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    jaybirds bluebuds x random volume flucuation

    I know this may be the wrong forum , but I just got the JayBird X and cannot find out how to properly have it use Google Nown instead of S Voice so I can use Google commands. Can anyone help with this one? In have an i747 ATT G#, not rotted running 4.3. Thanks !
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    Samsung Galaxy S3 on Straight Talk

    Do you have an ATT SIM ? If so, here is what works for me, granted my S3 is an unlocked i747. APN -wap.tracfone Port - 80 MMSC- https://mmsc.cingular.com MMS Proxy 66.209.11.32 MMS Port 80 MCC 310 MNC 410 That's it, and it has worked since Dec. However, lately I have been experiencing ye old...
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    Wifi pop up

    Does anyone know how to do this on an Unlocked i747 (Galaxy S3-AT&T) ? The codes in this thread produce an error. Thanks
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    Extended battery

    I still don't understand people who care more about the way their phone "looks" rather than what it actually "does" and is "supposed to do." Considering the Galaxy S3 is cheaper feeling than the S2 and of course the iPhone, the added protection and battery life are key for the Galaxy S3 in my...
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    Camera shutter sound silenced!

    It could be JB bu t what I did was to enable the earpiece volume option, then the More Settings and enable the Camera setting, back out and use the camera for about 5 minutes. Then disable all settings in ear piece and go into you camera settings and you should see an option for 'Shutter...
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    Camera shutter sound silenced!

    I found the fix final! Look on the Play Store for an app called 'Earpiece.' The setting for the silencer is in the second menu after enabling the earpiece volume setting. Good news is that since installing thus on my non-rooted I777 the option to disable the camera sound now appears in the...
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    anyone ditch their gs2 because of poor sprint coverage?

    You are Not imagining it. I live in San Francisco and I tell ya, overall Sprint's 3G went from "decent" to sucky all around the bay. Besides that , I ave been with Sprint for 16 yrs and I have never had such an amazing device that has so many issues with the signal LOS, WiFi- weakest ever, and...
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    Camera shutter sound silenced!

    Look for an app (don't know where I got it) called "Simple Notepad" Get it? It's called that for a reson and the app has a million settings. Im still trying to figure them out but it does silence the shuter and als allows complete blank screen mode too.:-*
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    Siri for android one day?

    Isn't the biggest and most important difference between Siri and Vingo is the fact that Vingo does not read back to you. Or do I not have something setup correctly on my stupi Epic 4G?
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    [APP] Roam Control Optimus (NO ROOT REQUIRED)

    Where is the newest release of this software? I can't find it? Thanks Update, I found it. I do have a question though, am i supposed to install both files? On my Optimus I have an app called "LG Hidden menu" (the old name) but I do not see the other file you posted.
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    Spare battery for Optimus S?

    Unfortunately I had a bad, bad time with PayPal years ago when someone ripped me off. Anyway, I don't have a PayPal account. Was just wondering if anyone had tried this battery. I still can't believe this phone has been out this long and it is so hard to find a REAL Extended battery that...
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    Spare battery for Optimus S?

    Has anyone tried this battery yet? I am hesitant to order from Hong Kong. LG Optimus S LS670 LGIP-400N LGIP-401N Li-Ion OEM Cell Phone Battery (1500 mAh), FREE Shipping, LG Optimus S LS670 PHONE LGIP-400N LGIP-401N Li-Ion OEM Cell Phone Battery (1500 mAh)