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    Anybody still runing 4.4.4? from 4 to 6

    Anybody out there still running Kitkat 4.4.4? I am pretty sure I read that it is possible to upgrade to 6 from 4.4.4. Given all the issues that appeared with the 4.4.4 to 5.1.1 upgrade and the missing mute button in 5.x (thanks google) I have stayed at 4.4.4. Hope the move from 4.4.4 to 6...
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    Help Stop forced lollipop Update (want to stay @4.4.4)

    Verizon has just TRIED to push lollipop update to my turbo OTA without MY APPROVAL. I stopped it hopefully by powering off the phone, and wiping the system cache. Cache is still being wiped, so guess I will find out if that stopped the FORCED update. Again, I have answered over and over "NO...
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    21.44.12 VoLTE update higher battery drain anyone else?

    Since applying the 21.44.12 update is using WAY more battery than before. I use GSAM Battery monitor. I am getting 12% batter used in just 3hrs 36min. Before this update it was more like more like 5%. Anybody else notice this type of battery drain.
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    Help Set WIFI SSID as preferred?

    I have found no way to make the turbo re-connect to a specific Access Point SSID in my house. The damn thing keeps connecting alphabetically "A before Z" to ap's in my house. No, I don't what to connect the the B-xxx AP, but the E-1000 Ap. Grrrr! My galaxy S3 would re-connect to the last...
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    Tap and Go in Lollipop

    Seems that "Tap and Go" feature is still somewhat clouded in mystery. Seen a couple videos on it. Would love to know the following: Will it transfer the apps custom settings? I have nova launcher, will it get all NL settings? what about touchdown? Will it transfer the apps "data" ...
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    Root [Verizon] VZ: Unlocked bootloader. no root after MFR1 update :(

    Running stock 4.1.2 rooted on S3. VZ pushed an update that fixed the earlier release that enabled multi-window that was bad and broke many things, the radio being one. Had root before they pushed out the "fix" . So naturally I can't get TI backup to run or any other program that needs root...
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    Help Phone apps and Google play apps not "synced"

    I did a factory reset on my rooted phone. was going to flash roms to Carbon, but didn't have time. restored all my apps and system data back with TiBackup. Google play prompted me to download over 20 apps and everything is working fine. However, goggle play website tells me I need updated...
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    Help Changed Android ID, should I let TiBu restore prev ID?

    Tried to flash my phone to Carbon roms, but wasn't successful. Missed a step, so I am back to my 4.1.2 on my Vz Gs3. So, I did a factory reset. TiBu is telling me my android ID has changed, and should I let TiBu replace my new android ID with the old one. All my purchased apps are working...
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    Since upgrade LOW volume default notification sounds

    Every since I upgraded to the new verizon 4.1.2 that gives multi-window and much more, my default notification sounds are at HALF volume. I have checkd every where I know. In volume everything is maxed out. My ring tone is still as loud as ever. What am I missing?:mad:
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    Help remove Clock from lock screen (not rooted)

    SG3 Not rooted. Is there a way to remove the clock from the lock screen? I saw some reference to widgetlocker, but don't know if that will work on a non-rooted phone. I notice that the clock widget on the lock screen is sucking down 20-25% of my battery. I keep the S3 in a holster 99% of the...
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    Help BlueTooth won't activate Profiles for Sound ID 510

    For some reason my Vz GS3 won't automatically activate the "call audio" and "media audio" under its profile. The Sound ID 510 is paired and if I navigate to it and select it on the S3, I get "Connected" and all is good till I turn off the headset. The Gs3 isn't saving my choices. My 510 has the...
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    Help Vz Galaxy S3 losing Wi-fi password in profile

    from time to time My S3 is losing the wireless password associated to my WPA2 accesspoint. The profile is there, so is the connect method, but its as if the password has been removed. I put the password back into it, it works for a while, then back again. Anybody else?
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    Help FAIL: ICS IPsec Vpn with PSK. Fix: VPNcilla!

    I don't have a Droid with ICS 4.04. However VPNcilla on the google play store does work with ICS 4.0.3 on a Asus Transformer tablet. No need to "root it". Its $5.50, worth the price. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.mjm4456.vpncilla&hl=en
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    Help Is IPsec Vpn with PSK fixed with ICS 4.0.4? cisco Vpn3000's

    Can anyone with the new ICS 4.0.4 now connect to a Cisco Vpn 3000 using Pre-shared keys? I have been searching and have not see any threads indicating that this has finally been fixed in 4.0.4. Ipsec VPN with pre-shared keys connecting to Cisco VPN concentrator or even an Cisco ASA has been...
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    Help VPN with Maxx is PPTP or IPSEC possible

    What is the version of android that ships with the maxx is it 2.3.6 or .7? I want to use IPsec with PSK or PPTP to connect with my office via VPN. I know that this function has been broken in various releases of 2.3.x for years. Does the version of 2.3.x shipping with the Maxx will allow...