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    Prevent screen blank when calling automated switchboards!

    This may be a more general Android question but since mine is i5801 I'll try here first. I know how to set the general screen blank (currently 2 min) but that seems to be over-ridden when making a call. The problem is that when you reach one of those wretched automated switchboards which...
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    Second Froyo release

    I updated to Froyo a couple of months ago (or whenever it was) via Kies. I'm on Orange in the UK. Today for some unknown reason I decided to load up Kies and see if there were any new updates. Much to my surprise it said there was. It said: current PDA:JPE / PHONE:JP1 / CSC:JP9 (ORA) new...
  3. Fabapocalypse

    Help Am I missing something really obvious here?

    Further to the "Multimedia Messages thread here http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-apollo-3/377014-multimedia-messages.html I have become aware of something... my phone always "prefers" to use WiFi so if there is a network available it will use WiFi rather than 3G unless I physically...
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    Help I5800 mp3 problem

    Hi Recently I had a problem with my smasung i5800 so I sent back for repairs. Everything fixed OK exept: before it went in it would play al the mp3's on my sd card but when I got it back they updated the software/firmware and now the musicplayer will start playing songs but with some songs it...
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    Latest Froyo Update for I5801 Galaxy 3

    Hi, I recently updated my Samsung Galaxy 3 (I5801) with the latest firmware through Samsung Kies. OS : Froyo The Baseband version is I5801DDJP2 and Build Version is I5801DDJP6 The update seems good...that is the phone is apparently working a bit faster and also now supports regional fonts...
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    Help Samsung galaxy i5800, physical buttons to touchscreen?

    Hi, 2 of my 3 physical buttons are broken- water damage. ("back" and "back to home screen") Can I have them on the touchscreen somehow? (either from settings or download an app.) Otherwise, the phone works fine. All help is appreciated. Thanks!
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    Help Blank screen during calls

    I am using Samsung Galaxy Apollo GT-I5800. I am facing a problem, that when i make or receive any call, the screen goes blank/black, and the last option is to take out the battery and restart the phone. While using headphones, the problem does not arise....... Can anyone help me?
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    Help Wi-Fi problem

    Hello everybody! I have Samsung Galaxy 3 and I am experiencing an annoying problem with its Wi-Fi. Whenever I try to connect to certain networks it shows "Connecting..." and then after a few seconds "Disconnected". Then it goes through the loop again. It doesn't even start obtaining IP address...
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    Help Overheating when not connected to Wi-Fi?

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum, and also new to Samsung smartphones... Here's the thing: My GTI5800L (not sure what the L stands for) overheats when wi-fi connection is out of range (3G or H icon showing on display), and battery wears out really quick! On the other hand, when connected to...
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    Problem with call drops after upgrade to 2.2

    Hello, few days ago I installed the newest version of Kies (2.0.2.22071_128) which announced that a new firmware version for my i5800 is available - 2.2 Froyo i5800XXJP4. The upgrade went smoothly but there are two things that happen after the upgrade: first (critical) is that when somebody...
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    Help Contacts....simple but frustrating

    I've had my phone for a about a week now. I can't figure out to add more than phone number under a contact. Is this even possible?
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    Help Menu ad back button not working

    Since last couple of days my back and menu buttons doesn't work anymore :( :( :( :( :( :( When I press it, nothing happens.I tried restarting the phone couple of times...also did the factory reset (thru phone settings).... any suggestions as it has become quite irritating using the phone...
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    Help Text message still sending

    Tried to send a text message using a Galaxy Apollo (Eclair) and it has been in the sending state for the last 14 hours. :( Is there any way of cancelling this message or forcing it to stop sending :confused: Message is quite big but not big enough for it to go through as MMS. Cheers
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    Help Discharging quickly

    Have a Samsung Galaxy Apollo GT-I5800 (presumably unlocked) bought from Carphone Warehouse in UK in June this year into which my o2 SIM was put. I have a few problems, but one at a time :) I'll have it fully charged and it will run down with use (I understand all Smartphones do this quickly)...
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    [THEME][MIUI]Blood Red (Final Version)

    BLOOD RED THEME FOR SG3 (FINAL VERSION RELEASED) Theme based on AKASH.GUPTA' S port of MIUIWiz and is 9 lockscreen based. Will also work on normal ROMs.:):) Thanks to TEAM CARBON for this.:):) STEPS TO INSTALL : - Any applied theme will be wiped off.:eek::eek: 1) Copy zip to...
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    Help No notification tone when recieving SMS

    Hi All, I'm a little new to all this stuff. Had phone 6 months. Finally got around to updating it via kies (I just let it do whatever it wanted, thinking up-to-date had to be better somehow) From that point on it doesn't play the notifications ringtone when i recieve an SMS. Makes all the right...
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    Help Credit Usage

    Hi, There may already be an answer to this, but I have a Samsung GT-i5800 smart phone, and it has suddenly started wiping out my credit!! I have gone through
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    Help Annoying/basics

    Just a couple of things I wanted to see if I could clear up, looking for advice as to alternatives. I have an Apollo i5800, it had a few annoying little nuances when it had 2.1, and since upgrading to 2.2 a few others have risen. I love the phone, it's very good value for money and has some...
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    Help text messaging

    Hopefully an easy question to answer. How many characters per text message on the Galaxy Apollo? Can I make them longer as I am using my 'free' text so fast I run out before the month is up. This has never happened on previous mobiles.
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    Call recorder

    Hai friends, I am new to samsung galaxy I5801. I have to ask three questions. 1.Is this phone have default call recorder? If it does
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    low phone memory

    i have a prob relating samsung galaxy apollo..internal fone memory is very less, and applications only install in phone memory.............is there any way i can install or transfer installed apps to memory card to free phone memory??????
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    Help Overheating?

    I charge my phone at night but during the night, my phone goes INCREDIBLY HOT - I had the same issue when I turned my Wi-Fi on and I had to take the battery out around 10 times! So is there any cures?
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    how long does your batery last?

    Just out of curiosity, when I first got my apollo, it lasted 1 1/2 days on full charge. I've since installed froyo, and got some apps to manage power, and turn off apps not in use. I keep gps, wifi, bluetooth and 3G off till I need them. I also found a good charging trick. charge until full...
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    Help Help please, modded rom sound problem

    Hi I'm new to this and struggling a bit with trying to sort out my sound. Here's the problem. I have installed Kryillos 7.1 modded rom and for the most part it works sweet with only a couple of freezes/crashes every so often. The problem I'm having is with the sound the speaker distorts and...
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    Help No internet without WiFi - please help!!

    Hi all, I've had a Samsung Galaxy Ace since July. I bought it from Carphone Warehouse and it has an O2 sim card in it, which is working fine except for the fact that I can't get on the internet! The WiFi is working okay, but there is no 3G, 2G or anything else (I don't understand most of this...