Recent content by pchrist11

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    Samsung Galaxy S4 - Transferring Text Messages

    Yes, that is what I used as well. You can backup to an SD card or online like Google Drive.
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    S5 Wireless Charging

    You can get the official Samsung Wireless Charging Back Cover that will replace your existing cover. This is the safest way to maintain water resistance. It does add a little thickness to the phone and most cases will not fit. The other option is to buy a wireless charging card that goes...
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    fingerprint security-gps

    You can use the Smart Lock feature in Lollipop. If you go to Settings > Security > Trust Agents, make sure Smart Lock is On. Then exit the Settings and return to Settings > Security > Smart Lock. You can then choose Trusted Places and add locations using the map. Now each time that GPS knows...
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    Need help changing my alternate pass code! but forgot original one!

    I had this same issue a couple of weeks ago while helping someone activate a SIM card for a tablet. Switching the SIM cards caused my phone to require Alt password and not allowing me to use fingerprint. I was unable to log in to phone to reset fingerprints or passwords. I couldn't get it to...
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    How can I unlock my Galaxy S5 if I forgot the alternative password?

    I had this same issue a couple of weeks ago while helping someone activate a SIM card for a tablet. Switching the SIM cards caused my phone to require Alt password and not allowing me to use fingerprint. I couldn't get it to accept any passwords, Google Device Manager didn't work, Samsung Find...
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    How can I recover my pin code on my Samsung Galaxy S5?

    Re: forgot pin code samsung galaxy s5 I did this a few weeks ago. I put a different SIM card in my Verizon S5 to help somebody activate it for their tablet. When I put in my original SIM it prompted for a password instead of my fingerprint. Every password I attempted failed. I also tried...
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    New Verizon Update for S5 G900V

    I just checked for updates and had this one as well. Now I'm on BOE1. Alabama
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    Why do I see pictures in the Gallery in a different order from the order they were saved in the SD card?

    Re: Why I see pictures in Gallery on order different from order they saved in SD card Sometimes when files are moved from Phone Storage to SD Card, the timestamp (file created date) will change from the time the pictures was taken / received to the time that it was moved / modified. I have...
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    Android Central Photo Contest: Caption this photo!

    "I see dead people"
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    Sorry, Contacts has stopped??

    You can try to disable Google+.
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    Are any of the Verizon or Samsung apps that are pre installed on my s5 worth using?

    The only one I use is the My Verizon data meter widget so that I can quickly see how much data is being used. Also like steve_ma said, you can view your bill and check other lines.
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    Trying to Upgrade to Lollipop, not Working Out. Help?

    Did you get this resolved? I also get the error and was previously rooted before I took the updates.
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    How do I Re-root S5 G900V after Android 5.0 A08 Upgrade?

    I also would like to know how to re-root. I saw the thread on XDA about using SafeStrap and the 5.0 ROM. I guess we would have to go back to 4.4.4 rooted and install SafeStrap, then follow that method. [How-To] Update to G900VVRU1BOA8 5.0 and Kee… | Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 5 | XDA Forums
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    Save settings on Camera app

    I agree. That would be very helpful. Especially for the Sports / Kids mode. I usually have to open the camera, wait for it to load, then switch the mode; by this time the I've missed what the kids were doing.
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    Changing GUI

    I think you can do that with XPosed Framework Modules. You will need to be rooted.