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*Official* Android OS Phone Chat, Questions, & Help Thread -

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Our very own thread to discuss and chat about the OS, ROM's, apps from Android Market, our Android phones, tips & tricks, questions, and help issues. With the different phones out now and to be released from various carriers, I figure we all have a lot in common with the Android OS. We can discuss what we like, need help with, what apps are cool or don't work well, as well as questions and help issues. Given that CSR's from the various carriers may know less than we do, this thread is for all of us so we can help one another.
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Last Edited by RyanInFlorida March 23, 2010 at 07:14 AM
Post what apps you like here. Smilie

8Footprints http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-qitF.aspx
AppManager http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...r-qEn.aspx
AppsInstaller http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-jpAw.aspx
Astrid http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...d-pjE.aspx
Barcode Scanner http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...d-xzA.aspx
CM Updater (if you've rooted your phone) http://code.google.com/p/cyanogen...k&can=2&q=
GDE http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-zwAp.aspx
Goggles http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-xAxB.aspx
Handcent SMS [androlib.com]- Better SMS system then the default app. Allows for different styles and functions
Key Ring http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-jmAt.aspx
Layar Reality Browser [androlib.com]- Look through the camera of your Android device and see digital information displayed on top of it.
My Coupons [androlib.com]- App that finds coupons/deals, great for us SD'ers
Pandora [androlib.com] - enter song or artist name and it will play similar songs
Metal detector --- find it in the android marker. It has a picture of a robot droid buzzing. Really Cool!
SayMyName http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-qjFD.aspx
Shazam http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...d-wFn.aspx
Sherpa http://www.androlib.com/android.a...-jDAE.aspx
ShopSavvy http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...y-xqE.aspx
SportsTap http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...p-pBi.aspx
TasKiller http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-jizF.aspx
Valpak http://www.androlib.com/android.a...-xEpw.aspx - Get exclusive coupons for restaurants, auto care, entertainment, beauty, home & garden, health & medical, professional services and retail shops near you
Weatherbug Elite http://uk.androlib.com/android.ap...-qwwp.aspx
What the Doodle!? [androlib.com]- fun pictionary type game, online vs actual people.
Where [androlib.com]- great travel companion, local search utility

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> bubble2 14,178 Posts
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Sonofabeech
10-25-2009 at 08:19 PM.
10-25-2009 at 08:19 PM.
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SOB, what/where is the "Target (store) app" ?

I just checked HandyCards, it's getting added to my myTouch... nice!
Ugh, typed the wrong description! It's the Target Mobile Web app - linly [cyrket.com]
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Q-Bert
10-26-2009 at 06:13 PM.
10-26-2009 at 06:13 PM.
Ok... I've officially found my favorite new keyboard app. I've tried so many, including some pay ones to find something that works. This one works and it's free.

http://www.cyrket.com/package/com...k.touchpal

http://www.talkandroid.com/androi...lease.html

You can type every single letter wrong, but if you are in the vicinity of the letter you are typing, it'll correctly guess the word you are typing. I haven't been able to stump it yet.
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10-26-2009 at 06:37 PM.
10-26-2009 at 06:37 PM.
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Ok... I've officially found my favorite new keyboard app. I've tried so many, including some pay ones to find something that works. This one works and it's free.

http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.cootek.touchpal

http://www.talkandroid.com/android-forums/android-applications/2028-touchpal-soft-keyboard-andorid-will-release.html

You can type every single letter wrong, but if you are in the vicinity of the letter you are typing, it'll correctly guess the word you are typing. I haven't been able to stump it yet.
Hmmm.....after reading some of the posts in the forum you linked, I'll d/l that one and see if it can beat the native keyboard on the Hero. Because of the Sense UI, the Hero already does this, but who knows, there might be some little part I like better.
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10-26-2009 at 07:07 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:07 PM.
FYI:

HTC Hero having intermittent text messaging problems? [engadget.com]
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by Donald Melanson posted Oct 26th 2009 at 3:38PM

There's not exactly much in the way of official statements on the matter just yet, but it looks like support forums have been piling up with reports of text messaging problems on the HTC Hero over the past few weeks, and with no signs of a fix in sight. Apparently, the phone can send texts just fine, but runs into a little trouble when it comes to receiving 'em, with most folks reporting only intermittent problems, and at least some not receiving any at all. Interestingly, the problem seems to be occurring in both the US and the UK, so it would seem to be a problem on the phone's end and not the carrier's, and a few people seem to have had some (brief) success after resetting the device. Of course, there are also plenty of folks having no problems at all, but there doesn't seem to be any question that the issue is out there. So, have you been missing some texts on your Hero? Let us know in comments.
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wuzzy | Staff
10-26-2009 at 07:09 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:09 PM.
I accidentally posted my question in the Verizon thread. Well, here it is again.


Does anyone have the slightest idea how much fees would be if I break a contract?
Currently I am with T-Mobile and I have a Sidekick 08. I got it July 2008 with a 2 yr contract. I am sick of it because of the outage we recently had for over a week and because it simply doesn't do what other phones can now do. I am on my moms plan for minutes and I am considering a MyTouch and I can sell my Sidekick for $100+. I don't think I would buy the phone from T-Mobile if I can find a deal somewhere else. I heard Walmart had them for $50
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desrtrnnr
10-26-2009 at 07:11 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:11 PM.
Quote from wuzzy :
I accidentally posted my question in the Verizon thread. Well, here it is again.


Does anyone have the slighest idea how much fees would be if I break a contract?
Currently I am with T-Mobile and I have a Sidekick 08. I got it July 2008 with a 2 yr contract. I am sick of it because of the outage we recently had for over a week and because it simply doesn't do what other phones can now do. I am on my moms plan for minutes and I am considering a MyTouch and I can sell my Sidekick for $100+. I don't think I would buy the phone from T-Mobile if I can find a deal somewhere else. I heard Walmart had them for $50
somebody responded to you in that thread already
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Q-Bert
10-26-2009 at 07:18 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:18 PM.
Quote from wuzzy :
I accidentally posted my question in the Verizon thread. Well, here it is again.


Does anyone have the slightest idea how much fees would be if I break a contract?
Currently I am with T-Mobile and I have a Sidekick 08. I got it July 2008 with a 2 yr contract. I am sick of it because of the outage we recently had for over a week and because it simply doesn't do what other phones can now do. I am on my moms plan for minutes and I am considering a MyTouch and I can sell my Sidekick for $100+. I don't think I would buy the phone from T-Mobile if I can find a deal somewhere else. I heard Walmart had them for $50
Didn't MS and T-Mobile give out some money for that outage?

Uhm, and I don't think you can find a myTouch for $50. Is that what you meant?
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wuzzy | Staff
10-26-2009 at 07:19 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:19 PM.
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Didn't MS and T-Mobile give out some money for that outage?
A whopping $25 credit.
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10-26-2009 at 07:26 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:26 PM.
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A whopping $25 credit.
Roll

ETF is prorated based on where you are in your contract. I'm sure a t-mobile rep would be more than happy to help you out. In my experience t-mobile will bend over backward to keep you as a customer. Explain your dissatisfaction with the sidekick fiasco and if you've been a good customer I'm sure they'll throw something extra your way. Something I haven't seen with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint.
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10-26-2009 at 07:34 PM.
10-26-2009 at 07:34 PM.
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Roll

ETF is prorated based on where you are in your contract. I'm sure a t-mobile rep would be more than happy to help you out. In my experience t-mobile will bend over backward to keep you as a customer. Explain your dissatisfaction with the sidekick fiasco and if you've been a good customer I'm sure they'll throw something extra your way. Something I haven't seen with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint.
I'm gonna have to try that and bringing up the sidekick fiasco is a good point. I know that every sidekick user out there was pissed off for a week and many said they were moving on and not buying sidekicks anymore.
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desrtrnnr
10-26-2009 at 09:52 PM.
10-26-2009 at 09:52 PM.
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A whopping $25 credit.
you might be able to get the $100 credit
Quote from Q-Bert :
Roll

ETF is prorated based on where you are in your contract. I'm sure a t-mobile rep would be more than happy to help you out. In my experience t-mobile will bend over backward to keep you as a customer. Explain your dissatisfaction with the sidekick fiasco and if you've been a good customer I'm sure they'll throw something extra your way. Something I haven't seen with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint.
AT&T used to back when they still had the TDMA system.. before they switched over to GSM.. i used to love their customer service back then.. i could get anything i wanted

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I'm gonna have to try that and bringing up the sidekick fiasco is a good point. I know that every sidekick user out there was pissed off for a week and many said they were moving on and not buying sidekicks anymore.
tell them you dont want a sidekick anymore and you want to switch to a G1, mytouch, or Motorola Blur
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10-27-2009 at 12:35 AM.
10-27-2009 at 12:35 AM.
Frown


http://www.engadgetmobile.com/200...-problems/


Quote :
HTC Hero having intermittent text messaging problems?


There's not exactly much in the way of official statements on the matter just yet, but it looks like support forums have been piling up with reports of text messaging problems on the HTC Hero over the past few weeks, and with no signs of a fix in sight. Apparently, the phone can send texts just fine, but runs into a little trouble when it comes to receiving 'em, with most folks reporting only intermittent problems, and at least some not receiving any at all. Interestingly, the problem seems to be occurring in both the US and the UK, so it would seem to be a problem on the phone's end and not the carrier's, and a few people seem to have had some (brief) success after resetting the device. Of course, there are also plenty of folks having no problems at all, but there doesn't seem to be any question that the issue is out there. So, have you been missing some texts on your Hero? Let us know in comments.
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10-27-2009 at 06:37 AM.
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repost noob
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10-27-2009 at 10:02 AM.
10-27-2009 at 10:02 AM.
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repost noob
Quote fail.
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10-27-2009 at 10:07 AM.
10-27-2009 at 10:07 AM.
i dont know why someone deleted my post in here.....?????

can i ask why ?
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