Motorola Droid :: Why Does Droid Have So Much Gsm Info In It?
Feb 5, 2010
So when you go to the *#*#4636#*#* menu there are copious amounts of things referencing gsm and gprs? You can change the mode to gsm only and wcdma and all this gsm stuff that doesn't work! If your connected to the 3g it says the gprs network is connected?? There is no gsm so why does it say that? I am not trying to start something that there is a hidden world mode because I know there is not. There is also a sim card address book??? So why on a phone that has no affiliation to gsm is there even any data in about gsm and almost no data on cdma? I mean sprint has had android so it is not new to cdma? It just makes no since that it almost has no cdma id but all gsm? Can anyone explain why Motorola would even consider adding this info?
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Nov 27, 2009
Don't get me wrong, I think its great what they are doing by integrating search with all the "smartphone features", along with trying to bust up the Mirosoft entrenchment, but it seems like they can potentially have access to too much personal info. I know much, if not all of Google access can be turned off, but if you want to use the phone to its fullest, everything you do can be stored/monitored on a Google server.
- If you want to transfer contacts from a non Android phone, list has to go to Google for conversion (Exchange excluded).they know who you associate with.
- Turn on GPS, use for application and search assistance.they know where you are.
- Create custom maps and use Nav they know your habits and where you're going.
- Calendar they know when you're going to go.
- Use search/browse history to aid Google in helping you find what you're looking for they know what you like.
- GDocs, stored online they know what you're working on.
- "Backup my settings".they know how you use your phone, and copies of personal files store on the phone (full flash of phone and SD card, still got wallpaper back then some?).
- You want a decent POP3 mail app, "have" to use Gmail they have all your personal email.
I understand that being able to get free "stuff", there has to be some sort of give/take, but working in IT and being the cynic that I am, I can't help but think that this phone was rolled out more for Google's benefit than ours (read, Data Mining).But I'm more concerned about a security breach given that so much personal info is stored in one spot.
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Nov 8, 2009
Does anyone know if it is possible to output the gps info from the droid to pc/mac (either via the usb cable or bluetooth)? I use a marine navigation program on my laptop that can except nmea gps input.
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Apr 21, 2010
i am returning my droid and want to revert to stock. i am not rooted or anything and have empied the music and picture folders but dont know what folders are original and what are app related. also how do i remove all apps. also how do i remove my gmail account info.
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Jul 12, 2010
I plan on getting the new X on 7/15 in-store....do they transfer all the info/apps from my old phone to the new one?
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Nov 4, 2010
Does my contact list need the socialnetworking.apk to update the data for the contacts from FaceBook? (pictures, status.)My "last" updated was a date AFTER I removed the .apk, but since then it was stuck basically on the 24th of Oct.Pictures I know are different on facebook dont come to my phone.I tried deleting and re-adding the account, and that fixed it, but thats not a long term solution.Does it need that APK or not? If not - how do i get it to sync more often?
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Jun 5, 2010
I want to root but want to make sure that my apps don't lose any info cuz my phone is now my record keeper. When I root what do I need to do to wireless tether and is this the same as wireless hotspot.
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Jan 26, 2010
How do you fwd it to them without having to memorize it and manually type it in.
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Jul 12, 2010
My wife brought up a good point the other day. In case of emergency, my phone couldn't be used to identify myself, or be used to contact her. This seems to be a major oversight on Googles part. When locked, all you can do is dial a number from the emergency screen. There is no option to call someone listed as an emergency contact. Leaving my phone unlocked is not an option.
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Nov 22, 2009
My outlook contacts were loaded / synced to gmail, and when viewed on the phone the information is jumbled and partially cut-off. is there a way to repair these from my computer? editing from the phone is taking too long.
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Apr 17, 2010
Just realized something that kind of upsets me. My buddy asked me for another friends phone number the other day so I of course went into contacts expecting to be able to text it to him like my dumb razr could. Much to my surprise I couldn't find the option, pretty disappointing considering he has an iPhone and made a HUGE deal out of it...
Ive tried Contact Sender which works, but I would like something that integrates into the "share" options in the contacts, or even the attachment menu in a text.
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Oct 2, 2010
So is anyone still waiting on progress to be made on the bootloader before going OTA? With root of course
I am having rare stability issues with Flyx / Tranquility on 2.3.9. I never went past this update/combination.
Im thinking if going to 2.2 OTA and rooting seeing as though it seems like no work is being done on cracking the stock bootloader. I know it is, but we haven't gotten any info from anyone lately. What are you guys doing?
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Feb 4, 2010
In a current thread, a forum member asked if there was a way to disable data. Putting my search skills to the test, I found the method ... and a whole lot more. This is really cool stuff. (I thought it was worthy of it's own thread.)
- Open dialer
- Dial *#*#4636#*#*
- Tap on 'Phone Information'
- Press Menu button
- Tap on More
- Tap Disable data connection (Or, Disable data on boot.)
Simply reverse the steps to re-enable your data connection either immediately, or after your next reboot. There's a whole lot more to checkout while you in there.Just be careful.You don't want to screw up anything.
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Oct 5, 2010
What theme is this? Also anyone have some information on theming? Even Metamorphing? I'd like to create some of my own stuff.
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Oct 3, 2010
Well I booted my X up and all the sudden, blank sd card. Is there any way to get my info back?
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Jul 15, 2010
newbie to android but quick question on how to put everything that was on my micro sd from my storm to my droid x's phone memory so i can sell the 8gb sd card with the storm without any of the info on the card.
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Nov 24, 2009
Im hopeing that Im just missing somthing here but I cant figure out how to send or recieve contact information via BlueTooth. While in contacts the share option only offers Barscan and Gmail? Wheres Bluetooth
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Nov 21, 2010
So I have a D2 and I'm using Handcent as my default text messaging program. I'm running stock other than that and Launcher Pro homescreen.
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Sep 7, 2010
Am I doing something wrong? If I am using Google Maps/Navigator - happily following along as my car wends it's way down the street and I have to exit to say, answer a phone call, look at another app. when I go back into Navigator my destination info is gone. I have to re-enter my destination.
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Nov 12, 2009
I tried GoToMyPC & couldn't get it to work. I've done some research on future possibilities, but am waiting to hear from the company. Verizon had no info.
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Sep 27, 2010
I recently upgraded to the Motorola Droid 2. When I logged into all of my accounts the contacts came over and auto linked to Facebook...this is fine, but the Google contacts with phone numbers are being hidden by the Facebook contact info and not showing their phone number. Is there a fix for this? Do I have to sign out of my Facebook account to see phone numbers?
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Nov 10, 2009
I'm going to have to swap my new droid out because of a display issue. What is the best way to remove all the personal info and accounts from the phone?
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Oct 1, 2010
i would like ot root my X so i can get rid of bloatware, and maybe increase my battery life, change fots etc. i had a couple questions, adn i cant seem to find a straight answer. could you call help me? here a goes.
what is the Easiest way for me to root my X? so i have to install a recovery first? How do i remove the bloatware after i root?
where is is there a list of Great working ROMS for my rooted X? is there a Stock Rom on here somewhere ot DL also? so i can have a clean slate. i read that my X bootloader is locked. what does that prevent me from doing?
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Nov 4, 2009
If you having a tough time finding the download link, just scroll to the bottom of the page and it will be the first main body of text (blue in color) from the bottom! Also, this is NOT Mac supported as mentioned below, pretty much the only bad part...
Well I've had alot of people messaging me about converters for music, video, photos etc and I decided to just post up a thread for people to ask questions if they need to. Anyways, the best converter that I could reccomend, HANDS DOWN for any needs whether they be for your phone or not is the SUPERC converter which can be found here
With it you can convert virtually any media type into any other media type. For starters here are some steps...
1. Drag your file to be converted into the que.
2. Double click on it to bring up the detailed info.
3. Select the output you want from the drag down menu at the top left
4. Match up the info for the video and audio (if applicable) to the details you brought up about the clip. Yes this is a bit techy, but its really simple, just read and click on the buttons. If your framerate or bitrate doesnt match up, always pick the lower one. I.E: If you have a framrate of 96, and the options are 108 and 90, always pick the lowest of the two.
5. Just click convert! and wait until it gives you an output file size!
Yes it may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but its great to be able to convert anything into, well, anything. I use it for all my converting needs, and even if your not a techy person, even if you dont know what a bitrate is (shame on you! haha jk) its still a great program which is easy to use, whether you have circuit boards instead of brains or not.
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May 25, 2010
Into another android phone and use it like my eris? kind of like a SIM card on non verizon phones.
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Mar 22, 2010
I download songs and I know how to change their titles using APEX and on the computer but they all have unknown artists. I was just wondering how to modify the Artist name.. If poosible?
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Dec 11, 2009
I just got my Eris today. I am trying to switch my pics and infor from my old Sd card (it was only 256MB) to the new one that came with the phone.
Also I cant seem to save any pics, or at least I cant find them. When I put the old SD in, I can see those ones, just not new ones.
I switched from a G1 to this. So far they seem pretty simliar, this is the only issue I am having. I love how much lighter this phone is. My G1 was way to bulky for me.
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Dec 4, 2009
I had an iphone that was lost, but have the information (contacts etc.) on itunes on my computer. I now have a Droid and need to transfer info from computer to droid.
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Oct 9, 2010
Manually enter contact info? For starters, here are two things I'd sure like to see -
...Automatically enter dashes in phone numbers (after third and sixth digit)
...Change default layout for entering phone info (start with home phone, then work, then cell)
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Mar 10, 2010
Says there is no weather info for St Claire Shores. I don't know where St Claire Shores is. Considering I am 6 hours from the nearest beach.
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