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    Help Question about Android applications, privacy

    I downloaded this application (World Clock & Widget) from the Play Store, it did not require any special permissions... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tm.app.worldClock&hl=en When I opened the app, there was a "License agreement" pop-up, that read in part "When you click on...
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    Help Call auto reject option gone on Jelly Bean?

    Why is this option not available on Jelly Bean? In ICS you could long press on a number in call log and select auto-reject. Very useful. Seems like Jelly Bean removes some useful features?
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    bugdroid nickname?

    Read online the first time the terminology "bugdroid"... Where did the nickname come from? At first the name evoked images of Android with lots of software bugs, so I thought of this as a derogatory name. Doing some googling apparently it is not, but no real info on where this name came...
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    strange happenings on the S3?

    I love my Galaxy S3 (Sprint version). It's stock and running the latest update (VPL13). I noticed though that recently I lost my internet (stock) browser sessions. I had about 6 tabs/sessions that had persisted since I've had the phone in July, and has survived every update. I believe I even...
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    Why can't the OEMs get it right?

    With the exception of Samsung, none of the other OEMs seem to get it right. It seems the formula for success, based on most user input here and elsewhere, is to make a phone like this: 1. use a lightly or non-skinned Android UI, vanilla is best of course. Back that up with good support for...
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    Aloha

    Aloha all. It's been a few weeks (couple of months?) since I last posted here. I was green before but due to my inactivity I am now regular. Like many others real life has taken over. Work and family has taken priority. I do IT work and have been working with a few CIO's with their IT...
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    These "old" Android phones ain't so bad!!!

    I used to be an Android phone nut, buying new phones as soon as they came out to replace "aging" phones. But these days I am completely content with my perfect "old" phones, because the custom ROMs rock and I have all the features I want / need. I used my Samsung Moment for 9 months, and then...
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    market app not installed

    Hello, what kind of phone do you have?
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    Root [CDMA] Question about Eng HBoot and TWRP

    I used this guide to root my E3D: [GUIDE] Root Your EVO 3D + TWRP + Eng Hboot NO ADB No Fastboot STEP by STEP [UPDATE] - xda-developers My E3D is now rooted (Hboot v1.4) with ClockworkMod recovery. I am hesitant on flashing the Eng Hboot and TWRP...since I didn't read a a lot of details on...
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    Root [CDMA] How to do screenshot on rooted Evo 3D via Revolutionary method?

    I've successfully rooted my Evo 3D via Revolutionary, with HBOOT v1.40. This is prior to the HTC update that locks down the phone with HBOOT v1.50 and offers native screenshots. I've tried ShootMe and "Screenshot" and the pictures come out garbled. What other apps are you guys using to take...
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    Root correct ##GPSCLRX# code??

    I'm trying to fix the GPS on my Evo 4G. According to this page: [EVO] CyanogenMod 7, GPS fix,PRLs and HTC Sense : Android The GPS code is: ##GPSCLRX# (##4772579#) And then according to this page: CM7 GPS - Page 2 - xda-developers The GPS code is: ##4118513# (##GPSCLRX#) What gives...
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    Root Amon Ra v 2.3 will create back ups, but not restore

    I am running CyanogenMod 7 on my Evo 4G. Today I did a back up using the default selections of Amon Ra v 2.3. After backing up, and playing with a different ROM, Amon Ra will not restore my back up, or any of my 3 previous back ups. I flashed back to ClockworkMod and it can restore my CWD...
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    Spending money on Apple products...even though I hate to do it

    As a hardcore Android user, I am forced to buy Apple products. Because Apple has such a head start on the tablet and mobile space, I have had to buy the iPad 2 to do enterprise development work on it. Now I am having to replace my Windows PC with a MacBook so I can look at developing some iOS...
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    Android Market - how to buy an app for a device you may not own yet

    Is anyone aware of how to buy an app for a device you may not have yet? For example I am tryinig to buy the new SwiftKey X tablet keyboard, which is on sale right now for $1.99 (save $3). I can't buy it on my Evo because the market filters out the app only for tablets. I can't buy it on my...
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    New type of Android "System" ad pop-up, not browser pop-up ads or Air Push!!

    I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend (in the US). I just got back from vacation. While helping a relative set up their new Android phone, I noticed something new. After installing "Flixster" and then a live wallpaper called "3D FireFlies Live Wallpaper", a very strange thing happened...
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    A nephew who really needs some discipline

    I have a 9 year old nephew who is really out of control. He screams at his parents, disrespects his parents and other people. He calls me and my wife by our first names, instead of "uncle / auntie". When he was over at our house, he intentionally slammed the piano cover hard up and down, and...
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    count the ways I love Gingerbread

    So I've been using Gingerbread on my Evo (CM7) for a while, and I keep finding new cool features that are simply awesome. Aside from all of the well document changes in Gingerbread, I really love a couple of cool features: 1. ability to "lock" the desktop so I don't accidentally drag away an...
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    Adobe flash vulnerability on Android

    Adobe has a new security flash update for Android: 'Critical vulnerability' fixed in Adobe Flash Player update for Android Question for those who know - how does this vulnerability affect Android? On Windows computers Flash vulnerabilities can be used to gain the user's privileges...
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    converting the world to Android one person at a time

    I've becoming a huge influencer among family and friends towards Android phones. Today I had a contractor come over to do some minor work, was complaining about his dumb feature phone. We got to chatting about smart phones. I showed him my iPhone, then my Android, and showed him why I prefer...
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    Belkin FlipBlade for sale at Fry's Electronics for $12 - $7 rebate = $5 after rebate

    I just want to give a heads up to Tablet fans: this is a tablet stand, it is made of aluminum and amazingly compact and sturdy. It retails for $24 on Amazon.com, $55 on Walmart.com, but Fry's Electronics has it for super cheap $12 - $7 rebate til Thursday. Belkin FlipBlade for iPad F5L080tt...
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    request for reviews on the Replenish?

    Could Replenish owners please chime in with reviews of this phone? I'm very interested in getting this phone for a friend. Thank you.
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    Root Amon Ra NAND file location on SD card

    I tried googling this but keep getting irrelevant results. I wanted to confirm - are the Amon Ra NAND back up files in the \sdcard\NANDROID sub-folders? I know ClockwordMod puts its NANDROID back up files in \sdcard\clockworkmod folders. Thanks for your help. EDIT: I see the WIMAX.IMG in...
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    Root WARNING: before you flash your radios, read this thread!!!!

    I was unaware of the potential hazards of flashing radios on the Evo until I accidentally came across this thread: [Q] What Removes your RSA PRIVATE KEY - xda-developers and this thread: STOP - Do not flash your Radio/WIMAX - xda-developers and this thread: [Q] Amonra doesn't backup RSA keys...
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    Home owners foreclose on Bank of America branch

    Pretty sweet justice: Bank of America Gets Pad Locked After Homeowner Forecloses On It | digtriad.com :D:D
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    so grateful for Android

    Sometimes through our colored lenses we get a bit jaded about the minor issues we have with the various Android phones. I have to say that I am so grateful for Android. My wife has a HTC Touch Pro 2, a crapiful Windows Mobil 6.5 phone that makes Android look so amazing. The TP2 is less...