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I saw that one but it's not on Google play anymore.

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That is the only browser issue I have had on the phone. Only workaround I have found is by turning the phone sideways (landscape), clicking the rep icon and pinch zooming until the rep box takes up 75% of the screen, reposition the input box to the top if the screen and then clicking in it. Keyboard comes up in landscape mode and sometimes can see what im typing, sometimes can't. Fiddly workaround but it works for me. Using Maxthon browser and Thumb Keyboard so not sure if they make any difference either.

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Not free but cheap enough and has what you want: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...orld.cert.fire

Not sure if it is a UK specific or american based app or if there are any differences between countries and regulations. Keep that in mind though.

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cheers mate. i was holding down the rep icon and opening new page to apply rep as a work around. rotation worked but widescreen and additional textbox appearing sucks.

Re: Google Android
 

Its like the keyboard appearing knocks out the rep input box, very strange as they shouldn't interact in any way. The new tab/page way you was doing it actually might be easier :scratch:

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Its a shame the forum doesnt use Tapatalk

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Can any of you recommend a decent backup app that can restore to a different device?

My daughter's nexus has got a crack on the screen but she's got a fair bit of stuff on it. I can still install to it but about one third of the screen isn't usable so she can't play any games. I intend to get her a new one and at a later date I'll see about repairing the current one for my own use.

Re: Google Android
 

Carbon premium covers what you want. You need to download to your nexus and your pc ,then you can backup to Google drive etc

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Titanium Backup, if you're rooted.

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could anyone please recommend a free sound equalizer app?

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thank you

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Conduit HD a new FPS game for droid. Free on market, plays really well and looks superb, Tegra optimised. Been playing it on my N7.

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Tegra optimised but doesn't work on a galaxy S3 which is one of the most popular tegra 3 devices.

It's a shame, would have liked to try it, even if it is just the first few levels.

Re: Google Android
 

S3 doesn't have a tegra 3?

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Oh you are right, my bad! Have seen something about Tegra 3 optimised games running on the s3 before so got a bit confused (and its late).

Although the casual user doesn't notice, the Play market does offer different versions of games based on the graphics chip of the phone. This game doesn't show up if I seach for it on my phone as there isn't a version for it. It does show up for me when logged in with a PC browser though.

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They should really fix that like they should with carrier specific and language specific apps. I doubt its that hard to set a couple of filters.

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Opera has just released Opera for Android based on webkit which has a completely new look and extremely fast and polished, and seems a joy to use.

My only problem is i haven't found an option to import bookmarks yet.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...S5icm93c2VyIl0.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...1&d=1369145173

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...1&d=1369144867

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Googles stock android 4.2 keyboard is now available free for android 4.0 and above and so far I am loving it on my S3.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...hvZC5sYXRpbiJd

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Real Racing 3

awesome graphics needs 1.2GB space.

Re: Google Android
 

The Android 4.3 update has started rolling out to UK-based Nexus 7 tablets. Mine got the update this morning. Not had much time for a proper play yet but it definitely seems a bit snappier.

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It's supposed to be a lot better, especially around performance with proper TRIM support for Flash memory

Re: Google Android
 

Got my update yesterday afternoon.
Lag issues I was having seem to have gone, snappier as Lew mentioned and on the surface not much else to see.

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I did read somewhere that the memory used in early N7's was very cheap and some devices are having issues, whether or not the added TRIM support will help those early adopters is yet to be seen.
Mine is just a few day away from its first birthday & I don't know if the memory installed in my device is one of the affected ones.

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This should help those who don't know what's in the 4.3 update.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Andro...atures_id45711

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Your-...-a-fix_id45816

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Anoth...pheres_id45737

Re: Google Android
 

I just updated my HTC One to 4.2.2, and on there FB page 4.3 should be out soon.

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Using my nexus 7 now. Though rarely use, seems ok

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They have released the old version as "Opera Mobile Classic". I didn't like the Webkit version and I was glad that they released this.

When it updated to the Webkit version on mine, on the start page, there was a shortcut called legacy bookmarks that had my bookmarks in.

Yahoo weather is not available on android, pretty good and free!

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I'm assuming you meant "now" rather than "not"

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I just presumed he was an iphone son of a gun mocking us :D

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if ur looking for a good budget phone i can recommend this.....

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...oductId=960536

The only downside is u only have around 850mb to use for apps out of the 4gb but if u have an SD card its fine. I loadsed all my Apps and done all the app updates on phone and i still have 575mb free which is more than ample for me with a 16GB card.

The Carphone warehouse wanted £149 for the same phone locked to orange and this one for £100 in Argos is sim free and u get a choice of free sims from any network.

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lol yes meant now :D

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Never, ever, ever!:erm:

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On the whole I'm still glad I moved from ios, but I still miss the full screen magnifier.

Talk back is good though.

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Google have dropped the price of the Nexus 4 to £159/£199 for the 8/16GB models. My contract with Talkmobile is due to end next month, so I think a 16GB model and a Giffgaff SIM sounds like a good plan. :)

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News of Jelly Bean 4.3 updates
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http://www.sammobile.com/2013/09/04/...ord-on-note-2/

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If you purchase the Nexus 5 on contract with an online retailer (not the network itself) are they locked to your chosen network ?

Re: Google Android
 

IIRC buying online is unlocked unless it says otherwise.

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is there a way to grab the link from a youtube video within the new youtube app ?

Re: Google Android
 

You can trick it and go to the SHARE button and share with email, then it gives you the link, without actually sending the email.

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Theres also apps you can get that do this for you.

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Why do we have to go to those unnecessary lengths to get a link. So silly.

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One of the options under share is 'Copy to clipboard'.That copies the link, just confirmed it with this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kstf...e_gdata_player

Re: Google Android
 

no joy here. i only have Bluetooth, Gmail, Hangouts and Messaging as options.

Re: Google Android
 

Not on the Youtube 'app' for Android there isn't. :)

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I have that option on my phone and tablet. Could be a side effect of having a file explorer app installed. Try getting File Expert or similar.

Re: Google Android
 

Try this....

http://tubemate-youtube-downloader.e...ic.com/android

Doesn't seem too ardous

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Free 6 Month Bitdefender Mobile Security

http://www.bitdefender.com/media/htm...sm_id=SMGlobal

Nice one!
Did try Kaspersky mobile (which I get free through my bank) and it seemed a tad heavy but this so far it's fine, quick and a very small footprint.

Re: Google Android
 

I used to use bitdefender for my pcs..quit recently as it was causing issues.

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Android 4.3 has just been pushed out for the HTC One, finally!

Better late than never I suppose.

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I only just got used to the last one..Now I have a completely different layout to get used to..:rolleyes:

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I hope its not as buggy as the one for the samsung S3

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Not got 4.3 here yet on Verizon :(

Re: Google Android
 

You'll be fine Maggy, to the user there are just a few subtle interface changes and some new pre-loaded apps.

One major annoyance has been addressed which is the unlock keypad if you use a pin: The emergency call button has been moved above the number pad away from the enter button.

I forgot to mention that this is on sim free phone so not sure if the telcos have pushed out their updates yet.

#cobby I thought that 4.3 had been out in the US since September on some networks, surprised that Verizon haven't joined the party.

Re: Google Android
 

I'm using an unlocked S3 on Vodafone that still hasn't gone past 4.1 - pretty annoying. 4.3 is likely to be the last one I'll see on it.

Re: Google Android
 

Given Samsungs woeful policy of releasing not fit for purpose updates, you're probably better off on 4.1 assuming it works as it's meant to.

Also you're obliged to use that dreadful Kies pos to update - samsung... meh you can keep it.

Re: Google Android
 

Looks like Vodafone's own roll-out for the s3 is nerfed. Maybe you're better off without it for now.

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11...final-details/

Re: Google Android
 

Got 4.3 just waiting for 4.4 kitkat.

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That's just the original 4.3 - word is Samsung have a modified version for us which will apparently be with us in 2 weeks.

Re: Google Android
 

Good, stick with it. I wish that I hadn't updated, it's awful.

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I'd rather give the new version a try really, my S3 is very stuttery and nowhere near as smooth as my old iPhone.

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I am in no rush to install a new version on my S3 it is currently running 4.1.2 without any issues, glad i saw this thread though before i installed the bad version!

Re: Google Android
 

Samsung really quite badly need to de-crap their software, they're one of the last who still throw the kitchen sink and more on their phones, while pretty much everyone else has now gone the other way and now stay close to stock android. All that extra tatt adds to the complexity of doing an upgrade with more chance of it being borked

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My nexus 7 has updated to 4.4 KitKat today. Where do they get these names from Lol

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Kit Kats, jelly beans, ice cream sandwiches.

Balanced diet for developer types?

Re: Google Android
 

I believe that one came from Nestle ;)

Re: Google Android
 

Every version of Android has been named after a snack or desert and in alphabetical order starting with D.

Donut (1.5)
Cupcake (1.6)
Eclair (2.0 - 2.1)
Froyo (2.2 - 2.2.3)
Gingerbread (2.3 - 2.3.7)
Honeycomb (3.0 - 3.2.6)
Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0 - 4.0.4)
Jelly Bean (4.1 - 4.3)
Kit Kat (4.4)

4.4 is the first to use an actual branded snack and probably not the last but was originally to be called Key Lime Pie. Wonder what L will be called?

Re: Google Android
 

Who are you with?

Nothing for T-Mobile UK yet.

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Nestle& Andriod have an agreement and IIRC no money is involved.

Hopefully iFruits days are numbered.

Re: Google Android
 

Three but it's a sim free phone + sim only contract

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Just tried my 3 and T-Mobile PAYG sims in my S3 and 4.3 still isn't there :confused:

Re: Google Android
 

4.4 on my nexus 7 (2012) seems better, giving it a go with stock launcher.
My S4 is on 4.3 and according to reports should get it in January.
S3 4.4 is due March/April '14

Re: Google Android
 

I am using 4.4 on my nexus 4, tbh I was quite disappointed in some parts of it, for example some of the new icons look horrendous like the settings icon. It looks like it has been pulled straight from touchwiz.
The lack of transparent bars annoyed me aswell however a beta version of nova launcher soon sorted that.
Nexus 7 2012 is still running 4.3 aokp. Don't think I will bother flashing everything back to stock for 4.4 and will just wait for aokp to start putting out 4.4 builds.

Re: Google Android
 

I've updated to 4.4 on my nexus 4 also, the launcher doesn't bother me as I use GO Launcher. Everything is fine, apart from the phone app, which when you go into it ALWAYS shows the dialler instead of my favourites that 4.3 used to give me...first thing I have to press is the back button, which is a slight annoyance...

Re: Google Android
 

That explains it, IIRC unlocked phones get them first (from the manufacturer), some operators take ages.

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Actually the opposite has happened to me. I did not used to use the favourites but its very useful.

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Apparently Verizon are always slow to the party... :(

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Apparently 4.3 also has issues on the S4.

http://www.neowin.net/news/android-4...-s4-owners-too

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AppOps for 4.4 KitKat.

Seems google didn't remove the feature after all...

Google Play link https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...gn%3DPlayboard

read more...http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/11...ced-with-root/

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and now added, thanks

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Weird. Vodafone were the first network to release 4.3 for the S3, and that actually came out some weeks before the unbranded version.

Re: Google Android
 

Just got KitKat OTA on my 2012 Nexus 7. :)

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My S3 is completely unusable at the moment thanks to the 4.3 update.

Re: Google Android
 

Why not take it back to the previous version?

Re: Google Android
 

Due the security added by Samsung for 'KNOX', it's not that easy to do. There is a warning when you upgrade to say it's not possible to downgrade again.

Re: Google Android
 

I thought KNOX was only causing problems for users wanting to root their phones?

I'm sure I read somewhere that it was possible to successfully flash the S3 back to stock.

Re: Google Android
 

I cannot do that as i have a stock version of the software which is needed for testing certain apps which involves streaming. Certain streaming apps can detect a modified phone and will not allow you to stream.

Re: Google Android
 

Just install version 4.4 Kitkat on my Nexus 10, hope it doesn't have any issues.

Re: Google Android
 

A previous stock firmware is not a modification.

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youtube update but no sign of being able to copy video link yet, simple copy and paste that is.

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It is - I did it the other day. Just be 100% sure you have the right firmware as some people are finding their IMEIs are messed up and need resetting.

Re: Google Android
 

Kitkat 4.4.2 just released ota wifi only until 15.12.2013 for Nexus 4,5&7

Seems 4.4.1 was a bit buggy so most will miss 4.4.1 and go straight to 4.4.2.

Re: Google Android
 

Just updated my n7 to 4.4.2 no visable changes and apparently still buggy.

Re: Google Android
 

My Nexus 4 had the 4.4.2 OTA update and I'm not experiencing bugginess...

Re: Google Android
 

All good on my Nexus 10 too with 4.4.2.

Re: Google Android
 

4.4.2 fine here on my Nexus 7 (original) - only hassle was having to root it again.

Re: Google Android
 

Exchange bug is still there for some (maybe app specific??) Bluetooth and video playback issues also for some.
For me its video playback, what used to be smooth is now jittery, same source, same app, worse quality, unwatchable.

Re: Google Android
 

Anyone tried the CM 11 4.4 Rom? I can see Nightly builds but no stable version via OTA. Stable one is still likely a mile away then, rather a question of whether CM 11 is actually usable?

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Tab 2 still on 4.0 is that correct?

Re: Google Android
 

:)

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Kit Kat (4.4.2) Update has just started propagating for sim-free HTC Ones

Re: Google Android
 

Wow, i am on Bounty 4.4, hoping to update to Mars 4.5 soon. :)

Re: Google Android
 

I'm yet to get 4.4 - I bought the Galaxy Mega and really regretted doing soon, shoulda waiting for the HTC One or the One Max. I doubt the Mega will get 4.4 as its not a "primary" handset.