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    Can I send and receive calls and texts over wifi with my regular phone number??

    The place I moved to has terrible T-Mobile coverage so before I switch to a different provider... I was wondering if there is an app or something that will enable me to send and receive calls and texts via wifi using my regular phone number? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :)...
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    "LOW ON SPACE" message" in notifications bar even after doing all of the following things to it.....

    My unrooted Android phone is showing a "Low on space" message in the notifications bar at the top. This is what it says on the "Memory usage" page... -Device memory: 1.9GB used - 63MB free -On SD card: 642MB used - 11GB free -Running: 479MB used - 289MB free -All: 1.9GB used - 63MB free...
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    HELP PLEASE: Can't add contacts or edit existing contacts to my Skyrocket!!! How can I fix this?

    I posted this same thread in the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket forum a while ago but no one answered so I'll try again here... It was easy to add or edit contacts with my former Galaxy S1 Vibrant (rooted) but my current (non-rooted) Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket i727 with Android 4.0.4 won't let me...
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    Help HELP PLEASE: Can't add contacts or edit existing contacts to my Skyrocket!!! How can I fix this?

    It was brain-dead easy to add or edit contacts with my former Galaxy S Vibrant (rooted) but my current (non-rooted) Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket i727 with Android 4.0.4 won't let me add or edit a contact! For example: If someone calls me or I input a number I should be able to press on the...
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    Help HELP PLEASE: I bought a used G2X and can't hear anyone unless I use earphone or click Speaker button

    I just bought a used T-Mobile G2X and I can't hear anyone during a phone call unless I use my earphones or click the "Speaker" button but apparently they can hear me. And yes, I do have my phones volume up. This phone is NOT rooted. Does anyone know how I can fix this problem? Thank you very...
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    What makes a smartphone a GLOBAL smartphone? Is a GLOBAL phone just a phone with a sim card?

    Specifically what is it that makes a smartphone a global phone? Is it just a smartphone with a sim card so you can swap out the sim card while traveling? Does that mean any smartphone with a sim card is a global phone? Thank you.
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    Which carrier has best and cheapest coverage and does NOT care if you tether your phone a lot?

    I would like to know which carrier has the widest coverage for the lowest price and does NOT care if you tether your phone a lot...and even if you don't have their more expensive data plan? Thanks
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    Are you tethering your Simple Mobile phone? Has Simple Mobile terminated your account for tethering?

    I have questions about using a Simple Mobile phone as a mobile access point (tethering, hot spot) please... 1) Are you doing this successfully? 2) Since tethering isn't allowed according to Simple Mobiles Terms, what are you using to hide the tethering from them? FoxFi or something else...
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    Root How can I find out exactly what version of Android is on my rooted Samsung Galaxy S phone please?

    How can I find out exactly what version of Android I have on my Samsung Vibrant Galaxy (T-Mobile) phone please? This is what I see when I go to Settings > About Phone: Model Number: SGH-T959 Firmware version: 2.2 Baseband version: T959UVJL5 Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 Build number: Nero...
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    HELP: How can I conceal from cellphone provider that I'm using cellphone as a mobile Access Point?

    I want to use my Samsung Galaxy S1 as a mobile access point but I do NOT want my cellphone provider to know I'm doing this. I installed the Firefox for Mac 'User Agent Changer 2.6.8' addon to my computer with an Android header. Here are my questions... 1) How can I test this on my computers...
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    Does the Prime have louder speakers than the Eee Pad?

    I briefly owned an Asus Transformer Eee Pad but sold it because the internal speakers were too quiet. Does the Prime comes with louder internal speakers than the Eee Pad? Steve
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    Should I root my Asus Transformer, and if so, why should I root it? What is the downside to rooting?

    I have a few questions about rooting my Transformer that is currently running Android 3.2.1... 1) Should I root my Asus Transformer, and if so, why should I root it? 2) What is the downside to rooting this? Thanks :) Steve
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    I'm testing Asus Transformer and iPad 1. I plan to keep only one of them. Which one would you keep?

    I've been testing an Asus Transformer and an iPad 1 and plan on keeping only one of them. I like the openness of the Android but the external speaker is too quiet for watching Netflix movies and doesn't sound nearly as good as the iPad unless you are wearing headphones. Watching Netflix...
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    Transformer volume isn't loud enough. Do Volume Booster apps really work?

    Just bought a 32gb Transformer and the volume is too low for watching Netflix movies. I see a couple paid-for "volume booster" apps and was wondering if they work? Steve
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    Root Would you buy a rooted Nook Color in perfect "like new" condition for $100 over the Amazon Fire?

    If you could buy an almost new rooted Nook Color in perfect condition for only $100, would you buy it over the Amazon Fire? Thanks Steve
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    Why spend $ on a tablet with no SD card like the Fire when there are so many tablets with SD cards?

    Since the Amazon Fire has no SD card, can someone please tell me why the geeks that like to tweak these devices would be interested in it? Is it just because of the challenge to see if or how much the Fire can be modified? Or is it because there is something the Fire has that other tablets...
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    HELP: Who makes the best least expensive tablet I can buy new or used that roots to Android?

    I would like to know who makes the best least expensive tablet I can buy new or used that after rooting to Android makes for an awesome and super reliable Android tablet? I realize I can buy a new Android whatever for many hundreds of dollars but I'm hoping to find something really...
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    HELP: Who makes the best least expensive tablet I can buy new or used that roots to Android?

    I would like to know who makes the best least expensive tablet I can buy new or used that after rooting to Android makes for an awesome and super reliable Android tablet? I realize I can buy a new Android whatever for many hundreds of dollars but I'm hoping to find something really...
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    What is the best tablet I can buy used and then root to Android?

    NOTE: Sorry, I just realize I put this in the Amazon Fire forum and meant to post this in the General forum. It seems I'm unable to delete this too. Sorry. I would like to know who makes the best tablet I can buy new or used that after rooting to Android makes for an awesome and super...
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    Trying to find forum for Coby Kyros MID-7120-4G 7-Inch Android Tablet Please

    Hi, Groupon has a good deal on the Coby Kyros MID-7120-4G 7-Inch Android Tablet for only $112 Coby Kyros Tablet from BTV America Deal of the Day | Groupon Chicago but I don't see a forum on this site for this one. I'm thinking of buying one and would like to know how to get it to play...
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    Help HELP: Galaxy S won't start recharging unless I reboot it first!

    My Galaxy S won't recharge unless I reboot it first. Without rebooting I can hook up the charger and nothing happens. After rebooting it starts recharging immediately. Its not the wall charger because it does the same thing with my car charger. I googled the issue and can't find anything...
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    Help HELP: Galaxy S won't start recharging unless I reboot it first!

    My Galaxy S won't recharge unless I reboot it first. Without rebooting I can hook up the charger and nothing happens. After rebooting it starts recharging immediately. Its not the wall charger because it does the same thing with my car charger. I googled the issue and can't find anything about...
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    Help To save battery juice, I want to change my Google search page to black

    I want to change my Google home page to black to save battery as you can see here: Set Default Home Page - Black Google Mobile The strange thing is that I've tried doing the normal stuff to make that my home page and it keeps defaulting to the normal Google home page with the white background...
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    Help HELP: Can't go online with cell phone towers only

    My device will NOT go online unless I'm connected to wifi. Where in the settings do I go so I can connect to the internet when I do NOT have a wifi connection please? Meaning that I want to go online using the cell phone towers. Thanks Steve
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    HELP: G1 battery drain - can G1 update to a newer OS?

    I have a few questions about a G1 with the original OS please... 1) This G1 is about two years old and the battery (only 6 months old) drains super fast even though the WIFI setting is off. Got any suggestions? 2) Can the G1 be modified to run a newer version of Android? Thanks Steve
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