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I just bought my first android phone

I'm in the same boat as you, but I come from a cheap Moto phone + iPod Touch.

You need Kies Mini to get the 2.2 update. Here is a link from T-Mobile with the details and URL to download the software:
Samsung Vibrant software upgrade to Android 2.2 (F... - T-Mobile Community

For apps check the "apps" forum here. There is a "best apps" thread.

Thank you, I will do this when I get back home tonight.

Does having a really poor signal has something to do with this ? Cuz I get no signal ( or emergency calls only ) when I'm in my basement at home.. with my other cellphone I had full signal. I bought both phone at a Bell station..
 
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Have you tried going into Settings > Wireless and network > scrool down to Mobile networks and made sure Use packet data is ticked and Network mode is set to Auto?
Also, under Access point names does your Network providers settings appear there?

All the best.

Ray

I called bell service and it has something to do with a defficient tower near my house or w/e. It will be fixed, they just don't know when :/
 
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