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I've been having problems with my phone 'dying', and from another thread kindly pointed out by WB it seems as though it could be a notification queue error (although it may also be a 2G/3G issue).
It appears that memmaid can help fix this notification queue problem. However, I've just been on their website and I'm not willing to pay the $24.99. Mainly because I think it absolutely sucks to have to pay for something to correct an issue that shouldn't be there in the first place. Partly also becasue I've come from an iphone that just works without all of these glitches (and may I add that there are 1000's of free apps, AND fixes if you jailbreak it and if you can get free solutions on one phone OS, why not them all, bloody microsoft ), and partly becasue I'm a northerner and don't like to part with cash lol.
Therefore, I'm wondering if there's a free alternative, or at least a cheaper alternative that will help correct the notification queue problem?
snerkler said:
I've been having problems with my phone 'dying', and from another thread kindly pointed out by WB it seems as though it could be a notification queue error (although it may also be a 2G/3G issue).
It appears that memmaid can help fix this notification queue problem. However, I've just been on their website and I'm not willing to pay the $24.99. Mainly because I think it absolutely sucks to have to pay for something to correct an issue that shouldn't be there in the first place. Partly also becasue I've come from an iphone that just works without all of these glitches (and may I add that there are 1000's of free apps, AND fixes if you jailbreak it and if you can get free solutions on one phone OS, why not them all, bloody microsoft ), and partly becasue I'm a northerner and don't like to part with cash lol.
Therefore, I'm wondering if there's a free alternative, or at least a cheaper alternative that will help correct the notification queue problem?
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http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/download.html
Doesn't say anything about a fee?
Toss3 said:
http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/download.html
Doesn't say anything about a fee?
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the download seems to be free im guessing you will need to activate it or somthing?
paulking said:
the download seems to be free im guessing you will need to activate it or somthing?
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Been running it fine for 5 days now and nothing mentioning an activation fee has come up.
Toss3 said:
http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/download.html
Doesn't say anything about a fee?
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Pretty sure it's a 15 day free trial, and then you'll have to pay
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Pretty sure it's a 15 day free trial, and then you'll have to pay
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Yeah just noticed that.. sucks that we have to pay for software that HTC should provide for messing up the device in the first place. The constant dropping of my 3G connection and the "dying" that requires a hardboot are driving me insane. This is definitely my last HTC device if WM 7 doesn't improve things.
I was just wondering what you guys, if any of you, installed in case of a lost/stolen phone.
I mean that I would like to find a proper app that wipes the phone for outside on a simple text message or any other things that cannot be disable by the theft if it happens. I've tried some of them, forgot the names, but it doesn't seem to work, well that was before NAND though.
Of course, I would like to find an app that is free, but if there's really nothing that work, well then I'll pay if it's a decent price.
Any clues?
I use Lookout... It is free in the market and if you decide too, you can pay for premium. It give you a full trial for 30 days I think it is but you get most features in the free version.
Jeffro64 said:
I use Lookout... It is free in the market and if you decide too, you can pay for premium. It give you a full trial for 30 days I think it is but you get most features in the free version.
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Thanks, though the problem that I saw with this app is that in the free version there is no "wipe" available as it is only in the premium version. And paying 30$ every year is not what I'm looking for... Though if another app has a 1 time payment, then it might be acceptable.
If it's free, it's even better...
Thanks anyways, I've already installed the app you told me
Yup... that is a drawback for sure, but I haven't found a free one as of yet. I'm still considering the premium lookout myself just cause it does so much.
"Phone Locator"
ghis1 said:
I was just wondering what you guys, if any of you, installed in case of a lost/stolen phone.
I mean that I would like to find a proper app that wipes the phone for outside on a simple text message or any other things that cannot be disable by the theft if it happens. I've tried some of them, forgot the names, but it doesn't seem to work, well that was before NAND though.
Of course, I would like to find an app that is free, but if there's really nothing that work, well then I'll pay if it's a decent price.
Any clues?
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Dnt forget to purchase a baseball bat for when you trace your via the app....gotta hand out that all-important punishment ;-)
Matt
bodybuilder27 said:
Dnt forget to purchase a baseball bat for when you trace your via the app....gotta hand out that all-important punishment ;-)
Matt
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(+1) LMAO!!!!
Last night when I was buying an adw theme for my tablet, I noticed that instead of the 99 cents I want supposed to be charged, I was charged 99 dollars. I checked and apparently there were not one, but two 99 dollar charges made to my account. I'm currently in a dispute right now with google over this. So my advice is to ensure you check the charges made before the fifteen minutes is up to avoid the hassle I'm currently going through
Are you sure you haven't bought 100 ones
Oh I'm positive.... I'm looking at the confirmation email right now where it shows me being charged $99.00.
I'm not sure why I got double billed though.
Just wanted to make everyone aware of this, as I purchase stuff frequently and nothing like this has happened before.
fiscidtox said:
Last night when I was buying an adw theme for my tablet, I noticed that instead of the 99 cents I want supposed to be charged, I was charged 99 dollars. I checked and apparently there were not one, but two 99 dollar charges made to my account. I'm currently in a dispute right now with google over this. So my advice is to ensure you check the charges made before the fifteen minutes is up to avoid the hassle I'm currently going through
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Just go back to the market and take a screen shot of the page to keep on file and send a copy to google with your complaint and check the decimal point ie $099. or $0.99
just could be a mistake.
Patricks_book said:
Just go back to the market and take a screen shot of the page to keep on file and send a copy to google with your complaint and check the decimal point ie $099. or $0.99
just could be a mistake.
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on the page though it shows 99 cents is the thing....
I am adamant about making sure of stuff like that I have heard about sellers scamming in ways like that on the android/ios market before
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on the page though it shows 99 cents is the thing....
I am adamant about making sure of stuff like that I have heard about sellers scamming in ways like that on the android/ios market before
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Do multiple complains at google
*cough*applanet*cough*
(or filecrop & 4shared)
Mister J said:
*cough*applanet*cough*
(or filecrop & 4shared)
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*cough*Infraction*cough*
(or ban)
Mister J said:
*cough*applanet*cough*
(or filecrop & 4shared)
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I would take some cough medicine pronto
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
The market doesn't seem to work for me since I flashed to 2.2.1. It always says there isn't an android phone associated with the account. That's ok, I've found tons of apps outside the market and use adp to install them.
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*cough*Infraction*cough*
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why so serious?
U need to reflash that rom. Not kidding either
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
Oops? How did this get here???????
Lion3494 said:
U need to reflash that rom. Not kidding either
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
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Why would I do that it was a market error....
Screenshots or you read "99.00 USD as 0.99 USD".
Lol this is why credit cards sucks. Pre-paid cards ftw
I still can't figure out why so many people use this unprotected **** -.-
rrmike1 said:
The market doesn't seem to work for me since I flashed to 2.2.1. It always says there isn't an android phone associated with the account. That's ok, I've found tons of apps outside the market and use adp to install them.
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you sure know how to stay on-topic.....
and my poor attempt to stay on topic is this:
There is usually some contact information given with the app you bought. Just contact them, and i'm pretty sure it's all a misunderstanding. And yes, make sure you post a screenshot of it saying 99p
doomed151 said:
Screenshots or you read "99.00 USD as 0.99 USD".
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I know how to read lol...
Anyhow apparently it was a system glitch when I placed the order and I'm getting refunded immediately.
Wow...this is scary...I never look that closely....I assume honesty...I guess I shouldn't from now on.
fiscidtox said:
I know how to read lol...
Anyhow apparently it was a system glitch when I placed the order and I'm getting refunded immediately.
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That is severely messed up.
I'm after suggestions for a decent STANDALONE mobile phone locator (I don't want it incorporated into an antivirus app). It must make use of maps to locate the position of the phone.
xybadog said:
I'm after suggestions for a decent STANDALONE mobile phone locator (I don't want it incorporated into an antivirus app). It must make use of maps to locate the position of the phone.
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Well there's HTCsense.com. I don't know if it works with the gingerbread update or if you have to root your phone, to get access to it.
Or you could give Prey a try:
preyproject.com (I can't post links -_- )
xybadog said:
I'm after suggestions for a decent STANDALONE mobile phone locator (I don't want it incorporated into an antivirus app). It must make use of maps to locate the position of the phone.
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I bought SeekDroid 2 days ago, just for the same reason. It is THE most lightweight app of its kind, and it cost me only .60 euros.
http://www.seekdroid.com/
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.gtmedia.seekdroid
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Or you could give Prey a try:
preyproject.com (I can't post links -_- )
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Just had a look at Prey but the reviews are very poor, but thanks for the heads up on this.
island3r said:
I bought SeekDroid 2 days ago, just for the same reason. It is THE most lightweight app of its kind, and it cost me only .60 euros.
http://www.seekdroid.com/
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.gtmedia.seekdroid
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This looks quite good. Good reviews, features I'm wanting and cheap too. Thanks.
There's also something called Plan B:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb
Seems to work for people.
Ive been using wheresmydroid for past year. Only runs when you text the phone a special keyword. Can be used to find on silent too. Would recommend.
I second Plan B. You can install it remotely from your PC even after you've lost your phone. Provided data is turned on.
An ars article about it.
Pretty sure I found a way they will work a lot of the time
Step 1. Go into the help app
Step 2 click on contact via email (they reply fast)
Step 3 click on problems with lock screen /notifications
Step 4 click on seeing notifications
Step 5 use this text in the describe the problem " I would like to disable the intrusive ads on the lockscreen at get in the way of seeing my wallpaper."
And then they will most likely disable special offers after that
Wrong. I got sick of the ads to the point I paid the $15. But what for? They don't let me uninstall the 'Special Offers' App after paying. If I had to guess, I would say they don't even turn the ads off and they just place wallpapers over the top of them. I totally had forgotten about this until I saw your post. I will be calling hem or emailing them to ask them to remove the app altogether or refund me my $15.
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Wrong. I got sick of the ads to the point I paid the $15. But what for? They don't let me uninstall the 'Special Offers' App after paying. If I had to guess, I would say they don't even turn the ads off and they just place wallpapers over the top of them. I totally had forgotten about this until I saw your post. I will be calling hem or emailing them to ask them to remove the app altogether or refund me my $15.
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Why is the previous poster "wrong"? Understand you are fussed about the app remaining after paying $15 USD but most folks are simply happy to see the ads disappear even if downloads still occur in the background. To each his own - there is no "wrong" or "right".
Davey126 said:
Why is the previous poster "wrong"? Understand you are fussed about the app remaining after paying $15 USD but most folks are simply happy to see the ads disappear even if downloads still occur in the background. To each his own - there is no "wrong" or "right".
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You're right. I could've used better words. I can understand how most would be happy with that, but most don't understand or even know it still runs in the background or wherever. I just feel like it's a scam is all.
i just wanted to say thank you, this method worked perfectly! Saves me $15
Worked for me.
Just registered to say thanks! Worked for me.
My Fire 7 screen died. I have a Fire 8 on the way. I'm going to ask if they'll transfer my 'ransom' payment from my 7 to the 8...given I only paid to have the ads removed less than two weeks or so ago.
Wow, something similar in german worked. And I got a reply within 15min at 10pm today, on a public holiday, wow
But the reply states that it is a 'one time exception from their policy' to remove the ads. As long as you only have that one device, it's ok.
JobSup said:
Wow, something similar in german worked. And I got a reply within 15min at 10pm today, on a public holiday, wow
But the reply states that it is a 'one time exception from their policy' to remove the ads. As long as you only have that one device, it's ok.
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Can you send me what you wrote in German? I'm currently living in Germany now but my german is ****ty.
Attempted this and this is the email I recieved
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Attempted this and this is the email I recieved
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Did you use the same text I did?
It worked ! Sent your email before I went to sleep and their answer was there when I woke up:
I'm sorry for the inconvenience you've had with the ads on the screen of your Fire tablet.
As you requested, I have disabled Special Offers on your Fire.
Please understand that by unsubscribing, you'd have been charged $15.00 for the price difference between the device with and the device without Special Offers. *******But I made an exception and waived off the charge and unsubscribed the special offers on your Fire tablet.
Please turn wireless on, and the next time you connect your device wirelessly, it will complete the process of unsubscribing from Special Offers.
If you've further queries, please let us know so that we can help you in every possible way.
Please visit the following link to provide the information we requested:
I hope this helps! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We'd appreciate your feedback. Please use the links below to tell us about your experience today.
Best regards,
My Fire 7 screen died so I got a Fire HD 8, used from Amazon direct for $51. Here is what I saved: Apparently when you unsubscribe from 'Special Offers' by paying the fee, it applies to new tablets as well. I didn't ask if they could apply the payment from my Fire 7, it was automatic. So -$15 there. Amazon technicians are either too busy or don't care. I was checking storage when I noticed it had storage on the SD card...well it doesn't come with a card. So -$15 again because I got a free card (retail about $13-15). In the end, a brand new Fire HD 8 is about $70. I pad $25 after the savings. Not bad at all.
I tried this, except I told them the ads were inappropriate. It worked and my ads were removed in just a few minutes.
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Did you use the same text I did?
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williambright80 said:
Pretty sure I found a way they will work a lot of the time
Step 1. Go into the help app
Step 2 click on contact via email (they reply fast)
Step 3 click on problems with lock screen /notifications
Step 4 click on seeing notifications
Step 5 use this text in the describe the problem " I would like to disable the intrusive ads on the lockscreen at get in the way of seeing my wallpaper."
And then they will most likely disable special offers after that
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I sent them a message almost word for word and they sent me instructions to unsubscribe with 1-click...
Thanks so much! I literally sat there for about two minutes and then I turned my kindle on and saw that there were no more ads. Then I typed in my PIN and saw that my Special Offers app was uninstalled!!!
It Worked!!
Just registered to say thanks to William I copied and pasted your reason and within ten minutes lock screen ads are gone and so is the offers app!! Thanks a ton man!!
I can't believe it actually works