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    S6 keyboard is smaller than S3

    I am convinced the keyboard to the S3 was larger than the S6..My wife also has an S^ and agrees it is smaller. Is there some type of setting change where I can make it bigger...thanks
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    I do not receive notifications for my Google Inbox emails

    I just signed up for Google Inbox. I do not receive notifications when I get a new email even though I have followed all the instructions (see link below). Note these are un-bundled emails that since I have New Messages selected in Settings/Notifications my assumption is I would receive email...
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    Why a difference in voice signal dbm reading from apps vs Android

    I loaded a few apps on my phone to read voice signal. Both apps are pretty consistent in that the voice signal is good at an average of -85 dBm. However, if I go to Settings/More/About Device/Status it always shows about -100dBm for signal strength. Why is there such a discrepancy and who...
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    VM default configuration download failed

    For my Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy 3 I keep getting an error message "VM default configuration download failed". The phone still works, but it is a huge annoyance. VM blamed it on a network issue. and has no timetable for a resolution. Even though I have had a different Galaxy 3 that has...
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    4G LTE icon does not display if connected to Wireless

    My 4g LTE icon not display if I am connected to WI FI. I know in a way it makes perfect sense in that if I am connected to Wi FI why would I be concerned if the 4g LTE icon displays. However, I find it curious because I bought a Samsung Galaxy III phone from Amazon 3 weeks ago for 328 USD...
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    Any suggestion for displaying snippets of new gmail messages

    I get an icon notification that I have an email, but unlike my prior HTC Evo I have some issues with my gmail notifications 1-If I get an email and the screen is locked it makes a sound, but the screen does not wake. 2-If the screen is awake then I get a mail icon, but no snippet of the...
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    Alarm sound does not work; all other sounds ok

    My alarm flashes at the alarm set time, but it no longer makes an audible sound. I have tried everything including toggling between vibrate and not vibrate. Any ideas ? Someone else had a similar post, but no response. Note all other sounds work inclucding rings and notifications...
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    Google Authenticator - Security Reduction

    I finally got my Google Authenticator (GA) to work, but now I am wondering if this was a good idea...How is this protecting me ? If the phone never signs out of gmail then if my phone is stolen then anyone can my email, send email, etc. I do realize though that I could revoke the privileges ...
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    Help What type of tower am I connecting to - WiMax ?

    My understanding is the EVO V 4G will be running on Virgin Mobile
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    Help Frequent Dropped Calls

    I keep getting numerous dropped calls while inside my house. Ironically I just got rid of my LG Optimus because I thought that phone was the culprit. Now I am having the same behavior with my HTC EVO...I had 5 dropped calls today...Also when I sent a text message I got a strange message...
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    Manual

    I was disappointed to find a a few page quick start guide with my phone. No detail manual was found. However, I did find a detail manual on the Web for both VM and Sprint. Both manuals though pretty much the same are quite helpful...
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    Help Duplicate Mail notifications

    I just bought a HTC EVO 4G (previously had LG Optimus Elite) and so far have been impressed, but for the money my expectations were high. My only issue so far is I get 2 notifications for 1 email. I assume what is happening is the gmail app is generating a notification and the mail app is also...
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    Help Phone shuts down requiring a battery pull

    I bought a LG Optimus Elite at the Shack. Ran fine for a few days and then once a day it would automatically shut down even though battery power was available. To re-start the phone always required a battery pull. Got fed up and wnt back to the Shack for an exchange (within 30 days). They...
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    Does the LG Optimus V have NFC

    I want to use Google Wallet, but it requires a phone with NFC technology. If it does not have NFC technology will LG be releasing an Android phone soon with NFC tech ? :eek:
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    Placing Olympus V calls with my T-Mobile 4G Hotspot - How and Why ?

    I recently bought a Tmobile 4G Mobile Hotspot. The TMobile dude said if I have an Android phone I can route all my calls via the Tmobile 4G Mobile Hotspot. This would be great as I can move down from my 40 USD a month Virgin Mobile plan and apply the 20 in savings toward my 30 USD a month plan...
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    How do I make call s with Olympus V and Tmob Hotspot

    I recently bought a Tmobile 4G Mobile Hotspot. The TMobile dude said if I have an Android phone I can route all my calls via the Tmobile 4G Mobile Hotspot. This would be great as I can move down from my 40 USD a month Virgin Mobile plan and apply the 20 in savings toward my 30 USD a month plan...
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    Help How do I wipe my phone

    VM cant figure out why my 3G does not work consistently (has not worked well since I bought it in March) thus they are sending me a new phone. How do I wipe the old phone prior to return ?
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    Help Voice recognition does not work

    My voice recognition does not work anymore. I press the microphone icon and it immediately closes out. It was working fine it seems until the fine folks at vm loaded an update to fix my 3G... Now 3G works..but voice recognition does not :) Any ideas ?
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    Help How to turn off apps

    If I use google on my lg optimus v and then I use google navigation or if I open any apps at all should I be closing these out ? I noticed my battery is draining completely in 3 hours even though I am not using it for calls..web surfing, etc. If I should be closing the apps out..how do I...
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    Help Does the LG Optimus V support RTSP

    I just installed a Linksys Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera Model # WVC54GCA and it says I can see the streaming from a mobile phone provided it supports RTSP. Does the Olympus support RTSP. I have tried connecting to the site address of the IP camera, but have had no luck. From a...
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    Help Any app to wipe my data; Security measures

    For me this is my first phone where I am storing a lot of personal data including my gmail. Any apps where I could remotely wipe the phone ? Any of other security measures would greatly be appreciated ? :eek:
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    Help How do I get my gmail icon to the bottom of the display

    How do I get the gmail and text button on the bottom of the home display next to the phone icon...I also want to see the number of new texts emails embedded in the icon.