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    naked owners give me a shout out

    No case, no protector. The way it's meant to be.
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    Launcher replacements hide Samsung widgets

    Not that they are any good but when you install a home replacement like launcher pro or zeam the Samsung widgets are no longer an option. Anyone find a way to load them? Anyone care?
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    HDTV out from microusb to HDMI now possible

    More reasons to love your Captivate. Data Cables & Kits - Cell Phones | SAMSUNG
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    Captivate Screen

    Is the screen Glass, Plastic or Gorilla Glass?
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    Captivate support under Ubuntu

    I can get it to mount as a USB drive fine and all. However, the standard path to sideload under Ubuntu 10.04 doesn't seem to work (usb debug, adb server, devices et al). It does work under Windows, just not Ubuntu. I've tried the udev rule path suggested elsewhere as well. Anyone have a...
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    Tux Rider Frame Rates

    What sort of frame rates does the Droid x get in Tux Rider. Third person mode rather than first person. Just curious.
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    Captivate in PC Interrnet mode

    Using Ubuntu and it seems as if it really wants to tether. In PC internet mode Ubuntu recognizes it as a wired USB connection and identifies the phone as Samsung. Can't load a page though. Close but not there yet.
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    How to disable the lock screen?

    I dont think its possible
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    Captivate support under Ubuntu

    Unlike my Backflip which showed up with all default settings with adb devices, this shows nothing. Also, does not register as a mass storage device either unlike the Backflip. WTF Samsung and or AT&T, what the hell have you done to protocols?
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    Strategies for getting one on Saturday?

    I'm thinking of going to an authorized reseller eager for customers and give a {fake} going out of town on Sunday sob story. Thoughts? Anyone have any previous luck on a different launch?
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    Root root on the backflip

    Has anyone tried to root the phone using this technique? Get Root Access in Android with One Click Any success?
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    ok. let's move this to fb.

    Motorola Backflip | Facebook
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    Help Backflip / Android task killers

    IMO: Stay away from task killers. FAQ: Why You Shouldn’t Be Using a Task Killer with Android Geek For Me – Android CDMA Sprint Hero
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    Full reset, just for kicks

    Did a full reset on the Backflip. Motoblur restored everything, including home page customizations, except for the custom apps I installed from the Marketplace. The real advantage here that I see is that the restore is over the air. This is pretty huge. Every other smartphone (include...
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    The bright side of cupcake on the Backflip

    Hey, we can say we've been using Android since 1.5. Seriously though Moto - I'm hearing 2.1 will be available in a couple months for the Backflip. I can wait, a couple months.
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    Help mp4 video with the Backflip?

    Getting a format not supported error. Can't find an app in the market to handle it either. Anyone have any luck?
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    Backflip - The pros

    They are also a lot of Android pros but hey, that's why we got it! Ton of hardware pros. And the pros are compared to my (non jailbroken) 3G that I gave up. All pros - You can get the cons from other sources. IMO, yes there are cons - but what phone doesn't have any?!?! Pros: Removable...
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    Help Have I been Motorolled with the Backflip Charger?

    Like being RickRolled. I had a Moto 9C or something Windows Smartphone years back. Took a mini usb to charge. Just not any mini usb mind you. You needed Motorola's mini usb. I plugged the backflip into a micro usb wall charger that I had and the battery icon did not change to charging mode...