Recent content by alcathoe

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    [Closed] Santa Phil Day 6: Win one of two Nexus 9 tablets and a keyboard folio

    Nexus 7 cracked, lost Holidays diminished Solace sought
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    Why was my thread removed?

    Thanks, still waiting for some feedback on what happened
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    MotoMaker Orders! Delays

    The Motorola rep informed me that I could only use it on the pure edition or Net 10 the promo code would not work with any other carrier. I had originally intended to purchase the phone to use with Republic, but because they had their own arrangement with Motorola the code wouldn't work. If...
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    Why was my thread removed?

    I wrote a new thread entitled Moto X Cyber Monday Scam, detailing my efforts to buy a Motorola phone using their promotion code. It appeared briefly, but now is gone, why?
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    MotoMaker Orders! Delays

    I couldn't even use the code, it was rejected two days in a row. First reason, the Republic promotion was on. Second, you have to order only from a computer, Third, you can only choose a pure edition for your code to work. It was a scam from the start the promotion very clearly stated that...
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    Turn off auto synch for apps?

    Thanks for the tip and the link
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    Turn off auto synch for apps?

    Dead Trigger 2, Riptide GP 2, but not more than 10 - 15 minutes per game. stopped playing Asphalt 8 and Real Racing to see if that would make a difference, but it hasn't, in fact battery drain has been worse. There must be something rogue running but can't seem to find it when I check settings...
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    Turn off auto synch for apps?

    Screen times average 4 hours after a full charge. Only keep wifi on when checking mail or using a news app, otherwise turned off as is location services. That is why I am wondering if it has always been a battery issue that is getting worse over time. Was using a wake lock app but since the...
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    Turn off auto synch for apps?

    Just wondering if this will improve my battery life as I have synch turned off for everything but mail at present but still have battery issues. I had a fully charged battery last night, always check settings for running apps, used night mode in Battery Widget Reborn and found this the battery...
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    How's your 2013 N7's battery life?

    Re: how is your battery life for N7 2013? You're welcome. It has been a trial and error experience for me trying to prolong battery life. You might also look into battery apps and task managers, though there are varying opinions as to whether they actually help. I have installed both, think...
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    How's your 2013 N7's battery life?

    Re: how is your battery life for N7 2013? Did you leave your WiFi, Bluetooth, or location services on, all drain the battery.Also factor in the brightness of the screen, another battery drainer if kept on high. Finally could be an app running in the background, even if you thought you had...
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    4.4 bugs and annoyances

    Wakelock Detector will no longer work. Developers are aware and hope to resolve the issues. Posted via Android Central App
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    How's your 2013 N7's battery life?

    Re: how is your battery life for N7 2013? It certainly hasn't matched the initial reviews which were claiming almost 8 hours of battery life per charge. Posted via Android Central App
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    How's your 2013 N7's battery life?

    Re: how is your battery life for N7 2013? I have been disappointed with battery life so far, average between 4-5 hours on a charge, with brightness turned down and checking to make sure there are no apps running in the background, My current breakdown is 81% on 14 h 16m 52 s Screen 20% Tablet...
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    Google Nexus 7 (2013) Mysterious 1013 and battery drain

    It appears to be related to audio files ( though I have no music on my Nexus, just games and films) and really drained the battery, bringing mediaserver back up to 60 %. I initially had problems with mediaserver which was sorted out with help on the forum. Ever since that experience I try to...