Recent content by BlueOrbit

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    Note 4 - bloatware list available?

    Just got myself a new AT&T Note 4. I disabled the obvious bloatware, but would like to remove more. Not sure what else is safe to remove. Does anyone have a good bloatware list? Thanks for any help on this..
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    Note 3 - spilled liquid on phone, screen not working - please advice

    Well, at Thanksgiving dinner, my Note 3 got soaked. A drink was spilled on it. I wiped it off when I noticed it after a bit of time. It seemed to work fine. I left it on overnight, then in the morning noticed that the screen is not working. I can still hear text messages and e-mails coming in...
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    "Ok Google" - now supported with latest Nova Launcher

    The latest Nova Launcher now supports the hot word "Google Now" right from the home screen. I've been looking for the native support of this capability for a while...
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    AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here

    Re: AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here I tried this, but still have WiFi disconnecting during voice calls. Any other ideas?
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    AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here

    re: AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here Interesting. Wonder what else could be causing my WiFi disconnects during voice calls? Anyone else having the same issue?
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    AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here

    re: AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here Could you tell us what settings you have in the WiFi Advanced options? Mine are currently set as default and are as follows
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    AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here

    re: AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here I noticed that my home WiFi disconnects for the duration of voice calls, then re-connects within 30 seconds after I hang up. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Is there a way to keep WiFi connected during voice...
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    AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here

    re: AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here Yes, I had to to into settings and select a Google keyboard (vs. Samsung) and all is good again. Thanks!
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    AT&T KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Report Issues and Problems Here

    Ok, I will go first. Updated my Note 3 to KitKat this morning. I use Google Hangouts as my main messaging app and noticed that all the pretty Google emoticons or emoji previously available on the keyboard are gone. Anyone know how to bring them back?
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    WiFi Disconnects during voice calls - how to fix this?

    I noticed that my home WiFi disconnects for the duration of voice calls, then re-connects within 30 seconds after I hang up. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Is there a way to keep WiFi connected during voice calls? I thought that KitKat would fix this, but after updating to KitKat, I am...
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    How to disable S-VOICE and get GOOGLE NOW with double click of home button?

    You could configure a "double tap" on any screen with Nova Launcher and have Google Now come up. I did this for a while, but decided that I like a single press on the Home button better.
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    How to disable S-VOICE and get GOOGLE NOW with double click of home button?

    I am using a Nova Launcher and I configured a single press on the Home button (when on main screen) to bring up Google Now. Works great.
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    Google Play Store- Connection Time Out- Retry?

    I was able to fix this issue on my Note 3 by turning on Airplane mode, then turning it off. So far so good, not sure this issue will return...
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    How to add lock screen widgets - pin code locked?

    Well, Kit Kat allows us to add widgets to a lock screen without compromising security. I want to be able to view notifications on a lock screen and I can do this on a Kit Kat device like a Nexus 7. Why is this not possible on a Samsung Note 3?
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    How to add lock screen widgets - pin code locked?

    In the widget area slide to right with your finger until you see a big + sign. Click on it and add widgets from a widget menu. Then if you have more than one widget, you can move through them on a lock screen by sliding to left or right. The default widget is the one which is to the right of all...