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    Help When I save and send pics to iPhone users from F.B.

    On the S4 we have an issue where if you save a photo from Facebook you can only send it to another droid user, If I send it to another phone like an iPhone, they only get a message that I sent them a pic but no pic actually shows up. If I "Share" the photo from Facebook to them, then it works...
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    Use USB flash drive and charge phone at same time?

    Hi Guys, was hoping someone had the answer I have a OTG cable for my flash drive to be able to be read from the S4 but obviously now there is no way to charge my phone. I tried the "JUICED" type 5 in 1 connectors but they dont charge the device while using the usb port at the same time...
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    Help GPS only in Satellite view?

    Is this right with the S3 (or ICS nav in general), when I use the navigation the only views are traffic and then when driving, satellite? It seems the satellite view takes time to grab the real pics vs the older "street drawn out" look with a lot less detail and pics, I think they called it...
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    Help new S3, keep dropping 3g/4g, no internet

    So I got a new S3 last night, In my house which usually has decent 2-3 bar coverage with all other phones in my house, With the S3 I get 2 bars 3G (works ridiculously slow to non functional), Sometimes 2 bars 4G (works decent) and sometimes I just see 2 bars but neither 3G or 4G are present and...
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    Anyone actually have a good working S3

    I come here to check out some threads before possibly getting the phone and there just seems to be issue after issue with this thing, Is this phone really that bad based on these threads? the first couple of pages of the S3 forum are nothing but problems from what I see
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    From iPhone to S3, 2 droid gripes maybe there's a fix

    2 things that are driving me crazy and dumb that the Droid phones do are: 1. if you tap the volume button on accident, it actually moves it one increment up or down in volume, I do this constantly on the S3 because the volume rocker is opposite the lock button so when i have it in my hand and...
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    Help WiFi weak and slow compared to other phones

    Is this fixable you think by an update or should I just give up on this phone now, it always seems I have to change so many settings to get a droid phone to work perfect. Here is the new issue! on my Verizon S3, in my dining room, 2 doors away from router I get 2-3 wifi bars max 6mb down 14...
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    Help Verizon S3, Mass Storage Device?

    Has anyone successfully got "mass storage" to work on the Verizon S3? I want it to act simply as an external drive to plug into usb media players and it seems they took this option away and i HAVE to use software now on my Mac to transfer files. I did root the phone and tried "SGS3 Easy UMS" but...
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    Help Thunderbolt connected to Network Extender, Not working right

    So in my office at work we get hardly any cell service no matter who we have, Verizon, att, tmobile, etc.... if you step outside my office you get some verizon, enough to make phone calls/texts. I bought the verizon SCS-26UC4 Network extender and installed in my office, works great with HTC inc...
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    Verizon HTC Droid Incredible HD Coming in Q4,2010

    Verizon HTC Droid Incredible HD Coming in Q4,2010 | Technology Magazine Daily pretty cool, front facing camera too
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    Root after new 2.2 install, flash not working

    anyone else install the latest 2.2 (released 8/1) I believe I notice now flash is not working even after installing flash showcase. Doesnt bother me being that this is leaked beta just wanted to see if anyone noticed sorry, posted in wrong area, can this be moved to the 2.2 rom area
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    Help Getting purchased apps onto new phone

    So I searched for this but the answers don't make sense. I purchased some apps for the Inc like Doodle jumper and now in 2 weeks I am getting a new phone because mine reboots all the time, So my question is, How do I easily re-install the apps I purchased? The answers keep saying once you log...
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    Help Speaker phone sounds better then earpiece

    Is it just my phone, I was just on the phone with someone that was on a landline, I noticed it was a little garbly (is that a word LOL) and a little hard to understand, almost like the beginning of each word was cutting off, I decided to put him on speaker phone so I can write stuff down and the...
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    Help Anyone else having SMS issues?

    Since I got this phone my sms messages fail a lot, I keep getting an error code like 3602 or something like that, trying to get it to fail again so I can see the exact number. But I will send a text, it will come back with the error but my service seems fine being that I can browse the net fast...
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    Help MP3 store (Amazon) always running

    Anyone else get the MP3 Amazon store on the Inc.? I installed it because I DJ on the weekends and like knowing if I needed to last minute I can grab a song from Amazon BUT I notice in "task killer" that it runs when I never opened it. I reboot the phone and its open, I kill the task and then...
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    Accessories MicroUSB port in a horrible spot!, Right angled plug...

    Hey guys, I feel like the slot on the side for charging is in the worst spot ever, especially if you want to use the phone while plugged in. I did find however a right angle MicroUSB plug that you can order (I already ordered one) so it makes it a little easier to handle when charging. Hope this...
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    Any way to shut off feedback on phone dialer pad

    I have gotten all haptic touch set to off so it no longer vibrates when texting, emailing or touch the 4 lit up buttons on the bottom BUT it still vibrates when I dial a phone number or when I call a contact from my phone book, I hit the number and it vibrates once as it rings
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    Help is there a way for the phone to know my area code?

    this kinda sucks unless someone has an answer, Any phone numbers on my last phone that were in my area code, I never had to enter it when putting in the user for the caller id to show up properly so right now I have all my number with a 631 area code not showing up on the caller id as the name...
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    GPS: way to avoid a street?

    Hey guys, i was using the gps yesterday and it worked great, re-routed right away when I past streets and was right on. My question is, Is there a way to tell it to avoid a street b4 you even start the drive. Right now it is telling me to take a parkway that I cannot go on but I cannot figure...
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    Deleteing music

    Anyone know how I can delete the preloaded songs that come on the phone. When I hook the Inc up to my mac only my SD 2gb card shows up, I cannot vies the songs on the 8gb internal memory to delete. Any ideas?
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    Help Sorting Favorites list

    Is there a way to sort your favorite group list. I want to be able to sort my top 10 people I always call in importance like Home, Wife, Work, etc... but it sorts it in alphabetical order. Anyone know a trick to sort it the way I want
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    Pre-ordered at BB, Think I should worry about....

    Pre-ordered at BB, Think I should worry about needing to leave a deposit? Here is the story 1. went to best buy today and pre ordered then left right away 2. Then realized my credit is "ok", not bad but not perfect, probably mid 600's 3. called my buddy at Best Buy who ran a pre qualify...
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    From ATT to Verizon, quick question

    Hi guys, I have an iPhone now and have some quick questions before I pre order the Incredible I know you cannot do voice and data at the same time on verizon which I think is really a joke with technology now a days but: with WiFi OFF 1. what happens if I am browsing the net and someone...
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    Order on Verizon site or walk into local Best Buy

    What do you guys think, I have a Best Buy around the corner from me, should I order it there or just go to Verizons site and hope all goes smooth for a Thursday delivery?