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    Trying to pick a phone...debating between 3g vs 4g LTE with Verizon

    I am kind of stuck on my decision. On one hand, I have heard 4G LTE is hit or miss on consistency. I am in Indianapolis, IN and a few people I know on 4G says its up and down. Does it fall back to 3G when its failing? When you are in an area that doesn't support it, does it fall back? I have...
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    Want to view my upload and download stats...what app to use?

    Is there an app in the market (free) that allows you to view what your current downloads (mbps / kbps) are? even uploads? I am going to the tiered 150mb plan next month..and I keep seeing in my verizon account my daily downloads are like 12+mb and I don't realize why they are so large..so I...
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    Root Installed KaosFroyo (24) and can't access any messaging/sms...keeps crashing

    I have tried the default messaging app and I have tried handcent, and it always does a force close. as of right now, I can't view any sms texts, etc... what gives?
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    Root Oh lawd...head is spinning...help on rooting 2.1v3

    So I need a few questions answered. i am following this thread to Root my phone: [WORKING] ROOT for all Eris' - xda-developers If I follow it to a T, and install Evil Eris 3.0...will I automatically get ROOT. I am getting so confused because I see threads saying I should add recovery first...
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    Root Using the working root for 2.1v3 - question about backups

    So I plan on using the root system located here: [WORKING] ROOT for all Eris' - xda-developers If I download MyBackupPro ($4.99), and backup everything...will it keep my settings for my gmail, yahoo, exchange email accounts, etc...? or will I have to go re-enter ALL that info using root? I am...
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    Still on 2.1v3, are there any new updates or roots?

    Just what the title says, been on 2.1v3 for a couple months now...curious if there is anything i can update/upgrade to yet. Thanks
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    Battery draining...Cell Standby and Idle are 36%

    I tried doing the Airplane trick...I am not sure this is the 50% issue others have mentioned because when I go to view my battery statistics, it doesn't show the 2 lines of information like it did before (i.e, 50%), but my phone idle and cell standby are Both hanging around 36%...seems kind of...
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    Googles Homepage doesn't show suggestions since moving from 1.5 to 2.1

    Ever since moving from 1.5 to 2.1, I use Dolphin browser btw, and I start typing in the google.com search box...I no longer get suggestions or typing help. Drives me CRAZY. solutions? google.com is my homepage.
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    how do disable vibrate when receiving / ending a call?

    I can't seem to find it anywhere..but whenever I receive a call and pick it up, I get a mini-vibrate, as well as when I hang it up. I can't find this setting anywhere. running 2.1v2 Thanks
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    Since I switched to "Home", I think my gmail push mail stopped...

    For the last handful of days, I just realized my mail stopped pushing to my phone. I have to manually refresh my mail. I know I disabled my Twitter sync, since it was causing that com.bg type error..but wonder why my mail is no longer being pushes. My Yahoo and Exchange seem to push fine..but...
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    Advanced task manager killing home screen

    So I set my screen to use HOME versus Sense UI. Well, I put the ATM widget on my screen for single click app ends...when I do this, though, it kills home. Anyway I can exclude Home from this. It doesn't appear to be an option in my Apps list when i open Advanced Task Manager btw - I have YET...
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    Help The process com.htc.bg has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again...wtf

    Ever since upgrading to 2.1v2, I get this message probably every hour. Sometimes it comes up on its own, sometimes when I am opening applications, etc... Anyone else get this with the 2.1v2 leak? Thanks
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    Droid Eris 2.1v2 create lag?

    I have been running with the 2.1v2 leak update for about a week....and I definitely experience more of a lag at times then I did with 1.5. Specifically...if someone calls, the ringtone goes off for probably 3-5 seconds before the caller ID + slider even appear to answer the phone. Drives me...
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    Root Using 2.1v2 leak, possibile to overclock

    Couple questions 1. If I have the 2.1v2 leak, am I able to root my Eris? 2. Is it possible to overclock the eris at this time? Thanks
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    Need to backup...what utilities should I use?

    I have astro and used that to backup my market apps, but if I am thinking of taking my 1.5 eris to the 2.1 leak recently talked about...what should I do to 'prepare" my phone? What are the chances I will brick my phone going to the 2.1. I have been on 1.5 long enough, thinking of taking the...
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    I just got SOME Droid Eris update...still 1.5 but my UI Sense buttons are GONE! (img)

    I still am running on the 1.5. Late last night, my son was using Toddler Lock (an awesome app btw if you have young kids and you need them distracted). Well, I saw a screen pop up quickly and I think he hit a button..but then my phone restarted. Once it rebooted, all my HTC UI Sense buttons...
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    Synced with my Gmail...but new mail doesn't automatically come

    I used Google Domains / Apps for my mail..so instead of @gmail, I have mine @absolutebica.com So I am logged in..everything is fine...I have my contacts, I can view my mail, etc... I have it set to AUTO-Sync everything. however, when I send a test email to my account...it never shows up...