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  1. thisisnascar

    Help Phone Question

    Not sure if this is a phone or OS issue. With 4.2.1 on my Droid Razr Maxx, I could configure the phone to announce the incoming caller's name prior to ringing. On my Turbo running 4.4.4, I can't find that option. Upon an incoming call, it does not announce the name. It just rings, vibrates, etc...
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    Root Disable 4G on 4.2.1

    Trying to figure out how to disable 4G and force 3G on my Razr Maxx running 4.2.1 on Verizon. Can let me know how to do this please?
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    Root Titanium Backup Pro Tutorial

    From what I understand, on a rooted device, this app can't be beat for performing backups. Is there a tutorial that I can download/read to teach me how to use the program properly? Is there anything this program can't back up? I was using a very small utility that takes care of backing up...
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    Help Default-OEM Mail App in 4.2.1

    Using the default mail application is there an easy way to download all messages from the mail server(s) rather than having to manually request (50) messages to be downloaded at once? I recently had to factory reset my phone. I'm linked back up to my Verizon mail server and mail has been...
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    Root Wanting to Root Razr Maxx

    To keep a very long story short................... my Razr Maxx was rooted while under 2.3.6 and I decided to allow the OTA update to 4.1.2 to occur. Since then, I've noticed quite a few strange this, as online in my other thread. I've decided it's probably best to perform a backup, reset to...
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    Root Version 2.3.6 to 4.1.2 Update Questions

    Last night, I upgraded my Razr MAXX from 2.3.6 to 4.1.2, by unfreezing/thawing the module that allows OTA updates to take place. Obviously, the look and feel of the updated OS is different. I've been able to perform basic functions, but certain changes I can't seem to find answers to in order...
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    Facebook Application Searches

    I can't seem to find a way in the FB app to perform searches. For example, if I wanted to search for Wawa, how would I go about doing that? Whenever I want to search for a company, etc to Like, I have to use the web version of FB.
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    Best Screen Capture Appl for Rooted Maxx Running GB

    I have a rooted Razr Maxx running GB. What's the best appl to use to capture/save screenshots? I do no want to upgrade to ICS to accomplish this. Thanks in advance.
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    Help Android OS Using Most of Battery

    When checking battery usage, I see the Android OS using the highest percentage of OS, even more then the Display. What tool(s) can I use to show, specifically, which portion of the OS is using that battery?
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    WiFi vs. 4G Battery Drain on GB

    Using Gingerbread, which option uses more battery, WiFi or 4G?
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    Root Want to Stop OTA ICS Download/Update

    I thought I had some posts on this topic already, but I can not find them. My Razr Maxx is running GB 2.3.6 and I DO NOT want to upgrade to ICS. Yesterday, the OTA download occurred and I delayed the installation. It's my understand that I'll be reminded, on various schedules, to apply the...
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    Help Maxx Contacts Not In Google Contacts

    I just noticed that none of my phone contacts are showing in Google Contacts. https://www.google.com/contacts/#contacts I'm not sure if they've ever been there or not. I have 150-contacts on my phone, but not one of them on Google Contacts. I'm running Android version 2.3.6
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    Root Effects of Rooting?

    If I root my Razr Maxx, should I expect to have to re-do any settings or have to reinstall any applications? From all the videos I've watched, the only difference to the eye is that I should see Superuser present. Everything else stays/works the same, without intervention. Is that the really...
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    Twitter Auto-Updating?

    I'm using the standard Twitter application on my Maxx. I have an issue in that sometimes when I come back into Twitter, it jumps to the most recent tweets rather than where I left off. For example, if I hadn't used it for 8-hours, I'd expect the tweets I saw when getting back into it would be...
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    Help Annoying GMail Notification

    Every morning, at approximately 5am, I get a notification of my GMAIL account that I have "X' number of messages. It must be something that's defaulted, because I've never set anything to happen at 5am. Where and how do I go about canceling or changing this? I really don't want that...
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    Help Voice Command Glossary

    Is there a listing of the recognized voice commands? For example, what would I say to schedule a calendar event to "cut the grass at 10am tomorrow"?
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    Which Method to Save the Most Battery

    At home, I have the option of using WiFi, 4G or 3G. Which of these transports would provide the longest battery life for general usage?
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    Help WiFi and Battery Usage

    When WiFi is shutoff, should it still be showing in Settings-Battery Information-Battery Use? I see it listed whether WiFi is enabled or not on my device.
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    Help Verizon's $100 for 2-Years Insurance Plan

    When I purchased my Maxx two weeks ago, they attempted to sell me one of two different insurance plans. One was paid via a $7 per month fee for the term of the contract. I think the guy said I had up to a couple of weeks to get that added if I wanted it. The second one was a one-time $100...
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    Help What Happened to My Google Toolbar Widget?

    Up until yesteday, my Google Toolbar Widget looked something like this. It allowed you to select with that icon on the left, what search types ot use. As of now, this is what I'm seeing. I deleted it from the screen by running it to the trashcan, then re-added it, but this is what I have...
  21. thisisnascar

    Installing Apps to SD Card vs. Internal Memory

    Is there an advantage to one over the other or is it a personal preference? Can a preference be set to have all new apps stored to either the SD card or internal memory?
  22. thisisnascar

    Best Backup for Non-Rooted Razr Maxx

    I may be faced with getting my Razr Maxx replaced, due to a problem with the camera. What's the best backup/restore application I could obtain to make this as easy as possible. Ideally, I'd want to do a complete backup, swap the phone, do a complete restore and walk away. Is that even...
  23. thisisnascar

    Help Camera Quality

    On my new Maxx, every single picture seems to have a green tint, in both the window when I'm looking to take the shot as well as the finished product. Anyone else have this issue?
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    Help Spam in Notification Bar

    In the morning, over the last few days, I've woken up to a spam message in my notification bar. Is has something to do with schooling or career training or something like that. Does anyone know what this is from or what I can do to stop it from coming each day? I've put the Monster and Career...
  25. thisisnascar

    New Member and Owner from NJ

    I'm new to Android and purchased a new Motorola RAZR MAXX on Monday. I choose the MAXX because of the larger battery. This being my 1st ever smartphone, allowed me to pick based on my wants and likes, as opposed to being torn between operating systems. I've read much of the good (and bad) about...
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