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Recent content by Mastermind47

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    Root Possible to Forego Kit kat?

    Does anyone know if it's possible to permanently refuse the Kitkat update? I thought I had to download the update and then I'd be prompted to install it, however it appears it's already downloaded and is awaiting install only. I vehemently do not want to accidentally install this...
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    How do I revert back to Jelly bean?

    I just (mistakenly) took the OTA update for kit kat. I hate everything about it! I lost Swype, I can't turn off GPS, I can only send/read messages from a messaging default, I hate these white icons that don't indicate connectivity- ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does anyone out there know how to revert...
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    Real Battery Life and Detailed Settings

    I've read thread after thread about battery life of this awesome phone. I had an original Razr and it got about 7-9 hours of battery life when I used it. I'm noticing this phone gets about 14-18 hours of battery life when I use it. This falls short of the insane life people are reporting...
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    Photo gallery widget option disappears with no explanation.

    On one of my home pages, I have a total of 5 apps shortcuts bordering the page and nothing else yet when I go to the widget screen in an effort to place a widget on the screen, Photo Gallery isn't an option. I have 2 different photo widgets on 2 different pages, I am familiar with the process...
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    Help 3 way calling

    I know how to initiate a three way call. However, I am having a hard time figuring out how to terminate the second call made without ending the original call. There is no flash button. Can anyone help? MM47
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    1 Drop in an Otterbox Defender Case and Im not happy

    I'm about a week in. I had my phone in an otterbox defender case and dropped it one time from about 3 feet and now my screen has a vertical thin yellow line on the left side of it. There is no wear to the case at all. My incredible was dropped dozens of times and survived. Still, I love...
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    Help What happened to the dramatic screen close

    When I would shut the screen off, the phone's screeb used to close out like an old TV turning off. I did have launcher pro. I restored the phone back to factory specs. It came back momentarily. I've kept motoblur but now the cool close out is gone. Any ideas? -MM47
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    Stock music player deleting playlist content

    Does anyone know why an incredible's music player playlists would be wiped clean of all of its content? The songs are still on the phone, but they playlist have no songs on them. After turning the phone off and back on, nothing changed. I suspect this has something to do with using...
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    Help New Micro SD card- Best way to move data from old card to new card

    I have a 2 GB Micro SD card in my phone, currently. I just received a 16 GB card. I'd like to move all of the data from the old card to the new card. What's the best way to move all the data to the new card? The majority of it is music, pics, and ringtones. Additionally, I'd like to move...
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    Accessories Anyone else wear a duty or utility belt for work?

    I should start to this thread by answering the obvious question- I am a police officer, and additionally, I'm into gadgetry like most of us here. Though I think that big bites some cops worse than others. My Incredible comes in handy for work purposes and for entertainment during down times...
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    Accessories HTC TP2 1500 Battery and My Thoughts

    I recently received an OEM HTC TP2 1500 battery from Bidallies. I was drawn to it by the flocks of people who have reported significant improvements in battery life from this battery. I also read of some people who have reported the same life from the 1500 as they have gotten from the...