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JP Money posted:Yeah, you might want to check your account. There's not an option for unlimited data anymore when signing your new contract so it automatically puts you on the 2GB plan I'm pretty sure. When I ordered through Amazon there was literally a radio button that said "I want to keep my existing plan", for whatever it's worth.
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highme posted:When I use voice commands on my dmaxx to send a text it sends two copies to the recipient. Is anybody else experiencing this? No. Did you stutter?
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Sep 6, 2013 20:08
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Nope. It's like Google now & messaging is catching the message and sending it. My wife was bitching about me sending her multiple messages so I did some testing with her phone (gs3) & a friend's phone (iPhone 5 on att). If I type out a text it works fine. If I transcribe one 2 of the same message get sent for both situations. Also if I say "ok Google now" to invoke the voice commands it includes "now" in what it's listening for.
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Reacean posted:When I ordered through Amazon there was literally a radio button that said "I want to keep my existing plan", for whatever it's worth. I had that same button when I was going through online but it gave me a pop-up on the next screen saying unlimited data was no longer supported. That's awesome if you guys get to keep it though. There are lots of jealous people out there that would love to be so lucky.
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Sep 6, 2013 20:13
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chocolateTHUNDER posted:The Droid ultra is a rather weird choice to throw in there - but I understand why you did it. I wouldn't worry about the One and S4 being "old" devices, they actually have newer chipsets in them than the Ultra (although don't read too much into that, since at this point it hardly matters anymore) so there's no reason to cast them aside at this point. I was looking at the Ultra because I thought the Maxx was the old Razr Maxx, which I guess is a common mistake. So yeah, S4 or One or Maxx. Battery life is an issue, but a relative one, i.e. my current phone - a launch era Galaxy Nexus - has piss poor battery life, so any improvement will be welcome. Absolutely no need for an SD card (why is this still a big deal for people?), so we can take that right out of the mix.
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Sep 6, 2013 20:23
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Also scope out the Moto X (I just gave a quick <24 with it impression in the Android thread). Pretty much the same drat thing as the new Droid line just with a different body/screen. The Droid/X gimmicks sounded more in line with what I do with a phone over what the S4/One have, and I liked the form factor of the X over the battery of the Maxx. They didn't have 'em in stock in store for purchase, but did at least have display models out to play with. All those you're looking at will treat ya well.
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Sep 6, 2013 20:32
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bam thwok posted:(why is this still a big deal for people?) Because some people don't have reliable access to wifi/drive around lot/have small data allotments.
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Sep 6, 2013 20:45
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big mean giraffe posted:Because some people don't have reliable access to wifi/drive around lot/have small data allotments. But is on-board storage of ~32GB not enough? Do people still carry around entire music libraries with them?
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Sep 6, 2013 20:52
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bam thwok posted:But is on-board storage of ~32GB not enough? Do people still carry around entire music libraries with them? This gets forgot about a lot. The One has 32GB while the $199 S4 has 16GB. I was torn about the no SD Card slot, but I have seen so many SD Cards poo poo themselves over the years and rarely see any issues with internal flash ram, I'd rather have it built in and not pay Apple prices for more on board. 32GB is pretty much the sweet spot. After using the S4 for about 2 months, I couldn't stand it anymore. As soon as we got the Ones in I switched and have been happy. The LG Rep came yesterday with a G2 though. Screen is amazing, and the 2.3GHZ Quad core is a beast. 3000 MaH Battery should be good as well. I might take one for a spin when they come out next week. Mighty Horse fucked around with this message at 21:11 on Sep 6, 2013 |
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Sep 6, 2013 21:09
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For storage limitations, could an OTG usb cable be used with a flash drive for more space on demand?
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Sep 6, 2013 22:45
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Congobongo posted:For storage limitations, could an OTG usb cable be used with a flash drive for more space on demand? Probably, but that's probably the least practical method I have ever heard of. I got a 16GB SD for my Note 2 and I'm going to see how long it lasts.
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Sep 6, 2013 23:10
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Pretty sure I've had the same 16GB card that came with my OG Droid when I purchased it shortly after release in 2009.
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Sep 6, 2013 23:28
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Protocol7 posted:Probably, but that's probably the least practical method I have ever heard of. Ya it wouldn't be an elegant solution but I figured if you needed the extra space for movies while you are on a train/plane/long drive you don't really need the portability since you'll be sitting in one place. Another question on upgrade transfers to non-unlimited lines. I have 3 lines with unlimited on my family plan and 1 line on a tiered plan. Is there any discrete way of transferring upgrades to the tiered line over a certain amount of time to upgrade the unlimited lines? Like would an excuse saying that the device on the tiered line was damaged and I'm transferring the upgrade from my unlimited lines to replace the lost device not raise any flags?
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Congobongo posted:Another question on upgrade transfers to non-unlimited lines. I have 3 lines with unlimited on my family plan and 1 line on a tiered plan. Is there any discrete way of transferring upgrades to the tiered line over a certain amount of time to upgrade the unlimited lines? Like would an excuse saying that the device on the tiered line was damaged and I'm transferring the upgrade from my unlimited lines to replace the lost device not raise any flags?
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Sep 7, 2013 01:54
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So I dropped my Droid Maxx which broke the screen and now the capacitative buttons are not working very well. I filed a claim with Assurance already and they don't have my phone in stock. Short of using this phone, could a Verizon store give me a loaner while I wait?
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holocaust bloopers posted:So I dropped my Droid Maxx which broke the screen and now the capacitative buttons are not working very well. I filed a claim with Assurance already and they don't have my phone in stock. Short of using this phone, could a Verizon store give me a loaner while I wait? http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/support/store-locator
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Sep 7, 2013 14:25
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To give you a heads up, those stores usually only have 2-3 of those, so they're told to reserve those for firefighters, nurses, doctors, emts, etc, people who work jobs where if they miss a call lives might literally be on the line.
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iostream.h posted:The kick in the teeth is, if I understood an AT&T technician from a while back, U-verse (or at least DSL) IS available here, except their DSLAM(?) simply can't support any additional subscribers and there are absolutely zero plans to upgrade it.
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I am sure that this question has been asked a million times. However, the answer seems to change, or I am too dumb to figure it out. I have a Nationwide Connect Share 700 plan with two telephones, my wife's dumb phone and my semi-smart phone (original Droid). The dumb phone cost $100 per month. The smart phone costs $9.99 per month, plus $29.99 for unlimited email and web. Both phones are eligible for an upgrade; both phones are on a month to month contract. I also have a 4G Hotspot MiFi that I had been using for my office internet at my old location. 5 GB for $50. The contract for the MiFi ends at the end of September. I believe that if I buy my own device, paying full charge, I can keep the unlimited data. Correct? If I want to get the upgrade price, is there a method? I am unclear whether I can upgrade the dumb phone (since it is the primary line) and then switch it over to the smart phone line while keeping unlimited. Assuming I bring my own device and bring something like an S4, can I use the S4 as a mobile hotspot? In short, I'd love to drop the $50 for 5 GB device, yet still have the ability to have a device as a mobile hotspot when I need it. Sorry to be the latest in a long line of idiots asking upgrade questions, but I would appreciate your thoughts/suggestions.
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Sep 7, 2013 18:47
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FordPRefectLL posted:If I have unlimited phone data can I pop my sim out of my phone and put it in a mobile broadband/jetpack device and it'll still be functional? I'm also wondering about this. Trying to figure out how sustainable it would be for me to switch all of my home internet use to my unlimited data and ditch the local phone company, or at least their dsl package. (and also if it would be worth picking up a separate device or just continuing to use my phone as a hotspot). edit: Verizon FAQ says you can quote:Can I use my Verizon Wireless 4G SIM in more than one device? Everything Burrito fucked around with this message at 19:17 on Sep 7, 2013 |
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Sep 7, 2013 18:57
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Yes, you can upgrade the dumb phone line to a smart phone the swap the SIMs. You will have to add a data package to that line, but you can cancel it after you've swapped the phones and reactivated the dumb phone and you'll only have to pay the prorated cost for the day or two you had it. EDIT: Just make sure they don't change you to a Share Everything plan.
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Sep 7, 2013 19:16
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If he's on an original droid he won't have a sim card, he'll have to go get one.
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big mean giraffe posted:If he's on an original droid he won't have a sim card, he'll have to go get one. Yeah, I don't have a sim card. In looking at it, I've decided the upgrade price isn't worth the hassle and tying myself into another contract. Still looking for an answer on the question regarding using a new smart phone as a hotspot.
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If you have an unlimited line and LTE phone they'll let you add unlimited tethering/hotspot for $30. Or root your phone but that is getting increasingly harder to do these days.
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kitten smoothie posted:If you have an unlimited line and LTE phone they'll let you add unlimited tethering/hotspot for $30. Or root your phone but that is getting increasingly harder to do these days. Do they detect things like FoxFi now? I've been using it on my unrooted Note 2 and Verizon hasn't said anything yet.
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Butt Soup Barnes posted:Do they detect things like FoxFi now? I've been using it on my unrooted Note 2 and Verizon hasn't said anything yet. Naw. Foxfi is fine. Been using it for quite a while. And it dont matter if they detect it.
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So I'm wondering if the reason EDGE exists now is because they know once they debut LTE-Advanced that people will realize it's faster than their terrestrial broadband by a factor of 2-10 times, and they're trying to get as many grandfathered Unlimited Data users to give it up as they can for the ability to access the newest phones? 100Mbit to 1Gbit isn't very attractive when it's got a 6-8 gigabyte ceiling on it.
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Anybody in here ever port from Google voice after activation? I set it up and unlocked my google voice number and then went to the verizon site and went to the "change my number" setting and got to the confirmation and it told me the relevant information to start using the number. I know that porting can take a while, does it only begin on Mondays? Anything special I should know, like will I need a new SIM?
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I need some advice. I'm trying to get a family member and their son switched away from Verzion. She currently has the Nationwide 1400 plan with her son added as an additional line. Her primary line is month to month, and the son has a dumbphone with a contract ending in December. If she discontinues her primary line, how will that affect her payments? Will the secondary phone still be active on the nationwide plan? If she terminates her entire service for both phones with Verizon, is my math right in thinking the ETF will be around $140?
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I recently upgraded from an iPhone 4S to a Moto X, and for all intents and purposes it went smoothly. However, for some reason whenever my iPhone-toting friends sent me a text message it goes to my old iPhone. Do I need to do or have my friends do something so that my X receives the message instead?
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Karthe posted:I recently upgraded from an iPhone 4S to a Moto X, and for all intents and purposes it went smoothly. However, for some reason whenever my iPhone-toting friends sent me a text message it goes to my old iPhone. Do I need to do or have my friends do something so that my X receives the message instead? Yes, you need to turn off iMessage somehow. I think it's a setting on iCloud or whatever - look for it on their website.
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z06ck posted:Anybody in here ever port from Google voice after activation? I set it up and unlocked my google voice number and then went to the verizon site and went to the "change my number" setting and got to the confirmation and it told me the relevant information to start using the number. I know that porting can take a while, does it only begin on Mondays? Anything special I should know, like will I need a new SIM?
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chocolateTHUNDER posted:Yes, you need to turn off iMessage somehow. I think it's a setting on iCloud or whatever - look for it on their website. iPhone -> Settings -> Messages -> iMessage OFF Alternatively, pick your poison from here http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00053450/62995
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I want to use my wife's upgrade on my line. We have a family plan. Has anyone that has done the Comcast promotion been able to do that?
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My Droid Razr (xt912, not even Maxx) fell and screen shattered. I had to fall back to an old Droid Incredible. I think I can rough it till April, but are there any cheap JB phones for Verizon that I could look up on eBay or whatever?
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Doctor Butts posted:My Droid Razr (xt912, not even Maxx) fell and screen shattered. I had to fall back to an old Droid Incredible. I think I can rough it till April, but are there any cheap JB phones for Verizon that I could look up on eBay or whatever? The RAZR M is a good choice and can be found pretty cheap. It's a solid device with pretty great battery life.
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If I'm on a shared plan with two other people, am I allowed to split off my line onto its own plan? Do I have to wait for the contract to end?
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Schlitzkrieg Bop posted:If I'm on a shared plan with two other people, am I allowed to split off my line onto its own plan? Do I have to wait for the contract to end? If you are starting a new account you will undergo a credit check and may require a security deposit.
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z06ck posted:Anybody in here ever port from Google voice after activation? I set it up and unlocked my google voice number and then went to the verizon site and went to the "change my number" setting and got to the confirmation and it told me the relevant information to start using the number. I know that porting can take a while, does it only begin on Mondays? Anything special I should know, like will I need a new SIM?
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Watch Out Smarmy posted:I know wireless-to-wireless usually take 72 hours max. Landline-to-wireless can take up to 10 business days but it is usually done in 2. Unlike Garfield the port process has no opinion on Mondays. Thanks 
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