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Questions tagged [mobile-phone]
222 questions
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Disable prompt to convert videos copied to media device
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II, which when connected to my Windows 7 computer acts as a "Portable Media Player"
Whenever I try to copy a video onto the device, it prompts if I want to convert it, like so:
This gets quite annoying in the long run, so…
Sebastian Paaske Tørholm
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Will a mobile phone charge faster if plugged into a USB 3.0 port
Will a phone(or any device for that matter) charge faster if it is plugged into a USB 3.0 port compared to a USB 2.0 port?
I know to assist charging you can turn features off(with flight mode) or even turn the phone off but if you need the USB 3.0…
WillNZ
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Is there any PDF to Mobi converter?
I'm looking for a free converter from Pdf to Mobi, for reading on a Nokia E71; I find more confortable to read on this format, but i'm open to other solutions.
What are the alternatives that I have?
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Is it possible that my laptop shut down because my mobile is too close?
If I put my phone on my notebook's left corner, it shuts down. Can anybody give me reliable explanation as to why this is happening??
onetdev
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How do I make calls I dial from my mobile phone go through Google Voice?
I know I can dial the the Google Voice web interface, but obviously I'm not always near my computer when I want to call someone. Is there a way to make any call I dial go out with my Google Voice number? This primary benefit of this is that people…
Matthew
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Use PC internet on mobile phone via bluetooth
I want to use my Windows 7 PC's dial up internet with my cell phone (Nokia N73) via Blutooth connection.
Can I do that with some program?
Eias.N
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How do I eject the media devices or phones that are group under the Portable Devices category since there is no eject options
I notice that media player or Android phones (using MTP mode) that is connect to Windows, they are usually group under the Portable Devices category. Under this category, when you right-click, there is no eject button.
So, how do I eject my devices…
Jack
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Why do we not have software SIM cards?
As apple and other phone manufacturers continue to require smaller and smaller sim cards (now the nano sim with the iPad Air) surely the question must arise as to why we can't simply have a software sim card that negates the necessity to have a…
Toby Allen
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Open synced tabs in the new Google Chrome
Google Chrome updated a few days ago, and since then, I can't seem to access my synced tabs. How do I access my synced tabs in the new Google Chrome?
Gary
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Why do cell phones disturb my speaker?
Sometimes when I receive a incoming call on my cell-phone which is kept very near to my speakers , it disturbs the speaker sound . why does this happen , isn't it safe to keep mobiles near my speakers ?
subanki
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How does a mobile phone carrier, who uses CGNAT, know when you’re using the internet?
How would a phone carrier know when you’re using the internet when they use CGNAT as other users would have the same IP at the same time?
How would they be able to distinguish who’s who and how would they be able to tell who was doing what on the…
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Place iPhone call from PC desktop
My Current Setup
I make a lot of phone calls every day. The phone numbers are in an online CRM. My cell phone (iPhone 4s) sits in a cradle at my desk. I have a blue tooth earpiece connected to the iPhone. Right now, I re-type phone numbers from the…
Rich C
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Samsung "Kies via Wifi" doesn't work, stuck on "Loading..."
When I connect my Galaxy S2 to my laptop using "Kies via Wifi" it doesn't work.
On my phone it tells me it is connected, and on the laptop I can see the device "GT-I9100" under connected devices, but I see no files or anything else.
When I move the…
eyalb99
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How can I use my cell phone to establish a dial-up networking connection?
I am using Windows 7 and have a BlackBerry with T-Mobile (U.S.). I have paired the phone with my computer over Bluetooth, which automatically creates a serial port for it. I am able to open the port in PuTTY and successfully issue AT commands to the…
G-Wiz
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How to disable bluetooth auto-connect with my phone?
My PC connects a paired smartphone whenever I reboot PC, and registers itself as headset. And that sucks, because connection drains phone's battery and I don't want to use my PC as headset. Any way to disable this auto-connect?
I've got CSR…
skevar7
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