using the default browser in speed, security, etc. Thanks!
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    Youtube extremely slow over wifi?

    Hello! I was just wondering if its normal for the youtube app to be extrenemy slow over wifi, as mine will take well over 5 minutes to load a video. (I don't know much after that because I stopped waiting.) Why do you think this may be? Is there not enough phone space left or something...
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    Is there an "alt + tab" type feature for 2.2.1?

    Hello! I just got my android up and running and found myself switching between apps a lot, so I was just wondering if there was a button or something that lets me quickly switch between apps and other open pages, sort of like the " alt + tab" on windows. By the way, I have version 2.2.1...