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This S3 (9300) is unrooted and flashed to PagePlus, which is on the Verizon network. I've installed Apex as a launcher. There's no SIM (so no 4G/LTE). It works well in every respect - EXCEPT: It doesn't automatically use 3G in the absence of WiFi, and even when 3G is working it's quite slow...

This DX has been wonderfully stable for a long, long time - and in my 8th decade it's understandable that I've forgotten how it got to its current state, which is: 4.0.4 Rooted (with Pete's, IIRC) Gummy Shadow 1.2.0 Operating on Verizon, via PagePlus (prepay) Functionality is perfectly...

This DroidX is rooted, with Gummy 1.2.0. Works fine on PagePlus (uses Verizon's network). I'm going overseas for a couple of weeks, and though it won't work as a "phone" I'd really like to use it as a GPS. How can I get maps into the system in the EU, Israel, etc? Thanks!

When this phone is in the car and connects with its BT, it starts chiming every 15 seconds indication a BT connection, etc. The only way to stop it is to (1) Swipe down the notification bar and (2) hit the X. Car is a new Chevy Volt. Problem did not exist a few days ago... Annoying. What can...

Rooted X works great with ICS 4.0.4 and Gummy 1.2.0, but occasionally the WiFi won't turn on unless I reboot. Can't find any doc on this. ???

I just set up my X with ICS, Gummy, and Apex, and it's like a brand new state of the art phone - so obviously I want to improve it... In the past 1.5 years I've tried Android's speech control functions - but never found them to work reliably enough to be more than a novelty. That was then...

My rooted X is so solid/stable/effective that I've completely forgotten how to change ROMs or make any other tweaks. Well, I'm halfway through my 8th decade, so forgetting is pretty normal. But the grass is always greener, and I'd like to try something new. IIRC, I pick a ROM, store it...

Rooted X, so reliable and perfect that I've forgotten how to troubleshoot! Calendar is no longer syncing unless I do it manually. ???

My rooted Droid X is terrific, BUT: Frequently, when it is turned on it displays an unnecessary and annoying thumb-friendly grid by what appears to be CAR DOCK. The screen is divided into 8 squares, the lower right of which is CLOSE - and there is no other way to get rid of it. The Prefs aren't...

Droid X, "rooted" via Pete's. Stable, fast, good battery life - overall, it's excellent. Root is confirmed by Root Check, Titanium, and other apps that require root access. HOWEVER: Superuser 3.0.5 is installed, but does not appear on app list. Market says it's installed and lets me Open it...

DX, rooted with Pete's, original Moto ROM. Working brilliantly - fast and solid, with great battery life. According to various criteria, it's definitely rooted. I'd like to do a nandroid, BUT: When I use QUICKBOOT or ROM MANAGER to get to the Recovery Menu, the result is the Android Digger...

I had problems with a Zagg product, and after dialog with their CSR returned it. I gave a credit card number so if they did not receive the original, they could charge me for the replacement. An acquaintance said "Send it by certified mail, as they have a habit of AUTOMATICALLY ignoring ordinary...

DroidX, LauncherPro+ Going from Verizon to PagePlus I have limited Mobile Network access and it's metered ($$), so obviously I'll mostly use WiFi. But how do I turn Broadband ON and OFF on the DroidX? Settings>Wireless>Mobile Networks just gives "System Select", a choice of CDMA system: Home...

DroidX rooted via Pete's, original ROM Too often, a root-only app runs only after two tries. When I tap the icon the first time, it wants Superuser permission. Permission is granted, then the app works properly. Sometimes it's just part of the app. For example, the brilliant Button Savior works...

I came from a rooted Eris, then Incredible with several ROMs, so had a little experience when switching to the DroidX. Here's my take on it as a DroidRookie. Pete's is by far the simplest and easiest root, with the simplest and easiest explanation - it's a truly brilliant piece of work. Don't...