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    Unexpected speaker noise

    My phone (Moto G 3) emits a loud short static/crackle noise, sporadically and unexpectedly. It usually happens when I've been listening to podcasts for a few hours. The noise is less than a second but is quite loud.  After the first noise, there may be more 15 to 30 seconds...
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    Recover Google network settings after reset

    I was having trouble with my bluetooth connectivity and a Motorola support person had me reset my network settings (Settings - Backup & reset - Network settings reset). Is there anyway to recover the settings, perhaps from a previous date?
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    Help Battery life on dormant phone

    I have an inactive LG Volt, previously used on Virgin Mobile. Sync and wi-fi are off and it is in airplane mode. The battery still drops about 30% per day. The battery stats show the top 2 as Android OS at 76% and Android System at 7%. Shouldn't my dormant phone have a longer battery life...
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    Successful unlock?

    Has anyone unlocked a Virgin Mobile phone yet and been able to activate it on a different provider?
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    Root Trying to root...time to check in with the experts

    I am trying to follow the 'Simplified Root' thread and have struggled with every step. I think I finally got root via gingerbreak. All of the forum links to the Flash Image GUI apk did not work for me but I finally found version 1.5.8 and installed it. I ran it and (I think) created a recovery...
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    Which phone to root/rom

    After reading (but not always understanding) about root and flashing roms, I have decided to use one of my inactive phones to give it a try. My inactive phones are LG Optimus V and Kyocera Rise. I would like to find a rom at least comparable to 4.1.2, if not more current. Which phone would...
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    WiFi calling and/or messaging overseas

    I am going to Spain in the fall with my brothers. My Virgin Mobile android (gingerbread) phone will not have service. I will need to rely on some type of WiFi communication. We'll be arriving at the Barcelona airport separately and I would like the others to be able to contact me, assuming I can...
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