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    Root [Verizon] Anyone used stump root and see their phone slow down?

    Hello, Question: has anyone noticed a considerable slow down/laggy phone after using stump root? I have... This is my 2nd or 3rd G2, so I am pretty familiar with the behavior and feel of this phone. I got it (remanufactured, from Asurion via insurance) after my last one cracked. So: I got...
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    Root [Verizon] Mobile Hotspot and New Update

    Hello, I just got a brand new G2 (due to broken phone) via the insurance I had on it. The phone accepted the update (VS98026A) right away as it should as planned. I then rooted using Stump Root -- no problem, root verified. I then copied the modded/patched hotspot .apk from my old G2, called...
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    Help Getting rid of update popup?

    Hello, I am using a rooted (stock) G2. I upgraded (via unrooting then re-rooting) to 4.4.2 a while back when it came out. Then, all of a sudden, yesterday, my phone started downloading MUC 6.4.1.5_E02 (which I thought was old by now). Now, it keeps asking me to install it -- which I cannot...
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    Help How to change long-keypress after KK update?

    Hello, I am using the Verizon G2, and just did the 4.4.2 update (via OTA). I'm using the stock LG keyboard, which I like, but the long keypress (to get the alternate character, such as = or # or + or &) is very long. Is there a way to alter this hold time in milliseconds? I know this is a...
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    Help Hotspot provisioning fix for 4.4.2?

    Hello, I am using the Verizon version of the phone, rooted, stock. While I am fine with getting the KK update (I'm on 4.2.2 now) I need the hotspot feature, as I use it regularly. Does anyone know if there's a fix or patch for it to work on 4.4.2? Thanks in advance! :)
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    Root [Verizon] Verizon OTA keeps bugging my rooted G2!

    Hello, So the new 4.4.2 Android is coming at me OTA pretty strong. Its been bugging me the last couple of days, even though I've been putting it off (I choose "later" when it asks me if I want to install it). I have been rooted a long time now -- will I lose root if I download and install...
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    Root [Verizon] OTA Update Failed

    Hello, I just tried doing the OTA update for my Verizon G2 (rooted, stock). I downloaded fine, phone rebooted, got to the initial update screen, and in the middle it read: Err : 0x1111004 Then the phone restarts, saying update failed, no changes made. Any suggestions? I have "OTA...
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    Root [Verizon] Is it Safe to do the OTA update on my rooted G2?

    Hello, I have a Verizon LG G2 that I haven't touched, except for rooting. It's running Android 4.2.2, kernel 3.4.0-perf-g7c2d0a2, build JDQ39B, software version VS98011A. I'm running stock (just as it came), no ROMs, nothing else, TWRP not installed. If I do the OTA update that started...
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    Help How to improve Voice Notifications?

    Hello, I am using a rooted (stock) LG G2. I like the Voice Notifications (under Settings > Sound) feature, which reads aloud who is calling. It used to work perfectly, but just all of a sudden, the voice's pronunciation became all screwy. When Lisa is calling, is says "Liza." When Denise calls...
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    Help Help! I've lost certain sounds!

    Hello, It seems like I've lost some small sounds from my rooted Verizon G2 (4.2.2). There used to be a little "trash" sound the phone made when I dragged an icon from the desktop to the "remove" button at the top. Also, when I turn off the screen (using the rear button or double-tap), the...
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    Apps Best Way to Develop A Simple App?

    Hello, I am a total novice. However, I'd like to develop a simple timecard app for Android, specifically targeted like the apps below. Wrap Time - Time Card for Film Crews iPhone App Download on Appato Crew Time Card - iPhone App These only exist for Apple products, though. What is the...
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    Free calling to a landline?

    Hello, I am using a rooted HTC Thunderbolt, and I use Tether to tether my devices and receive internet. I am looking to make free (voip) phone calls to landlines. I don't need to receive calls using this. I don't have wifi. Is there any way to do this?
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    Help Exporting contacts to Outlook 2013

    Hello, I feel like I've tried everything. I've searched and searched, but nothing seems to really work. How do I get my contacts ("People") on my (rooted) TB into my contacts in Outlook 2013? Thank you in advance :)
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    Verizon: Any way to use my phone upgrade without changing my plan?

    Hello everyone, My contract with Verizon is up and I'm allowed to get a discounted phone. However, I don't want to change my plan (I have an unlimited data plan). Is there any way to get an upgrade on a phone and NOT have to pay the full price of about ~$550 for a new phone? And what would you...
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    Help Extreme Overheating while (wireless) charging -- 3 batteries

    Hello, I recently purchased a wireless charging station/pad, the Verizon-branded LG WCP-700. I have 3 different batteries for my Thunderbolt (rooted, stock). 2 of them are the stock/original 1400mA batteries from HTC. One came with the phone, the other was purchased additionally from Verizon...
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    Root Tethering to a PSP?

    Hello, I have a rooted Thunderbolt (stock rom), and I use the 4G on it to tether to both my Windows 7 PC and also my Roku player. I use the app "Android Tether" on my TB. I'd now like to use my PSP's WiFi capabilities to connect the two as well. But I'm having some trouble. When I go into...
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    Now that its been a while, Wireless Charging?

    Hello, Now that wireless charging has been out a while, what do people think are the best options? Mainly in terms of battery cover and charging pad, I guess. I've decided that I'd like to try it. I know that it takes longer, but it would be primarily for my overnight charging. Thanks!
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    Root What do you use to install/change ROMs?

    Hello, I was wondering what you all use to change and install different ROMs on your phones. Do you do it manually? Or do you use something like ROM Toolbox Pro? What is best/most reliable/easiest? Thanks!
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    Using Thunderbolt to power Roku?

    Hello everyone, Has anyone had any luck getting their Roku to connect via their phone? I have tried to search for the best way to do this, but haven't had any success. I have a non-rooted Thunderbolt, and a Roku 2 XS. I have been going online with my computer with my Thunderbolt via USB using...
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    Best Wifi hotspot tethering for non-rooted Thunderbolt?

    Hello, My TB is not rooted. What do you think is the best app for doing wireless tethering? Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot, I guess....
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    Sync Outlook & Android Calendars?

    Hello everyone, Sorry for the n00b question, but my search on Google gave me some very old, and very muddled results. How do I sync the Android calendar on my Thunderbolt (not rooted) with my Outlook calendar events that I type into and save on my PC (Windows 7)? Which is the easiest way (not...
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    Help I am having 2 very odd email problems

    Hey all, I am having a couple of weird issues with my brand new Thunderbolt (stock). #1 The first is, one of my AOL email accounts keeps saying (and reminding me via a notification) that I have 6 new emails. Even though, all emails are read or old. #2 The second is, the same account is not...
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    Root Huge slowdown and laggy all of a sudden!! :(

    Hello! I am using BAMF 1.6.3 (I know, old). But i have been using it for a while now and all has been fine. However, just yesterday, for no reason (no new apps or anything, no new settings) my Thunderbolt became INCREDIBLY slow. Everything now VERY laggy, almost to the point where I can't...
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    Help Backup Texts to PC?

    Hello all, I am looking for a way to back up a bunch of text messages (either in 1 string with 1 recipient) or a bunch of texts to different people, to my PC (windows 7). Whats the best/simplest software to do this? (I already have Android Manager WiFi, but it doesn't seem to do texts/SMS's)...
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    Help Keypad tones & Screen clicks gone!!

    Hello all, I have been running BAMF 1.6.3 for a while now. All was fine. Last week I started to get a random reboot, once every couple of days or so. Now, I no longer have the dialpad key tones, and I don't have my touch-click sounds, nor my screen lock/unlock click sounds. I have tried to...