Recent content by George Smyth

Okay, that's it, I had to restart it twice. Thanks - george

Apparently an update now has my tabs showing in the table format, as opposed to being able to scroll through them vertically. I thought that table grid layout was something I would be able to change, but when I change it within flags it may or may not work once, then returns to the annoying...

Google backs up my images and I use Google's contacts. It is my understanding that if I do a factory reset then Google will reload my apps and then I would just need to okay updates as they are noticed. Is this correct? If so then I will go ahead and do that, as I have no other alternatives...

I did not have Uber on my phone. I did install it to see if this would go away but it kept sending me to the same place, so I removed the Uber app. george

Going to measurementapi.com directs one to the Google Play Store. george

It just happened a little while ago and I told it to open with Firefox, which left the URL (I had not been able to capture it in Chrome). In case it is any help, this is the URL...

Yes, I have tried that and it found nothing. I ran the full scan and it tells me that my device is safe. This is rather annoying and I have no clue what to do. george

I have got a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android version 4.4.2.  Recently, on an occasional basis, when opening an app (it might be going to Facebook, it might be opening Score, it is not consistent) I am first taken to the Google Play Store and Uber has been selected for me to download.  It does not...

Hmmm, no answer. Can anyone recommend a forum where I can find people knowledgeable about cell phones? Thanks - george

My son gave me his old HTC Evo V and I have been enjoying it through Virgin, which is affordable. I would now like to get another phone, as the battery life on this phone is less than a day (I bought new batteries and have turned off everything I can think of that might be draining the battery)...