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DIY USB on the go
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 09, 2012
USB on-the-go cables are handy as heck with Android devices. They're a specially wired cable that allows the same USB port you use to charge or communicate with a computer to be used to connect ...
Android Central
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by Andrew Martonik
Sep 06, 2012
Headset controls are something that iPhone users have taken for granted all of these years, with standardized volume up/down and play/pause buttons that work universally if the accessory is "ma...
Android Central
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by Andrew Martonik
Aug 26, 2012
Many of us use Dropbox in varying capacities (see what I did there?), and when we do, we often use it as crucial backup storage for data that's important to us. If it wasn't important, ...
How to organize app icons into folders on Galaxy S III
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by Gary Mazo
Aug 23, 2012
If you have been downloading apps like crazy since you got your new Galaxy S III, you need to organize them in folders to help find them in the future.  The Samsung Galaxy S III ships with ...
ClockworkMod recovery
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 22, 2012
Shiny Top asks in the Android Central forums, I have two Galaxy Nexus phones, bought 3 weeks apart. I have uninstalled Rom Manager from both. One, when I reboot into recovery, has CWM Recovery...
Accounts
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 20, 2012
Super Turtleman asks in the Android forums, My kids are getting to the age where they're about to start having Android devices. I'd like to create a master account I can have on my phone...
Galaxy Note
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by Chris Parsons
Aug 20, 2012
If you're on a Mac and frequent using Kies for syncing your device, you may have noticed it doesn't really play well with Apple's latest and greatest OS, Mountain Lion. Sure, it'll f...
Google Play
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 16, 2012
You're probably seeing a bit of news that the delta updates for Play store applications that Google talked about at I/O 2012 have went live today. Coders, web developers, and Android geeks ...
Android Central
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 15, 2012
​New devices will soon be unable to get Adobe Flash from Google Play. Here's how to install it manually. From today, for some new devices, Adobe Flash Player will no longer be available fr...
Android Central
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by Andrew Martonik
Aug 14, 2012
For many, the Nexus 7 will be their first experience with one of Google's own branded Android devices. If you're interested in hacks of any sort on your phone or tablet, there really is no o...
Notes
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by Richard Devine
Aug 12, 2012
While we're all about the little green robot in this part of the Mobile Nations, when it comes to computers there are a good few of you out there rocking an Apple desktop or laptop. The latest i...
ALL THE PHONES!!!11
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 07, 2012
Jean15paul writes, I just read the article on using 2-step and I want to start using it, but I'm a ROM flasher.  How do I manage?  I think this could make a great article. We th...
How to adjust Call settings on Galaxy S3
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by Gary Mazo
Aug 07, 2012
#next_pages_container { width: 5px; hight: 5px; position: absolute; top: -100px; left: -100px; z-index: 2147483647 !important; } The Galaxy S3 allows you to adjust pretty much every sett...
How to use Motion gestures on Galaxy S3
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by Gary Mazo
Aug 05, 2012
#next_pages_container { width: 5px; hight: 5px; position: absolute; top: -100px; left: -100px; z-index: 2147483647 !important; } The Galaxy S3 breaks new ground in lots of areas; one of ...
how to add and arrange home screens on the galaxy s3
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by Gary Mazo
Aug 02, 2012
Home screens on the Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) are very configurable; you can even delete complete Home screens and add brand new ones.  Out of the box, the Galaxy S3 comes with seven home s...
How to change the font size and style on the Galaxy S3
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by Gary Mazo
Aug 02, 2012
Without rooting or installing additional apps, you can easily change the style and size of the fonts on your Galaxy S3. Changing the font size is nothing new – all Android phones running I...
TouchWiz font selector
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 01, 2012
George writes,  I was just wondering if there was any other legit way to get fonts onto this (Galaxy Tab) device. No offense but the stock one on the ICS version, of the Galaxy Tab is ...
How to uncover hidden service menu on galaxy s3
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by Gary Mazo
Jul 31, 2012
Hidden in your Galaxy S3 is the ability to test out all major display and sound functions. I usually like to have some sort of diagnostic tool for my smartphones to make sure that every feature ...
Wallpaper settings
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by Gary Mazo
Jul 30, 2012
Once you get the basics down on your Galaxy Nexus, you will want to start personalizing it to your own tastes. One of the easiest ways to personalize your phone is to change the wallpaper. Your ...
Nexus 7 recovery
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 27, 2012
Willter12 asks in the Nexus 7 forums, I have read that a hard reset is activated by: Turn off. Hold vol up/vol down/power on Select Recovery using vol buttons and...