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  1. SHIVA77

    The 5 Possible Futures of Note Edge

    What will the Note Edge 2 look like? Or what is its future? First, I think Samsung will go with 5.9" for the Note 5 series. The following are the 5 possible fates for Note Edge 2: 1) May become double curved, but with one sided Edge Panel only. 2) May become double curved, but with one sided...
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    Very Quiet Forum

    I am surprised at how quiet this forum is. There are lots of Note Edge owners around.
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    Loving the Note Edge

    I haven't posted on these forums for a while. I waited for the Verizon version of the Note Edge and picked it up on the first day or release. I am really loving the concept of having the frequently used apps line up on the side. It makes using the phone so much easier. Also, the battery...
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    Will this ever show up on VZW?

    The 2014 has been out for a while and VZW is still selling the old version. Any thoughts if the 2014 4G will pop on VZW any time soon?
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    Why is VZW still selling over a year old tablet?

    I couldn't find a answer to this. Why is VZW still selling such old tablets at their stores? The Note 10.1 is over a year old. Any ideas? Thanks, S
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    Is it possible to change the Weather App on lock screen?

    The weather app info on lock screen is always way off. I have set it to check weather in the quickest refresh and is not good enough. I can't find a way to change the app that's showing the weather in lock screen. Is there a way? Thanks,
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    How to connect my Note II to a presentation projector

    Hi, I need to do a presentation in a couple of months and will be creating it on my desktop, then will save the PDF or PPT version on my Note II and connect it to a projector. Is this possible? I know of course that I can save the PDF to my Note II, but would a projector be able to play...
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    Extremely slow VZW 4G-LTE speeds. Around 100K...

    For the past week, I am getting extremely poor download speeds on 4G on VZW network in NYC. It's like being back on dialup days. I have tested it with Speedtest and am getting about 100K download and 1 meg upload. I just tried it on Wifi and it's 15 meg download and 1.5 meg upload. So...
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    Pro Photographer shoots with Note 2

    Your best camera is the one you have with you. And SGNII is with me all the time. So I have shifted my photography basically to mobile for most shots, except project or client driven. Below are a handful of not random, but composed images that I shot with my Note II.
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    Help Why can't I take a Portrait shot on my Note 2

    I am sure I have a wrong setting somewhere, but I can't find it. Using either the stock camera or an app such as CameraZoom with the screen tilt lock unchecked, my Note II will not take a portrait shot. Every time I hold the phone in portrait mode the camera just shows me a sliver of an...
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    Bluetooth Range Extender, Booster or repeater?

    I am looking to boost the range of the Bluetooth on my Note II. I understand the type of Bluetooth that we have (class 2) is limited to about 30 feet, but is there a consumer device that can extend the range of Bluetooth? Searching on this site and online didn't provide a good solution...
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    Help DTMF speed setting?

    On My Galaxy Nexus I could slow down my DTMF auto dial settings, but that option doesn't seem to be available on Galaxy Note II. Am I right? For example, I have auto dialers setup, with pauses and pin codes, but I think sometimes Note II, just sends them through too fast and the receiving...
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    Help Why "Gallery" using 15% of Battery when not in use?

    As of two days ago, my Note II has shown an incredibly fast battery drain. I have not done anything new to the phone and no new Apps installed. It's a VZW Note II and still on 4.1.1. I got it the first day it become available on Nov 29 and it has been running stellar. I just checked the...
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    New Google search update wants open access to audio, camera and video!!

    The audacity of Google has no limit. Their latest update to the Google search App is now requiring, and not needing our permission, free and open access to the phone mic, photo and video camera. Meaning they want to be able to record sound and take pics or video anytime they desire...
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    Help Can't delete images in gallery with "picasa" icon. I have no Picasa account.

    OK, file this one under extremely annoying! I have no Picasa account and do not want one. Since about a week ago, every time I add an image to my Gmail Contacts, the image also shows up in my Gallery and I have no way of deleting it from the Gallery. These images have a small Picasa...
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    Help Anyone else having issues with the new Yahoo Mail 2.0.6 App

    I have installed the new Yahoo Mail 2.0 App on my Note II three times today. I like the new UI, but there are two major bugs here. 1) Inbox doesn't update automatically. Meaning Push doesn't work. And no way to set a time interval or adjust it. Inbox at this time must be updated...
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    Help Terrible 4G Speeds on my Note II

    When I got my Galaxy Nexus exactly one year ago, I had download speeds of 15mg and uploads of 8mg routinely in NYC. That was just too darn sweet. Now on my Note II, I am getting pathetic downloads and uploads. I just sent an email to VZW support. This is just ridiculous.
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    Help How to revert to pure android SMS template?

    TOUCHWIZ SMS TEMPLATE RANT: I love the pure Android ICS/JB SMS template with contact picture quotations on my former Gnex and really dislike the cartoonish bubbles in the Touchwiz version of Note II. This is a generic image of the ICS stock SMS template: How do I get this template back...
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    Where to post For Sale Galaxy Nexus Accs thread on this forum?

    Hi, I have a few of Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories for sale and am not sure where to place the notice on this site. Can I post it here? All items in great shape. 1- Extended OE battery plus cover. Retail $40, you pay $20. 2- Standard OE Battery Charger w/Stand, Standard Battery &...
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    Now "Two Days" of ownership. Very impressed so far. Except!

    I picked mine up at about 10:00 this morning and have been setting it up. It's about twice as fast as my Galaxy Nexus. The screen is pretty amazing and the size just feels natural, doesn't seem that big. Now my Galaxy Nexus seems diminutive in comparison. The Bluetooth sound quality is...
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    Help SGN: Browser only email sig and 4.1.1 mystery?

    Hi Guys, OK two questions. 1- I use Yahoo Mail Plus. No cracks about this please as I also use Gmail and others. When I use Yahoo Mail on my desktop browser I have a signature and it works fine. When I use Yahoo Mail on my SGN browser the signature doesn't show, which is OK by me. However...
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    Best Bluetooth Mini Keyboard for our SGN?

    Hi, I am looking for a keyboard about 8" or so wide, to connect via Bluetooth to my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I have checked Amazon and did a quick Google, but like to know from people who are successfully pairing such device to our SGN. Thank you, S
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    Help Using Galaxy Nexus during Hurricane "Sandy"

    Luckily my neighborhood didn't lose power while Sandy hit, nor did we get flooded. But the surrounding areas are a different matter. But did lose internet and cable (TWC), so I was relying on my SGN heavily for both info and entertainment. VZW's 4G-LTE chugged around without...
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    Help JB 4.1: How to change Google Search Bar color?

    Hi, I am on 4.1 and on the home screen the google search bar is now grey and it used to be blank (no color). Does anyone know if there is a way to change the google search bar background color on the home screen? Thanks,
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    Help What's a good App to enhance Bluetooth on 4.0.4?

    I am looking for a suggestion for an App to enhance the Bluetooth audio quality by increasing the Bluetooth volume on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 unrooted VZW. Volume+ App doesn't work. I am tired of waiting for an update to the Volume+, are there any other Apps that will do the job...
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