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    128GB Micro SD will work in Ascend Mate 2

    Just an FYI...I recently acquired and installed a 128GB PNY Micro SDXC card in my Ascend Mate 2...it formats and works just fine - usable space is listed as just over 119GB.
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    Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G Updated Official Lollipop Preview

    Huawei has now released a second official Lollipop (v.5.1) Preview with fewer bugs than the original B309 release that was briefly available in June, 2015. Users reported a slew of problems with that release, and Huawei quickly withdrew it. The new version B322 appears to have far fewer bugs...
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    Save $2.50 Monthly On ST Auto-Pay Unlimited Plan

    Was on the ST website last night and noticed they were offering a $2.50 monthly discount if you signed up for Auto-Pay before 1/28/15, which I have had in place previously on their 3GB data $45 monthly plan. Although the discount option was not available to an existing subscriber, I found that...
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    NET10 vs. Straight Talk - $45 Unlimited Data Plan Difference

    As an FYI...NET10 and Straight Talk usually mirror one another when it comes to Data Plans...and maybe NET10 will adjust again soon...but as of the end of April, the full-speed data cap for Straight Talk's $45 monthly plan was raised from 2.5GB to 3GB before throttling - NET10, for now at least...
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    LTE Speeds on NET10 BYOP SIM AT&T - Screenshots

    I recently activated a NET10 AT&T BYOP SIM on an LG Optimus G Pro, and am receiving 4G LTE connections in Los Angeles. So far speeds have been 10-18Mbps for the downloads and 5-7Mbps for the upload. Below are screenshots of Speedtests...I hope others will post theirs.
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    NET10 AT&T SIM Card Data Plans Now Back To Unlimited - 1.5GB Cap Removed

    I was researching some other NET10 issues earlier tonight and ran across the following... Net10 Removes AT&T Data Caps And Goes Back To Unlimited? (Updated Again) | PhoneNews.com UPDATED: TracFone's Net10 brings back unlimited data for AT&T SIM subs - FierceWireless Both sources...
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    NET10 AT&T SIM Phones Limited To 1.5GB Of Data Monthly As Of March 1, 2013

    I just got a text from NET10 telling me my data would be limited to 1.5GB per month on an AT&T SIM per 30 days as of March 1, 2013. It had the following link explaining and confirming the change. https://www.net10data.com/ T-Mobile SIM cards are not affected by this change. NET10 is offering...
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    Porting In A Number To A NET10 SIM Requires An Airtime Card Up Front

    As an FYI for anyone considering a port-in of a number to a NET10 SIM card, be aware of the following: NET10 requires an airtime card to proceed with the port. While NET10 has an auto-refill program for phones on its unlimited plans, you cannot use that setup to activate the SIM with the first...
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    Total Charges On NET10 Prepaid

    As an FYI, when I bought a NET10 BYOP SIM recently, I wanted to know what the real total charges would be. NET10 "Unlimited" service is $50 a month via an airtime card, but $45 a month if you sign up for auto refill, matching Straight Talk. The total bill I got for the first month, with taxes...
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    NET10 BYOP APN Settings

    I have two phones currently sharing one NET10 AT&T BYOP SIM card and wanted to share the APN settings, as they vary from one device to the next, even using the same SIM card. Setup 1: (Samsung Captivate Glide) Name: NET10 APN: wap.tracfone Proxy: Not set Port: Not set User Name: Not...
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    Request NET10 and Solavei Carrier Forums

    Hello...I'd like to request forums for NET10 and Solavei, please. NET10 is similar to Straight Talk but has its own SIMs, pricing, servers, and response numbers and customer service forums. Solavei is now up to around 100,000 customers, and it would be helpful to have a forum where people...
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    LG Optimus S $149 w/Actual Unlimited Everthing

    Ran across this earlier today...Voyager Mobile launched in May of this year...and has an unlimited talk/text/data plan for $39 monthly + tax...and unlike almost anything else in the prepaid unlimited realm, doesn't appear to have data caps or throttling listed in their Terms And Conditions...
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    Boost 3G/Data Down In Greater Los Angeles 6/23 & 6/24 & ???

    Per "Oscar" at Boost Escalation last night, Boost lost 3G/EV-DO service in Metro L.A. and the Long Beach area yesterday (Saturday 6/23) around noon, and it's not expected to be back up until Sunday evening 6/24/12. I drove from Central L.A. to Anaheim yesterday and had no 3G/data coverage the...
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    Virgin Waives Text Fees & Call Surcharges To Japan

    "To help support our customers with friends, family and colleagues in Japan, Virgin Mobile is waiving all standard text messaging fees for customers sending text messages to and from Japan [picture messages cannot be sent to international phone numbers]. We will also waive international...
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    Vital Player Offers Multiple Video Codecs

    As an FYI...Vital Player by Ringo is a video player with a lot of codecs that can reportedly handle numerous formats. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dgo.VitalPlayer Be aware, however, this is a large program...9MB installed on my system.
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    Virgin 3G Data Reported To Be Out Nationwide - Now Back Up

    According to posts on the VM Facebook page...from customers...they are being told by VM escalation that the data network is down nationwide...with a fix expected in a few hours. The major outage began mid-day on Wednesday. Yummy. Note: As of 1:30AM EST on Thursday, 3/10/11, service is back...
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    Google Maps/Navigation Adds Real Time Traffic Re-Routing

    Google Maps Navigation for Android adds real-time traffic re-routing -- Engadget
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    Help SMS/MMS Virgin System Status Site

    I ran across this on a MetroPCS board, but noticed they also list Virgin Mobile. MX Telecom is a company providing SMS and MMS Gateway services, and they have an online System Status board that reports outages and planned maintenance from companies they contract with, including VM. It may be...
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    Target to offer Optimus V for $129 plus $20 gift card

    According to a post at Slickdeals, beginning Sunday Target will offer the Optimus V for $129 plus a $20 gift card. Quantities will be limited, no rainchecks. Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V $129 + $20 GC@Target - Slickdeals.net
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    Saab Creates Android-Based In-Car System

    Saab’s IQon In-Car System Powered by Android
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    Help Major Android Malware Threat Reported

    The Mother Of All Android Malware Has Arrived: Stolen Apps Released To The Market That Root Your Phone, Steal Your Data, And Open Backdoor | Android News, Reviews, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets, Tips, Mods, Videos, Tutorials - Android Police
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    Spammer...

    4 posts...4 spam http://androidforums.com/search.php?searchid=4505759
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    Help 3G Drops When Screen Timeouts With HotSpot On

    I was using the HotSpot through Quick Settings this morning and noticed the following...when my screen would timeout to save power, the 3G connection dropped even though the HotSpot was still active, and the only way I could maintain it was to set the screen to never timeout, which is bad for...
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    Post Your Home Screen Captures

    I've seen threads like this at other forums...and might as well add one here...post your home screens if you like. I've seen some clever ideas from others, and it gives people a chance to see what other launchers, widgets, etc. look like on the phone. There is free screen capture software...
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    Best Buy To Offer Optimus V for $129.99 Sunday - Updated

    They'll also have the bundle with $25 airtime, car charger and screen protector in store for $38 more. Best Buy Ad Scan 2/27-3/5 - Slickdeals.net