Recent content by dmunz

I constantly look at the new phones as they come out but I just can't get past my Note 4. I am rooted and running ancient android (4.4.4) as it were but it just works. The screen is right and with the removable battery and SD card nothing seems better. I know that "better" is subjective and...

Has anyone ever used a VZ prepaid data plan with their NOTE 4? I transferred my unlimited plan to an iPhone (I needed to move the phone number) and I want to use my Note as a tablet. Just curious if it is possible to use the prepaid data SIM in the NOTE 4 and how to approach VZ about doing it...

I finally got a developer Note 4 so the II is up on eBay. All rooted and ready for a new owner. With an extra OEM battery and the LemonHead! You know how to find it if you are interested. FWIW DLM

So I'm still really happy with my Note II and could probably run with this phone for a lot longer. The only issues I have is viewing the screen during dark scenes on videos. This is really my main use for the phone - watching videos while I travel. Are any of the newer phones better at...

I'm thinking about selling my Note 2 and moving to something a little newer. My concern is how do I make sure I don't leave anything on the phone when I sell it. I'm rooted with bootloader access runing 4.1.2. I think that there is value to the next owner keeping it rooted but I also want to...

Is it possible the freeze out some of the functions on the volume rocker? I use my Note II as a mini tablet. I never use it as a phone so I alway set the ringer and notifications volume all the way to off. I get annoyed when I bump the rocker and it goes up to vibrate or ring for the phone...

Is there an issue with the Netfix app and the Rezound? I'm running rooted stock and it refuses to accept my login credentials. I know they are right because it works everywhere else. TIA DLM

I jumped on the .10 leak and then the .12 leak. I'm wondering if a factory reset will work now or lock up. I know the software ID infor is way different if you are on the leak. TIA DLM

I dropped my TB again and cracked the glass. Wasn't going to be a big deal as I was thinking about getting a Razr, but I've decied to wait it out. There are lots of glass kits in eBay, some as cheap as $25. Any idea how much work it is to actually do the replacement? I dug through ifixit, but...

Probably not such a bright question but I have not been able to find a direct answer. Is it simply the ROMs get rid of bloatware that runs in the background and use power? Or is there something else going on? TIA DLM

I used APP 2 SD pro to move some apps to the card. I had to send my TB off to get a new screen and, foolishly, thought I would just be able to plug the SD card back in and reload the app. The only thing I've lost that really bugs me is MegaTV (apparently it has been pulled from the market.)...

I know there are free tether apps for rooted phones, but I'm curious if it is possible to root and keep the official Verizon Hotspot app. Probably lots of raised eyebrows at that, but if I chose to pay for the service I want to be able to do so after rooting. TIA DLM

Seems like a dumb question, but what are the symptoms? My phone sits in a holster most of the day. I can't say that I have ever had it reboot while I was using it. Am I just lucky? Is there some kind of log to check? TIA DLM

I'm sure there is a more accurate place to post this here, but I have a TB, i'm an Android noob and this is where I spend my time - sorry in advance. :o I've had an iPod touch for years and use iTunes to buy media. I was bored the other say and bought the last two episodes of Supernatural to...

When I call someone only my cell number shows up on the caller ID. I don't have a probelm with that, but I would like my name to show up too. (Actually, I would like ONLY my name and not the phone number.) Is it possible to get the account owner name on the caller ID? TIA DLM