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Looking for a way to access S4 browser bookmarks on the desktop? I think Airdroid I use to be able to but now it seems I have to signup for some account - I grow tired of how many vendors expect you to give them all your details by requiring an account.... Anyway I am simply trying to sync or...

On my old S2 when you set a wallpaper on the home screens the wallpaper used to scroll slightly from one side to the other when you went from Home page 1 across to home page 7 then jumped back when you scrolled back to one again (OS 4.0.4) On the S4 when I grab a 1920x1080 wallpaper from the...

Hi there I used to use BUMP as an application which transferred photos. I have not had the need or know that well what NFC can do. What are you using it for? How close does it have to be to use it?

I have an unbranded unlocked S4 i9505. I came from the S2, and on that version of touchwiz, you could change the icons on the Dock except for the home/apps. The Dock is row of 5 icons on the bottom of home screens, dialer, contacts, messages, now internet. On the S2 while in Apps screen...

I know there are several variations on the software loaded and battery performance is pretty good where so of the bloatware do not seem to be affecting battery life too much, but I cant fathom why some these are running; Anyone know how to stop them without going in kill hem every time...

This is an App question, but specific to the S4. I am looking for the best call recorder app for the S4. Basically sits running in the background and starts recording WAV files of the phone conversation whenever a call is started, both microphone and speaker channels. Sounds obvious but some...

Out of the box I am trying to reconcile the storage used on the S4. I understand the system takes up some but because the initial size is 9.23 GB out of 16GB phone. But of the 9.23 Gb avail out of the box, over 2 GB is used before any apps have loaded data on incl Maps, etc. There are no hidden...

Hi there, I am not sure about the rest of you but sometimes I pair a Bluetooth mouse and keybaord to my GS2 (or Tab 10.1) to use as a PC substitute esp. when travelling. Still works well under ICS but I notice the buttons have changed. On Gingerbread lift click is obviously select, scroll...

For those who are curious there is an Android ICS esater egg displayed the same way as there was in Gingerbread. However this one is animated with Androids flying accross the screen, rather than a static picture like Gingerbread. To access it hit Settings, About phone, Android version about 5...

Hi there, I'd like my device secure but I can't be bothered going through security everytime I turn it on. In ICS I have used Settings, Security, Password lock, with the subsequent setting that shows up "Automatically Lock" set to 30 min after Sleep. What I thought it would do is just turn...

Am I missing something since the new ICS update. I have searched on line and found descriptions of the new speed and features like b/w, quick semi-circular menu - but I am looking for something a little more fundamental! I can't find any of my bookmarks, or how to type in a url if needed. I...

I use manual brightness on my SGS2 because I find it overall too bright and sucks battery power for nothing. eg. In the office/at home 1% level is still bright enough, in fact you can't turn it down lower is an issue too. However I digress. I manually change it with the touch & Hold on the...

Thought it might be worth sharing this, because I could not find something similar when I searched. I have SGS2 running 2.3.6 GB, and wanted to upgrade to IceCreamSandwich, but here is what I wanted to check, and the results. Firstly it's not immediately obvious that it's ICS firmware. I...

I have a SGS2 and enjoying everything it can do. But I am thinking of also getting a Galaxy Tab 10.1. I notice there is no Galaxy Tab forum?! Anyway is there anyone out there with 2 android devices? What programs or apps need a separate or unique login. ie. do you need to set up another gmail...

Hi there, I have an unrooted Optus-AU branded SGS2 and just updated firmware to 2.3.6 KK2 from 2.3.3 KE7 and now battery life appears improved and connects to the H/H+ network faster it seems. However Norton Mobile Utilities reports that the maximum CPU clock speed is 800MHz. It used to be...

I find myself smudging the back of the camera a lot when I using it so I am constantly cleaning it. Does the camera lens have Gorilla glass on it too. How tough is it on the back?

I am in Australia. Previously the Music Hub app didn't work it says not supported in this country, it still does actually. A couple of weeks ago Samsung struck some agreement with EMi and they releaunched Music Hub in Australia. So on Samsung app store I downloaded an updated Music hub app...

I thought it might be useful to start a thread that explained the folder names that certain apps create on your SD card. Usually the internal \sdcard\ in the case of the SGS2 is where apps start from, so comments here refer to \sdcard\ unless noted. Some folder names are completely obvious...

Has anyone experiencing issues with the Navigon app provided free on my SGS2? I think it's provided to all SGS2, but mine is an Australian Optus phone and it is provided as a free download. Over the last week or so it's come out of no where to feature virtually on top of the battery usage...

On my main computer I have Windows Vista Ultimate and IE 9 was loaded a few months ago about a month after it was released. Everytime I have tried to get Kies air running over the browser it crashed. I mean I would punch in the address, port, then I get the notification on the SGS2 and allow...

Has anyone got Trapster running successfully on the SGS2? with warnings and voice alerts? I get no sound or warnings out of it. I have not signed up with a Trapster email/account as yet because I am tryialling it. I don't know if this is a limitation of the trial/anonymous version (when you...

Hi there, I have been looking at Readers Hub lately. PressDisplay I can see the merits of buying my normal newspaper while I am away travelling on the odd occasion. Can someone tell me whether Kobo and Zinio are any good? I know there are alternatives in the market but they are already...

Installed on the SGS2 is Flash version 10.1.105.333, then I installed the update to 10.3 from the market. A little while later I took it off again because I read the release notes and the difference between 10.3 from 10.1 that is actually relevant to android is pretty much zero. All the updates...

Hi Yesterday I noticed a slow down in network speeds, then later looking at the Battery status below, I noticed the "Phone Signal" bar had turned from Yellow to a pale olive colour - and it remains so all today. Does anyone know what the significance of this status colour is. Is it just...

Folks, For the life of me I could not work out why the character counter on the standard messaging app was starting at 70 characters instead of the 160 I thought I was allowed - now I have figured it out! I am an Aussie and my wife is Thai so I have asian language on my Optus SGS2. I have...