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    Media Scanning running a lot...how to stop?

    I have noticed lately that Media Scanning runs a lot, and for a long time. It seems to happen mostly when I move pictures from folder to folder. It starts "Media Scanning...SD" then "Media Scanning...USB storage" and sticks there for a loooong time. Any advice out there? My phone still has...
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    Messaging with Chomp SMS wifi in Airplane mode?

    I'm out of the US this week and want to be able to use sms message using the free wifi at the hotel. So, I set to Airplane mode to avoid any possible roaming charges and enabled wifi. But, my Chomp SMS does not seem to be working. Are there other settings? Thanks!
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    Help How to get rid of the highlighting of numbers and URLs?

    You know the phone automatically thinks a number string is a phone number and makes it clickable or a similar action with strings it thinks is a URL. How can I turn that off, or deselect it for specific instances? Thanks
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    AT&T pushing

    I just received this: "AT&T Free Msg: An important software update is available for your device that will add features and improve performance. From your computer browser (not your phone) go to SAMSUNG's Digital World and follow the instructions on your PC." [INDENT]from the link: "Android
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    Is the Skyrocket capable of sending SMS via bluetooth to car?

    I'm planning to buy a new kenwood car stereo that has bluetooth and advertises a feature that it can display incoming SMS on it's display. Is the skyrocket capable of transmitting incoming SMS via bluetooth? Kenwood: [LEFT]When a new message arrives...
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    What is "Global Auto-sync?"

    What does it do? Is it related to any other settings? I want to have my google account sync (contacts & calendar), but not facebook with any contact list. Thanks
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    No notification LED - really?

    Who doesn't include a tiny notification LED in a phone nowdays? :(:confused::mad: I hate having to unlock and check for messages, etc. And, I don't want some invasive, data collecting app that will use battery, cpu, and memory for such a simple thing. Otherwise I love the phone after 3 days...
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    Shopping for Skyrocket - any good deals?

    I hope it's OK to post this. Maybe it will help some. I've been watching a few places (ATT, WalMart, CarToys, Amazon) for upgrade pricing of the Skyrocket. Today I saw CarToys at $25, so I may jump on it. In the past couple weeks, Amazon was down to $40, but went back up. Any other...
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    Help Is the One X too big for pocket carry?

    Just wanted to see some opinions and experience before I make any purchase. Thanks
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    Help Charging dock - why soooo Sloooowwww??

    I got one of these docks: Amazon.com: GSI Super Quality Desktop 3-In-1 Rapid Charger/Cradle/Data-Sync Docking Station For HTC AT&t Aria Droid Cell Phone - Plus Slot For Extra Battery Charge - Powered By USB Or By Included AC Wall Adapter: Cell Phones & Accessories It is incredibly slow to...
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    Help Is there an app to rotate the screen clockwise too?

    And, in addition, be able to rotate the home pages, etc. to landscape? Its just a few lines of code, what the heck, HTC?
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    Accessories Can I use a Bluetooth Keyboard with the Aria?

    Before I search for a little keyboard gadget. Thanks
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    Help Can the Aria be set to "E" instead of "3G"?

    And, if so, what would the benefits be? I have weak reception at work, and an told me that I may get more bars if I can un-select 3G. Thanks
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    Help I seem to have lost Mobile Data - must cycle power all the time

    Lately my phone seems to lose the capability to connect via Mobile Data (3G). Here's the scenario: At home in the AM, connected to wifi, all fine. Go to work (no wifi), the Mobile/3G doesn't seem to work because I can't connect to the internet or the Market. I get an error that says I need a...
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    Help Bluetooth speaker connection not automatic

    I just got a separate Bluetooth speaker (Tenqa SP-99). It paired, and will connect, but I have to go into settings, wireless, etc, and select it each time because it says "paired but not connected". My BT headphones will automatically start playing if my Aria BT is on. Could this just be the...
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    Help Address book/People/Contacts and text/sms/mms messaging issues and email addresses too

    OK, I haven't been able to figure out what people/contact lists work with what apps with this phone. I mainly use ChompSMS for texting because I can enlarge the text of the in/out messages. i have all my contacts in Google account, none in the "phone" and some subset on the SIM (maybe the ones...
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    Is there a way to keep Home, MENU, Back, and Search lit?

    I would like to have them stay on as long as the screen is on, but they usually go off before that.
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    Playing .wmv video clips

    I have searched. Is there a better app to play short .wmv video clips than RockPlayer? RockPlayer starts slow, cuts off a few seconds in the beginning and end, and plays in slow motion. Thanks
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    "Up Time" vs. "Awake Time" what's the difference?

    Mine read the same after a restart, even if the screen goes to sleep for a while. What are the definitions of "Up" vs. "Awake?" Thanks
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    Help What app to play WMVs?

    So far all of them either don't play wmv or they are slow and choppy. I have tried RockPlayer, yxplayer, and videoplayer. Seems like it should be a simple thing these days. Thanks
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    Is "soft reset" the same as power down/up?

    And, is there such a thing on Aria? Holding Power, Volume Down, Trackball simultaneously? Thanks Nevermind, it must be something applicable to other phones, or a myth. From HTC's site: "What is a soft reset and how is it performed? A soft reset basically resets...
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    Newbie Q - Phone book lists SIM and Google names = duplicates

    When i use the phone function, I see duplicates of many names because it displays both my SIM contacts and Google contacts (my phone contacts are zero). How can i just set it to google contacts when using "Phone"? Thanks BTW - this whole multiple contact lists thing does not seem to be the...
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    Help Mobile data toggle on/off widget not working

    I ahve been using the "Mobile" widget to turn on/off the 3G and it has seemed to work until today. When working, a checkmark shows under the "3G" symbol at the top of the screen when data is off. When data is on, it shows the up/down arrows under the 3G symbol. Now, when I toggle data off...
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    Help New to smartphone looking at Aria + font size question

    Looking at the Aria as my first smartphone. I like the size compared to the larger smartphones. Is it a good phone for the nonexperienced user? I'd like to check yahoo email, browse the web now and then, get directions, etc. Does anyone know if android phones can enlarge the text messaging font...
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