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    Migrating over to a Nexus 4 from an LG G2x. Will I need to buy a new sim card for LTE?

    So I've finally decided to ditch my clunky G2x for a used Nexus 4. I'm aware that recent OS updates by Google disable LTE support, which means I'll have to flash a ROM and/or flash older radio firmware to get LTE up and working. While my G2x used a regular sim card, I've noticed the N4 requires...
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    So what about this phone?

    Any owners want to chime in and offer their $0.02 of this phone? Factors such as: - Battery life - LTE and HSPA+ 42mbps connectivity - Screen
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    Tethering on 42mbps HSPA+ or 4G - How is it?

    So I'm wondering. How are the latencies when tethering your phone while indoors? Is the ping consistent enough for smooth gaming?
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    The future of Samsung's AMOLED displays and the competition?

    Back in 2010, Samsung really attracted a lot of attention with the quality of its Super AMOLED displays found on its 1st generation Galaxy S line. Aside from criticisms concerning colors looking too oversaturated, many were wowed by the deep blacks and the way the screen tended to make things...
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    TMO - Recent slow download speeds, high pings, and Speedtests pinging to servers in midwest?

    Hey guys, Friend and I are both on T-Mobile. We used to consistently get at least 4-6mbps in our apartment building in SF on Speedtest's results. Loading webpages and the occasional vid was never a problem. But it seems like things have worsened recently. Last night while we were watching...
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    T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 ($300) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($350)

    Hey guys, I'm looking into upgrading my phone. Currently on T-Mobile's $30/month 100min/5gb 4G data plan, recently learned about the price drop on the Galaxy S2, now available for $330 at Walmart. The price includes a $30 topup card I plan to use anyway. Seeing how the Galaxy Nexus (HSPA+)...
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    Android App - Why you no perma-close?!

    Consider this a semi-rant and a policy question. Just why on Earth do Android apps have to come online and run in the background even though I don't open them? Why hasn't Google designed a way to give us the option to close the app and leave it that way until we decide to open it again...
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    Minimum data speed for Navigation?

    Just a question out of curiosity. What's the minimum data speed that seems to be required for Navigation to run reasonably well? I'm guessing that when you're in a fast-moving car, your phone will need to be able to download at higher speeds to keep up with the required updates.
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    Should I stay or leave?

    Hey guys, I've been with a VM customer for over a year. Got the $25/month plan, flashed a Samsung Intercept (outdated, I know!), and enjoyed 0.7mbps speeds both in LA and SF. Watched the speeds decline to 300kbps over the year, didn't raise too many complaints. It was only when I noticed Sprint...
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    Anyone know how to get free incoming minutes through Groove IP or similar apps?

    ...or is the fact that T-Mobile has purposely gimped their prepaid plans so that Google's voice mail feature can't be activated on them guaranteeing we can't? Starting to think I should instruct all my family and friends to dial my Google Voice number only!! :mad:
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    Apps Getting Incoming Calls Redirected to Groove IP on T-Mobile

    Hey guys, I've got a question that relates to Groove IP. I'm on T-Mobile's $30 monthly prepaid plan, so I'm interested in finding ways to avoid using minutes. I've set up my Groove IP account settings so that calls are forwarded to Gchat. But when people call my T-Mobile number, those calls...
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    Help Connecting and Transferring Files to/fro PC - Why isn't it consistent?

    What the hell? Why it that every time I want to transfer files to and from my computer, I have to follow the method shown here? On all other occasions when I try to connect my Intercept via USB, my PC complains about not recognizing it! What's the deal!
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    Root Wireless Tether App - Won't connect!

    Hey all, I just installed Wireless Tether App. I set up the SSID/password and have gotten my laptop to recognize the connection. For some odd reason or another, I can't seem to connect to it. I've set the encryption setup method to "auto" and I've tried switching channels with no luck. The...
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    Root ethering a Rooted VM Intercept - Where to start?

    Hey all, Zeth here with a question. I just finished rooting my VM Intercept last night and was hoping to get started on taking advantage of the fact that my phone is more or less open for modding. I'm aware that rooted Androids can now be tethered, or in laymen's terms, used to transmit a...
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    Help Locked out of my phone, Google login doesn't work, hard reset won't work! What to do?

    Hey guys, I have a problem. I've gotten locked out of my phone. My app refuses recognize the unlock pattern I set for it and I'm unable to login via my Google account for some odd reason or another. I've tried following the hard reset instructions shown here with no avail: How to...
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    LG Optimus M - Does it support flash? What's the official memo?

    Hello everyone, I'm contemplating switching over to Metro PCS and signing up for the $50/month plan. The one phone that seems to stand out in their entire lineup is the LG Optimus M. However, a potential deal-breaker is what I've read so far in a couple of threads concerning lack of flash...
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