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Q & A??????

This is completely irrelevant to everything but why are we one of the only forums that doesn't have a Q & A sub-forum?

I think that falls under general.
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There are specific requirements for a Q & A subforum, I'll look them up.
But, philosophically, I've never seen the point: if users don't search in general, why would they search in Q & A?

mrkite38 said:
But, philosophically, I've never seen the point: if users don't search in general, why would they search in Q & A?
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Agreed, its pretty ridiculous when people post a question that has been answered in posts even on the same page they posted on. Users need to do little more research before they jump in blind and just ask for help. We may be a forum to help others, but come on, if u can't take the time to read and learn u shouldn't be screwing around with a six hundred dollar phone....
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Having been here a long time I completely agree with you guys about people searching. I just found it odd that there were certain devices with Q&A but we didn't have one

I have found a generic Google search to be far more effective than the XDA app search.
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Nate2 said:
I have found a generic Google search to be far more effective than the XDA app search.
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I can't say I have EVER found something using search on xda. If I am searching for something I will always use google

Nate2 said:
I have found a generic Google search to be far more effective than the XDA app search.
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I agree. Google will bring up all the forum posts. I spend most of my time on dxf and I find the search functions to be unuseful unless you have an exact phrase match.

Background apps

Is there a way to keep a few apps like Phone, Messaging, and Contacts running always in the back or something so that they always open quick?
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Use Auto Memory Manager to increase the apps' priority. The system will only close them if absolutely necessary.
I found this info with a simple google search. It was answered in many places, including several instances on XDA. Please, please PLEASE try harder to find an answer to your questions. You have started a lot of threads and you aren't a developer.
I promise I'm not trying to be rude.

estallings15 said:
Use Auto Memory Manager to increase the apps' priority. The system will only close them if absolutely necessary.
I found this info with a simple google search. It was answered in many places, including several instances on XDA. Please, please PLEASE try harder to find an answer to your questions. You have started a lot of threads and you aren't a developer.
I promise I'm not trying to be rude.
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Sorry man
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Supamike88 said:
Sorry man
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Don't be sorry If you have trouble finding any answers, PM me. We'll work together to figure it out. If it's something new, we'll share it with the community.

Using gs4 as a Mastercard for paypass

I've heard of Google wallet and I know that us Canadians don't have it yet, but aside from that, how would one set up their phone so that they can pay through Mastercard paypass locations using nfc.
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bengali548 said:
I've heard of Google wallet and I know that us Canadians don't have it yet, but aside from that, how would one set up their phone so that they can pay through Mastercard paypass locations using nfc.
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Here you go my friend. If you need further assistance post in the relevant threads....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278276&highlight=wallet
PS: This should work for Canadian variants. Theres also a flashable zip available somewhere. Browse through the Android Dev section, I think its in there.

Good anti-theft application for s4

I WAS WONDERING WHAT IS THE BEST ANTI THEFT application out there. I currently have cerberus. Is it worth upgrading? Can someone recommand me an anti theft? Is cerberus reliable?
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ALI53481 said:
I WAS WONDERING WHAT IS THE BEST ANTI THEFT application out there. I currently have cerberus. Is it worth upgrading? Can someone recommand me an anti theft? Is cerberus reliable?
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"Android Lost" seems to be popular, though I've never personally used it. Android Device Manager (ADM) is free and simple. It doesn't provide a bunch of extra features, but they are slowly adding to the list of what it can do. If you are looking for simple and free, give it a try.

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"BEST" is a relative term for what best fits YOUR needs

scott14719 said:
"Android Lost" seems to be popular, though I've never personally used it. Android Device Manager (ADM) is free and simple. It doesn't provide a bunch of extra features, but they are slowly adding to the list of what it can do. If you are looking for simple and free, give it a try.
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Thanks for your help
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Cerberus. Hands down.
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Themes

Hello people, is there a specific web page where i can download several themes as a .zip or similar to?
Thanks.

Try ACTUALLY reading the titles and looking in the (themes & apps) posts!! Is this guy serious right now?
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jabbarh123 said:
Hello people, is there a specific web page where i can download several themes as a .zip or similar to?
Thanks.
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Try going into the G2 community on Google +. People aren't a holes like they are becoming here.

TyJones916 said:
Try ACTUALLY reading the titles and looking in the (themes & apps) posts!! Is this guy serious right now?
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I have to agree with the above. This isn't even the right place to ask a QUESTION. Second, just duo a quick search, if not in xda, art least Google. He can get the answers.
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Try going into the G2 community on Google +. People aren't a holes like they are becoming here.
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This phone is so popular, so fast, people are just jumping in wanting to root and Rom , etc. without even doing a Google search. Look at the Cloudy G3 thread. It's been cleaned up a million times from the same questions and same remarks.
Just my opinion. Everyone is allowed to have one. No one has to like it.