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    Help Synch of Apps between devices

    Nexus WiFi tablet user and now I also have an Android smartphone. I have just noticed that many of the Apps I installed on my tablet are now listed in my smartphone Apps under 'All' ... but they have not been installed and I don't want most of them. Can I delete without them being deleted on my...
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    Help Installing Android phone Apps over WiFi

    I am used to installing Apps from the centre using my Android tablet (WiFi only). Just purchased a 3G smartphone (Android 4.2.2) and have tried installing Apps with WiFi connected but with mobile data turned off. I get the message that there is no connection? How can I download new Apps on my...
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    Help Restricting App, Email, Gmail updates/synchs to WiFi only

    I am getting an Android 4.2 mobile and want to ensure that updates or synchs are only done via home WiFi to limit the data use of my mobile net G3. What is the easiest/recommended method? Thanks Ron
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    Help Auto Synch only on WiFi

    Huawei Y330 phone (Android 4.2) on 'prepay' plan only which proves expensive if auto data downloads regularly occur for apps or email. An Android App from Google Play called 'AutoSynch Free' seems to offer a simple overall control to restrict app, email (Gmail) or 'other' synchronising to WiFi...
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    Help Importing pictures from multiple digital devices

    Is there a way to create a single, date order sequence of a series of pictures taken with multiple digital devices? Within a Windows Picture programme it is easy to create a single sequence for viewing etc but as soon as this is exported to an external device e.g. Android Tablet, the pictures...
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    Missed the Nexus 7 2013 Lollipop release

    The latest Lollipop release was offered to my tablet a few weeks ago but unfortunately I was travelling and it was inconvenient to install. Now the software does not seem to be offered; even when I check Settings/About Tablet/System Updates it shows that I am up to date using android 4.4.4 on...
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    Synch N7 software/files to a pc

    Is there a recommended software to enable synch of Android to Windows 7 pc? Thanks Ron
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    Android Email App

    I use the email app for my POP3 account which is also on my pc using Windows Live Mail. When I delete the email from my tablet Inbox and then Delete, it does not stay 'deleted' but reappears later as a new mail to the Inbox. However, if I delete from my pc Inbox and delete from the server (using...
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    Email app

    What are the preferred settings in Android email app where the POP 3 EMAIL ADDRESS is used on two devices - tablet and pc. Basically I want to read incoming mail on the tablet but also read msg on pc when back home. If I delete email on tablet will it be deleted on pc? If I reply to email from...
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    Reading .vcf files on Android

    I need to keep my Contact lists as separate entities eg Windows Live Mail/Mobile Phone/Nexus7-2 Tablet are not combined. Both WLM and Mob Contacts (Nokia) have been saved in a pc file in .vcf format. Can I import this file into my Nexus Tab and read them WITHOUT them being imported into its...
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    Picture file sizes

    Mostly I keep pics 'local' and take them at Max file size. On occasion though I will email ... is there an easy way to reduce the file size, using installed Gallery, other than cropping? Ron
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    Apps and access to my information

    It seems that most Apps say they need access to much personal information such as Contacts etc. Is this really necessary?? As a tab novice I would appreciate the views of experts regarding the security of personal information on my Nexus 7 2013. Ron
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    video converter

    What is the recommended .mov to .mp4 video converter. I am looking for a good simple method to play .mov on my nexus 7 2013. Thanks
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    Typing

    This Nexus 7 2013 keypad is driving me nuts ... Are there any options to using the standard version that are recommended by experienced users?
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    Battery Apps ... turn off Apps or not?

    Which 'school of thought' is correct: - Leave Apps to be managed by Android - Use a Battery App to stop Apps when not in use The more reading I do on this subject the more confused I get ... so I am asking our experts & experienced users for help please. I tried Battery Doctor because...
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    Receiving Bluetooth files

    SELF ANSWERED I have successfully paired Nexus 7 2013 to a Windows 7 pc and can send files to the pc. However, when sending a file to the tablet I get a very brief message (at the bottom of the Nexus screen) saying something like 'accept the incoming file'. How do I accept? There must be a...
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    Help Bluetooth Headset

    Because the headset socket is unreliable, I have paired my Bluetooth headset to Tablet to listen to radio etc. My tablet is WiFi only. But switchover from speakers to headset is not functioning? I have checked the Bluetooth settings and they appear correct. What am I doing wrong? Thanks Ron
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    Skype profile picture

    It seems impossible to change the blank profile pic with one you want. Has anyone solved this please and could advise. I have just installed the latest Skype for android. Ron
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    Help Auto Power Down?

    I love my Nexus 7 2013 WiFi Tablet but it seems to have a lingering problem? On occasion, when in standby mode/screen shut down, I later go to press the power button momentarily to bring up the screen and find that the tablet has totally powered off even though there is plenty of remaining...
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    Help WiFi Range

    Is the very limited WiFi range of the Galaxy Tab 3 7 due to Samsung design or a factor of the Android operating system? Is this 'normal' for tablets or is Samsung especially limited? (All my other devices eg pc have a much better range off the same WiFi though I would expect a laptop to perform...
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    Help Anti Virus

    Should I install a recommended AV software on my Nexus 7 (2013). It seems that this tablet already has some kind of security? Ron
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