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[Q] New owner with a couple of questions

I've had my phone for almost 2 weeks now.
First Android and touchscreen phone ever owned.
I have a few questions:
1) How do I clear only certain calls from my call history? I only see the option to clear all call history. On my old phone (Nokia N82) I was able to erase only certain calls made (for example, the last number dialed).
2) How do I lock my screen? Right now it autolocks on its own after a certain period of time. I want to lock it own my own like I could do on all my old phones.
3) What is the best FREE forum posting app out there?
Also, I tried to root my phone last weekend, but something went wrong and for a second I thought I had bricked my phone.
Thankfully, everything is okay but I do not plan to try it again for obvious reasons.

RVD26 said:
I've had my phone for almost 2 weeks now.
First Android and touchscreen phone ever owned.
I have a few questions:
1) How do I clear only certain calls from my call history? I only see the option to clear all call history. On my old phone (Nokia N82) I was able to erase only certain calls made (for example, the last number dialed).
2) How do I lock my screen? Right now it autolocks on its own after a certain period of time. I want to lock it own my own like I could do on all my old phones.
Also, I tried to root my phone last weekend, but something went wrong and for a second I thought I had bricked my phone.
Thankfully, everything is okay but I do not plan to try it again for obvious reasons.
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1. Hold the number and it will ask if you want to clear it.
2. Top left of the phone the button click it once and it will lock the phone.
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RVD26 said:
of time. I want to lock it own my own like I could do on all my old phones.
3) What is the best FREE forum posting app out there?
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App? I use the phones internet browser... There is an XDA App on the market.
Also, I tried to root my phone last weekend, but something went wrong and for a second I thought I had bricked my phone.
Thankfully, everything is okay but I do not plan to try it again for obvious reasons.
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Okay.

XAviierG said:
1. Hold the number and it will ask if you want to clear it.
2. Top left of the phone the button click it once and it will lock the phone.
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Thanks!
Can you also recommend a good FREE forum posting app?
I know there's Tapatalk, but it's not free.

1)when you go in to your call history just long press the number you want to delete and choose delete form call history
2) One suggestion is go to settings>security and change the lock time to immediate
Hope this helps
Rooting can be a scary thing but i just recommend reading up as much as you can, until you feel comfortable again. then try the Ace hack Kit. it what what i used and it was super simple.

RVD26 said:
Thanks!
Can you also recommend a good FREE forum posting app?
I know there's Tapatalk, but it's not free.
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Hmm there's a free xda app. That's all I can think of. I do recommend you rooting your phone though
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tweaked said:
App? I use the phones internet browser... There is an XDA App on the market.
Okay.
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LOL, if it is really worth it I may give it another try.
What big advantages are there to rooting a phone?

RVD26 said:
LOL, if it is really worth it I may give it another try.
What big advantages are there to rooting a phone?
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Once you root your phone alot of choices opens up
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XAviierG said:
Once you root your phone alot of choices opens up
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You can be more specific?
Like what exactly?
PM me, if needed.

RVD26 said:
You can be more specific?
Like what exactly?
PM me, if needed.
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Custom ROMs. Better speeds. Better battery. Smoother. Customize it to fit your need perfectly. those are the first that pop in my head
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RVD26 said:
You can be more specific?
Like what exactly?
PM me, if needed.
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I rooted for full control of my OS. I can install anything, I can uninstall anything. I can theme everything. Roms, Homebrew apps. oh and F - AT&T

Thanks, might give it a try someday
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RVD26 said:
Thanks, might give it a try someday
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Don't be scared to do it. I was scared to but once I did I was glad I did
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Want the new Android Market?

http://www.androidcentral.com/grab-new-android-market-app-while-its-hot
You might have heard that Google was rolling out a new Android Market, complete with book and movie rentals. You also might have heard it would coming in the next few weeks. Well thanks to an anonymous source (possibly with a time machine) you can grab it today.
Hit the download link, and install it from your SD card like any other app. Fair warning -- we don't know if there will be any complications from doing this, but we haven't seen any so far. Use your best judgement. Discuss it in the forums!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17742828/com.android.vending-1.apk

Haha I also posted this in isnspire app thread
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I have occasionally gotten an "error retrieving information from server" but other than that it seems to work.

XAviierG said:
Haha I also posted this in isnspire app thread
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Dadgummit,
I always forget about that.portion.of the forum because I never go in there.

Tx Redneck said:
Dadgummit,
I always forget about that.portion.of the forum because I never go in there.
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Haha same. Ill get a mod to delete mines so we can keep it simple and only this one
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Seems a little cluttered but i like it mostly. I'd recomend using something to backup your old market app in case this one doesnt work for anything, in the comments on that post some people said they were having problems uninstalling/updating apps.

Jake33108 said:
Seems a little cluttered but i like it mostly. I'd recomend using something to backup your old market app in case this one doesnt work for anything, in the comments on that post some people said they were having problems uninstalling/updating apps.
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I had no problem uninstalling apps. Haven't tried updating yet.
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Yeah, I just uninstalled and installed an app no problem too. But all of my apps are up to date so I don't know about updating.

Do y'all have the video/movie tab?
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I think this is a beta and the movie tab will be in the next update they're not done with it.
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Kinda reminescent of wp7, what with the tiles and sidescrolling and such. Love It!

I haven't run into any problems updating Apps so far
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neither have i, actually as soon as I installed it the updates started rolling in
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I haven't run into any problems updating Apps so far
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awesome looks cool by any chance anyone running Ninja 7061 and using the new market place.
? though since I have the stander market how would I save the .apk for that so just in case I dont like this one? Also do I just add the this new .apk like any other .apk file, I use Android Side Load Wonder Machine when I install .apks

CYRAXDroid said:
Also do I just add the this new .apk like any other .apk file, I use Android Side Load Wonder Machine when I install .apks
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Why bother with any software or plugging your phone in to install an APK? It all seems a bit unnecessary. I just chrome-to-phoned the dropbox URL and bam app installed.

CYRAXDroid said:
awesome looks cool by any chance anyone running Ninja 7061 and using the new market place.
? though since I have the stander market how would I save the .apk for that so just in case I dont like this one? Also do I just add the this new .apk like any other .apk file, I use Android Side Load Wonder Machine when I install .apks
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If your running tpgb ninja your rooted, so you don't need the sideload machine, just go to settings>applications>and check unknown sources. Then put this apk on your sd card and use file manager (an app installed in ninja) to select it and install.
Oh, and i am running ninja 7061. but i think i might just go back to stock CM

FOr people who want old market follow these steps:
(Originally Posted By:Chris Chavez of Phandroid)
Go into your phone’s Settings
Select “Manage Applications”
Select the “All” tab at the top
Scroll down to Market app and select it
Select “Uninstall Updates”
Now have your old Market back!
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If that fails, install gapps via rom manager>download ROM>gapps

_kansei_ said:
Why bother with any software or plugging your phone in to install an APK? It all seems a bit unnecessary. I just chrome-to-phoned the dropbox URL and bam app installed.
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Cool. Going to try this sometime. I hadn't heard of this method for installing .apk's.

meiguoguizi said:
Cool. Going to try this sometime. I hadn't heard of this method for installing .apk's.
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It's not a "method" really, it's just.. installing the app, the same way you would any APK. Doesn't matter how you get the url to the APK to your phone (email, chrome to phone, typing it in by hand).

_kansei_ said:
It's not a "method" really, it's just.. installing the app, the same way you would any APK. Doesn't matter how you get the url to the APK to your phone (email, chrome to phone, typing it in by hand).
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Well I call it a method so nah! . I just hadn't thought of using it that way.

Samsung Galaxy S3 "S Voice" works with HOX

Seen it on Engadget thought I'd share in case any one was curious. Works fine for me.
http://www.talkandroid.com/112640-s-voice-pulled-from-the-galaxy-s-iii-download-the-app-now/
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Confirmed working and being awesome! Better than Siri!
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Driggity420 said:
Confirmed working and being awesome! Better than Siri!
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What version software are you running.
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Works like a charm. You can actually use it to update Facebook and Twitter which is kind of neat. One up on Siri at least.

Do I need to root to install?

nezura said:
Do I need to root to install?
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Nope.

Awesome nice find
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I'm really liking it.. but I find the voice sounds like a really tired old person. Any way to change that?

It worked once for me. Now I just get errors that it is down. I'm one the 1.83 leaked version.
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works fine for me. is there anyway to activate it besides clicking the app icon? I tried saying 'hi galaxy' but it doesn't work
Update: some features don't really work like when you need to set up an alarm or save a memo. I guess it's because we don't have exact apk for the s voice to pull up.

It works for me. But there's a long delay each time it tries to process anything.

nezura said:
Do I need to root to install?
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tokyotapes said:
Nope.
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How's so? Don't you need install it in /system/app/ ?
I think I have frozen too many things, because svoice is getting FC after few seconds after start...perhaps text to speech?

I running stock just root access on att hox. I installed just like any other app. I got only one fc from asking it to play music. Navigation worked like a charm.
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How do you open up the s voice settings?
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Got it working, but nowhere near as smooth or accurate as Siri. Good first effort though.
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root explorer?
I have es file explorer. Do I need to purchase root explorer to change permissions for the voice.apk

apk works right from an install.
It's a little quirky, but it actually functions better than I expected it to.

vamsimohan_6 said:
I have es file explorer. Do I need to purchase root explorer to change permissions for the voice.apk
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No, you don't. Just tap and hold on the .apk file, in the opened menu scroll down and go to properties, from there you can change permissions.
Just leave check marks checked to:
User: read, write
Group: read
Other: read

Since it is Vlingo with a different look, has anyone noticed an improvement/difference comparing the two?
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Does anyone know how to get into the setting menu. I installed onto my vivid and can get into setting with the dedicated menu button but being that we have no button just curious how to access settings
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Ford Sync now appears to work

For those of you using the older style (mine is a 2010) version of the non-touch screen Ford Sync, it now appears that the AT&T One X will pair over BT without issue. On the 1.73 firmware the phone was unable to even see the system. Not sure if it was the OTA to stock 1.85 or flashing to CleanROM since i hadn't tried it again in weeks, but one of the two solved the issue.
Anyway, haven't tried playing media yet but phone calls work just as well as they did on my old iPhone.

I'm not having any issues with media play on my 2010 F-150.
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droidiac13 said:
I'm not having any issues with media play on my 2010 F-150.
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Yeah, I assume it works fine now that i can pair. Did you have trouble getting it to work on the launch firmware (1.73)?

pearlbrian said:
Yeah, I assume it works fine now that i can pair. Did you have trouble getting it to work on the launch firmware (1.73)?
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In my 2012 Fusion I haven't had any trouble. I just picked up the F-150 a couple weeks ago (couldn't pass up the deal) so I was already off 1.73 at the time. I can say that at times it does take a while for the media to connect. Sync just plain out rocks. Don't know if I could ever use a vehicle without it.
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On my 2011 F150 the vehicle mic will not work. The speakers will but for the mic I have to have the phone close or speak into it. :-(
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Papi4baby said:
On my 2011 F150 the vehicle mic will not work. The speakers will but for the mic I have to have the phone close or speak into it. :-(
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That's odd, mine seems to work fine. Do you have the newest version of Sync?

pearlbrian said:
That's odd, mine seems to work fine. Do you have the newest version of Sync?
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As far as i know.
I tried to update it, and i keep getting an error on the Ford SYNC website. They know they have a problem, but yet they say that there's no updates for my vehicle.
System used to work fine with my iphone. So i dont know if is SYNC or the phone.

Papi4baby said:
As far as i know.
I tried to update it, and i keep getting an error on the Ford SYNC website. They know they have a problem, but yet they say that there's no updates for my vehicle.
System used to work fine with my iphone. So i dont know if is SYNC or the phone.
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Keep trying to pull that sync update. I guess its also possible that running cleanrom 4.0 made it work, but I kind of doubt it. Don't think the log mentions Bluetooth changes.
We almost certainly have the same Sync system, so don't give up!

My 2012 Edge used to give me grief and would not consistently pair either as a phone or music but since the OTA it hasn't been an issue.
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pearlbrian said:
Keep trying to pull that sync update. I guess its also possible that running cleanrom 4.0 made it work, but I kind of doubt it. Don't think the log mentions Bluetooth changes.
We almost certainly have the same Sync system, so don't give up!
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How the heck do you update sync? Never even knew...
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droidiac13 said:
How the heck do you update sync? Never even knew...
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This
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ECEXCURSION said:
This
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Have to go to Ford sync website and register. They have detailed instructions. You will need a usb thumb drive.
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I actually think I have not tried it again since the update will give it another try.
Sync website keeps telling me my usb stick is not big enough.
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Papi4baby said:
Sync website keeps telling me my usb stick is not big enough.
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Well, how big (capacity) is your USB thumb drive? Try a larger capacity one.

Papi4baby said:
I actually think I have not tried it again since the update will give it another try.
Sync website keeps telling me my usb stick is not big enough.
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Hmm, the updates aren't that big. I did mine once using a 4GB flash drive but I want to say the update was less than 10MB... Make sure your usb drive isn't locked >.<
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My HOX paired with my 2011 Fusion (w/o Nav) without much fuss. Stock ROM. I had to jockey around the bluetooth searching a few times to get them to see each other, though. Music streaming works well, too.

jayv81 said:
Have to go to Ford sync website and register. They have detailed instructions. You will need a usb thumb drive.
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Hope I don't brick my girl's focus.
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I have tried with a 4 gig and a 8 gig.
The message says it needs over 2 gigs.
I have tried using two different OS's and different web browsers.
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Papi4baby said:
I have tried with a 4 gig and a 8 gig.
The message says it needs over 2 gigs.
I have tried using two different OS's and different web browsers.
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How are the USB sticks formatted? Fat?
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Yup.
I even reformatted them a few times.
I think is something on fords end. There's quite a few of us having the same issue over at F150forum.
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Facebook Update?

Okay guys, so yesterday I started receiving a notification telling me that facebook has downloaded a new update and I should install it.
Only problem is that it's not updating inside of Google play, which I'm not sure but just kinda caught me off guard, and threw up some red flags in my head. I haven't actually accepted the update yet, but it literally shows right back up in my notifications if i clear it.
I have uploaded some screen shots as. I go threw each of the steps, which all looks normal for side loading apps. The very last picture is where I usually press cancel.
Anyone else getting this update? And is it safe, am I just being parionoid? Lol.
Thanks for any help.
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I haven't gotten that one yet, but I did get an update for the People application a few days ago.

That definitely looks odd. I haven't gotten any notification yet. Apps shouldn't update that way.

I got that update notification also.
Weird beacuse never seen that kind of update.
It installed fine, but i really dont see any diff/

Is there a Facebook beta? That's the only time I've seen an app update like that, when it downloads new beta versions inside itself. But I've never seen FB do that.

I have no clue, but at least other are puzzled by it as well. I just trying to make sure it isn't malware or something along those lines. But that notification is getting mighty annoying lol
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kyleallen5000 said:
I have no clue, but at least other are puzzled by it as well. I just trying to make sure it isn't malware or something along those lines. But that notification is getting mighty annoying lol
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Uninstall the app, then install the official one from the Play store. That way you can be sure the app is legit.

you are not the only one getting this, as this has also been reported on here
It looks like something facebook is stating to do, but it might take a bit for everyone to start seeing it

Sketchy. Facebook gets sketchier and sketchier. Pushing me away...
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I also got this today. Installed but saw no change. Not sure what it was
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Just curious does it increase the version number?

mikelebz said:
Sketchy. Facebook gets sketchier and sketchier. Pushing me away...
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This. It just feels more malicious. I wonder why they decided not using the Play Store was a good idea..

aggdroid said:
Just curious does it increase the version number?
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I show 2.2.1-g2 not sure what it was before
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I just unistalled and reinstalled from the playstore and it lost the g2 at the end. So I guess it updated?
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Heres what i found so far, at least we know it's not malicious:
http://www.talkandroid.com/154551-f...ore/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Someone upload the apk of this update? I disregarded the notification yesterday. :|
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jasonwojo75 said:
I show 2.2.1-g2 not sure what it was before
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I just unistalled and reinstalled from the playstore and it lost the g2 at the end. So I guess it updated?
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Well no update here and mine is just 2.2.1 (no g2) and I don't see an update available from the playstore...but whatever I guess, not like anyone even knows what the update does lol

Because of this I uninstalled the Facebook app. It just started downloading the update without me initiating anything.
Totally not cool.
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jhonsok said:
Because of this I uninstalled the Facebook app. It just started downloading the update without me initiating anything.
Totally not cool.
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Mine did the same thing, just started downloading, and while on data, it would just sit there. This is my screenshot (look at the date)
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