Recent content by briankurtz79

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    [Closed] Win a Galaxy S6 edge+!

    I need the camera to take pictures on the job site!! My og moto x just isn't cutting it!!!! 👎 Posted via the Android Central App
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    What Apps Have You Installed On Your Nexus Player?

    I also side loaded fx now. I'm desperately trying to get it to work!!! How did you do it?? I can clock through the settings and scroll through the shows but I can't "click" on any of the shows!! Help!!!!! I need to catch up on Americans and justified!!! Posted via the Android Central App
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    [Closed] The Android Central non-sexist, non-spammy OnePlus One contest

    I would love to get one-plus give my wife my gs5 so I can finally get her pried away from the iPhone! See what I did there! Good luck everyone!!! Posted via Android Central App
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    What is 'Mediaserver' and why is it draining my battery so much?

    Re: What is 'Mediaserver' and why is it draining my battery so mu Media server accesses local media files from your "SD" memory for playback. The only reason it seems so high is because all you've done is played music. 30% of 4% is only a little over 1% of battery. Think mathematically...
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    [HOW-TO] Use NFC Tags With Samsung Galaxy SIII

    There are plenty of great thoughts and uses right now. The problem is mainstreaming them. Think about tapping it outside your front door and it unlocks and the lights turn on. Unlocking or starting your car. You could do anything...
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    Jelly Bean coming next week?

    got mine last night. It's perfect. Root is King!
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    What is the "keychain" app on my Galaxy Nexus?

    if 8 mb is a problem for you, you can always disable any system app in settings
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    Google Wallet -- how to use?

    ive done it both ways. only difference is if youve opened the app already then you just tap it once and your good. if your on the home screen the phone tap will prompt ypu enter your pin and then you have to tap again to send the payment. works either way
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    Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.1 & 4.0.4

    Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4 i have the sprint gnex and it came with4.0.4. the Bluetooth has been a horrible experience. in my truck it always connects and will route calls but goes mute during media playback half the time. the only fix is to reboot the phone. when the...
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    Scratch Test

    exactly! ive never accidentally tryed to chop my phone in half with a kitchen knife. i have however scratched every phone ive ever had naked (yes, even gorilla glass) from sand and concrete on the construction site. if all your worried about is keys and coins thats one thing but in the real...
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    Facebook high-res photo syncing after 4.0.4?

    not sure why everyone thinks you cant sync fb contacts on stock 4.0.4. you just have to do it manually. kinda sucks but go to a specific contact. hit the 3 dot button/edit. then hit the 3 dot button again/join and choose that contacts fb contact. synced. you have to do it manually to each...
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    The Future of Smartphones

    Nfc will never completely take over payments until someone figures out how to make smart phones self sufficient. Solar panels in the led screen? Wireless charging? Not sitting it on a pad but some type of tech with a similar range to wifi. Automatically start charging when your in your house...
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    I've played with the HTC EVO 4G LTE ... Ask me anything!

    I'm sure you just hold the power button down for about 10 seconds. That's how most tablets do it and even the iPhone has that function. I'vedone it on my galaxy tab a few times. Its nothing to worry about.