Recent content by Quelch

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    Bought a LG V30 + today.

    Bought a new unlocked LG V30 + today. What apps would users recommend ? How is the best way to block ads ? How do I remove or hide the Facebook/Instagram icon ?
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    OnePlus X or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32GB variant, which one is better?

    I had the same choice, I chose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro because you get a more advanced phone for the money Bought mine through Vickmall as they have an excellent reputation It's not a big spend Stop procrastinating, take a big breath and go for it, you wont be sorry
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    How do I stop popup ads in MIUI based XIAOMI Redmi note 3 Pro?

    Pop up adds usually come with an app you have downloaded Find out what the adds are about and you may be able to trace it to a particular app For example I had a map app on my tablet and I kept getting Uber pop-ups all over the place, very annoying When I realised it was from the map app I...
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    Should I buy the samsung galaxy tab s 8.4

    Just got my new bronze Samsung Tab S 8.4 to replace my Nexus 7 2012 Highly recommended, it's a quantum leap from the Nexus I was considering the Samsung Tab S 8.4 version 2 but don't like the aspect ratio, wrong shape for video in landscape causing black bars Love my Samsung Tab S 8.4
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    Samsung Bluetooth keyboard

    Do the keys rub on the screen when closed ?
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    Using OTG with Nexus Media Importer

    Didn't want to root my Nexus 7 Instead I've installed 'Nexus Media Importer' connected a USB drive with an On The Go cable I can now access files from a USB drive Haven't mastered playing video from the USB yet, can anyone advise me how to do that
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    Do you drain your new phone's battery?

    I agree, "ritual" is obsolete Won't do any harm to do as suggested This advice from the sales person could be his own opinion and not backed up by the company Email the company and hopefully get official advice in writing saying exactly what they recommend
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    using headphones on htc one mini

    Obviously you would have tried the volume control several times Go into settings and check that the sound hasn't been accidentally turned off by one of the apps on the phone Also try turning the phone completely off, leave for twenty seconds or so, then turn back on, similar to a computer...
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    Poor sound quality when plugged into car auxiliary port

    Welcome to the forum It may be you're getting too high an impedance (resistance) in the socket in the phone This can be caused by corrosion but in a new phone is more likely to be caused by manufacturing residue in the socket Headphones have a high resistance so it doesn't effect them to the...
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    Smartphone as an eReader ?

    Thanks for the quick reply and reassurance Next time I get in to the big city I'll have a look at the Nexus 5 and other smartphones of that size
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    Smartphone as an eReader ?

    My wife wants me to get a cell phone so she can call me anytime in an emergency etc I want a phone I can use as an eReader I have a Nexus 7 that is an ideal eReader around the home but a little large and heavy to carry about in a pocket Anyone use a smartphone as an eReader they can recommend
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    Nexus 7 not recognized by computer

    I followed the instructions in the link from Whirlpool Computer forum member Mark Aidan Nexus 7 2013 Drivers Installation Guide Before following these instructions I did a system restore to before the 15th August '14 to be rid of the rogue update and set my computer to not download updates until...
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    Nexus 7 screen issue

    That looks like a faulty screen, try and get the seller to replace it
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    Interesting Problem

    You're English is hard to follow and your question is complex Type your question into Google in your native language then click on Google translate into English Then post your question again in the English version Then I'll try and help
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    Unable to Transfer Files Into Tablet.

    Apparently an Android debugging driver that breaks MTP was included in the August Windows patch cycle. You can fix it by: plugging in the device going to the device manager and finding the device. You should see Android Composite ADB interface. right-click on the ADB interface line...