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    Thread [Q] Phone Only Mode?

    Let's say someone asked to use my phone, is there a way to set up a phone-only mode where they only have access to the phone dialer? I know about those App-protector apps that require passwords to open apps, but I'm looking for something else.
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    Thread SGS concerns/issues (freezes, yellow tint)

    I recently sold my i9000 and the buyer has some questions/concerns (in red). Details: 16gb version Stock JVO (I bought it right when the i9000 came out, so it's one of the first) 1) "The phone freezes at times and I have to take the battery out and restart it, you know whats up with that?"...
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    Thread [Q] Switching from other verizon phone

    Since the droid charge uses a sim card, can I still switch to it form another verizon phone via the website? Like this: http://www.ehow.com/how_5046976_switch-phones-easily-verizon-wireless.html I currently have an Iphone and I want to buy a droid charge off-contract and switch to it.
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    Thread New Russian 2011 Model with 1.4ghz cpu

    http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-galaxy-s-rumored-to-be-getting-a-1-4ghz-2011-edition-n/
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    Thread SGX 540: SGS vs LG Optimus 3d

    I just read an article here: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4179/ti-omap4-and-lg-optimus-3d-tested The LG Optimus 3d uses the same SGX 540 graphics that our SGS uses. BUT it is clocked at 300mhz vs our 200mhz AND it uses an updated driver. With these improvements, early benchmarks show it...
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    Thread [Q] App to view HTML source

    Is there an app or some website that will show the html source code for a given url? The ones I have tried were complete garbage and don't work (ex: "View Web Source" app)
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    Thread Health/Condition of SD Card

    My sd card got corrupted and I had to re-format it. I would like to know if it was Android (i am using a custom-rom) or the sd card itself. Is there an app that checks the health (condition) of the sd card? Or do I have to take it out and run an error check via Windows?
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    Thread Slide Out Keyboard/Case?

    I just saw this for the iphone 4 and wonder if the sgs had anything similar? i would kill for such a thing (and I do not want Sprint, so no Epic 4g). http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/boxwaves-keyboard-buddy-turns-your-iphone-4-into-the-droid-it-a/#disqus_thread...
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    Thread Verizon's obsession with ATK

    My mom's dumb-phone broke and I convinced her to get a smart phone. The cheapest one they had was an incredible for $99. During the conversation with the verizon rep, he kept mentioning how great advanced task killer was and how it saved battery life. The rep himself uses an incredible and...
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    Thread [Q] LCD Brightness Up/Down Spontaneously

    At random my lcd brightness will go up and down like it's having a seizure. I have tried auto brightness on and off, and with the power saving feature on and off. It's not a bid deal because it usually goes away quickly, but I would like to know if anyone else has it. here's a video of the...
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    Thread [Q] Froyo and WMA music....

    Samsung music player, Poweramp, music playerpro, winamp..... none of them will play my wma music.... SGS Froyo 2.2 JPM :(
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    Thread [Q] Resolution of Photos taken with camera...

    Why is the resolution so small? The camera video recorder records at a higher resolution then still photos.... its outrageous. Am I missing some setting?
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    Thread PlayForSure DRM Videos on SGS

    I have several videos from Amazon Unbox that can only be played on devices that support playforsure. I found this site that shows that the droid x can play playforsure drm videos. http://tsukata.org/2010/08/31/how-to-use-playsforsure-droidx/ As anyone tried syncing playforsure drm videos via...
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    Thread Extended Battery

    For users who purchased the extended battery (2200mah), how much bigger (physical size) is it then the 1500mah default battery?
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    Thread [Q] Smallest Android phone with keyboard

    I just read the news about the AT&T Motorola Flipout here and would like to know if there's anything comparable that's available right now. I already know about the sony x10 mini pro, but I can't seem to find any small android phones that have a keyboard that slides out from the bottom.
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    Thread Which would be faster (edge/Internet question)

    Which would be faster: Connecting directly to the Internet on an edge connection OR using remote desktop on edge to surf the web from the computer (which has a fast Internet connection)?
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    Thread Quake 3 for SGS released

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742081 so happy:D direct link: http://www.kwaak3arena.com/
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    Thread Flash Lite 4 apk?

    Is there anyplace where I can download the flash lite 4.0 apk? If not, then can someone in their spare time be kind enough to upload it here? I searched the forum, but all I got was threads about flash 10.1.
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    Thread File Manager

    I am looking for a file manager and I thought root explorer was the best, but I loved how astro looked. After researching I discovered Linda and Estrongs. From the looks of it, Estrongs looks better then Linda and Astro. So my question is, what can root explorer do that Estrongs can't?
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    Thread Connecting to router with hidden ssid

    I can't be the only SGS user who has a router with a non-broadcasting ssid, so how did you guys get it to connect? I looked up the problem with google and it's a known android problem. There doesn't seem to be a general fix for it.
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    Thread Thinkfree Office

    When looking for my first android phone, I kept reading how documents to go was the best office app for android. I've never even heard of the Thinkfree Office app that comes with the SGS. So, does anyone have any experience as to which one is better?
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    Thread Quick Question on gmail app

    Sorry for such a silly question, but does the gmail app download the e-mails to the phone before I read them? I hope not. The only other e-mail program I have used was Outlook for windows and that downloaded the e-mails before I read them.
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    Thread AT&T and SGS

    Is the non-American SGS recognized by AT&T's network as a smartphone? I ask because some people have successfully tricked AT&T's network in allowing them to use the $15 unlimited data plan for non-smartphones (of course most are caught and forced to upgrade their plan, like with the nexus one).
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    Thread Different Wallpaper for each home screen

    Is there a way to have a different wallpaper for each home screen? Apparently, the Dell Streak can: http://www.streaksmart.com/2010/06/dell-streak-lets-you-use-different-wallpaper-for-each-home-screen.html?cid=6a00d83451c9ec69e20133f1b42196970b
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    Thread The best document editor

    Is Documents to Go the best document editor for android? Or is QuickOffice?
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    Thread AT&T Data-Only NO Voice Plan

    A month ago, I was searching for plans and I found that AT&T offered data only plans (no voice). It was like $34.99 for non-smartphones and $55 for smartphones. Anyways, I now have bought my phone, but I just can't seem to find these data-only plans on AT&T's website. Their website is the...
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    Thread UK Versions on T-Mobile USA

    Edit: Nevermind This store made me think there was a European galaxy s with 900/1700/2100mhz 3g, but I guess they just want to do a very early pre-order....... http://www.popularelect.com/Samsung-T959-Galaxy-S-T-Mobile-Unlocked-Phone-p/t959.htm
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    Thread Android picture viewer and jpeg rotation

    Does the android picture viewer provide lossless jpeg rotation? (it doesn't degrade picture quality when rotating)
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    Thread Using Euro Phone in the USA on AT&T's network

    I am thinking of buying the samsung galaxy s, which is available in Europe right now. However, would there be any trouble when using it on AT&T's or T-mobile's network? I already checked, and it's compatible, but is there anything else that could be a problem?
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    Thread Question on sd card slot

    Does the micro sd card sit flush with the battery or does it extend above it? (basically, can you pull the card out while the battery installed?)
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    Thread Does this work on nexus one? att edge proxy

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5524966&postcount=1
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    Thread DataViz Documents To Go the best?

    Would you consider DataViz Documents To Go the best office suite for android? I am planning on getting my nexus one soon, but at the moment I am compiling a list of apps I am going to buy and am currently looking for an office suite.
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    Thread Call recording

    Are there any good call recording apps? The ones I am finding have very low ratings and bad comments....
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    Thread Wallpaper question

    Is there a way for each screen to have a different wallpaper?
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    Thread Determining Nexus One Version

    I am looking at a nexus one on ebay, but the seller didn't state if it was the att or tmobile version. I sent him a message asking him which version and told him about tmobile version not being able to use att's 3g. He replied, "The ATT since it is compatible on both." I guess I need to be...
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    Thread ProgrammingL Android or Windows Mobile

    For a novice/noob programmer who wants to make his own rts game, which OS would be easier to use (which programming language is easier to code)? Android or WM