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.

Gingerbread man i.e. 2.2 Android OS is still not ready for a primetime launch. Motorola Droid 2 will thus be launched with the Froyo on August 23. This has given enough time to test the Droid 2 with the 2.2. update. So far, Droid 2 is being tested on 2.1 version. This will come as a relief to all the mobile users who have to do the update manually every time it becomes available.

Lets and wait and watch how the Motorola Droid 2 turns out to be. For more information on its release date, keep reading this space.

Are the two Motorola phones really that similar in functioning or is there a basic difference that sets them apart from each other? This is the question that we would try to find out by comparing the two Motorola phones i.e. Droid 2 and Droid

Motorola Droid 2 no doubt will present a much better picture to Droid users and is expected to win the hearts of Droid lovers all over the world. All that is remain to be seen is its official launch which will happen soon!

Motorola Droid 2 can be called an improved version of droid. Motorola has taken special pains to rectify the discrepancies present in the earlier model. One would be delighted to find the D pad buttons being replaced with the QWERTY keyboard. The exterior of the phone is just like the previous Motorola Droid with the only exception of a shiny top bezel ion the upper half of the mobile.

Droid 2 features the latest Android OS i.e. 2.1. The upcoming 2.2. version will also find support in this mobile. Android operating system which is considered to be a very powerful OS created ripples with Motorola Droid and is expected to scale the same heights again and even more with the launch of Android 2.2 version.

Highlighting features of Droid 2
• 1Ghz processor OMAP core
• 3.7 inch touch screen
• 512 mb RAM
• 5 mega pixel camera
• Internal memory 8 GB
• 8GB flash card
• Wi-fi

Will Droid 2 would be able to attract attention away from the iPhone 4 is the main question which will be answered with time!

These differences between the two phones do not just stand out on the basis of OS alone. In fact there are other factors like brand building and reputation in the mobile market also at work!

However, iPhone 4 and Droid X are somehow similar as well in certain aspects. To clear the confusion, here is a table highlighting the various differences between iPhone 4 and Droid X

How? Well, all you need to do is buy an Android Mobile and visit its Android Market, a cool application store wherein you can download millions of free Android third party developed softwares.

Now what would be the most ideal sport application for your mobile phone? The one that keeps you updated about all the latest happenings in the sports world. Well, you are in luck that you chose Android phone say Motorola Droid over Apple’s iPhone because the sports application s like SportsTap , Golf Channel Mobile etc. are not available anywhere than the Android market and that too at affordable costs!

Here are the top 5 sports applications for Android Phones

SportsTap

This application gives you the opportunity to choose your favorite leagues i.e. NBA, NCAA, NFL etc. and get updated information about their latest matches, scores wins etc. on your mobile from anywhere round the world. It works as a widget. One another interesting feature of this device is the LocalTap which proved you information about sporting events within 50-200 miles of your mobile radius.

Golf Channel Mobile

This help the golf fanatics keep in touch with their favorite teams and various tournaments happening round the world. Its custom feature includes the preparation of a board that includes only your favorite starts that you want to follow. With this application, you would receive updates about your favorite stars only and not others!

Sky Sports News Widget

It gives you latest results, news, pictures from every type of sports round the world. What more, it is absolutely free.

NBA League Pass Mobile

This application although not free does gives NBA fans a chance to view 1000 live games during the season directly streamed on their mobile phones. In addition, you can also watch replays, get daily highlights and Live Team Score statistics.

Tennis Live Scores

This application show all the latest videos, information about single , doubles, mixed tennis tournaments and championships.

Here’s a general look at both these phones

Motorola Droid

It is touted as the second best phone in the market after the iPhones. In fact, Droid has been launched in collaboration with Verizon and Google who too have been looking for a revamp of their image. The selling feature and highlight of this phone is its powerful Android 2.0 operating system. In addition, you get an enhanced facilitation of social networking sites, advanced Google navigation map and attractive design. Droid’s exterior boast of glass and metallic finish with thin gold lines working round its body. The strong QWERTY touchpad below the glass body renders you a PC like quality.

Here are some of the highlights of Motorola Droid phone
• 3.7 inch, 854 X 480 display screen
• 267 ppi pixel density
• 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
• Micro USB port
• ARM Cortex A8 CPU [600 MHz]
• 720 X 480 resolution video recording
• Facial recognition in camera
• Quick contact [ connectivity through email, phone, sms, facebook]
• Universal inbox for multiple gmail and other email accounts
• 256 MB RAM
• 512 MBA ROM
• Excellent font rendering
• 1400 Mah battery

Microsoft Kin

Microsoft Kin series come in two models- Microsoft Kin One and Microsoft Kin Two. Aimed at social media needs of customers all over the globe, it provides you applications like LOOP, SPOT, and STUDIO which offer multiple sharing and updates of status messages, sms, photos, videos, location etc. While Kin One is ideal for those who favour a small phone, Kin Two presents the bulkier version of Microsoft phones. Nicknamed aptly as turtle pink and pure, both Kin One and Kin Two offer great compatibility with Verizon which has exclusive rights for the phone in U.S.

Here are some of the highlighting features of these phones
• Kin One-Turtle Pink, Kin Two- Pure
• Kin One- 5.0 megapixel camera with LED flash, Kin Two-8.0 megapixel camera with LED flash
• Kin One- SD video recording, Kin Two-HD video recording
• Kin One- 4GB internal memory, Kin Two- 8 GB internal memory
• Built in FM, QWERTY keypad, emoticons, Bing search

Both Microsoft and Motorola have proved their mettle in the past and with the introduction of these new phones they are ready to take on the Apple iPhones with aplomb. Droid has already built a loyal fan following for itself in a short duration and Microsoft Kin is expected to create a ripple too over time!

How do you delete or realign your icons on Droid?

Just select and hold your finger for a second on the desired icon and you will get the option to delete or move the selected icon.

What is the procedure for stopping a running application that is demanding updates?

You just have to go to the applications tab. Select the option for running services there and stop the desired application.

Supposedly you have transferred a word document from your PC to your Droid. How do you proceed to email it?

All you need to do is open your file in ‘Documents To Go’. Choose ‘send via email’ option and select your desired email application.

P.S. Email application is not present as an option in ‘send via email’ option under ‘Documents To Go’. You can instead compose a new message within the email application and use menu to attach your file.

How can you access internet on your Droid in the absence of a wi fi hot spot or a mobile card? Is there a way to use the internet from a computer in your phone?

There is a new application in the market called EASY TETHER which allows you to use internet on your phone. You have to first download this application on your phone and follow the instructions provided in it. It simultaneously gets downloaded on your PC too. Once the installation is complete, you can access the net on Droid via USB cable.

How do you use wi fi on your Motorola Droid? Is there any other application available that automatically skips the wi fi setting part on your phone?

Go to your phone menu–settings—wireless & networks–check wi fi–select wi fi settings and fix it according to your wish.

Yes, there are in fact two such applications available in the market which gives you relief from wi fi, GPS and brightness settings. Just search the market for ‘Quick Settings’ and ‘Power Control’ application.

Can one move an icon from the front screen of Droid and replace it with another one?

Yes, you can totally replace or delete an icon on the Droid main screen. Just drag the icon say youtube, to the bottom of the screen and delete it. It is a widget which can be recalled at any point of time.

You can also drag and drop the icons on the next screen wherever you like. But deleting these icons is recommended mostly as it is much easier.

Does your Droid accidentally hangs up or mute while on call?

It might be happening due to a bad sensor when your hair or earrings gets mixed up within the sensor proximity. You can test the sensor settings by promptly making a call and holding the phone in front of you. Move your finger to the topmost left hand corner of the phone. If it turns black then your phone is working fine.

Make sure you don’t use the speaker while doing the sensor check.

How do use Text To Speech for texting messages? Can it be used for texting other than messages like emails?

Text To speech is indeed an incredible feature in the Motorola Droid phone. If you are using the virtual keyboard then press the menu key and select microphone. Start talking clearly near the phone speakers and your voice would turn into text on your text box.
Yes, you can use Text To Speech anywhere involving the use of text including emails.

Why don’t you get a notification about OTA upon manually downloading Android 2.1 update on Motorola Droid?

Since you have already uploaded the OTA manually there is no need for confirming the update through a notification on phone. However, if you go to the firmware section in about phone, you will see the 2.1 update visible there.

Are you not hearing a ringtone upon receiving a text message Droid?

Go to sound settings and see whether the box for message ringtones is unchecked. Also, look for your phone volume.

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.