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    Which phone for excellent video capture?

    Hello peoples! I am up for contract renewal in a few weeks so I am already looking into which device I want to get next. But I'm a little stuck so I hope you can help me out. I am looking for a flagship device with a great build quality because I tend to drop my phone. :o I want a really...
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    Help Update to 4.0.4 broke the phone

    See title. I updated 4.0.3 to the next update via PC Companion and just as the update was wrapping up, PC Companion crashed and the phone died. I was unable to turn it on. It showed only an exclamation mark in a triangle and a phone icon. I downloaded Sony Update Service and did the update...
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    Double install problem...

    Hiya! My phone came preinstalled with an office reader by Mobisystems. I just picked up the pro version from the market because it was 60 % off, but now I have a double install. I guess they wanted of to buy it in the app.... I cannot uninstall the reader. Is there a way to get it to upgrade...
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    ICS is coming!

    I just read on GSM arena that roll out has started! First reports are very good! Enjoy your ice cream! :D Sony began seeding ICS update to the 2011 Xperia lineup - GSMArena.com news
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    Paid apps, credit cards, app piracy and the Android Market/Play Store

    I have a question/discussion point for my fellow Android users and for the talented developers out there. Why oh why can we only purchase apps from the market with a creditcard? I would love to spend some of my cash on good applications. LOVE! I am getting really tired of looking at ads, lite...
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    Apps taking more permissions than announced on the market.

    Should this even be possible? I was browsing for some sight reading apps and tried a few and I came across an app that asked for internet access. I installed it and when I checked the permissions later, it also had the read phone state and identity and write sd card permissions. I took some...
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    Google is officially stealing information!!!! Calender syncing!

    *seething* I have just double checked the calender associated with my account and I found out that ALL my appointments have been synced to the servers! I have configured my phone to NOT do that! Calender is set not to sync and it has been like that for weeks but very recent appointments could be...
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    How to prevent data-mining

    Harrooo! Here's on for the tin-foil hat crowd and the Android experts. With the new Google privacy policy coming up: what steps can we, the users, take to avoid as much data mining as possible? I have already made some changes to my settings and switched some apps. But I would be interested to...
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    To do list app, suggestions please?

    Hey guys! I am looking for a app that does a certain thing. I would like to have a simple customizable widget with my task list on my homescreen that is completely invisible when the task list is empty. It does not need to have a lot of bells and whistles, I just need a simple list where I can...
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    Idiots guide to mobile networks and data settings

    Ok. Being new to Android and all, I am still working on finding the ideal settings on my phone. However: I am seriously held back by my lack of knowledge on all things android, and specifically network settings. Is there a member who can help me with, or point me to, an idiots guide to network...
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    Does Android try to sync with internet off?

    Ok, this is probably a monumentally stupid question, so please forgive me. But I was wondering: I turn all my wifi and 3G off when I go to bed, because I just don't need instant email or fb friend requests when I'm sleeping. :p It just eats battery. I keep 2G on so people can call or text me in...
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    Sony Ericsson updates

    I just wanted to ask the community something out of curiosity. I have been reading the announcements that SE will update the entire 2011 Xperia line to ICS (joy!) and the responses to that news. While there were many people expressing their delight in this, there was also a fair number of...
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    Xperia Ray experiences

    I thought it would be nice to share our experiences with the Ray and perhaps help each other with the making of choices and the solving of problems. :) My reasons to go for the Ray were the size, prize and specs. I have small hands and I like to be able to use my phone with one hand. With 3.3...
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    ohai!

    hey there! I just got my new phone and first android device and I am already endlessly fascinated by the possibilities of Android. So I thought it would be nice to join and learn more. About me: I'm a dutch musician and I'm not wearing socks atm. Cheers! :D