Here we are addressing some more of the common and uncommon problems faced by Droid users all over the world

Question 11. When to know if you are having a problem with Launcher application?

a)      When you press the Home button or when an application ends and the phone goes back to the Home screen, it takes a long time (5-10 secs) for the Android Launcher to put up the icons on the Home screen.

b)      When you try to kill apps when with Advanced Task Killer Free and use the Startup Auditor application to stop the loading of many programs.

How to deal with it?

Answer 11- One can try to find a replacement launcher application at the best. There are several options available in the market. First try them out. If the delay in launcher still persists then go for factory rest. Most of the times, it helps to solve the problem.

The extreme most solution when nothing is working would be to root the Droid phone and install custom ROM on it.

Question 12. When going from an app back to the home screen, sometimes it can take up to a minute for all the Droid icons to pop up. Can TouchDown email app cause this problem?

Answer 12- TouchDown email application for Motorola Droid has been known to cause some trouble for its users in the recent past. It can even lead to a system reboot at times. As there are various touchdown email application versions available in the market, it becomes a tad difficult to narrow down the one which would b most suitable with your Droid settings. You can try out with the ‘exchange for Android ‘application from the market.

Also, check if you launcher android application is working fine or not.

Question 13. How to delete music from my Droid phone? Where to look if the song files present in the phone are not visible in the music folder?

Answer 13- To delete a song or any other kind of sound or music from your Motorola Droid, you need to open the music library on your phone and then remove the particular file from the folder without deleting it.

Here is a step by step instruction to delete music from your Droid phone

• Go to the list view given at the bottom left hand of your droid screen [ 3 horizontal lines]
• Here you can see the artist list, album list, song list etc.
• Just long hold on any of the song or an artist or album to get the delete option
• Select it and delete the desired file

In case you are not able to locate song files on your music folder, try rebooting the phone or wiping out the SD card and then follow the above mentioned steps.

Question 14. Why does Droid turn off by itself for no reason?

Answer 14- Several people have reported their Motorola Droid handsets turning off on their own at irregular times. If this is the case with you too then it can be either of the following cases

• Sometimes the battery doors come off from the Droid phones causing the phone to shut off on its own
• The antivirus software running your Droid might be interfering with the phone’s working

If your phone’s battery doors are locked and antivirus is running just fine then we would advise you to either go in for a factory reset [ Home screen-Menu-Settings-Privacy-Factory Data Reset] or exchange your phone for a new model from Motorola or Verizon.

Question 15. Why does web browser of the Droid force close all the time?

Answer 15- Try downloading a different web browser for your Droid phone instead of the default one. Perhaps it’s the fault in the browser for shutting down on its own. If the problem persists try factory data reset.

Question 16. What causes the sending of texts to the wrong person on Motorola Droid phones?

Answer 16- It has to be one the most annoying problems that a phone can suffer from. Many Droid users find their text going to the wrong person instead of the one they selected. The same is for the reception of texts. It would come for a particular number but showcase the name of an altogether different contact in the recipient space.

This is an internal error of the DEFAULT text messaging application on your phone. Try downloading HANDCENT application o your Motorola Droid mobile.

Reboot also works most of the times.

Since this particular problem is being experienced by quite a considerable number of Motorola Droid users, the company is offering refurbished phones in exchange [within the guaranteed period]
Question 17. Why does low memory storage keeps popping up on Droid mobile?  It won’t let me move any apps or pictures or videos to the 16 GB memory card installed?

Answer 17- There might be certain unwanted applications stored in your Droid phone taking up all the memory. Try deleting them.

Also, look into the cache of certain heavy applications like fashion, entertainment, games or any such applications that provide update on daily basis. Often this leads to low memory space n your Droid phone.

To clear cache go to

Settings-Applications-Manage Applications-That Particular Application-Clear Cache

Now try transferring your data to the memory card!

Question 18. Is it common with Milestone phones that without touching the screen it will automatically start selecting applications or even sometimes makes calls?

Answer 18- You should send in your Droid Milestone for your repair. It can be the mechanical malfunction of screen and sliding connection.

Also, check whether your charger is original or not.

Question 19. Is there an application for manually rotating the screen of Droid X?

Answer 19- There is no application known till now that allows you to rotate your Droid screen manually. However, you can try to calibrate your compass and then try to turn the phone till compass turns green.

Also, there is an Auto Rotate widget available in the market that puts the button for auto rotate on/off right there on your home screen. This can help till a manual screen rotating application hits the market.

Question 20. Why does the LED light won’t go on after a text on Droid 2 mobile phone?

Answer 20- It so happens that sometimes while operating the phone, you accidentally check off the options for email notifications. This is the reason your green LED light won’t be flashing for text messages. Got to GMAIL, check whether the notifications tab is still checked or not.

Also, try taking out your battery for a minute or a factory reset if the problem continues.

Question 1. How to fix Motorola Droid Light?

Answer 1- If you are having trouble with your Droid flashlight, it is advisable to download a workable LED application form the android market. Telsa LED is perhaps the best device to solve your problem with flashlights.

There is also an application called HANDCENT available for download at android market. It helps you to change LED colors for text messages!

Question 2. When will Motorola Droid phone get the ginger bread update?

Answer 2- The latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update for Droid X and Droid 2 can be found for download on various sites on net. However, Droid users should be cautioned that this is not an official release by the Motorola or Verizon by any means. The software update which is said to make things more interesting for Droid phones has been allegedly leaked on the net.

Even if you opt for the option of doing it yourself, there is a risk of damage to your phone involved. It is thus advisable to wait for an official release from either Motorola or Verizon which is given the speculations is just round the corner.

Question 3. How to put an HTC clock on the Droid?

Answer 3- Yes you can definitely get the big box clock with time and weather displayed underneath it for your Motorola Droid handset as well. It’s a widget which you can very well download from the market. Just press on your home screen and find this clock under widgets. You can choose from either beautiful widgets or weather & toggling widgets.

Both these clock widgets are paid applications.

Question 4. When will the android BBM will be available on Motorola Droid mobile?

Answer 4- BBM or blackberry messenger which has so far been an exclusive property of RIM is now being extended to Android mobiles. The announcement will come soon but no specific date is known. However, users can rejoice in the knowledge that BBM on android would most likely be free or onetime fee only!

Question 5. What to do if your Droid starts behaving like this-

a) Whenever the phone is plugged into the charger, Motorola Droid won’t scroll like it should.

b) Droid phone page keeps wildly jumping all over the place and clicking random things.

c) After charging the phone needs to be restarted to make it work properly.

d)  Swype becomes difficult to operate on Motorola Droid phone

Answer 5- The reason that you Motorola Droid started going helter skelter when it is on charging maybe due to the fault with the charger alone. Perhaps you need a new charger. Also, try to use the original charger for Motorola Droid instead of a replacement product at offer. This too will help you your hone to perform better while charging!

Go buy that new charger from Motorola now!

Question 6. What to do if the Droid phone still doesn’t work properly after a factory reset? How to handle a droid lock and delayed dial response on Motorola Droid?

Answer 6 – Check through the recently downloaded applications from the market. Sometimes, one or the other applications doesn’t seem to work well with the rest of the application on the Droid Phone. Try deleting the new applications and see if the phone works properly after that.

If the problem still persists contact Motorola or Verizon office,, they might give you a new Droid phone.

One more advice- when rebooting the phone, instead of switching off the battery try CTRL SHFT ALT. it would make your phone’s chances of getting damaged minimal.

Question 7. Is It Right to switch on Droid after it’s been dropped into a mud puddle or a water tank? How can one make their Droid right again like before?

Answer 7- In case your Droid becomes a victim of liquid damage of any kind, try drying it off. It would be hazardous to switch on the phone immediately after it becomes wet.

You need to firstly, take out the soaked battery form the phone, place it in a bowl filled with saw dust and put it on a heater for at least 2 days.

If your Droid still doesn’t responds in a favorable manner, contact Motorola Tech Support for further guidance.

Question 8. Can I clean my antenna at home to make the Droid work better? Or should I get a replacement?

Answer 8- As for antenna cleaning at home, it would pose a risk to your phone getting damaged further. It’s better to get a new antenna to replace the old one from the company!

Question 9. Can Motorola Droid be infected by a virus? Is it possible? Does the random applications and browser opening on their own with weird text appearing by themselves and overwriting of settings indicate a virus trouble on Droid? How to remove the virus from Motorola Droid?

Answer 9- Chance of Motorola Droid getting infected with Virus are quite slim as the Android OS comes itself with an added protection against any such  kind of spywares and adwares. This Google built OS which is based on Java Micro edition has a very minimal chance of a virus attack. A discovered virus is addressed by network provider via OTA update.

If you are still sure that it is a virus making your Droid go haywire then download some good antivirus software available in the market these days either for a free or for a payment like Flexilis Mobile Security software, Lookout Mobile Security Software etc.

Question 10. How can you improve the performance of Droid X when it’s getting more slow day by day?

Answer 10- There are two possible ways to deal with Motorola Droid mobile becoming slow

First, you can try deleting the antivirus application that you have downloaded on your phone by any chance. These antivirus updates are more responsible for slowing down the phone than any other elements.

Second, just like you remove the temp files from your computer to make it work faster, the same can be tried for your Motorola Droid phone. Go to Browse option-select Me/More/Services-delete cache & cookies and the likes.

You can also look into any downloaded application working funnily on your phone.

It would be a shame to not handle such a phone properly. You need to know about all the special features of this cool phone which comes in only black and titanium colour. Here we have attempted to address some of the most common issues arising in connection with Motorola Droid

2.1 OTA Update Highlights

• 3D image gallery with pinch and zoom
• News and weather applications
• Grey launcher
• Google Goggles
• 3 screens
Few users have also reported to experience reduced 3D network coverage.

Is There a Way to Get More Than 3 Screens offered in the 2.1 OTA Update?

Yes, you can download Helix launcher to your phone which provides not just 3 or 4 but 7 screens! All you need to do is install Helix launcher on your phone, then press home button-Menu- Select Configure-Screen Size and set it according to your wish.

How Does Voice Dialling Works for Droid? Also, Is It Accessible through a Head set as well?

Voice Dialling in Droid matches the sound with names feeded in your contacts section of phone. Let me explain this by an example. Suppose the name reads as Edward Office, then you need to speak ‘Edward Office’ after opening the voice dialling application. It will then ask you to verify the name appearing on screen and after the confirmation by hitting a button screen, the call is executed.

Voice Dialling in Droid is accessible through a wired headset. However, this function is still not compatible with a Bluetooth device.
How to Retrieve Your Icons When They Disappear Upon Closing of Keyboard?
Well, you can simply just take out your batteries and reboot the phone again. If that doesn’t help then you need to do a factory reset.

How to Get Your Droid Modded?

You can use the easiest way available for modding i.e. Droid Mod.

Is it possible to use your Motorola Droid as an e-reader like Amazon Kindel or Sony Reader? Is there an application available for it?

You can try the Aldiko Book Reader available in the market.

Ringtones for Text Messages

Just go to the notification ringtone set up and choose according to your wish.

Does the Droid Screen require a screen protector? And would it alter the touch screen sensitivity?

Droid screen is already made scratch resistant. But if you wish to keep it smudge free, you can have a screen protector. Mostly, it doesn’t hamper with the touch screen sensitivity.

Motorola Droid Camera doesn’t focus when taking a picture: Few users have complained of this. It is probably a software issue, and Motorola would be coming out with solution soon.

How to change the Motorola Droid wallpaper?

To change the wallpaper from the home page, you have to press the menu button, select the wallpaper option, and then choose the source of the desired wallpaper from your pictures or the gallery.

How to create a custom ringtone in Motorola Droid from your own music?

Just import your music to your phone, then pull it up to play it. On the bottom menu there will be an option to use the music as a ring tone. Select that and then go to your ring tone list. Your ringtone will be created. In fact there are even Droid apps that you can download for free to create your music.

How to get new ringtones on the Motorola Droid?

If you’re listening to a file (mp3 for example) in the music app, you can press “menu” then “use as ringtone”.

You can also add music from your computer with the data cord and set it as ring tones.

Is the GPS offered by Google on the Motorola Droid free?

The GPS service is offered absolutely free of cost.

How to save a specific location on the map application of the Motorola Droid so that I could return to it later?

You can do this by using the “my maps” feature of google maps. The phone also keeps a list of places you navigated to previously.

How to access facebook inbox on the Verizon Droid?

To access the inbox, you can use the browser and go to touch.facebook.com. That makes it easier.

Which iGO charger will fit the Motorola Droid?

A97

How to move your itunes music to the Motorola Droid?

To move your itunes music and playlist to the Motorola Droid you can use a program calles “doubletwist”.

How to sort out trouble with the wi-fi connectivity of the Droid?

If your Motorola droid is connected to wi-fi, but does not connect to web, here are troubleshooting solutions:

In the Wi-Fi settings, manually assign a static IP to the phone. These settings should work with most routers that are still using their default configuration:

When in the Wi-Fi settings menu, press menu and select “Advanced”
IP address: 192.168.0.233

Gateway: 192.168.0.1 (this is the router’s address, which is default for most routers. Do check this in your router’s configuration)

Netmask: 255.255.255.0

DNS 1: 208.67.222.222 This is an open dns which should work for everyone.

DNS 2: 208.67.220.220

You don’t have to use open DNS for your DNS settings but it works for troubleshooting. I don’t like relying on my router for DNS so that’s what I normally use. This isn’t a long term fix, but it will help to see if it’s your phone or your router. Your phone might not be getting an IP from the router properly. Also check for mac address filtering. If you have that setup on your router, it might be an issue. In addition, if you don’t have the router setup to give out more than a couple of IP’s, your phone might not be able to get one.

You can also try changing the Basic Rate to 1-2 Mbps and see what happens. This works for some people as well. Reboot the phone once this is done.

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