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After 4.1.2 update (J/B?)

I have had a few ongoing issue since this 'update'.

1) I have ringtones assigned to some contacts. After connecting to a PC via USB (for data synch with Docs to go) and disconnecting, the contacts lose the assigned ringtones and I have to reassign. This is every time I connect via USB. VERY irritating. Solutions?

2) The update removed the motoprint via wi-fi. One of the most useful apps I had. Not a happy camper over this. I shouldn't have to buy an app that was included to begin with.

3) (and this has been an ongoing issue since I got the phone new)...every time I connect to PC via USB, the $%^&#* motocast tries to install. DO NOT WANT! DO NOT LIKE HAVING TO STOP IT EVERY TIME! Solution?

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NuDroidUsrr

#1) Can't you save your documents and things in a cloud area like Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, Dropbox, or Box.net? That way you would not have to connect your phone to the computer and you would eliminate the 1st problem.

#2) There are other apps on the market to print from your phone to a printer. There is an HP Printer utility, there is Printhand, and I know Google has a cloud printing option available that I have used. All 3 are free.

#3) Depending on answer #1, don't hook it up to your computer.

Ann154

Is the music saved on the internal storage or the SD card? If it is on the SD card, I would suggest moving it to the internal storage space on the phone.

W-Owens

I do not want to connect to a skydrive. There are areas I go to that I do not have service, yet need access to documents.

2) Other apps? Had one. Worked good. 'They' decided I didn't need it.

I can understand an 'update', but this does not qualify as one. If anything, its is a 'downdate'.

W-Owens

It may work. I haven't tried that yet.

Update: 3/25/13

Moving my ringtone sounds to the internal storage folder <RINGTONES> worked. Now when I connect, the ringtones assigned to certain contacts don't dis-associate. Went ahead and moved some notification sounds likewise.

NuDroidUsrr

The cloud apps will also allow you to use the files stored locally when you are out of service areas, I do it all the time. I am just trying to give you alternatives to what you are currently doing. I use Motocast, and there were rumors that it was going away also. If that would have happened, I would have found another way of doing what I need to do. I agree with you, getting used to an app and then have it taken away is not fun.

W-Owens

Your right. I get the phone with factory installed apps (not really an app, more of part of the OS), they change it, makes it not what I purchased or agreed to.

Google, ITS NOT YOUR ^&&*(% phone anymore.Quit screwing around with it.

Oh....and Verizon....your just as responsible.

newdaddy

W-Owens wrote:
3) (and this has been an ongoing issue since I got the phone new)...every time I connect to PC via USB, the $%^&#* motocast tries to install. DO NOT WANT! DO NOT LIKE HAVING TO STOP IT EVERY TIME! Solution?

I was annoyed by this as well, so I found an alternative to USB connection - wifi tethering! Below is just one such app, and there are several other apps that work the same way.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kb29ibG91LldpRmlGaWxlRXhwbG9yZXIiXQ..

Yes, it will be considerably slower the USB connection, but you don't have to deal with that motocast crap or USB cable that clutters your desk. I think this is even better than cloud storage that others have suggested, unless you want to have files available from multiple devices.

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