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    Help Remove, "Opening Google"

    OK, I don't know what update or app did this but now when I use voice controls, even when I'm not searching the web I get the response, "Opening Google" and then it opens a window and types my voice request and does the action. This just seems disjointed now. I don't remember the voice actions...
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    Do we have to say "Okay, Google now?"

    This has not been addressed anywhere that I can find. But do we have to use "Okay, google now," for the hands-free features? I know the Moto X can be "trained" to understand your voice, why can't you "train" it to use a different phrase... oh maybe somelike "Computer..." Anyone have ideas on...
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    Help How to revive a Nexus 7? (deep sleep)

    Please forgive me if this has already been discussed. But does the Nexus 7 enter a "deep sleep" if unused for long periods of time? (i.e. 2 days) I have found that my N7 seems to turn completely off if not used for a long time even if the battery was fully charged and I have the wifi turned...
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    Help 4.2 update & sdcard folder problem

    I'm very confused with what happened to folders in the 4.2 update, specifically the sdcard. I now have the following, and don't know which is which anymore. /storage/emulated /storage/sdcard0 /sdcard Each of those have info related to apps and stuff normally in the sdcard folder. I was...
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    Help Kindle App and Android 4.2

    Okay, this has frustrated me to no end the last few days. I am not sure if this is related to the 4.2 update or if it's a Kindle app problem. Anyhow, I updated to 4.2 and it appears that afterward I began to have this problem. Once any book is installed and later when my Kindle app goes to...
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    Help Keyboard, type volume low

    Is there a hidden setting somewhere to make the type "click" louder? I have ICS on my phone and the typing sound can be quite loud if I turn it up but on the N7 with JB with all the volumes in settings maxed out I still can barely hear the "click" as I type. I am currently running naked so I...
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    Help Problems with Kindle app?

    Has anyone else had an issue with the Kindle app on N7? I have found that highlights on books are visually corrupt or garbled.
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    Help Is it possible to take a screenshot without app?

    I have read that other devices with ICS can take screenshots without a downloaded app. Does anyone know if this is possible with the new ICS leaks for the bionic? I am running. .232
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    Help Error setting up Google Voice

    I have been having this error ever since I purchased my Bionic. I always get this when trying to set up the voicemail to use Google voice. The system hangs on this screen. However when I reboot the voicemail works correctly. Anyone have a fix for this?
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    Help Anyway to remove locked bookmarks?

    Has anyone else noticed that in the stock browser there are several "locked" bookmarks that you can't remove. I am rooted, has anyone figured out a way to remove those?
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    Help How can I create a direct mail icon on home screen?

    I thought I was once able to do this. Perhaps it was on a previous version of Android OS or something. How can I create a shortcut Icon on a home screen to send a direct mail message from gmail? When I choose shortcuts>email from desktop it opens to the setup accounts screen. Am I missing...
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    Anyone know what causes these notifications?

    Okay I started getting some strange notifications today with a green plus in the notification bar. Anyone know what app is causing this?
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    Root Anyone know how to turn off notification messages?

    Okay, I think if this is possible it would have to be a rooted phone. But does anyone know how to deactivate or turn-off the "cyan" colored notification messages that display on screen for things like battery-full, alarm set, etc. It usually only displays for a couple seconds. Some apps use this...
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    Help Looking for advice on parental controls.... Kindle Fire

    I purchased a Kindle Fire for my 13 year old son last week. I would like to have some kind of control on what my son puts on his device and/or purchases. I have set him up with his own Amazon account but have found he cannot even download free apps without a 'payment option'. Does anyone...
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    Root Corporate email blocked

    My work is blocking android devices from using MS Exchange for email. Does anyone know some way to get past this? I know some of our staff have iPhones and they are able to get their email, just not android.
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    Help Anyone had problems with Go Launcher? On Bionic?

    I was have occasional BSODs until I removed Go Launcher last week. Since then everything has been fine. Has anyone had a problem with Go Launcher?
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    Root Is there a way to view root folder in windows?

    Is there a way to mount, view, modify the root folder in windows in a similar way you can mount the SDCARD? As I think of this it may not be possible because it's being used by the phone but does anyone know if this can be done? I would like to work on the root folder in windows.
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    Help How do you use the sound recorder?

    I have noticed in Titanium backup that there is a sound recorder program installed. I know the video editor program can be used in gallery mode while editing but does anyone know when or how the sound recorder can be used? Thanks.
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    Root Market error with Titanium backup

    Okay I hope someone smarter than me knows a solution to this. I was backing stuff up with TiBu and later I saw that some apps were not showing in the market as on my device. I ran the option to fix market links and now nothing shows up in Myapps on the market. Anyone have any ideas how I can fix...
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    For those with data drop problems

    I have been reading a lot about people suffering from data drop problems on the Droid Bionic. This has sounded very common for some. I have not been suffering from data drops except only on rare occasions when I believe Verizon is working on the network. What satisfied me of this was I called...
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    Help Gallery thumbnails, Bionic

    Does anyone know how to fix this problem? I have a couple folders of pictures that were for some album art that I did not want to appear in my gallery. I used the .nomedia file trick so the gallery does not scan them but the thumbnails are still there. I found the thumbnail folder in the dcim...
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    Do Live Wallpapers hit hard on battery life?

    I have not been using live wallpapers on my Bionic. I am using the standard battery and have been getting pretty good life on it, (at least make it through the day) so far. I am curious what others experiences are with using live wallpapers all the time.
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    Root Unusable pre-installed apps?

    Okay, so I'm now rooted and have been freezing or deleting apps that annoy me or that I know I will NEVER use with TBU. But in going through TBU I have found a whole bunch of apps that are pre-installed but do not show up in the app drawer and it does not appear I am able to run them. These apps...
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    Root Question on folders Root Explorer

    I haven't rooted yet but I will. ;-) I am using Root explorer and was snooping around and found something I've not seen before. There is an SDCARD folder and SDCARD-EXT folder? Can someone confirm? It appears the later is the external card and the former the internal. Granted I've not had...
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    Root Alt Keyboard click sounds...

    Does anyone have some *.ogg files that would enable me to replace the original keyboard typing sounds? I am getting bored with them.