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  1. jack58

    Painted my Samsung S5 & Samsung Ultra Notebook to match

    Well, I wanted something different from everyone else, so I painted my Samsung Galaxy S5 and my Samsung Ultrabook 13" Series 5 Notebook Cherry Red Metalflake to match! I was tired of the dull silver/black combo Samsung and other makers notebooks/phones have the past few years, plus the...
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    My one big gripe about the S5: the Micro-B USB 3.0 / charging cover.

    My one big gripe about the Galaxy S5: the Micro-B USB 3.0 / charging cover that is now always loose. At first it wasn't very hard to put on and stay on, but slowly took longer and longer to stay on and now is loose and hangs out. From what I'm reading this is a design flaw on Samsung part. :(...
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    Help How to Send Text Messages Through my Computer

    How to Send Text Messages Through Your Computer? Why? Sending a text message to a mobile phone from your computer is much easier and faster than doing it from the limited keypad and tiny screen of a mobile phone. Of course if I'm away from the computer, I'll have to use the S5.
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    Help FoxFi/PdaNet & Mobile Hotspot questions

    Tethering question. AT&T use to charge for any tethering and why I have been using FoxFi/PdaNet for some time and it works well. There are several places I go to that don't have connections, such as a few relatives that don't have internet and while my wife is driving on trips, so it is handy...
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    So all the reviews are bashing the S5's looks & materials?

    Almost all the reviews comparing the top 3 phones main complaint about Samsung S5 looking and feeling cheap with the plastic. HTC M8 & iPhone 5S are praised for their fine looking metal finishes. I like the looks & feel of the S5 just fine, maybe not as fancy as HTC or iPhone, but almost...
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    Help Dynamic Notification & S-View Flip Case problem

    I use Light Flow for the blinking light text notification. However, with my new S-View Flip Case, I no longer see the blinking light :( So, I want to use Dynamic Notification for the lock screen text notification. In Dynamic Notification setup I can't get the custom screen time out or...
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    Let's see that Steeler pride!

    Go Seahawks!!!
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    Can 50% Coupon from Samsung be used local or online?

    I got this 50% off coupon from Samsung. Can you use this coupon with coupon code at the local AT&T store or is it for online only? Here is what I want to get, they have it at the local AT&T store:
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    I bit the bullet, took my new S4 back and got a grey/black S5

    Two weeks ago, I got a new S4 not knowing the S5 was coming out a few days later. I decided at the time to keep the S4 as the S5 only comes in black or white and those colors are bland. :p I like RED. Anyways, since then I've been researching and comparing online & posts here the differences...
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    Galaxy S4 or S5 decision...

    Well.... I have a Galaxy S4 or S5 decision to make. I went to the AT&T store with my wife who was getting the iPhone 5s and decided, what the heck, I'll get the Samsung Galaxy S4. It sure does smoke the S3 I had. However, a few days after, the S5 came out. I have three weeks left to return the...
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    Help Repeating Screen & Vibration Text Alerts?

    I'm legally deaf, (95% hearing loss) so the normal audio alarms/Alerts don't work for me. I don't hear 'em. I need visual, vibration alerts, not just once but repeating. So far I have the setting where it vibrates, and the screen comes on briefly showing the text for a few seconds and that...
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    Just got a Galaxy Tab 2 for $100!

    I just got the Galaxy Tab 2 from my sister in-law for $100 that goes with my Galaxy Note II today. She got a iPad. I told her it was her loss. She only had it for one month, plastic still all over it, like new. Did I do good? I was pretty happy with my Galaxy Note II.
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    Help Keeping battery on charger when not in use?

    When I'm not using my phone at home or at night while sleeping, I have my Note II on the charger even if it is nearly fully charged. I do this because some program slowly drains the battery over time. Question is, does it hurt the battery if I keep it plugged to the charger even it it is...
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    I placed my review on Best Buy's site:

    I placed my Note II review on Best Buy's site: Samsung - Galaxy Note II 4G Mobile Phone - Titanium Gray (AT&T) - I317
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    Home Screen pic & contrast comparison to notebook...

    Here is a pic of my home screen. I took that picture myself with my Nikon D3 The quality and angle view of the Note is better than my Samsung notebook (I also took that picture with the Nikon D3 Here is a shot comparing straight on with my 60" Samsung 3D HDTV. Look how tiny 5.5" is now...
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    Help Installing PdaNet on my Note II ?

    I'm having problems Installing PdaNet on my Note II ? Toward the end of installation, a screen pops up saying to select "usb debugging" on the phone end and hook up the USB cable. I did that, but error 103 pops up and the driver won't install. I had installed the Samsung driver provided with...
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    Root [AT&T] Why Root a new phone???

    Just got a new Samsung Note 2 My question is why would one want to root a brand new phone and take a chance on bricking it which is not covered by warranty if you do. I can understand if the phone is a year old and getting outdated.
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    I painted my streak...

    Since I couldn't find a Dell Streak5 housing anywhere in the USA, (I wanted red) I went ahead and painted mine, along with my netbook, wife's phone housing. I took the Dell Streak5 apart and masked it. Took about three days, counting taking it apart, four coats each of primer, base paint and top...
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    Here is a tilt-stand I found at the Borders book store.

    How many times have you wanted your cell phone more visible on your desk instead of laying flat where you can't really see what is going on like incoming messages etc. Or to use as a clock or weather station? Check this out. You can make most phones work on this stand: Since I can't find...
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    This Really Bugs me!!! Can't find ANY Dell Streak 5 Accessories locally!!!

    This Really Bugs me!!! Can't find ANY Dell Streak 5 Accessories locally!!! I've tried to find a leather case, faceplate of any kind, Touch-Screen Stylus at: 4 Best Buys 4 Malls 10 AT&T dealers/Stores in the Seattle / Tacoma area and not one of them have anything for the Dell Streak 5! Not...
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