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What else can you do?

I've been with this forum for quite a bit now.
I flashed a lot to try out different roms
But these days I got really bored/tired of flashing. So I was wondering if there is something else that you could do with the captivate?...
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Could try to learn how to dev
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You could learn to do handstands and document it using your phone.

mcord11758 said:
Could try to learn how to dev
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Im not really that interested as a person to be a dev.....
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pietro_spina said:
You could learn to do handstands and document it using your phone.
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What is that? I never heard of it
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You can make themes.

xdahgary said:
You can make themes.
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I think that's what he is tired of is the same basic rom just themed 47 different ways.
@op, switch to an htc device if variety in roms is what your looking for. Only so much that can be done with the captivate until an aosp build is functional that can be built upon.
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Im just curious but how do you become a dev?
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Antivirus

Antivirus? Is there a need? If so which one is best thanks

Try Lookout
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To be honest, I doubt that you need it. As long as you watch your downloading etc habits.

I have no issue with odin.....If I were to catch something it's back to stock and reflash for me. No antivirus here. BTW - this is not advise, it's just my personal motto.

Thanks I'm gonna try agv or lookout if not for the antivirus then for the finding my phone if I lose it somehow
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I've also been using NetQin which has a lot of great features that others only offer in their paid versions.

mbudden said:
To be honest, I doubt that you need it. As long as you watch your downloading etc habits.
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seconding this, just make sure the app you download only has access to what it is suppose to do, on a side note, I use antivirus free.

I feel they are pretty pointless as long as you get all your apps from the market and read the reviews before downloading anything.
Just be smart about what you download.

it only wastes battery.
go look at any thread about "crappy battery" you will notice 1 thing!
they all run antivirus

One word LINUX.
That is what android is. It will only do what you tell it to.
As others have said watch what you download. The only way to infect your phone is by your own mis-judgement. There are no auto installers, you have to approve everything you do.
That being said why would you need an anti-virus?

I mostly agree with that...
However, with the recent issue with Google pulling several Malware apps from the market(most that were duplicates of legitimate apps)
I am a bit worried about where this is heading.
Although I suggest using Droidwall
With a white list to only allow specific apps to access internet.

Listen, I'm brand new to the cappy, so I'm here to learn, and new to Android, and I just learned tho ditch my a/v!
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Thanks I decided I don't need one any suggestions with a phone tracker/remote wipe?
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offwiththeface said:
Thanks I decided I don't need one any suggestions with a phone tracker/remote wipe?
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How about a hammer or better yet don't lose your phone.
There are a few on the market. Lookout Mobile Security get 4 1/2 stars.

nickm50 said:
One word LINUX.
That is what android is. It will only do what you tell it to.
As others have said watch what you download. The only way to infect your phone is by your own mis-judgement. There are no auto installers, you have to approve everything you do.
That being said why would you need an anti-virus?
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Thank you for that, well said!

Virus??

Twice now, a voice will start speaking to me in Spanish from my phone...totally out of the blue...sound like an ad maybe for Heineken. Have I picked up a worm or something on my beloved cappy?
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Probably not a virus, but perhaps an app that has airpush ads or something. That's why it's good to read reviews for apps first
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korockinout13 said:
Probably not a virus, but perhaps an app that has airpush ads or something. That's why it's good to read reviews for apps first
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Agreed, OP can try one of those anti-virus apps, many of which are free, but I would just go back to stock (or whatever ROM you're using) and stick with trustworthy apps.

If your rooted, try Adfree Android by Big Tin Can.

sailzfast said:
Twice now, a voice will start speaking to me in Spanish from my phone...totally out of the blue...sound like an ad maybe for Heineken. Have I picked up a worm or something on my beloved cappy?
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Also go into the market and search airpush detector, then if that doesn't find anything search for lookout security and scan your phone
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Thanks gents
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Air push detector picked up a recently installed live wallpaper. Gone!
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sailzfast said:
Air push detector picked up a recently installed live wallpaper. Gone!
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Did it solve the voices?

It did. Thank you sir. I wasn't hallucinating, lol.
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Thank god. I thought I was the only one!! Solved my problem too. Thanks guys!
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Bluetooth Voice Dial? Anyone!?!?!

Hey gang,
I'll admit, I'm a total noob when it comes to XDA and the whole world of Android modding in general but I have a pretty simple question to ask. Does anyone know of a WORKING Voice Dial.apk or free voice dial app that will work with a bluetooth headset? I live in Ontario Canada and it's law here that we cannot use our phone while driving unless it's with a handsfree (i.e. Bluetooth device.) Normally I wouldn't care but I'm a delivery driver by trade so this feature is EXTREMELY important to me.
I've tried several great roms and my thanks to all the devs on here for all the time and effort spent on them, but, if I don't get a working app soon or a way to port a working .apk I'll have to go back to my old phone as I can;t afford the $500 fine if I get caught. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Regards..

Couldn't you just use Google voice? Unless you don't have data.... the other thing is that I haven't even tried it myself, I thought I might suggest it other than that, I'll have to do some searching
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thatdude02 said:
Couldn't you just use Google voice? Unless you don't have data.... the other thing is that I haven't even tried it myself, I thought I might suggest it other than that, I'll have to do some searching
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Thanks for the response!! Unfotunately no Google Voice still requires you to handle the phone to start it as well as requires a subscription to actually call phones. It's kind of like skype that way. I just wish samsung hadn't excluded it from the original firmware as I really do like the phone other that that one issue. Problem is that's a REALLY big issue for me. As I said, any help is definitely appreciated.

Grr, I think Samsung finally got the voice dialing on the S2 and S3.... but I digress
Try Voice Speed Dial on the Google Play Store. It costs around $3, but it's something to start with. Reviews look OK, but I haven't tried it (too cheap to pay the moneys lol).
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gordo1701e said:
Hey gang,
I'll admit, I'm a total noob when it comes to XDA and the whole world of Android modding in general but I have a pretty simple question to ask.
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Your are no noob, you are a newbie !!!!!
A noob is someone who doesn't want to learn anything news, a newbie is someone who is very interested to learn new things !!
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RubenStauttener said:
Your are no noob, you are a newbie !!!!!
A noob is someone who doesn't want to learn anything news, a newbie is someone who is very interested to learn new things !!
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I sit Corrected..LOL!:laugh:

You can modify build.prop in the /system folder..... I will try it and post it here.
Do you have a GT-S5830 or a GT-S5830i ??
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Actually it's the S5830D

Please PM me your /system/build.prop .....
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Whatsapp?

Is there any way to install whatsapp here on the HD? I dont really have my phone close by everytime like I do with this device, besides my phone is as slow as hell... so, are there any tips on hpw to install it to tablet?
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jailuis said:
Is there any way to install whatsapp here on the HD? I dont really have my phone close by everytime like I do with this device, besides my phone is as slow as hell... so, are there any tips on hpw to install it to tablet?
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Check this out :good: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948753 .

Thanks, but I dont have an android phone to root.. can someone give me the data for titanium back up?? (Unless it has something to do with your number).
I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance
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jailuis said:
(Unless it has something to do with your number).
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????
Now am trying to bring life to my KFHD
when it comes back to work, am gonna try it, if works I'll make a back up and upload it soon as possible

Thanks dude
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