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    Lookout App: Huge data download

    I've been very happy with Lookout for protecting my device - it spots adware and fake apps pretty well and doesn't slow down the device (a Samsung Galaxy S3) However I was shocked last night to find that 3G Watchdog was telling me I had run out of inclusive data - the last time I looked I had...
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    Help SGS 3 not charging properly

    I am a rooted user and yesterday updated to the Pardus HD Rom as my phone was running slow But since then, the phone has chomped through the battery a lot quicker than usual, and also it drags it's heels on charging when you get to around 80% Even when it was on for 5 hours charging last...
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    Help WiFi suddenly stopped working

    I have been happily using WiFi on my Samsung S3 for the few months that I have had it. However, since last night it has not been able to send or receive data from my home WiFi. Nothing has changed at all with the connection - password and everything all the same and it shows as connected...
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    Someone recommend me a decent car charger for S3

    I'm looking for a decent car charger for my S3 All the ones I have tried so far have been unable to keep up with the battery when using SatNav and I am fed up of arriving at my destination with the battery drained. Preferably from play.com, as I have a voucher for there Thanks
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    Alternative Samsung S3 Headphones

    I am looking for some alternative headphones for the S3. I find the one supplied uncomfortable and prefer the iPhone or HTC Desire HD style. I want the proper controls as per the official ones, an inline volume control would be nice too
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    Root Latest rooting solution?

    Has there been any news on a one click solution for rooting the DHD? I mean for the latest update, All the guides I have read mention downgrades before you even think about rooting and i'd prefer a quicker solution. Obviously all the people involved with hacking do a great job, I am just...
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    Accessories Emergency Battery - what one to buy?

    I am looking for an emergency battery/charger Basically it's a power pack that you charge up, can take out with you and then use it to power your phone Was looking at this 8-in-1 Emergency Charger for MP3/MP4/PSP/NDSI/MOB [#00258500] - US$12.52 : Amazplus.com Obviously 35000 amh is...
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    Accessories Battery Charging dock... charge via USB?

    AC Battery Dock Desktop Charger for HTC Desire HD A9191 | eBay I was thinking of getting the above, along with a spare battery for taking on long train and coach journeys. But I can't understand the operation fully. Can I plug a lead into the USB socket and charge via the lead. As it is US...
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    Best way to sync docs between computer and phone?

    I am looking for a way to Sync docs between my phone and my Macbook. Or at the bare minimum, be able to view them on my Android phone. Over the air preferred, but would be OK with cable sync. Thanks
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    Plugging in USB Devices to the DHD

    I was looking around various sites today and came across this. Galaxy SII Micro USB Converter | Hemorrdroids.net Can you do this on the DHD? And would this USB 2.0 A Female to Micro 5 Pin Male Adapter Connector | eBay UK be up to the job?
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    Get rid of Sense lockscreen

    I've set up a pattern unlock on my phone but I still have to pull down the HTC sense clock thingy before I do the unlock. Can I make it just the pattern screen to unlock or am I stuck with HTC's bloatware Thanks
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    Help What is doing my battery in?

    I've had OK battery life up till today, not spectacular but it gets me through the day. But today, it's all gone kaput. I did install Widget Locker yesterday but I can't see it being that. Stats are 9h51 Unplugged - Down to 6% Android OS 77% CPU running for 5h 16m 30s - why? 21.40KB sent...
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    Best lockscreen - also passcode protect for certain functions

    I am looking for a lockscreen - the default Android one is excellent, buttons for silent and unlock - why did HTC change it, can I get it back? Also, I have a passcode on the screen. This is mainly to stop me making unintended phone calls whilst the phone is in my pocket. But it's annoying...
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    Help Orientation Sensor not working

    Any idea on how to get the screen orientation sensor working. Not worked for a while actually, had it rooted then changed it back. I use Launcher Pro plus if that makes any difference
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    Help Any way to get Friend Stream in LauncherPro (or another launcher)

    Just updated my Rom to a custom HTC sense one (was on no-sense) and am really happy to have Friendstream back. However I am disappointed to lose the customisable buttons along the bottom, as well as the extra icons that I can fit on the screen. So any way I can have the best of both worlds?
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    Root How do I UNROOT?

    Ok, so I've tried the root, been using Android Revolution for about 6 weeks now and very nice it is too. However the real reason why I rooted was to get Gingerbread, and although I've seen it in a few Roms, it is all very beta at the moment with the various issues. I think I will wait for the...
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    Root My first root - Android Revolution

    Okay then. After experiencing several annoying problems with my phone, I decided to root. I chose to use the Android Revolution Rom located here (I chose the Non-HTC sense version for that may have been causing my issues. [ROM] Android Revolution HD 2.0.11 | High Quality & Performance | OC |...
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    Help DHD keeps forgettimg my tone settings

    Right, so I am running a DHD, latest update. Also have LauncherPro plus running, this stops me going to the personalise menu, I have to change everything via settings. So I've set my message tones/alarm tones/ring tones. They were downloaded by Zedge and are stored in the Zedge directory on...
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    Root ROM Guide - anywhere on the net that offers this

    Tried a google search but found nothing. Basically I'm looking to root my HD because.... Sense is conflicting with Launcher Pro (in other words I want rid of sense and not have to be asked "complete action using.." again I want rid of the shite that HTC pre load their phones with Relating to...
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    LauncherPro Plus

    Who uses this on their DHD? I think it's a great little app, even paid
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    Accessories 4 Ports USB Charger from Budget Gadgets

    I got one of these recently $13.49 4 Ports USB Car Charger FM Transmitter for iPod MP3 MP4 - BudgetGadgets.com Basically it's got 4 USB Ports that you can plug your HD (and up to 3 other devices into) It also includes an FM Transmitter in it (set to 107.5 mhz) that you can connect to your HD...
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    Help Any way to edit "Phone" list on HTC Desire

    OK, so I have read several threads on this, especially the Facebook issue which is the main problem. I'm actually happy that Facebook has imported some numbers as I had some of them missing from my phone. BUT is there any way to get rid of all the ones I don't want when I tap phone. I have...
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    Best bookmarks widget?

    I've searched on Google but can't find a conclusive answer. What I want is an app with spaces for 12(ish) bookmarks in Screenshot view. Like the HTC one but with less surround and more tiles
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    Your Favourite Applications for the DHD

    I know there is a dedicated section for apps, but they work different on each phone, so what are my fellow DHD users using. My current Top 10 1 Winamp An excellent replacement, tried a few after being spoilt rotten by the iPhone's music player. In Winamp, I've finally found a music player to...
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    Sat Nav and In Car Charging

    I've got a TomTom but fancy giving Google Maps a go when I go to a footy game on Saturday. What I'd like to know is, will the HTC battery drain with all that going on (GPS/Screen/Net) I'll be using a car USB adaptor (unofficial) and a normal micro SD lead I don't want to arrive with a dead...