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    Help Jelly Bean update & now no photographs

    Hello all - Yes, should have made a back up, however, was on the phone with the T-Mobile tech support as my phone kept freezing and going black too often. She said take out the SD card and she tried something which did not work. I left the SD card out and contacted tech support who said I...
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    Help Battery goes from 60% to 100% instantly when plugged in?

    Okay, fellow Samsungers - my wife's SG2 was working fine until the screen flickered when plugged in and the battery level would go from say 60% to 100% instantly and sometimes the screen flickers. Once unplugged the battery goes back to show the correct percentage. I tried the cord in my phone...
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    Holster needed?

    I have the Ballistic case with my SG2. I am looking for a holster/belt clip to go with it. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
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    Help Losing battery power!

    Hello Tech Heads - Just got my SG2 recently and the battery life was superb. I went to work and came home and had about 70-72% showing. Now, I had added Lookout, Ebay and Craigslist, Business calendar .... but made sure to clean up things as the day went along. I don't use the phone for...
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    Help TeleNav vs Google navigation & my TeleNav will not open

    On the SG2, the TeleNav (which was on the phone when I bought it) was working and today when I click the Use Basic Navigation at no charge button it will not open. The button clicks and lights, but does not take me anywhere - just stays on the same screen. GPS is turned on. I have turned off the...
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    Anyone have the Ballistic case for your SG2?

    Anyone have the Ballistic case for your SG2 and what are your thoughts? Amazon.com: Ballistic SA0737-M005 Case for Samsung Hercules aka Galaxy S2 (SGH-T989) - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black Silicone/Black TPU/Black PC: Cell Phones & Accessories
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    Help Notification for text and not for email?

    My wife wants to know: How does she receive notification for text messages and not for email? She is getting tired of the notification going off every time she receives an email. She only wants notification for text messages. Please help as this is driving her crazy! :confused:
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    WiFi minutes with T-Mobile and classic plan - Let's set the record straight

    Please set the record straight using WiFi minutes on the T-Mobile classic plan. I just got the SG2 (WiFi phone), classic plan (works best for us) with 1k shared minutes. When I am in the house (or anyone else for that matter) and connect to WiFi am I using minutes or not. Two reps said no...
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    Help Transfer Apps from another phone to SG2

    I placed the SD card from my LG Optimus in the SG2 with apps on the card. I don't see any of the apps showing. I did D/L on from the play store and my account on the phone and that worked. What about paid apps? Will they D/L without me having to pay for them again. And ... cam scanner was on...
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    Just purchased SG2 - need advice

    Hello - Just purchased two SG2's for my wife and me. I have an LG Optimus with numerous apps most of which are on the SD card. One in particular is on the phone and the SD card. This is Cam Scanner showing the full version I purchased on the phone and I assume the other part of the app on the...
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    T-Mobile Value Plan?

    Wife and I have some old phones for talking and texting (no internet) via T-Mobile. No contract at the present time. Just wondering about their family value plans as we would need voice minutes rather than the prepaid $30 plan with only 100 voice minutes. She does not want to use GroovIP or...
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    Help Transfer Information from old T-Mobile SIM card to new SIM card?

    Hello - How would I go about transferring all the information on my old T-Mobile SIM card (still using their service but no contract) to a new SIM card for the Galaxy Nexus if I use Straight Talk? Thanks so much.
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    Would like to buy a SGS - any thoughts?

    I have a couple of bids on Ebay for around the $100 range. T-Mobile sells it for $219.99. I had my sites on the Galaxy Nexus, however, figured for the price on the SGS that would work for me. Does this phone do the job for basic browsing, etc? What is the best way to get around the 100...
  14. J

    Best phone for ST using ATT coverage?

    What are some good phone to use on ST with my area having great coverage from ATT. I was going to go with T-Mobile using the Samsung Exhibit II, however, once I checked the coverage map on ATT I saw much better coverage. The phone needs to have a front facing camera. Thanks for the help.
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    Tango app and Samsung Exhibit II - how good?

    I am really interested in using this phone in conjunction with the Tango app. How good is the front facing camera for this use being only .3MP? How does the video look using this phone? Rather than use this phone, should I opt for another phone with more megapixels?
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    What is up with Amazon and selling the OE?

    Here is the Amazon comment from today: "Item Under Review This item is currently unavailable from Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!) We're...
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    Help Best App to save on minutes?

    What is the best apps to use on the OE to save on minutes? Thanks.
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    Help Move apps from V to OE?

    I will be buying the OE and just want tips on the best way to move my apps from the V to the OE. Most of my apps are on the SD card with some on the phone itself. What about music I have on the V and moving the songs to the OE? Thanks.
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    Help Newbie for HTC Evo V Skype Question

    I have yet to purchase the HTC Evo V, however, since I will have limited minutes ($35 plan) should I use the Skype App and how well does it work? Thanks!
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    This from CNET about VM and throttling speed

    Is this true? CNET writer said VM will throttle the speed once it reaches 2.5 GB.
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    Port current T-Mobile number?

    Can I port my current T-Mobile number (out of contract) after I purchase the Samsung Exhibit II. The rep in the store said yes, however, I have heard this is possibly not so. Please advise. I plan to buy from Amazon, but as stated above already have a SIM card with my current dumb phone...
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    HTC Evo V or keep the LG Optimus V (Need help with the wife)

    Okay, boys (and girls) :D I have the LG Optimus V and bought one for my wife some months back when Best Buy had them on sale half price off. We have never activated them for phone use and I use mine for internet, music, email, etc. My wife has used hers infrequently. We both have stayed with...
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    Leave LG Optimus V for HTC Evo V?

    Okay, boys (and girls) :D I have the LG Optimus V and bought one for my wife some months back when Best Buy had them on sale half price off. We have never activated them for phone use and I use mine for internet, music, email, etc. My wife has used hers infrequently. We both have stayed...
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    Help GrooVe IP data plan needed?

    I have the LG Optimus V. I know I use the phone to talk without a data plan if using GrooVe IP and Google voice via WiFi, however, can I connect to a 3g network and use it? I am a little confused thinking it can only be used with WiFi. What I am asking is: If I am out and about and not using...
  25. J

    Touch Resistive Cell Phone - suggestions

    Hello all - My wife has long finger nails and prefers touch resistive as she uses her nails as a stylus. She has an old Samsung phone which she likes, however, would like to upgrade preferably to a no contract android type phone. If there is no android available, suggestions for other types of...
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