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    Help Is it a mistake to update to Android 6.0?

    I received the OTA update to Android 6.0 approximately 10 days ago on my Nexus 5. But it would appear that some users are experiencing problems as a result of updating to this new version of Android. I am currently running Android 5.1.1, Build number LMY48M. I am therefore reluctant to carry out...
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    Play Store no longer downloading updates

    Hi Folks.....Play Store will no longer download updates even when it is telling me that there are updates available. When I hit the Update button, it says that it's downloading but that's as far as it gets. The download fails to complete and no update takes place. I have tried this with several...
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    Keeper Password & Data Vault

    Hi Folks, I have been a long-time user of Keeper for storing passwords. For the last couple of weeks, I have not been able to perform a backup using WiFi to the Keeper cloud service. My wife is also experiencing the same problem. Between us, we each have a Nexus 5 and my wife also has a Nexus...
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    Is the Nexus 5 now problem-free?

    Hi Folks, I am seriously thinking about buying a Nexus 5. My question is - have Google sorted out the issues that caused some users to have a problem with this phone? I am aware of two problems but perhaps there have been more. The first relates to the sluggish camera and the second is battery...
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    Passwords are the bane of my life!

    Hi Folks, I do apologize if this topic has been raised recently. I tried to do a search but things went haywire. Anyway, I was wondering how others cope with managing and needing to use passwords so frequently on Android. Although I use a password manager, it's a pain in the proverbial...
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    Is it necessary to use a Task Manager?

    Hi Folks, I have read many times that task managers are no longer required with recent versions of Android. But, there are at least a couple of things that make me wonder. Firstly, I am in little doubt that my humble HTC Desire S (running Android 2.3.5) now runs appreciably slower than when...
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    Anyone ever returned an Android device to Samsung for repair?

    Hi Folks, Has anyone ever had to return a Samsung smartphone or tablet for repair? If so, did everything go to plan? Was the returned item repaired correctly? Incidentally, I am in the UK. I am asking these questions because Samsung have asked me to return my Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7500). I...
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    Android Permissions

    Hi Folks, Just recently, I've been giving some thought to Android permissions. Since I bought my first Android device just over a year ago, I have installed many apps without really considering the required permissions that go with them. The official advice is always to study the app...
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    Help Connecting an external SD card

    Hi Folks, When I bought my SGT10.1, I also bought a small adapter to enable me to plug an SD card into the device. I have never used this but now that I may need to do a factory reset, I was thinking of using this to back up files. What do I need to do if I follow the above line of...
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    Android App Compatibility

    Hi Folks, I sometimes wonder if there could be compatibility issues between apps. In other words, you take two perfectly good apps, instal them both on the same device and then run into problems. Do apps run totally independent of each other? That is, unless they are designed to work...
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    Linux Base System

    Hi folks, Just recently, my tab's CPU has been peaking at 60% load and this is being caused by the Linux base system. It never used to do this. I guess it must be the result of an app that I have installed. Can anyone shed a light on this? Thanks. JPC
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    Latest Android 2.3.5 update (June 2012)

    Hi folks, Yesterday, I received a notification of a system update. I was a bit surprised as I wasn't aware that an update was in the pipeline. Anyway, the operating system itself hasn't changed - I was already running 2.3.5 and I'm still running 2.3.5. The software number on my Wildfire S now...
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    Transferring everything from one phone to another

    Hi folks, I checked some of the threads tackling this topic but I was still left with some unanswered questions. So, I'm trying to determine the best way of transferring all content (migrating) from one Android phone to another Android phone. My main concern is apps and their associated...
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    Help Printing from SGT10.1

    Hi folks, Is there a preferred way of printing from the SGT10.1? It looks as though it cannot be done via USB. So, what about wirelessly? Either Bluetooth or WiFi. The app PrinterShare looks good but, so far, I've not been able to find a compatible printer. Any suggestions would be...
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    Help What is needed to use USB on Galaxy Tab 10.1?

    Hi folks, Sorry for what may seem like a silly question but what do I need to connect peripherals to the Tab 10.1 using USB? I realize that, from a hardware point of view, I need to get a suitable adaptor. It would appear that these are available from Amazon. But, what next? Do I need to...
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    What is the best way to wipe a mobile phone?

    Hi folks What is the best way to wipe a mobile phone before selling it? I guess this means returning it to the state it was in when I purchased it from Vodafone. From what I've read elsewhere on these forums, it would appear that a factory reset plus formatting the SD card should do the...
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    Help Galaxy Tab 10.1 Keeps Crashing

    Hi folks, I am the proud owner of a brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (16GB/3G/WiFi). However, in the one week that I have had it, it has crashed twice for no apparent reason. It just dies on me. When this happens, it becomes completely unresponsive. It is running Android 3.2. The only way to...
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    USB Connectivity

    Hi Folks, I plan to purchase a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (SGT 10.1) very soon. Assuming that I attach a USB adapter to this device, am I good to go with all USB peripherals? Do I need to install special drivers on the SGT 10.1 before using USB? From what I have read, it would appear that the SGT...
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    Apps for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

    Hi Folks, I'm giving serious thought to buying a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 but I'm unclear about the range and choice of apps for tablets having never owned one before. I did have a look at Android Market but could only find featured tablet apps. Would anyone care to enlighten me? Thanks. JPC
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    Incorrect location from weather data providers

    Hi Folks, I've had an HTC Wildfire S since the beginning of November last year. Just recently, the stock weather widget on the home page has consistently been reporting my location incorrectly. As a consequence, the resulting weather forecast has been less than helpful. My location is...
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    Just saying hello...

    Hi Folks, Having just registered on these forums, I thought I should say hello to all you people out there. Hello! I am new to Android. Indeed, I'm new to the world of smartphones. I bought an HTC Wildfire S just over a month ago and I've barely been able to put it down since. Ironically, I'm...
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