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    app to silence a cell phone?

    Hi, I am using LG stylo V. The phone has a feature to silence, vibrate only, or sound for the phone ring. But for some reason, it doesn't really work. After I select "silent," it just randomly jump back to "sound" automatically. Also, it definitely jumps back to "sound" automatically after a...
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    Help How to set gmail to ask for password each tome I sign in?

    Hi, I am using an LG stylo 2V and it's running on android marshmallow. I think this problem is the same with any android phone that has a pre-install gmail app. I have this pre-installed gmail app in this cell phone. Once I sign in, it stays sign in and never ask you for password anymore. Is...
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    An app for adding notes and time stamp to photo?

    There are a lot of app that can add date and time to photo but I can't find an app that allows me to add notes (whatever text I want to add to a photo) every time when I take a photo (right after I take a photo?). What I can find is like photo editing app, after I take a bunch of photo, I can...
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    An app that combines notes taking and calendar events

    Hi, I am looking for an app that I can use it to take notes, add events on calendar, have notifications at any time point and duration, and can be synchronized between my laptop and cell phone. The first one I can think of is google calendar. But google calendar doesn't offer pop up windows...
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    A keyboard app that can change delete speed?

    I am using SwiftKey keyboard app for android lollipop. It doesn't allow users to change delete words speed. Its default delete speed is too fast for me. When I long press the delete key, it delete word by word, not by alphabet. The speed deleting alphabet is ok but deleting words is too fast for...
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    A call blocker app that can choose what to do with blocked calls

    I have been trying a lot of call blocker app that would fit my work. So far, no luck. So I figure I may ask for recommendations. I am running on android lollipop (samsung galaxy J5, 2015). For a call blocker app, I am looking for, Has a call log for all calls in and out from this phone, not...
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    alarm clock app "sound off" function not working

    I am using samsung galaxy J5, 2015, (android Lollipop). I have tried several alarm clock app with "sound off, vibrate only" function. But they all have sound and vibration both when the alarm clock goes off. Does anyone know why? I already set the cell phone sound off, media sound off, and the...
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    alarm clock app can't wake up in the morning!

    I am using samsung galaxy J5, 2015. I just got it and have tried several alarm clock app. They all have one problem. When I set them to vibrate (sound off) in the morning, they don't do anything. Until I use the cell phone (swipe the screen) first thing in the morning, then they start to...
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    How to close an app or a window with one click or botton?

    Hi, I just received my new samsung galaxy cell phone. I am still exploring it. Each time when I open an app, then I hit the bottom button to close it, that window (or app) is not really closed. The window just disappears and the app is now running on the background. When you hit another button...
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    An app that can show international incoming phone numbers on screen?

    Hi, I am looking for an app that can show international phone numbers on screen for incoming calls. I have had some international incoming calls but they are just shown as "unknown." They are from different countries so I don't think it's just because the callers were all calling from...
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    how to get older versions of firefox for android on google play store?

    Hi, I am trying to download and install firefox on my cell phone (T mobile Comet). I search google play store and it says that this version of firefox is not compatible with my cell phone. I think maybe it's because my cell phone is old. There isn't any other version of firefox on google play...
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    can't connect to home wireless router?

    Hi, I am using T mobile Comet (Huwai) cell phone running on android. Since I am trying to save money on cell phone plan, I tried to connect my cell phone to my home wireless router (Verizon Fios). The phone can detect the router but can't connect to it. It just said, "scanning," then "obtaining...
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    Error retrieving information from server?

    Hi,I am using a T-mobile Comet cell phone running on android. Lately, every time when I try to download anything from internet or google play store (applications), it just can't download and give me this error message, "Error retrieving information from server." I have called T mobile six times...
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    A paid call blocker app works without data plan?

    Hi, I am using this android app called "call blocker" for my T-mobile Comet. I paid for it but I don't have a data plan. I can't afford a data plan at the moment. Since it is a paid version, it tries to confirm my purchase by connecting with its website or something. Anyway, I can only use its...
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    Want to switch to a different pay as go plan??

    Hi, I am currently a T-mobile user with pay as go plan, no contract. My cell phone is T-mobile Comet. I would like to switch to a different pay as go plan, NOT with T-mobile anymore. Does anyone have any suggestions to a good non-contract plan? I feel that T-mobile is trying to get people to...
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    howto use "Where is my droid" by email?

    I install app "where is my droid" in case I lose my phone. But is there a way to email my adnroid cell phone from my computer and it will return an email to my computer and let me know the location by using "where is my droid?" Thanks.
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    An android phone that can be used with most service providers?

    Ok, if "most service providers" are not possible, how about just T mobile and virgin mobile for now? I would like to know if I can just buy or unlock an android phone, it can be used for T mobile and virgin mobile for now, possibly Sprint, AT&T, and/or Verizon in the future. Thanks.
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    how do I download app without internet connection to my phone?

    Hi, I would like to download/install Android market app from PC then transfer it to my phone because my phone doesn't have internet connection. I can only use USB cord to connect my PC and phone. Can I do this? Or maybe if someone knows where the app is saved in the phone after you download it...
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    a "note everything" equivalent that supports Chinese fonts?

    Hi, I am currently using "Note everything" for my android cell phone but it can't show Chinese fonts. Can someone recommend an app that has the functions of "note everything" and is able to view traditional Chinese fonts? I don't need the app to be able to enter Chinese characters but just be...
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    app for connecting cell phone to internet through computer?

    I am using a T mobile Comet cell phone. Is there an app that allows me to connect my cell phone to internet through my laptop? I have used up my data plan for this month and for now, I have to pay for internet connection day by day for the cell phone. I have a laptop but I don't have wi-fi on...
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    A good alternative to Any cut?

    Hi, I am looking for an app like Any cut, which allows you to create shortcuts. Any cut is replaced by Bettercut and it's not free anymore. Can you recommend such an app and free? Thanks. I am using T-mobile Comet.
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    app to block only unknown calls but not private/restricted calls?

    Hi, I am looking for an app to block only unknown calls but not private/restricted calls altogether. I have some friends who call from private numbers sometimes. Also, this app has to allow the blocked unknown call to be sent straight to voicemail without the phone even rings. All the app I look...
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