Recent content by genoist

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    android tv box probelm after upgrade to kitkat 4.4

    This device doesn't run on the Android TV platform, so I'm thinking this thread doesn't belong here.
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    Chromecast with $80 Tmobile plan as sole Internet?

    The Chromecast has its own connection to the Internet. The phone only acts as a remote control. The Chromecast usage will count towards your 5GB of hotspot usage. A better option will be to connect your phone to your TV directly using something like a SlimPort adapter, an MHL adapter, or an...
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    Win 1 of 3 Moto Gs from Android Central!

    I finally saw one of these in person the other day. Very nice build quality for such an inexpensive phone.
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    [Closed] Win an NVIDIA Shield or Tegra Note from AC and NVIDIA!

    I'd love to take the Shield out for a spin with some emulators!
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    Hangouts and SMS

    SMS on the N7 doesn't work with the Hangouts app, but it is possible to SMS/MMS from the tablet (if you have the LTE version with an active SIM card). Just install one of the third party SMS apps from the Play Store. I use GoSMS on my N7 LTE and it works just fine.
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    Can anyone tell me does listening to international radio use much internet usage?

    Use the data usage calculator in your settings to see how much data the app(s) in question are using.
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    S4 mini not running smoothly after ROOT?

    Just being rooted won't affect performance. If you have any apps that are running, and making use of that root permission, THEY could be causing issues.
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    T-Mobile Service Around Tampa/FL

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    Nexus 7 LTE unlocked model question

    The system recognizes the IMEI as a tablet, not a phone, so it won't work with a phone plan.
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    Purchasing devices from play store app

    You cannot buy devices from the Play Store app. You can, however, use the browser on your device to do so.
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    Anybody else Nexus 5 heating up when playing game or watching videos?

    I've never met a phone that doesn't get "hot" when you put it through strenuous activities. You're discharging a battery quickly and running an uncooled processor. I'm not sure what is expected to happen.