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    Thread What's the latest on Linux Audio support and Android SD access?

    Hi, ChromeOS: 71 Stable Channel Just a quick one, what's the latest on Linux Audio support and Android SD access? When are these expected in the Developer/Beta channels and Stable channels? Broadly speaking. It looks like Linux Audio support isn't working on any channel yet? -...
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    Thread UK G Pad 8.3 (V500) - Bricked. Decryption unsuccessful, won't load TWRP either. Help?

    Device: UK LG G Pad 8.3 (V500) Recovery: TWRP 2.7.1.0 ROM: Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Stable 2015-10-07). This one: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/129284/cm-12.1-20151007-SNAPSHOT-YOG4PAO338-v500.zip I encrypted the tablet at the weekend and now it says: "Decryption...
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    Thread Optimized Cyanogenmod 12.1: Constant voicemail notification audio

    Since installing "OptimizedCM-12.1-20150725-jflte": https://romhut.com/versions/optimizedcm-12-1-20150725-jflte Whenever I get a Voicemail notification my Galaxy S4 gives a notification audio/noise every few minutes until I clear the notification. I don't always want to clear it it's useful...
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    Thread [Q] Best procedure for flashing Optimized CM12.1 on to the UK GT-I9505 (JFLTEXX)?

    I successfully flashed CM11 on to my LG G Pad 8.3 without issue so I've done this before (but most of the downloads had Batch files to automate things) but want to still be sure of the procedure. My I9505 was recently upgraded OTA to Android 5.0.1 along with Samsung's TouchWiz. Hopefully this...
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    Thread UK GT-I9505: Which is the most stable Android 5.0 or 5.1 ROM?

    UK GT-I9505: Which is the most stable Android 5.0 or 5.1 ROM? I usually only install Cyanogmod but I'm pretty sure their Lollipop builds are all still in Nightly. I'm only interested in stable builds. My GT-I9505 is from Everything Everywhere in the UK (who still haven't released lollipop)...
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    Thread UK GT-I9505: Is there a Cyanogenmod 12 or 12.1 nightly?

    I'll admit I get completely baffled with all the S4 variants. 1. Put simply is there a UK GT-I9505 Cyanogenmod 12 or 12.1 nightly? 2. What's device name to Cyanogenmod call it? My GT-I9505 is from Everything Everywhere in the UK (who still haven't released lollipop). Thanks
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    Thread [Q] CyanogenMod 11 M7 - Screen very dim during Restart/after Shutdown?

    I recently installed CyanogenMod 11 M7 on my LG G Pad 8.3, almost everything is working perfectly. Whenever I restart or shut down/turn back on (i.e. Cold Boot) the screen is very dim, you can barely see the CyanogenMod boot animation. Then the lock screen is barely visible. If I enter my pin...
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    Thread [Q] CyanogenMod 11 M7 - Privacy Guard Notifications - Can these be disabled?

    I looked into CyanogenMod's Privacy Guard for the first time yesterday and am sure I selected an option to show a Notification when Privacy Guard was blocking something. I can't now find this option anywhere but opening Apps where I've set Privacy Guard options and an annoying persistent...
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    Thread [Q] CM11 Milestone 5 release date? / CM11 Milestone 4 bugs/known problems? Thanks

    Hello, My LG G Pad 8.3 currently has the recent OTA Android 4.4.2 upgrade, nothing rooted/modded etc... Can someone let me know please: 1. When is CM11 Milestone 5 being released for the LG G Pad 8.3? I notice M5 was out a whie ago for other devices. 2. What are the known bugs/problems...
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    Thread CM11 Milestone 5 release date? / CM11 Milestone 4 bugs?

    Hello, My LG G Pad 8.3 currently has the recent OTA Android 4.4.2 upgrade, nothing rooted/modded etc... Can someone let me know please: 1. When is CM11 Milestone 5 being released for the LG G Pad 8.3? I notice M5 was out a whie ago for other devices. 2. What are the known bugs/problems with...
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    Thread Are CyanogenMod 11 M4 and M5 on the G Pad 8.3 able to write to external SD card?

    I understand stock Android 4.4.2 is unable to write to an external SD card. Are CyanogenMod 11 Milestone 4 (and hopefully soon to be released Milestone 5) on the G Pad 8.3 able to write to external SD card? That is directly from the G Pad not using a computer. I'm not interested if I cannot...
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    Thread ELTD PU Leather Cover Case III OR ELTD Slim-Book PU Leather Cover Case? Thanks

    Can someone tell me the difference between the ELTD PU Leather Cover Case III and the ELTD Slim-Book PU Leather Cover Case please? Both shown here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00G5Z90ZA Is one lighter than the other? I'm tempted to get the VOIA Single Stage Case due to being much...
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    Thread HTC One V: Opening Calendar soft resets the phone?

    Mode: One V with OEM installed ICS and Sense 4.0 Whenever I open the Calendar app the phone resets, it can be immediate or after a few seconds. I've tried deleting the Calender's Application Data and Cache, as well as unticking the Gmail account. It made no difference. I've also tried...
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    Thread Does the Galaxy S2 ICS USB Mass Storage (MSC) trick work on the Galaxy S3 too?

    As detailed here: http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/03/14/how-to-enable-usb-mass-storage-on-android-4-0-ics-samsung-galaxy-s2 I need MSC (not MTP) to use the S3 with my backup program. I don't yet have the S3.
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    Thread Does the Galaxy S2 ICS USB Mass Storage (MSC) trick work on the Galaxy S3 too?

    As detailed here: http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/03/14/how-to-enable-usb-mass-storage-on-android-4-0-ics-samsung-galaxy-s2 I need MSC (not MTP) to use the S3 with my backup program. I don't yet have the S3. Thanks in advance.
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    Thread How do you install the Social Hub and Reader Hub on the Galaxy S3?

    Almost every review I've read either doesn’t mention them period or says they’re not available but this review says: "Apps like the Reader Hub for magazines and newspapers, and the Social Hub to unify social networking accounts and email had to be downloaded as an optional install." How do you...
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    Thread How do you install the Social Hub and Reader Hub on the Galaxy S3?

    Almost every review I've read either doesn’t mention them period or says they’re not available but this review says: "Apps like the Reader Hub for magazines and newspapers, and the Social Hub to unify social networking accounts and email had to be downloaded as an optional install." How do you...
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    Thread Unrevoked3 or AlphaRev 1.8 Recovery image?

    I've just run AlphaRev 1.8 but chose not to install the Recovery Image, just set S-OFF. I've previously Rooted my Desire GSM with Unrevoked3. Should I have replaced the Recovery image Unrevoked3 installs with the one in AlphaRev 1.8? Is it newer/more reliable? Should I re-run the AlphaRev 1.8...
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    Thread Will hard resetting remove root access via unrEVOked 3.32?

    I've read answers saying it doesn't but I just want to be sure it won't on my Stock Froyo Desire? It's become unresponsive and I've cleared as much off as I can (e.g - Apps/Cache etc...). Thanks.
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    Thread What's the best solution to add proper Apps2SD?

    Unbranded/Unlocked/Stock/Rooted HTC Desire GSM with Froyo I'm struggling with the amount of space HTC have given the HTC Desire and wish to add proper Apps2SD support. A few questions please: 1. I'm using the stock HTC Desire Froyo firmware but the phone is rooted. Is this enough? 2. I've...
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    Thread Where can I find the Desire S GSM ROM for the Desire GSM?

    Unbranded/Unlocked/Stock/Rooted HTC Desire GSM with Froyo That's all really. I don't want to move away from HTC Sense (even though I hear Cyanogenmod is very good) but would like the latest version of HTC Sense and Gingerbread. A few questions please: 1. Where can I find the Desire S GSM ROM...
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    Thread Where can I find the Desire S GSM ROM for the Desire GSM?

    Unbranded/Unlocked/Stock/Rooted HTC Desire GSM with Froyo That's all really. I don't want to move away from HTC Sense (even though I hear Cyanogenmod is very good) but would like the latest version of HTC Sense and Gingerbread. A few questions please: 1. Where can I find the Desire S GSM ROM...
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    Thread HTC Mail: Unable to see Gmail\Bin folder

    Device: HTC Desire running Froyo HTC Mail version: 2.00.0037.293415 I use Gmail IMAP and have never managed to get the Gmail\Bin (Trash if set to American English) folder to appear. All other special folders do (All Mail, Starred etc...). I tend to move e-mails into Bin because deleting moves...
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    Thread What's the easiest way to Root a Third Party, Froyo HTC Desire?

    I've got an HTC Desire not bought through any mobile provider and now running Froyo (sent OTA) and am UK based, in case that makes any difference. What's the easiest and safest method to do this? Is there something I can use which is basically a one button click? Without having to resort to...
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    Thread Best Exchange ActiveSync App alternative?

    Like others I've discovered HTC Mail isn't compatible with Hotmail's Exchange ActiveSync (Gmail Exchange ActiveSync works fine). I've installed Touchdown but dislike the interface (it's also 20 bucks!) and also Improved Mail (v1.75) which also works fine but: 1. You cannot Move e-mails into...
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    Thread What files can be safely deleted in the HTC Desire Root folder?

    I've been looking at the root folder using Astro and there are several files/folders. Can any be deleted, without causing any problem? I'm running out of space and am hoping some are just temporary files etc... For example I've spotted the APK files are in \system\app. I never use the Peep or...
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    Thread What causes the Home Screen to crash?

    Relatively often I find when turning the Desire on I get a white spinning circle and the home screen has basically crashed. Most of the time this clears itself but sometimes it doesn't and I have to turn off/on the phone (* see below). What background apps/services are known to do this? I'm...
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    Thread How can I configure the Desire to manually Refresh Contact Sync?

    I can see how to Manually Refresh the Calendar (Menu --> Refresh in the Calendar App) and Facebook feeds but cannot see the option to Manually Refresh Facebook Contacts and Google Contacts. Where is this? Thanks
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    Thread Is there anyway to backup Copy Protected Apps?

    I've come across three Apps so far that prevent me backing them up using ASTRO: 1. Contact2Sim Pro - This is a Paid App but one I paid good money for! 2. History Eraser - It's Free! Why bother to copy protect it? 3. Raging Thunder Lite - Also free Is there any way to still back these up? Or do...
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    Thread How can I empty the remembered search list on the Market Place?

    I've got so much stuff in mine and would like to empty it. I mean the list that remembers what you previously searched for. How can I clear this? Thanks
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    Thread How can I remove shortcuts from "All Programs"?

    I'd like to remove some of the shortcuts in All Programs, on my HTC Desire. I never use Footprints or Peep for example. I'd ideally like to uninstall them but will be as happy to just delete the shortcut. How can I do this? Do I have to Root the HTC Desire, before I can do this? Thanks
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    Thread How can I copy contacts to SIM card?

    How can I copy my Contacts (Google or Phone based) to the SIM card? I cannot work out how to do this on my HTC Desire. Thanks.
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    Thread Where are the Wifi and Bluetooth on/off toggle Widgets?

    My Desire has a HTC "Work" Scene template. This scene has a Wifi and Bluetooth Widget. They simply turn it on or off. But I cannot find either of these in "Add to Home". The widgets are there! Where are they?
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    Thread Gmail Exchange ActiveSync: Mail not deleting when I "Refresh"

    I'm using Gmail Exchange ActiveSync and the HTC Mail App, because: 1. The Gmail App seems to be either Push Mail (Constant) or Manual (Menu --> Refresh), whereas I'd prefer it to check for me once an hour. 2. I dislike the Gmail interface But when I click "Refresh", mail I've deleted via IMAP...
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    Thread How do I add a Pause to a Contact?

    I want to add "0800 Buster" to the start of an 0800 number. So I can use my minutes, instead of getting charged for an 0800 number but cannot get the Pause to work. 0800 Buster Number: 0113 830 0800 Directory Enquiries (0800): 0800 118 3733 I want it to automatically go from 0800 Buster to...
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    Thread What are the advantages to rooting my Desire?

    Presuming it's possible. I've not come across anything I've not been able to do so far. Also, is there any cases of anyone bricking their Desire doing this? I've never rooted a phone before. Thanks
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    Thread Best Android Video Player?

    I'm new to this forum, so sorry if this has been asked loads of times before. The HTC Desire cannot play most video files out of the box. What's considered the best android video player, with the most codec support? I've managed to get two Quicktime MOVs to work but without sound (the rest...
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    Thread Internet Pass-through - Is it possible on Android? Like WM

    With my old Orange SPV C500 phone I could plug it into my laptop and the phone would use the laptop's Internet connection (once I've installed ActiveSync/WMDC). I've tried all the connection modes on my HTC Desire but they all look to be using the 3G connection instead. I've got HTC Sync 2.0.33...