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  1. J

    Battery life

    I charge my phone overnight. I wake up at 11:30 A.M. and go to bed at around 4:30 A.M. (I work the late shift). I'm usually down to about 30% at around 10:30 P.M. when I get home from work. I browse the web on breaks and lunch and text throughout the day as well as make a few calls. I leave wifi...
  2. J

    Help Samsung's recommendation to close apps

    I noticed it says in quick start manual that came with my phone: "Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background applications that are still running. These minimized applications can, over time, cause your device to "slow down". Now I know from numerous posts on the forum and...
  3. J

    Anyone else with wifi problems with Galaxy Centura?

    Since I got my Centura from Straight Talk in May it continues to give me a hard time with WIFI........ To the point that I only use the 3G..... and have for the past few months! Seems that it will connect to my home wifi but then the "wifi" thing at the top of the screen, near the battery and...
  4. J

    Help How to use Google Keyboard in landscape?

    I have an android phone and would like to use Google Keyboard in landscape mode when I tip the phone sideways..... I have large fingers. Is it possible to use this keyboard in landscape? If so, how? I've looked deep in every setting and just can't figure it out. Thank you.
  5. J

    Help scratch on lcd or under cover

    I was cleaning my screen and afterwards shined a flashlight on it and seen what I thought was a small speck of dust under the screen. After closer inspection it actually looks like a scratch either on the underside of the lcd cover or on the lcd itself. It starts as a tiny speck and then a faint...
  6. J

    Help Why do people ROOT their phone?

    Why do people ROOT their phones? What does that mean and what does it do specifically on this Centrua phone? Can you do it after the phone has been used for a few months and you don't want to lose any of your stuff on the phone? Thank you.
  7. J

    Samsung Centura - "Feature Game" notification - HELP!

    Hi. Hopefully I'm in the right spot. I have a Straight Talk Samsung Centura Android phone.......... In the past week or so I keep getting a notification "Feature Game - Best Cool Android Game!" in the status bar at the top of my screen. If I click it, it goes to the app store but doesn't...
  8. J

    Love my Centura

    Sorry didn't mean to add this under "support" I have used a Samsung R355C QWERTY feature phone with Straight Talk for the last 3 years, and decided to go with a smart phone after it took a fall into water. I found myself using it's limited web browser way too much ad the mp3 player left a lot...
  9. J

    Help Has anyone gotten Kies to work with the Centura?

    When I connect the Centura, Kies just says connecting forever. I did click troubleshoot connection, and it reinstalled the drivers but it still won't connect. Thanks
  10. C

    Help Coporate contacts are messing me up!

    I'm a new owner of the Galaxy Centura and I clearly did something wrong because I can no longer make regular contact entries that I can put into groups such as Friends, Doctors, etc. Every contact now has the "Corportate contact" heading and my email address underneath. With that screen I can't...
  11. J

    Help (Solved) Security updates?

    I'm new to android and trying to decide If I'm going to keep my Straight Talk Galaxy Centura. It's a great budget phone and has everything I need since I only use about 5 apps, play music, use the internet, text and talk. My question is will security updates be released or will this phone...
  12. J

    Root CWM, root, roms, and OC kernel

    The devs over at androidarea51 have put some work into this phone, if someone wants to get a mod to update the all things root guide that'd be great. Idk how to from tapatalk. :P
  13. Z

    Help Possible time fix

    The following appeared to fix the clock bug issue: Go to the menu, Manage apps, All, Scroll to settings and Clear data. Power down and remove battery. This was done on a HSN Tracfone which was consistently loosing exactly 5 hours apparently offsetting to GMT. Time has been spot on for a week...
  14. S

    Help 3G Issue with Samsung Centura

    I have two Samsung Galaxy Centura phones from Wal-Mart with Straight Talk/TracFone. One works great between wifi and 3G. The other rarely recognizes the 3G, unless you turn the phone off/on. I've tried calling for support but all I get is the standard "call in to reprogram" which doesn't help...
  15. L

    Tracfone galaxy centura

    Is it true that data will not work outside of your home zipcode? Has anyone tried it yet. That would be so stupid. I want to use data when I am away from home or traveling. This better not be true.
  16. B

    Help use wifi on un-activated phone?

    Just bought a Samsung galaxy centura ST phone from walmart, but don't plan on activating it for a month until my old phone's balance is used up. I would like to start using the apps at home using wifi but nothing works. For example Maps says 'Newtowk failure This application requires a working...
  17. R

    Root Where are log files kept?

    Where are the log files kept on this phone. I searched for /var/log, but there is not a /var directory. I have root. I went looking because Kies Air never finds or resolves in the "logs" window. Just continual spinning wheel.
  18. muddy211

    Tracfone's Centura Android...

    looks like Tracfone is getting four new android phones...This is one for sale on HSN...Samsung Galaxy Centura Android TracFone with $25 Google Play Card, 600 Minutes, at HSN.com ;)
  19. C

    Help Apps Keep Closing or close in the middle of games

    Did I accidently download or delete something I wasn't suppose to? Bought the Samsung Galaxy Centura phone a couple months ago I tried deleting almost all the games and apps I don't use anymore. I still have half my memory left. The games I have installed are 4 Pics 1 Word, Candy Crush Saga...
  20. S

    Help How do i turn my samsung galaxy centrua into a hotspot?

    Hello i recently just got a samsung galaxy centra phone.I want to turn it into a hot spot so i can connect my kindle fire too it. I downloaded the app and i got it set up and the kindle fire finds it and says its excellent connection but when i go to connect it goes through a few things but when...
  21. S

    Samsung Galaxy Centura Wallpaper

    I have created a wallpaper in tribute to the Samsung Galaxy Centura running stock Ice Cream Sandwich. It is available from the Google Play Store at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pha.sti.acu or by searching for "Centura Wallpaper". Looking for ratings/stars. Enjoy!
  22. evertking

    Root cwm backup to zip

    Can someone tell me how i would take a cwm backup and make it a flashable zip?
  23. S

    picture

    How down load. From othe app store picture app \m/
  24. S

    link2sd

    Is this app good? Is it worth partition to make for more room on phone? \m/
  25. R

    Help Connection issues! Help ASAP

    I need some help here guys, you blew the last bit of the cash I had on the Galaxy Centura, great looking phone, lots of storage. Worked great for about 4 hours, had blue 3g logo! and blue bars! got everything downloaded and working, and now I can't do anything! I can't update my news feed on...
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