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    Need someone with Tracfone to post stock wallpaper

    Ok, thank you, the version of photo you posted is a bit larger. I'm curious, how did you find that photo on the web? Did you use some kind of photo recognition searching software (using the low res photo I provided)? Strange, someone would ask why I don't get the photo myself from the app on the...
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    Need someone with Tracfone to post stock wallpaper

    Looking for someone who has Tracfone ( a few years old) that has beach pier as default wallpaper. Could you please post the picture? It should be the full resolution that you can get with app called "get current wallpaper". I have attached the low res photo and the app to get the photo. Thank you.
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    Question about battery in LG

    I have an LG Lancet and the battery that is supposed to go in is a BL-41A1H. However, I have several different batteries that are BL-45A1H and these batteries won't quite fit in the phone unless I cut away three tabs at the corners of the battery. Doing this does not expose the innards of the...
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    Help Question how to get past pattern lock on $10 LG phone

    I found a smartphone (typical $10 Walmart LG smartphone). When I turned it on, there is a pattern lock (connect the dots in the right order) to be able to use the phone as a wifi device. I tried various permutations to turn on the phone with no success. A cell phone shop said they could reset...
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    Help Looking for way to copy locked files to PC

    These files in red ( in Android phone) are recorded radio station music files from TuneIn Pro 7.1 I want to copy the files to a PC via usb cable, but the files won't copy. I have no problem copying other files ( such as pictures) from Android device to PC. I found that I can copy the files using...
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    Help Question about location of deleted files on Android 4.4.3

    I have a cheap LG Android device and I notice that when I use the device to send an email and attach a file that is inside the Android device, when I use the supplied file manager to browse for the file I want to attach, I am able to see files that I have previously deleted. My question is: why...
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    If you have rooted phone, looking for install apk file

    I heard that you need a rooted phone to access the actual install file (apk file) when you download from Google Play. Here is the free software from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audials&hl=en The software name is Audials. I installed the software and it works no...
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    Looking for Android app that will record this radio station

    Using Windows VLC I can play and record the following live radio: rtmp://cdn-the-2.musicradio.com:80/LiveAudio/ClassicFM? However VLC for Android lacks the "record" button. Does anyone know of an Android app that will record the above rtmp stream? I googled for apps, but the apps I tried didn't...
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    Help Question about inability to access ext SD card in Kindle Fire

    I have friend who recently bought a new cheap ($60) Kindle Fire that has a port on the side to insert a micro SD card. He bought a 32 GB micro SD card and inserted in the slot. The SD card fit perfectly in the slot. However, when I connect the Kindle to a Windows computer via USB cable, I can...
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    General questions about Android apps and where they are stored

    I'm used to Windows. When I get new software, I always store the original install file (exe) on a USB memory stick where I can access it if need be. My question is: with Android, for example if I go to the Google Play Store and get an app (either a free app or pay app), is it easy to find and...
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    Help Video app icon is missing from home screen

    I have android 4.4.2 LG smartphone and it came with a useful video app that will play videos. However, the app icon is not present on the Home screen or the app list screen. The app can be started only from this menu (see first screenshot). Is there a way to get the app icon to appear on the...
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    Help Question about $10 smartphones being locked without registration

    There are many $10 (some even $5) smartphones that are being sold. Just walk in, pay the money and walk out with the smartphone (with 2 week instant cash back return policy). I'm surprised these vendors (like Tracfone, Net 10, Verizon, etc) don't lock the smartphones for people that never buy...
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    Help Question why I cannot transfer some files by USB

    I have an Android LG model LGL15G android ver4.4.2 ($10 Walmart Tracfone). I can transfer files (like jpeg and mp3) from my PC to the smartphone via USB cable. However I can't transfer a mobi ebook file. I get an error message on the PC that the file is unsupported. (See above picture.) I have...
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    Problem using OTG cable to transfer files to USB memory stick

    Hi, I am new to this just buying a smartphone last week. I bought a LGL 15G with Android version 4.4.2. I bought it from Walmart for $10 and is for Tracfone minutes. I can connect the phone to my laptop and transfer files from the phone to/from the computer. However, I want to be able to...