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    Help No text and email notification sounds

    Recently notification sounds for new email and text messages have stopped. I notice only a short vibration for text and nothing for email. Sound works fine elsewhere. For instance the ring tone works and can be changed without a problem. Facebook notifications also have sound. I use...
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    Help Nova Launcher v7 beta

    I recently started using the new Nova Launcher v7 beta which works very well. The only issue I have is the "normalize icon size" feature is enabled and greyed-out. I would like to be able to turn off the feature, but I can't figure out how to make it accessible. A few people have brought it...
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    Help How can I turn off call waiting in Nougat?

    I would like to turn off Call Waiting, but the setting appears to not be available in Android Nougat. Does anyone know how to do it? I have the S7 Edge on Verizon. TIA
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    Help How to change wallpaper source on S7

    I used to be able to use 500 Firepaper on the S7, but since the Nougat update I can't figure out how to change the wallpaper source in Settings and I don't see a way to apply 500 Firepaper in its own UI. TIA for help with this.
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    Help Need case for S5 with extended battery

    I recently bought a 7800 mah extended battery and I'd like to also get a case. Can anyone recommend one? TIA
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    Help Lollipop Update on Verizon S5

    Just did the Lollipop update on my S5 (Verizon). Generally things are working OK, however battery performance seems to fluctuate. I just wiped the cache partition so hopefully that will help. I use Nova Launcher and that's been working without a hiccup. One small problem is the widget I was...
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    Help S5 Bluetooth not auto-connecting

    I have a BT hands free system built in to my car stereo. My previous phone would automatically connect when I was in the car, however the S5 doesn't. I have to go into the BT phone settings and tap it to connect. Pairing is not the problem - the BT device list shows that the car deck is...
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    S5 on Verizon - best upgrade path?

    I'm eligible for an upgrade on Verizon and I'm wondering if there's any difference (cost or otherwise) where I get the S5, eg in a Verizon store Vs Verizon online Vs third party sources? I remember that the last time I upgraded at a Verizon store I had to pay an extra fee. I'd like to avoid...
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    Galaxy S5 Bluetooth Performance

    I'd be interested to hear how well the S5 works with BT headsets and car systems. My current phone is not the best in that respect and I'm wanting my next phone to be an improvement.
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    O.T. - Galaxy S5?

    I know there's a dedicated S5 forum, but I'm asking here because I wonder if any DNA owners are looking at it? My DNA has been great, but it has issues now due to age and I'm thinking of an upgrade. The S5 just became available and I expect it will take some time for things to shake out, but...
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    Help DNA USB port starting to fail

    The USB port on my DNA is starting to fail. I have to be careful when I plug it in to make sure it starts charging and I can't get a stable connection to the PC anymore. I have the extended warranty and I wonder if this port problem would be covered? I'll have to call them of course, but I...
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    This is how you change the keyboard

    On my DNA (and as of 4.2.2) it doesn't work to change from the default "sense" keyboard to Swype by long-pressing in a text box - nothing happens. After some hunting I discovered how it's done: 1. Open a text entry field such as an SMS message box 2. Notice that a small keyboard icon appears...
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    Help Lock screen time out problem

    I have a PIN set on the lock screen with a timeout of five minutes. My understanding of how it should work is if I unlock and then allow the screen to turn off the phone should remain unlocked until it reaches the five minute mark. Instead what happens is the screen immediately locks. I can...
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    Help Sudden mysterious battery drain

    All of a sudden the battery of my DNA is draining much more quickly. For instance, yesterday evening I charged it to 100% and then unplugged it overnight. I use Juice Defender and it turns off everything overnight - no account checking or syncing occurs. This morning the charge was down to...
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    Help Looking for a good battery use app

    Can you recommend a good app for detailed battery usage? I find the built-in app kind of limited.
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