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    Help not rooted desire

    Hello, I know I must be the one and only person who hasn't, but, all my research conflicts or something new pops up to stop me in my tracks. Either tutorials are vague or incomplete, videos on YouTube are sketchy at best. Any of you recommend the easiest way to root for a relative noob? I...
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    Claymancal App, Malicious app in Google Play for HTC's

    Hello, Check your 'my apps' section in Google play. This app will not show in the installed list, but, at the very bottom of the 'All' listing (swipe right to left). It will state installed, but incompatible with your device. It appears to only affect HTC's from what I can see. I cannot find...
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    HTC Desire downloads wrong sized jpegs

    Hello, My desire seems to download The wrong sized peg format even though I know the picture was the correct size on the website. 1024 x 768 is the file I find, I go to download it to my phone ,it, it saves it as a different size. Nothing like 1024 x 768. Why is it doing this? Do I need...
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    Help Wifi hotspot not working - NEED APN settings

    Hello, the wife has a galaxy mini on Orange UK, however it won't allow access to the internet VIA mobile network, this is down to orange not providing the correct APN settings in the default. I know this as I had the same problem with my desire until I looked on here. I've tried the same details...
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    galaxy mini data traffic

    Does anyone know of a data traffic app that works on a galaxy mini? Netquin doesn't appear to work. It does on a HTC desire though. Any suggestions on free and paid. Thanks, Mike
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    Google latest market update

    I have version 3.1.5 and I don't like it. It doesn't load most of the time and takes ages to do anything on my desire. It keeps crashing. What do you think to it? Experienced any problems? Think its brilliant? I prefer the older version unfortunately. Let me know Thanks
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    What Phone to get?

    Fellow Droids, What phone should me brother get? He hasn't had an android phone before but likes the size of the screen on my desire. Any thoughts on what he should go for. He's not into gimmicks? All suggestions welcome. let me know what makes the phone the best choice... Cheers
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    Help HELP ME PLEASE! Android no show

    I'm trying to transfer files between my laptop, running vista basic and my desire. My pc will not recognise my desire even with the default set at disk drive. When i connect the phone via the usb cable it doesn't ask which type I want even with the check option ticked. What am I doing wrong...
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    Y O U T U B E: Can't add to my favourites

    I've added a transformers 3 trailer to my favourites section, i wanted to add Cars 2 for my 4 year old son. Problem is i can't find anywhere, no matter what button i press or screen i go into that says add to favourites as it did with the transformers 3 trailer. I've checked google out for...
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    Android Forum App: What do you think?

    What about an app where you can find out what you need to know from people just like you, based on the phone you have? Info you can count on that works? - no more flannel No more trawling through the market looking at force closes on other phones but not yours? - no more wasted downloads...
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    Suggestions: Best App for Anti-theft (proximity alarm like Sheriff)

    Does anyone know of a good anti-tamper / anti theft alarm for my android? I can only find Sheriff on the market but i think that it still runs in the background and kills my battery? Uninstalled it and my batt lasts a lot longer. In principle the idea is great, but, physically is still flawed...
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    Best Android Driving Game: Opinions & Suggestions Please

    Hello People, Can anyone suggest a really good driving game that me and my son can play on my Desire? Is there anything out there like Forza Motorsport 3 or the need for speed series? Or do you know of any other entertaining ones from good Devs? Cheers
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    Htc screen of death!

    Hello Everyone, I'm quite concerned i've somehow inherited a bit of bad luck. I went to work with my HTC Desire, working. Used it at lunch again working, but, when i took it out on my way to go home NO DISPLAY! The buttons light up, it receives calls as normal, but i can't do anything with it...
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    Newbie tips

    Is there anywhere where i can get tips on using my Android? i.e. battery saving tips, memory tips etc, etc. Anywhere (forum?) where people can suggest good apps apart from the ratings on android market?
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    security app - phone locator - by mobiucare

    Seen this on android market, but hard to distinguish the good from the chaff. Anyone think this is good or do you recommend an app that does the same thing and is reliable for protection?