Incredible tips and tricks

**syrguy1969** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 11:34 AM

Every device thread has one, so I figured I would start one for the Incredible with a really cool one I found over @ Phandroid for taking clearer pictures by keeping the screen pressed a bit longer than you would tap it for the auto focus feature. It is easier and steadier than pressing the physical button to take a picture:

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Originally Posted by Patkid

I remember reading that you could touch the screen to show the camera where you wished it to focus.

I was trying that and in holding the focus spot on the screen after a second or so the camera snapped the shot. No push of track thingy.

Replicated.

Did I just miss this info? I was really surprised.

For me, this makes the shot really steady and clear.

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Originally Posted by zemerick

You need to wait a bit after turning on the camera, or taking a pic. You will notice it focus a little, and center focus square will turn green then disappear. Now you can hold your finger to take a pic.

NOTE: If you held down too early, and it is not taking the pic. Slide your finger down a litte...but make sure you held on for atleast 3 seconds or it will just bring up the brightness adjustment.

I will add more as I find them, but if anyone know of any lets get them all in one place to make it easy for everyone to find!!

Another little alarm-clock tip I just found out:

If there are people out there like me that like to wake up to a song or other mp3 clip they have, the stock alarm doesn't give you the choice of one, just the stock ringers. I found that by installing an app that has the option of selecting ringtones or alerts (Handcentsms is one I have found that works) you gain this ability in setting up an alarm.

Just go to the clock settings on the Incredible, create a new alarm and when you get to the point of selecting the alarm sound (with an app like Handcent installed of course) you get a pop-up asking whick app to complete the action with. I click the 'Select music' option (with the Handcent icon) and instead of the limiti=en pop-up HTC includes you get an entire list of your custom MP3s, alerts, and the stock tones as well.

This may be public knowledge already, but I figured it would help noobies like me out!!

jbh00jh · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:02 PM

Which app are you using instead of Word 2010 , etc. for business reports and correspondence ?

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**syrguy1969** · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:16 PM

I haven't even gotten to it yet! LOL I should start thinking about an app for that.

jbh00jh · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:27 PM

Well , I always have my netbook for that but would like to use the phone also. Something will pop up soon I'm sure.

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**blazingwolf** · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:01 PM

Documents to Go is probably the best at the moment. The free version allows you to view documents and the paid version allows editing.

jbh00jh · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 05:10 PM

l'll look it over and see if it is what I am looking for.

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**syrguy1969** · #7 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 10:45 AM

Documants to go works for me. Looks pretty good on the Incredible (just installed) and seems to do what I need. I forgot about this app, used to use it on an older PPC.

jbh00jh · #8 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 03:05 PM

On BoyGeniusReport today

SKYPE to drop Windows Phone 7 ,
Focus on IPhone , Android , Symbian.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com

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**syrguy1969** · #9 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 03:17 PM

I was reading about that over on PhoneScoop as well...they are being very PC about it as-of now, but they know where the masses are going!! Makes me wish I sctually had a use for Skype LOL!!!

jbh00jh · #10 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 03:22 PM

They are just making a statement about the future of WM in so many words.

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