Recent content by empeyg

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    S7 - How to mute reminders when Do Not Disturb is on.

    Bump, I am still having this issue and it is driving me nuts. I have my Do Not Disturb set to turn on between 11 PM and 8:30 AM Alarms: On I have Calls From: All Messages From: None And yet, when I get a text message after 11 PM, the reminder is going off. The original notification doesn't...
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    S7 - How to mute reminders when Do Not Disturb is on.

    I know email reminders are also coming through. Can't say on the other apps.
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    S7 - How to mute reminders when Do Not Disturb is on.

    I have Notification Reminders turned on for messages. When my Do Not Disturb is on, my phone still sounds out reminders. My Do Not Disturb settings are as follows: - Scheduled between 11PM and 8:30 AM - Allow Alarms - Allow Calls from All - All other settings are turned off It appears that...
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    Bluetooth Connection causing notifications volume to be muted

    Hi, Whenever I establish a Bluetooth connection the notifications volume is being muted causing me to miss emails, text messages and meeting notices. I've tried changing the notification volume, however the phone automatically mutes it again. Any suggestions on how I can change this setting...
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    Phone Contact not syncing to Outlook via Kies

    Hi, I have added a contact to my phone that I would like to sync (add) to my Outlook contacts. I am using the latest version of Kies 3. My Galaxy S3 has the latest OS and software patches. The syncing works fine except for the adding of contacts from my Galaxy. As in, contacts...
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    Bluetooth calls from PIN locked Screen

    Sorry, I don't use a BT headset, so I can't assist you. Our hands free devices are for vehicles and sit on the visor.
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    Can?t place calls from Bluetooth device when the phone is locked?

    Re: Can?t place calls from Bluetooth device when the phone is loc I found a solution. I installed Tasker and Secure Settings. In Tasker, I create a profile for when my bluetooth device connects to my phone. I then created a task that disables my PIN. I also created a profile that...
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    Galaxy S3 and hands-free bluetooth: FAIL

    I found a solution. I installed Tasker and Secure Settings. In Tasker, I create a profile for when my bluetooth device connects to my phone. I then created a task that disables my PIN. I also created a profile that re-enables my PIN when the bluetooth connection is lost. I still say that...
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    Bluetooth calls from PIN locked Screen

    I found a solution. I installed Tasker and Secure Settings. In Tasker, I create a profile for when my bluetooth device connects to my phone. I then created a task that disables my PIN. I also created a profile that re-enables my PIN when the bluetooth connection is lost. I still say that...
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    Bluetooth calls from PIN locked Screen

    Something I missed saying in my original post: I have two Bluetooth units (a BlueAnt S3 and a Motorola T505 unit). These are hand free units that sit on the vehicle's sun visor. They are not headsets. Pressing the talk buttons on the Bluetooth units never engage's the S Voice when the phone...
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    Bluetooth calls from PIN locked Screen

    Howdy Folks, I may have ran into a show stopper on the Samsung Galaxy S3. I need to have a PIN on my phone or some locking mechanism that is secured, swipe doesn't cut it, as I have working documents and phone numbers that can't be easily accessed. I have a hands free bluetooth device that...
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    Miss my Blackberry!

    Hi Folks, Thanks for all of the replies. So this is where I'm at: 1) Battery - I've installed Battery Booster and Memory Booster. Battery life is much longer, so I think I have that figured out. 2) I've got Kies working for my Outlook, and EverNote working for my Outlook Notes. Just need to...
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    Miss my Blackberry!

    to those that offered helpful ideas, I thank you. To the others.... I do have a battery saver installed, Extended Battery Life. It manages the screen brightness, and a few other things. I've thought about rooting the phone, I'm just disappointed I have to take those measures. If anyone has...
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    Miss my Blackberry!

    Hi, I just gave up my BlackBerry 9780, and purchased the Samsung Galaxy S3 after reading so many raving reviews of the phone. I must say, I am totally disheartened with the phone. Here are my top issues: 1) The battery life sucks! I can't even make it 3/4's of a day without having to recharge...