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    Anyone jumping to the ZTE Vital from Evo?

    Given todays cyber deal for the Vital at $150, I am wondering if its worth the switch from the Evo V... The Supreme 4G Android Smartphone is available from Virgin Mobile. Get a no contract plan with unlimited data and messaging. |Virgin Mobile USA
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    Android SIM/SD security

    I like my Android but I absolutely fear losing it cos you can just pull the SIM card and access the data without passwords etc. Do any Android users here use/recommend an app for hiding the private stuff etc?
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    Best GoogleTV system right now?

    I have the Revue, I like it, but its a bit clunky and Netflix gives me the no entry sign on search (ugh). I am thinking of replacing it with another GoogleTV box but wondering if Cast is a better option. I would like to use the handy keyboard/trackpad that came with my Revue. So...
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    Root Not getting images in text messages

    I installed Textra a couple weeks back which I like but I only just noticed I am not getting images sent to me and images I send are not going out. This also seems to be the case with the stock text app... I am on Mobster Lite (latest afaik)
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    Help How can you track a battery suck app?

    I think I have an app on my phone which is eating my battery but I am not sure which it is, I have watchdog installed but doesn't seem to get it. My battery was at 60% the other day and within 20mins totally died. I noticed it drains pretty quick too even with minimal usage... Running...
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    Root Help, I am stuck!

    I was doing just fine with 4EXT & Mobster Lite apart from it getting slow with sending/receiving messages so I tried to install Angry Bean. Had to install TWRP 2.2.something, then got suck at Starting Apps. After wasting a lot of time, I tried to go back to Mobster Lite but TWRP cannot restore...
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    Root Dirty update = bad battery life?

    I did a dirty update to the new Mobster Lite from a previous version and the battery life is real bad now, 3-4 hours max. Could it be the dirty update?
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    Help Roaming outside US?

    I am currently in the UK and my phone is not connecting to Virgin UK. I am using Mobster Lite V3. I have Roaming set to Mobile Network set to Automatic, the Roaming setting doesnt seem to stick. Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong?
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    Best SMS App for traveling abroad?

    I am about to go to the UK and wondered what the best apps for still getting text messages while there.
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    What was the News+Weather default app?

    I came from the MT Triumph which had a good default News+Weather app, but I am using Mobsters ROM now and it is not pre installed... Anyone idea what it is?
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    Group text fix/apps?

    A bunch of my friends have iphones and I get their texts separately with the stock app. I tried Go SMS and I can send to the group fine but still get their replies separately... Suggestions anyone?
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    Root For anyone frustrated with MT - $50 for HTC One today

    Yeah I decided to jump ship after the offers on other phones this weekend, so thought I would share. HTC One V $50 Best Deal: HTC One V Prepaid Smartphone (Virgin Mobile)
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    Can this phone (rooted) be used on VirginMobile?

    I see Newegg has a deal on this phone but I am on VM, can it be used after being rooted? Newegg.com - Samsung Captivate Glide SGH-I927 Black 4G Unlocked Cell Phone w/ QWERTY Keyboard / 4.0" Super AMOLED Touchscreen for AT&T
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    Help Apps close when switched away from

    Most of my apps close when I switch away from them, notably Opera, Xscope, SoundHound. I have no idea why, Winamp tho for instance stays open. Any suggestions?