Recent content by gtbarry

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    [Closed] Win one of two Nexus 5 devices from Android Central!

    AndroidCentral thank you! And 32gb :D!!!
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    [Closed] Win 1 of 2 Tegra 4 powered HP Slatebook X2 tablets

    Something for her to do while I play on my Tegra 4-powered HP Slatebook X2 - compliments of nVidia and Android Central
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    Mobile data doesn't work (wifi does)

    Go to the Access Points Names and take 2-3 screenshots to make sure you know what your settings are now. Even though they don't appear to be working. Then, in Access Points, "Reset to Default". Then reboot your phone after. If that does not work. You will probably have to speak to your...
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    Unlocking phones bought second hand, still illegal?

    Keep in mind that it is illegal to unlock a carrier locked phone without permission from the carrier. But it is not illegal to own, buy or sell an unlocked phone. It is the act of unlocking that is illegal. That said, you can buy unlocked phones on ebay or even google directly. But expect the...
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    Slide out keyboard and screen stops working

    Anyone else run into this problem? Basically, when you slide out the keyboard the screen goes black. Then when you slide it back in it comes back. Broken cable I assume. Just looking for possible solutions.
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    What are good places to buy brand-new Unlocked GSM phones from (USA)

    Re: Odp: What are good places to buy brand-new Unlocked GSM phones from (USA) To date I have purchased about ten phones off ebay and have had great luck. All of them unlocked. I am really careful to research the sellers feedback, how long they have been a member and buy only "new" or "like...
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    Power Adaptor for Kindle Fire HD

    My experience with USB hubs is they split the amps (or is it volts?) between all the ports available whether or not they are in use. For my phones this means extremely slow charging even when they are the only device plugged in. For my kindle, with its higher power requirements, it means no...
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    Typing options on Galaxy S3

    Re: Odp: Typing options on Galaxy S3 Try the Swiftkey Flow beta. You can turn off flow and just use the tapping part of the keyboard if you want. SwiftKey I think runs for $4 once the beta runs out. If you like swiping style keyboards try the endlessly in beta Swype. That is my personal choice...
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    Programming a phone number on a GS3

    In the USA we use two different types of phone technologies. GSM AT&T and t-mobile CDMA (TDMA?) Verizon and Sprint Your phone is assigned to Verizon. So, you are locked to Verizon. I honestly know very little about Verizon/Sprint phones. PERHAPS you could move it to Sprint or another of the...
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    To Wait, or Not To Wait

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    To Wait, or Not To Wait

    - Cellswapper.com - Cellswapper.com - Get out of your Cell Phone-Mobile-Wireless Contract
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    New to smartphones - is Android the way to go?

    You don't get "more for less." You don't pay too much for less like apple forces you to. Unless you are technical and want to tinker, your only choice for a pure Android experience on a phone is to buy direct from Google on the Play store. This is also the only phone that Google will update for...
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    What's the better reader - Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD?

    I have a fire, but I wish I had a nexus 7. I agree that the biggest problem with the fire is that it is Android only sort of. You will be frustrated by it unless you root it. It can only do the most basic things that a standard Android device can do. For example, try to load a .avi or MP4 video...
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    Need a New phone for mass texting

    I agree it is a matter of what app and not what phone. Unless you use one of the few remaining android phones with a pull out keyboard you are basically looking at whatever screensize you like with whatever keyboard software you like (I tend to be better on the sliding keyboards like swype and...