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    Is Caller ID Name Not Accessible as a field variable in Call Spam Blocking Apps?

    Wondering if any developers here can confirm the following: On virtually all Phone / Call apps, you'll see the Caller ID Name for incoming calls (where the name isn't blocked, or the number isn't in your Contact list). I get semi-frequent scam/sales calls and they are all from numbers that no...
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    Unread Notifications Not Using All of Unused Lockscreen Space?

    Android 11 (Samsung Note 20 Ultra). I'm finding I'm not noticing a lot of notifications recently because on my Lockscreen, if I have 2 or more notifications, a lot of time all I see is the most recent one. I'm 53 and can use my phone without reading glasses but I'm now noticing these very very...
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    Chrome Browser Bug Set Downloads to SD Card?

    Running Chrome on Android 11 (Samsung Note 20 Ultra). When I change the download location to SD card, it sucessfully downloads the file to the Download folder on the SD card and shows the message it completed at the bottom of chrome where you can click to open it. HOWEVER, it always shows a...
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    Camera App That Shoots RAW Only (and to SD Card?)

    Is there a camera app that works well with the Note 20 Ultra cameras and shoots RAW only and can save to SD Card? I'd be happy if I could just get RAW Only and save to internal. The problem is my Amazon Photos app syncs all my photos to the cloud and I hate that I get duplicate photos (JPEG...
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    Verified By Google Phone vs Hiya, YouMail - Call Spam Blocking App

    I tried lots of spam blocking apps, pretty much all of them. I found that HiYa (making it the default phone app) combined with YouMail (making it the default Caller ID app) gave the best results. Now I just learned the Google Phone App now has a Spam Blocker and a new feature called "Verified...
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    App to Sync Photos to Cloud and back to PC?

    I know there are a lot of other frustrated users in my shoes. Here's the problem. More and more people these days are using their phone to take photos. And those people typically have the Google Photos App which automatically uploads your photos to your Google Photos. It used to be there was...
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    Why Not To Buy A New Phone Just For 5G

    Ran across this WAPO article. "The 5G lie: The network of the future is still slow" Very well written, comprehensive and easy to understand. The carriers just don't want Holiday Shoppers reading this. Hits the nail on the head! https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/09/08/5g-speed/
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    Has T-Mobile Coverage Improved Recently Compared to Verizon and AT&T?

    I've used all the carriers over the years and 3 years ago settled on Verizon because it had the best coverage outside of cities. Seems like Tmobile in the past really concentrated on building their network in cities and marketing to mainly urban customers. When I'd get into some of the outer...
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    Do Factory Unlocked Models Show 5G or LTE+ on Sub 6 5G Network?

    I have the Samsung Factory Unlocked version of the S20+ (model SG-M986U1). This means the phone is not carrier-specific, it works on all carriers (CDMA, GSM) and supports both millimeter wave (Verizon 5G Ultra Wide UW) AND lower frequency band 5G (usually called Sub 6). The 5G UW super fast...
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    S20+ Tele Image Resolution is Fake - Only a 1X Optical Lens!

    Okay, I understand (what many others don't) that although the S20+ is listed as a 3X-30X zoom, the actual optical zoom is 1.08 so the focal length of the actual lens is basically the same as the non-zoom camera. This is unlike say the S10 5G which the actual lens of the camera is 2X. However...
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    Anyone Ported Their Cell Number to Google Voice?

    I'm considering porting my cell number to my Google Voice account to use the Google Voice Call Screener app. I have a few questions for other Google Voice user's that have done this. 1) I assume when you do so, your cell carrier automatically give you a new number when the port completes...
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    Why use WQHD+ Instead of FHFD+ Resolution?

    I noticed on my new phone it comes with the resolution defaulted to 2280 x 1080 (FHD+) but it can be set to WQHD+ (3040 x 1440). My understanding is you use a bit less battery when using a lower resolution. So if I'm not playing games, or watching 4K videos, is there really any reason to use...
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    Best Method to Transfer Apps/Setting to New Phone

    I'm about to do my once every 2 year phone upgrade. Been on Android last 12 years. My days of rooting my phone are long gone. Don't have time. I know Google will automatically download and install all my apps based on my Google account login. But if I recall, on non-Google apps that don't...
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    Are These Asurion 3-Year Warranties on Amazon Too Good to Be True?

    I just ordered an S10 5G ($450 from Amazon Renewed with 90-day warranty). Interestingly, when you go to purchase they ask if you want an Asurion Protection Plan for $7.49 month which covers everything except theft/intentional damage and there's a $39/$59 charge depending on how you get it...
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    How tough is the glass on the S10?

    I just ordered an S10 5G ($450 from Amazon Renewed with 90-day warranty). Interestingly, when you go to purchase they ask if you want an Asurion Protection Plan for $7.49 month which covers everything except theft/intentional damage and there's a $39/$59 charge depending on how you get it...
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    Do Front Cameras Reduce Notification Icon Space?

    I'm considering picking one of these up (refurb) and I've never had a phone with notch or with cameras in the screen area. Front camera has been in the bezel area right above the screen. It looks like the two front cameras on this device are essentially embedded into the screen. Does that mean...
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    Best Spam Call Blocking App?

    I've been on a mission to find the best call blocking app. I've tried just about them all. They key really is who has the largest most up-to-date database to not only identify who the caller is (even if their Caller ID number has no name associated with it in their carrier's database). It...
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    Apple Music on Android Auto Kinda Sucks

    Am I correct that as opposed to Google Music on Android Auto (Car Interface) there is no button to Dislike a song to help build your personalized profile. The function is on the phone app. How lame.
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    Where Is the Personalized Playlist New Music Suggestions?

    There's various pages on the internet showing screenshots of the Apple Music "For You Page" Many of them at the top left show a big square labeled "New Music Mix" One such page is here: https://support.apple.com/en-ae/guide/iphone/iph2b1748696/ios I'm running Apple Music on Android (and...
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    Smartwatch Recommendation? Pebble 2 Replacement?

    I think I went through this exercise about 8 months ago and am hoping maybe there's something new out there or something I overlooked. I've worn Pebbles since they first came out and now my button broke of my Pebble 2. I know there's a lot of nice watches out there but they all seem to be...
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    CDMA Phone Activation Multiple SIMs possible?

    Can CDMA phones (such as for verizon) be activated, then SIM card transferred to another phone then activate the phone again with a different SIM from a different carrier or does the ESN for the physical phone get registered to the carrier and will only work with that carrier's SIM? Basically...
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    Calendar App With Repeat Notification Sound? Repeating Alerts

    My phone isn't part of my body so sometimes I'm not around it and I get a Google Calendar notification and didn't see or hear it. Looking for the best Calendar replacement (or other app) that if I don't clear the notification, it plays a notification sound periodically until I clear it.
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    Any Android Equalizers That Work Over Bluetooth?

    Does anyone know of an equalizer app that works over Bluetooth for any Android phone running Android 8 or 9? Is it impossible to write an app that will do it because bluetooth streaming basically always turns the phone into a Preamp and you can only equalize at the streaming endpoint and can't...
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    Is There No Pebble 2 Alternative?

    I've always found myself explaining to people about how great the Pebble 2 is which many people never really knew about because it's not one of the more expensive and prestigious brands like an Apple Watch. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Tech Junkie and can afford whatever watch I want, but I'm also...
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    Is Android Auto a Big Mess? Can't Send Texts. Unstable. Bugs. Poor Design.

    Just picked up a 2019 Mazda with Android Auto. LG V30 running Android 8.0. I have all sorts of weird things happens indicating this app is NOT stable. I'm wondering who I go to, to try to work out the problems, Google or Mazda? (I doubt Mazda can do anything.) I've been a Software...
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