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    How to get Android 7 on unlocked Moto G4 Play?

    Hi all, I live in the US and have an unlocked Moto G4 Play. I read at the link below that the Android 7 is now available. However, when I do a system update, it tells me everything is currently up to date (it's on Android 6). https://www.androidauthority.com/moto-g4-plus-play-update-784013/...
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    Best simple yet modern Android phone?

    Hi all, I'm in the market for a new Android phone as an upgrade to my Samsung Galaxy S5. I don't need anything powerful or fancy, but I don't want a straight up budget phone. Here's what I'm looking for: - As close to stock Android as possible and at least Android 7 - Headphone jack - USB-C...
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    When will the US based, unlocked Moto G4 Play get Android 7?

    I recently purchased an unlocked Moto G4 Play in the US and it's running Android 6. I've checked for system updates but don't see anything for Android 7 and from looking around, it looks like Android 7 should be out for this device. Does anyone know when, or if, it's coming to this device?
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    Questions about purchasing Super Mario Run

    Thank you for the reply, that is what I was hoping to hear.
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    Questions about purchasing Super Mario Run

    Hi everyone, I've been debating whether or not to purchase Super Mario Run but found the $10 price tag a little steep. However, according to this article below, it will soon see a temporary 50% price cut - and $5 is something I would be willing to pay...
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    How to disable apps on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5

    Hi all, I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5. There are some apps that I want to disable (for example, NFL Mobile, IMBD, a few other non essential ones) but when I try to, I'm asked to replace this app with a factory version. What does that mean? If I want the app back at a future date, how...
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    Can I watch TV shows on my tablet in the browser (without downloading an app)?

    Hi all, I have a Lenovo tablet running Android 5. I'm noticing that when I try to watch TV shows from official TV channel websites (for example, the CW), I am redirected to a page where I am forced to download an app to watch the TV shows. I'm assuming it detects this is a mobile device and...
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    When will certain Chromebooks get access to Google Play?

    Hi all, I'm looking to purchase an Asus Flip 2 in 1 10.1'' Chromebook and heard that some Chromebooks will soon be able to run Android apps. I don't see this in the list of Chromebooks that will run Android apps soon. Does anyone know how Google decides what Chromebooks will be able to run...
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    Questions about Restrict Background Data on Galaxy S5, any takers?

    Questions about "Restrict Background Data" on Galaxy S5 Hello all, I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 on Verizon and I'm always looking for ways to improve battery life since I use so few features of the phone (call/text/camera, a weather widget, Gmail, Google Maps, that's about it). In the Power...
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    Can I get some help with a few quesions about cutomizations with Buzz Launcher?

    Buzz Launcher: Few questions about customizations Hello all, I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 with Verizon and I am playing around with Buzz Launcher. I really like it but there's a few things I can't quite figure out how to do (as compared to TouchWiz, the default launcher). Does anyone have any...
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    Samsung Galaxy S5: Just upgraded to 5.0 - 4G LTE icon crossed out?

    Hello all, My Samsung Galax S5 phone (on Verizon) just got an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. I did the upgrade and things seem OK for the most part but one new I thing I am noticing is that sometimes, the icon in the top right for signal strength has 4G LTE but it is dimmed and crossed out. I...
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    Why does my Samsung Galaxy S5 (on Verizon) keep going from 4G LTE to 3G?

    Samsung Galaxy S5 with Verizon keeps going from 4G LTE to 3G Hello all, My wife and I recently got Samsung Galaxy S5 phones (with Verizon). We live in the Boston area though signal strength at our house seems low (the meter in the top right is always 1 or 2 bars) but we're always on Wifi at...
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    How can I browse files in Windows Explorer via Bluetooth on Samsung Galaxy S5?

    Hello all, I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone with Verizon as my carrier. I have an IBM Lenovo W510 with Bluetooth running Windows 7. I'm able to pair them both via Bluetooth and I was able to send a file to the phone from the computer - but I don't see a way to browse the phone's file structure...