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    #61
    How do you set up the proxy settings for a wireless network on the Desire?

    Interwebz seem to suggest that it's not possible, which seems really bizarre?

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      #62
      Not sure what you mean Denny?

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        #63
        There doesn't seem to be any way to input proxy settings for wireless networks that require them.

        Seems to be a problem with android. It's just strange for it to not to be able to do something so simple.

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          #64
          Did you try Opera?

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            #65
            Originally posted by TM2204 View Post
            'Lookout' is the easiest way to protect your phone from viruses, hackers, loss and theft.

            Free & paid version for extra functionality.

            Class App.



            I backed up my contacts but it only backed up my gmail contacts...how do I get it to backup my SIM card contacts?

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              #66
              Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
              There doesn't seem to be any way to input proxy settings for wireless networks that require them.

              Seems to be a problem with android. It's just strange for it to not to be able to do something so simple.
              Never had to do this but try:

              Menu, Settings, Wireless & Networks, Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, <choose your provider profile>

              From there you can add settings for proxy, port, server, mmsc, authentication, etc:


              Hope this helps

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                #67
                Originally posted by Valor View Post
                I backed up my contacts but it only backed up my gmail contacts...how do I get it to backup my SIM card contacts?
                Not sure about this as I actually stopped using this App because, contrary to my earlier post, I did find it very heavy on battery.


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                  #68


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                    #69
                    What apps should I be looking for in terms of security.

                    I would like to put gps tracking on the phone and have a delete all if my phone is stolen as I dont want anyone to access my email etc...

                    Anyone any ideas?

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                      #70
                      Seek droid should do exactly what you need.

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                        #71
                        thanks digitalman

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                          #72
                          I'm looking for a music player that will easily do a random play all on a single folder instead of searching the whole file system for mp3 files as the default p[layer does.
                          I want to be able to separate Audio books so that they don't get played without having to make playlists.

                          Any suggestions?
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                            #73
                            I use doubletwist player. And I think it should be able to do all of what you want without any hassle....

                            If you dont mind paying a few bucks you can also download doubletwist air which allows you to sync files over wifi (ie. no need to connect via usb)

                            It's dubbed itunes for android, so that might give you an idea of what its like.

                            Music Player for the Internet of Things. Described as the iTunes for Android, doubleTwist brings you music, radio and podcasts everywhere. Free download.
                            Double-decker bus enthusiast

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                              #74
                              Originally posted by Rufio View Post
                              I use doubletwist player. And I think it should be able to do all of what you want without any hassle....

                              If you dont mind paying a few bucks you can also download doubletwist air which allows you to sync files over wifi (ie. no need to connect via usb)

                              It's dubbed itunes for android, so that might give you an idea of what its like.

                              http://www.doubletwist.com/
                              reading their site and it looks like what I'm looking for is listed as a future enjhancement. Seems that most players are the same because the scan is coming from the OS and the App would have to work hard to filter out what it doesn't want so I'm looking now at Mort player which seems to specialise in audiobook playing.
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                                #75
                                K2 Web texter has stopped working for me after updating, now it says it cannot login/verify my account, anybody have any idea how to fix this?

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                                  #76
                                  Originally posted by Valor View Post
                                  K2 Web texter has stopped working for me after updating, now it says it cannot login/verify my account, anybody have any idea how to fix this?
                                  You could try using Cabbage instead been using it the last while and they made a few changes to it for the better sounds like its a long the same lines.
                                  "you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)

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                                    #77
                                    Cabbage works alright, cheers

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                                      #78
                                      Originally posted by Valor View Post
                                      Cabbage works alright, cheers
                                      Cool beans.
                                      "you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)

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                                        #79
                                        Yep, K2 Web Texter hasn't worked for me since I switched to Three so just ditched it and installed Cabbage & it works a charm.

                                        BTW get onto Three for the following offer; €30 a month (30 day rolling contract) for 350 flexi units, unlimited 3 to 3 calls, unlimited landline calls & unlimited data including tethering. You can also use your units & data while roaming in certain countries and half your flexi units can be used to call UK landline or mobile numbers. Unbeatable.

                                        I've taken out my home phone & broadband and my work landline. 1 data plan on my phone serves my phone, my home, my work & tethering to my laptop and tablet anytime.

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                                          #80
                                          Originally posted by Valor View Post
                                          K2 Web texter has stopped working for me after updating, now it says it cannot login/verify my account, anybody have any idea how to fix this?
                                          E-mailed the developer many times about this but he kept saying Three was supported and that it should work. It hasn't so ditched it (as mentioned above).

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                                            #81
                                            Another nice feature of Cabbage is that it adds whatever webtexts you send from it to the thread of texts you have sent/received from that person on your phones normal text app.

                                            Makes keeping track of text conversations easier

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                                              #82
                                              Originally posted by TM2204 View Post
                                              Another nice feature of Cabbage is that it adds whatever webtexts you send from it to the thread of texts you have sent/received from that person on your phones normal text app.

                                              Makes keeping track of text conversations easier
                                              Yeah was kinda annoying that it use to make a separate folder for webtexts.
                                              "you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)

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                                                #83
                                                Whatsapp.

                                                Free texter app.

                                                Been using this for the last few weeks and is the nuts, other person has to have it but all explained when you download it, works on android, apple and some nokia.

                                                This too shall pass.

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                                                  #84
                                                  I use textroid and it works well.

                                                  I downloaded soundhound and it works very well. It's like a better version of shazaam.
                                                  Double-decker bus enthusiast

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                                                    #85
                                                    Hullomail = free voicemail essential for anyone with 3 as you get charged 15c a min for voicemail...use it the whole time n tell everyone who gets a flex max plan to download it

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                                                      #86
                                                      Originally posted by oleras View Post
                                                      Whatsapp.

                                                      Free texter app.

                                                      Been using this for the last few weeks and is the nuts, other person has to have it but all explained when you download it, works on android, apple and some nokia.

                                                      http://www.whatsapp.com/
                                                      Also works on some blackberrys too

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                                                        #87
                                                        Yeah WhatsApp is great but is limited by fact that other person must be using it too and you will find most of your contacts don't.

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                                                          #88
                                                          I just got Cabbage there and I gotta say I'm loving it so far, with that app installed I'll get a month and a half if not more out of a 20 euro top up on Three without cutting back on any useage
                                                          "In the world, there are many kings but there is only one God. I am God, I am El Tren" :{)

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                                                            #89


                                                            Should be useful for anyone using public transport in dubiln.
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                                                              #90
                                                              E-mailed the developer many times about this but he kept saying Three was supported and that it should work.

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                                                                #91
                                                                Viber is coming to Android and to Blackberry which is great news. Hugely popular for iphone users because its free calls and texts to anyone to has the app.

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                                                                  #92
                                                                  Good news re: viber, will Android users be able to talk with iphone users etc?
                                                                  Double-decker bus enthusiast

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                                                                    #93
                                                                    Originally posted by Rufio View Post
                                                                    Good news re: viber, will Android users be able to talk with iphone users etc?
                                                                    Hopefully could be similar to whatsapp in that way

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                                                                      #94
                                                                      I've applied to be a beta tester anyway, thanks for the heads up.
                                                                      Double-decker bus enthusiast

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                                                                        #95
                                                                        Skype for Android now allows video calling but only on certain handsets.

                                                                        However it's not hard to find an .apk file for your phone to enable this.

                                                                        I installed a version today for my Samsung Galaxy S2 and it works a charm..


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                                                                          #96
                                                                          Have you a link for the sgs2 apk?

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                                                                            #97
                                                                            youtube stopped playing properly on me, it just plays 2mins of audio

                                                                            any ideas what to do bout this?

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                                                                              #98
                                                                              Originally posted by digiman View Post
                                                                              Have you a link for the sgs2 apk?
                                                                              Here yo go: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=020PTNW6


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                                                                                #99
                                                                                Originally posted by Kenny View Post
                                                                                youtube stopped playing properly on me, it just plays 2mins of audio

                                                                                any ideas what to do bout this?

                                                                                Did you try the obvious uninstall and reload from Market?

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                                                                                  Originally posted by TM2204 View Post
                                                                                  Did you try the obvious uninstall and reload from Market?
                                                                                  i dont know how to uninstall it is the problem i suppose, usually when i uninstall an app i just hold down on it untill the x appears as an option, that doesent work with youtube....

                                                                                  whats the other way to delete it? im starting to sound a little slow now but i am new to the particular phone

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                                                                                    ...
                                                                                    "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                                                                      Originally posted by Kenny View Post
                                                                                      i dont know how to uninstall it is the problem i suppose, usually when i uninstall an app i just hold down on it untill the x appears as an option, that doesent work with youtube....

                                                                                      whats the other way to delete it? im starting to sound a little slow now but i am new to the particular phone
                                                                                      Settings, Applications, Manage Applications, choose the app & click 'Uninstall'.

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                                                                                        To unlock your Samsung Galaxy S2 (must be rooted)

                                                                                        If you got your Samsung Galaxy S II with a SIM lock, meaning that your carrier barred your phone from using any other company’s SIM card, then there is some great news for you! There is now a free app available in Android Market that searches for your Samsung Galaxy S II’s SIM unlock code. Apart from this, the app can also find unfreeze code that might help if running SIM unlock code search feature lands your phone in an unresponsive state. Samsung Galaxy S II SIM unlock code finder is based on XDA developer Odia’s mode and has been compiled plus released in Market by Chainfire.

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                                                                                          ugh lost me reply


                                                                                          cliffs; got a google nexus S

                                                                                          have a ton of apps already, mostly remote based apps, gmote, skifta etc
                                                                                          quick list
                                                                                          3g watchdog,
                                                                                          alarm clock plus
                                                                                          where's my driod
                                                                                          bluepudriod (need to root for this)
                                                                                          gmote
                                                                                          greenpower
                                                                                          defaul WEP
                                                                                          layer
                                                                                          listen
                                                                                          rage reader
                                                                                          rock player
                                                                                          skyfire

                                                                                          any other recommendations?
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                                                                                            Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post
                                                                                            ugh lost me reply


                                                                                            cliffs; got a google nexus S

                                                                                            have a ton of apps already, mostly remote based apps, gmote, skifta etc
                                                                                            quick list
                                                                                            3g watchdog,
                                                                                            alarm clock plus
                                                                                            where's my driod
                                                                                            bluepudriod (need to root for this)
                                                                                            gmote
                                                                                            greenpower
                                                                                            defaul WEP
                                                                                            layer
                                                                                            listen
                                                                                            rage reader
                                                                                            rock player
                                                                                            skyfire

                                                                                            any other recommendations?
                                                                                            Don't think I have actually seen it in the flesh, I'm taking it that its decent how much and what network is it on?

                                                                                            Have seen people talking about this and now its on Android but I haven't had a chance to use it yet as my phone is just shockingly unreliable at the moment.

                                                                                            Viber is an iPhone and Android app that lets you call and text your friends and family for free.http://www.viber.com/Viber lets everyone in the world connect...
                                                                                            "you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)

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                                                                                              Vodafone Network, free

                                                                                              It's kinda weird having a piece of technology I know very little about
                                                                                              Had a lot of fun yesterday (in bed all day sick with manflu) using the teamviewer app and playing media from the fone to laptop and vice versa
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                                                                                                that viber is a great piece of kit
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                                                                                                  Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post
                                                                                                  that viber is a great piece of kit
                                                                                                  Haven't had a chance to use it looking forward to trying it out, HTC Sensation is now available on Meteor but I wont be able to pick it up till Monday at the earliest.

                                                                                                  Does it work as simple as it looks in the video?
                                                                                                  "you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)

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                                                                                                    install and out of the box it's ready to go
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                                                                                                      Joined the revolution and ditched my 3 year old nokia and got the HTC Desire S, Loving all the apps and this thread

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                                                                                                        i cant find viper in the app store?
                                                                                                        Her sky-ness
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                                                                                                          Originally posted by michelle SatNav View Post
                                                                                                          i cant find viper in the app store?
                                                                                                          Viber
                                                                                                          with a 'b'




                                                                                                          This is my next project
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                                                                                                            Was talking with Dom about this and he says his works ok but its not great the moment as a few bits are missing.
                                                                                                            "you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)

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                                                                                                                I still can't get my Desire rooted, having awful problems with that revoked3 program, can't get it to recognise my device and have done what is needed with windows (according to what i've read online).
                                                                                                                That screenshot looks great DP.
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                                                                                                                  That looks awesome, DP, but goal.com!?
                                                                                                                  "In the world, there are many kings but there is only one God. I am God, I am El Tren" :{)

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                                                                                                                    Can anyone give me a quick retards-guide to what i should do/need with my new Android?

                                                                                                                    Just got my Samsung Galaxy SII today, very impressed so far, immense piece of kit.

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                                                                                                                      Get wifi and blutooth toggle buttons for your homepage, I find them essential to keep battery life up to scratch. You can root and get juice defender which is also good, or I think task killer works without rooting.
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                                                                                                                        dont even look at rooting until you are comfortable with the device.
                                                                                                                        barcode scanner,
                                                                                                                        weatherbug,
                                                                                                                        tunein radio

                                                                                                                        all used daily by me
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                                                                                                                          Originally posted by Rufio View Post
                                                                                                                          Get wifi and blutooth toggle buttons for your homepage, I find them essential to keep battery life up to scratch. You can root and get juice defender which is also good, or I think task killer works without rooting.
                                                                                                                          I've been doing a fair bit of research into phones recently, and there seems to be a pretty clear consensus that you shouldn't use a task killer, if you do, you should set it to only kill apps that you use very infrequently and certainly never for apps that auto start, because closing and opening apps uses more juice then just having them idle in the background.

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