Cell phone tips and tricks

[angie_nrs]

I can't believe I'm the one posting this. LOL! I still have a dinosaur flip phone that I'm perfectely happy with. But hubby has an andriod so I thought it would be nice to have a thread about tips and tricks for cell phones so maybe I can learn a few things. Neither of us are very techy, so I doubt I will have a whole lot to add to the discussion. However, I found this video today to get the thread started.

A few privacy tips if you have one of those rare iPhones that are made in China.
https://media.gab.com/system/media_attachments/files/129/149/380/playable/548ba33c5ad28ab5.mp4

 

[Cascadian]

Here is a tip when going to a RWE (Right Wing Extremist) "Republican" gathering leave your phone at home. It has recently come to my attention that every day average conservative folks are having some odd legal problems. Probably best not to have your phone in the same room as thiers.

 

[kd4ulw]

They are very handy for navigation. Many different apps but I like Waze for having quick response times for road conditions with user inputs.

 

[HippoTwilight]

They are very handy for navigation. Many different apps but I like Waze for having quick response times for road conditions with user inputs.

Super handy having a heads up and a detour ready when I65 has its daily grid lock.

 

[HippoTwilight]

I can't believe I'm the one posting this. LOL! I still have a dinosaur flip phone that I'm perfectely happy with. But hubby has an andriod so I thought it would be nice to have a thread about tips and tricks for cell phones so maybe I can learn a few things. Neither of us are very techy, so I doubt I will have a whole lot to add to the discussion. However, I found this video today to get the thread started.

A few privacy tips if you have one of those rare iPhones that are made in China.
https://media.gab.com/system/media_attachments/files/129/149/380/playable/548ba33c5ad28ab5.mp4

I could wear out my keyboard on this subject. I’ll start with something very basic.
Find and use slow charger (5V and 1A output). That prevents the phone from rapid charging which can accelerate degradation. Rapid charging will step up the voltage to 9 or 12, and/or the current to 3A.

 

[angie_nrs]

If you call 611 on your cell phone you will get customer service to your provider. The agent who told me this said it works even if you don't have cell signal, although I'm not sure how that could be.

 

[PaulKersey]

I can't believe I'm the one posting this. LOL! I still have a dinosaur flip phone that I'm perfectely happy with.

I still use a flip phone. I only need a phone. I don’t need a “smart phone” with a toaster oven, coffee maker, games and countless apps that don’t apply to anything I need or want. I think “smart phones” have done the opposite to society.

 

[OldSchool]

If you call 611 on your cell phone you will get customer service to your provider. The agent who told me this said it works even if you don't have cell signal, although I'm not sure how that could be.

I'd like to know if it's true that an old outdated 3g phone can still be used to call 911when it's said that cell phone networks no longer support that technology. And, would it work without a sim card. ??

Edit: Found the answer.
Mobile providers (wireless carriers) are preparing to shut down, phase out or retire their 3G networks.
To avoid losing service, many devices may need to be upgraded. For more information on your mobile
providers’ plans for 3G retirement and how you can prepare, contact your mobile provider directly.
What is happening?
For the availability of more advanced network services, such as 5G, mobile providers (wireless carriers) are shutting down their 3G networks
which rely on outdated technology. As a result, many older cell phones and wireless devices will be unable to make or receive calls and texts—
including to 911—or connect to data services. In addition to this change affecting 3G mobile phones and wireless devices, certain 4G mobile
phones and wireless devices that do not support Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) or high-definition (HD) voice will also be impacted

https://www.911.gov/assets/National-911-Program---3G-Sunset-FAQ-v2.pdf

 

[Caribou]

My flip phone became unreliable. I opted for my first smart phone, a 4G degoogled phone. I’m lost! I have a hard time even finding the number pad so that I can call. Half the time I can’t answer the thing before people hang up. Once I get this figured out I’ll be fine and I’m pleased to get a degoogled phone to secure my privacy.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I've got an android phone. I guess it's alright, but for some reason it thinks I'm in the Eastern time zone. Can't figure out how to change it.

 

[Pearl]

I've got an android phone. I guess it's alright, but for some reason it thinks I'm in the Eastern time zone. Can't figure out how to change it.

Go to your settings! Is it Samsung, Motorola, or what? Even though the Android hardware is basically the same, the phones are different.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Go to your settings! Is it Samsung, Motorola, or what? Even though the Android hardware is basically the same, the phones are different.

It's a Samsung. I've gone through the settings but I can find out how to change time zones. Right now it's showing the right time zone. It switchs back and forth between mountain and eastern on its own through the day.

 

[Pearl]

It's a Samsung. I've gone through the settings but I can find out how to change time zones. Right now it's showing the right time zone. It switchs back and forth between mountain and eastern on its own through the day.

If this doesn't work it might have a glitch!!

 

[Mountain trapper]

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If this doesn't work it might have a glitch!!

It only gives me the option the automatically set the time zone. Next time we're in town I'll stop by our phone company and see if the girl can fix it.

 

[Mountain trapper]

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If this doesn't work it might have a glitch!!

OK. I think I have it set correctly now. I switched off the auto set.

 

[OldSchool]

My phone is lost, in the sense that it doesn't know where it is. That's how I like it - it's not a pocket GPS locator. All location and GPS settings are turned off. When I go to a website... they don't know where I am. I figure Big Brother knows, but his little brothers and cousins, nieces, nephews.... nope.

 

[Pearl]

My phone is lost, in the sense that it doesn't know where it is. That's how I like it - it's not a pocket GPS locator. All location and GPS settings are turned off. When I go to a website... they don't know where I am. I figure Big Brother knows, but his little brothers and cousins, nieces, nephews.... nope.

Big Brother knows

 

[Magus]

https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/se...,stolen devices or help with customer support.

 

[OldSchool]

Big Brother knows

Nobody is completely off the grid. It's easy enough to tweak phone settings in the provided menu... but with a computer and a paid for ISP... not so easy but can be done.

With my computer I don't worry about it. If Big Brother wants to take to me out.... well..... It's been nice knowing ya all.

 

[havasu]

Anyone remember the new locator software, where it tells your location by using 3 identifier words, such as Apple-Forest-Shoe?

It was the latest way to tell someone your exact location, but I can't seem to find it on my phone.

Can anyone assist?

 

[Neb]

Anyone remember the new locator software, where it tells your location by using 3 identifier words, such as Apple-Forest-Shoe?

It was the latest way to tell someone your exact location, but I can't seem to find it on my phone.

Can anyone assist?

You're describing a system similar to what3words. It's a geocoding system that has divided the world into a grid of 3-meter by 3-meter squares and assigned each square a unique three-word address. So, instead of using latitude and longitude, you can give someone three words to pinpoint your location. For example, "table.chair.lamp" might refer to a specific spot.
While it's a clever idea and has some advantages (like being easier to remember and communicate than coordinates), it's not universally the "latest way" to share location. Traditional methods like GPS coordinates, addresses, and place names are still widely used and often more practical, especially for automated systems. what3words is more of a complementary system, useful in specific situations where traditional methods are less convenient or accurate, such as in areas with no addresses or complex terrain.


Ben

 

[Neb]

You're describing a system similar to what3words. It's a geocoding system that has divided the world into a grid of 3-meter by 3-meter squares and assigned each square a unique three-word address. So, instead of using latitude and longitude, you can give someone three words to pinpoint your location. For example, "table.chair.lamp" might refer to a specific spot.
While it's a clever idea and has some advantages (like being easier to remember and communicate than coordinates), it's not universally the "latest way" to share location. Traditional methods like GPS coordinates, addresses, and place names are still widely used and often more practical, especially for automated systems. what3words is more of a complementary system, useful in specific situations where traditional methods are less convenient or accurate, such as in areas with no addresses or complex terrain.


Ben

Previous is from Gemini

Ben

 

[OldSchool]

Anyone remember the new locator software, where it tells your location by using 3 identifier words, such as Apple-Forest-Shoe?

It was the latest way to tell someone your exact location, but I can't seem to find it on my phone.

Can anyone assist?

Try: Forest-Gump-Here

 

[OldSchool]

Previous is from Gemini

Ben

That's gotta be ancient tech, relatively speaking. Today's tech kinda scares me, and I don't scare easily or without due provocation.