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    Help How do I save Documents to my SD card now in Kit-Kat?

    Before, using other versions of Android, I was able to save all my Documents, Games or what ever to my Micro SD card (external storage). Now that I have upgraded to Kit-Kat, I no longer can, due to Google. Here is the link for more info: KitKat and SD cards — what's fixed, what's broken and...
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    Help Screen no longer wakes when turning over

    Hi, I used to have a setting on my phone (Jelly Bean and ICS versions) where I had my phone upside down or screen turned off, then when I pick it up, the screen used to turn on for me. Now using the update to kit kat 4.4.2, it no longer does that and I can't find that setting. Is this feature...
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    Help Car Bluetooth Mic sounds terrible

    HI, I am using the Note 2 in my 2010 Toyota Rav4. I have connected to my car Bluetooth to make and receive calls. I can hear everyone perfectly fine. The issue is when I try to talk to people, they complain that I sound muffled, in a tunnel or just too much static. While on the same call, I...
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    Help Root for SGH-I497?

    Will the standard Root guide for GT-p5100 also work on the SGH-I497 (AT&T) Tab 2 10.1? I don't want to brick this thing, even though it's close to being useless now anyway due to the lag....and I clean the Cache daily, and don't have much installed.... Did anyone find any custom ROM's for it yet?
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    Help Safe Mode Troubleshooting

    I been having a Terrible lag issue with my SGH-497 (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1). I can Swype or tap something and it take almost 5-8 second for it respond. I want to troubleshoot the reason behind this. I have successfully started it in Safe mode (starting it and holding down the volume down...
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    Help Sharing files

    I have 2 Samsung devices and would like to share/send Things back and fourth. I have the Galaxy tablet 2 10.1 and the Galaxy Note 2. I have then sent up and paired Bluetooth. However, when I try to send a document or anything By Bluetooth, I keep getting "Connection Failed" Is there a better...
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    Help How do I view my pictures on my phone when plugged into my PC?

    When I plugged in my SGS2 into my PC, I used to be able to view all my pictures. However, when I plug my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 into my PC, I can't view my picture's. It's a generic Icon.. Why not? and How do I view them? Thanks in advance Attached is a screen capture of what I am...
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    What do I need to do to Root my SGH-T989?

    Hi, I think I'm ready to take the Plunge here...I think I want to Root my SGH-T989 but am not sure where to start. I found some places that tell help you AFTER you install ICS. , However, I have gone backwards, using Odin5, to Gingerbread 2.3.6 (T989UVDLE) Kernel: 2.6.35.11. I have a few...
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    Help Media scan on SD Card

    I have a question: What causes the media scan to run? Mine keeps running for no apparent reason. I have taken off everything on my SD card and re-formatted it, then put back on only my doc's and pic's and didn't put my Apps back on there (I thought this was causing it) but it's not that. maybe a...
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    Help Calling issues

    Hi, I'm looking for some help here with an issue my wife and I both have with our phones. My wife and I are the Proud owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 phones. I have the Data plan and she does not. In the past 2 months or maybe since the begining of Sept. we both are haiving the same thing...
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    Help Go SMS Pro sending issues

    Ok, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile, not sure if this is the same for all carriers. I have been using Go SMS Pro. Never had any issues till they updated it a few updates ago..I have uninstalled it and reinstalled. The problem is, that some Text (SMS)messages won't send, they FAIL. It...
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    How to preform a Hard Rest to "Out of the Box" status

    Ok, for those of you who want/need to wipe your phone so that it deletes EVERYTHING so that you get it back to your "Out of the Box" status. I have the answer! First: Back up What ever you want/need to back up. Then: MAKE SURE YOU BACKED UP WHAT YOU WANT/NEED!!!!! DOUBLE CHECK AND MAKE SURE...
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    Help Apps are disappearing!

    Recently, I have lost some apps. So far about 4 in total. I would use it, then the next time I go to use it,a day later, or a few hours, it appears ghosted out and if I touch it, it would say, "you do not have this app installed". I didn't move it to my memory card either. I would have to...
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    Help Issue finding "Clear Data"

    Recently I installed an app called Home++, just to get extra home screens. So I now have 7 screens. Everytime I hit home, it would ask which app to use and I kept on choosing TwLauncher, then I chose to set that "as Default" by checking the little box on the bottom. I then changed my mind and...
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    Help How do I set a custom sound for Text Messages?

    Hi, I used to have a BB and whenever I got a text message, I used to get an "ut-oh" sound which I was used to for years. I can only change to what ever stock sounds are on the phone. Any ideas would be helpful.. Thanks in advance!
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    Help Syncing Contacts

    Ok, so I used to use a BB and knew how to back up my contacts. Now I have an Android Phone (which I love!!) When I set it up, I found I had multiple contacts on my new phone. I went to Google on my desktop and spent 3 hours cleaning up my contact list and only finished the contacts up to the...
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    Help How to set a Calander Reminder

    Ok, so I used to have a BB 9700, and in my calander appointments, I would get a notification that my appointment was comming up. I could set this anywhere from 5 min to a week. I can't seem to find it here on my phone. I just did a test in Gmail Calander on my comp and changed my notifications...
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    Galaxy S II (Hercules) Coming Oct 12, 2011

    Ok, since there aren't any posts about this phone here yet, I'll start one.. I called and confirmed, the Galaxy S II known as the Hercules at TM, will be available on Oct. 12th, 2011. I just hope there are no issues like the G2x had because they were Mass-Produced. I am currently using a BB...
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