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    Help ~ How to keep Apps from running? ~

    Hey guys, So, as all DX owners know we have quite a few apps ALWAYS running, whether you need them or not, open them or not.... they just keep running. Why did Android design it that way? HOW to SHUT them off totally - that's the question :confused:. I have Skype, Wether, Contacts...
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    Root ~ Stock 2.1 ~ Now Updated to 2.2 ~ Can I Root ???

    Hey guys, I was stock 2.1. Just got updated to the 2.2. Question, can I still root? If no, when and how can I? If yes, HOW? Thanks in advance. I'm sure a lot of guys after the 2.2 update would wana know...:p
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    Help ~ I hear a Beep while making a call, Why~

    Hi gang, So when I'm on a call, during the call I keep hearing an ongoing Beeep in the background. It's loud, distracting, and annoying. This began happening after the 2.2 update. Otherwise, everything is working ok. It's possibly a timer, or something, how can I shut if off... Thanks.
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    Help ~Wierd~My phone does NOT ring, Volume all the way UP~

    Hey Guys, I have all my volume controls turned up, all the way. Yet, when someone calls it just vibarates. I don't even have the vibe turned on, but still it vibes, and does NOT ring. I'd like the vibe & ring (both) option. But would be happy with just the ring too... or have the choice...
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    Help +++ Who has FREEZING problems? +++

    My phone freezes 2/3 times a day. The remedy is to take the battery out and reboot. This usually happens when I'm using the camera, or trying to view saved photos, or gallery. Does anyone else has the same thing? What's the best way to over come this? Thanks in advance!
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    Speed~ Hesitation ~Stutters.... What's up?

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    Help Speed~ Hesitation ~Stutters.... What's up?

    So I downloaded "Personal budget droid" and a Mortgage Calculator. My phone has had major hesitation since then. I installed both, but still no change. They were simple Apps, I shouldn't have to remove them. But I did. Now what? Any ideas. It even types really slow, flipping through...
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    Help MS Word, Excel, etc... Apps - What do U use?

    So I downloaded the free version of "Documents to go". It allows viewing of Word & Excel documents. Editing is not allowed for the free version. $24 gets the complete pkg. I have 2 concerns - One, not sure if I'll keep this phone and not exchange it. I've already exchanged 2 times for...
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    Help ~ Downloads, where do they go? ~

    A buddy of mine was playing with my new X. He was watching a girly site, and accident downloaded a clip. As it was downloading he goes oh shhh.. It won't stop. I grabbed the phone from but didn't know how to stop the download. It took about a few minutes to complete. I could see the little...
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    Accessories * * How do you protect your Camera on DX * *

    Hey Guys, Quick question - even though the camera lens has a glass protector in front, it WILL get scratched eventually. I was wondering what you're using to protect that. I'm thinking of cutting a little piece of the screen protector and sticking it on. Any ideas! Thanks.
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    Accessories ~ Best Screen Protector: Zagg, Gadget Guard, etc ~

    So my new Droid X! need a screen protector, and hopefully a full-body (invisible protector) also. What are the BEST choices? And I don't mean the cheap&good, but THE BEST. I tried & loved the naked screen, so I'd like to have a screen protector as close to the REAL thing as possible. I...
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    Help ~ Droid X Box Lost! Can I still get Rebate?

    Hey guys, I think I've lost the box for my new DX phone. I still have the rebate forms. I paid $300 + tax. It is supposed to be $199 (after $100 rebate). Does anyone know if I can still get the rebate, and how to go about it? I would truly appreciate your help. Thanks.
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    Help Functions on X. ie: Volume, Passwrds, timers, etc...

    Hey guys, I'm just wondering if the "X" being the latest Hi-End phone has some of these "Basic" features, and how to make them work. My Oooold Moto Razr & old Blackberry Perl there were (1) different ring tones for text, alarm, incoming-ring, etc. You could also set different levels of...
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    HORROR story about DROID X - Part II

    So finally I got the dealer to exchange the droid X that was having so much trouble. Now the new one has it's own problems too. The voice command doesn't work well, it freezes. Search with voice on google, does NOT work. It can't type messsages with voice, like the one before did. Also, it...
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    Help HORROR story about DROID X

    So I'd been craving a smartphone for last 2 yrs. Almost bought the iphone. Anyhow, I love the DROID X for all it's reasons. Bought mine the very first day - July15th. I paid $378 out the door (just for 2 phones. 2nd phone was for wife - Free LG's simple phone) Got a family plan. HORROR...
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    Best deal on Droid X

    Hey gang, This is my first post on this forum. Plz let me know where I can get the best deal on droid x. Im so in love with it! Thanks!