Recent content by howardv

I'm in the same boat. Purchased the ATT Galaxy Tab 8.4 S and wanted to use my T-Mobile Sim. Bought from Best Buy for $399 and asked ATT to unlock unit. While waiting the required couple of days for the unlock, I found my tablet would NEVER receive and update (e.g. to Lollipop) unless it had...

I have to disagree with some of the above: 1. Only a half dozen apps support Chromecast (through Android). 2. If using a computer, only tabs in the Chrome Browser can broadcast to Chromecast. Unfortunately, when using the Chrome browser in Android, this does not work. And the Chrome browser...

I've done the exact same thing as you! Once I got my 2013 Nexus 7 LTE, I cancelled my Virgin Mobile phone (HTC EVO). I got a basic Verizon flip phone from e-bay ($10) and activated it on Page Plus (annual $80 for 2000min). I'm not a big cell phone user anyways, so this plan is more than...

For mirroring, you can use Miracast. However, only the 2013 Nexus 7 supports this, the older 2012 version does not. Just buy a Miracast adapter for your TV. The best one that I tested was the Netgear PTV3000. This allows for full mirroring. The only problem I encountered was lots of...

With both Verizon and T-Mobile, I tethered via wifi (you create a portable hotspot). This is all native to the Nexus 7, you don't need any apps. From the "Settings" menu, choose "more" under Wireless and Networks. The choose "Tethering and Hotspot" option. From this menu, you can choose your...

From my desktop, laptop, and Nexus 7....none can log-in. I'm in Los Angeles.

vmurph, THANK YOU!!!! That's exactly what I was looking for. It works great! No more data being eaten up for no reason.

I just tried it again with my back-up laptop. Cleared cache, cookies, history, etc. Still got the same message about them being in the middle of an upgrade.

I don't have the URL as it was a one time thing to register for the new portal. I did register and it was successful (created a new PIN). Now, I just go to the main t-mobile page and log-in, then it takes me directly to the message you posted where it says they are upgrading and it's not...

Yup, but it takes me to a page saying: "We?re busy upgrading our system to improve the way you purchase data, make payments and manage your account. The wait will be worth it!" I had the same problem as the OP. It was working good until I logged in and got a message that they have a new...

I'm not talking about when I'm at home and on wifi. There are many times that I'm away and using Verizon LTE when I load up a video on Youtube and then want to stop it. But it will keep loading and gulping my data! Was hoping there was a way to stop it from downloading and caching.

I've been getting the same message about them upgrading their system for the past couple of weeks. You have to call them or go in a store to add money or check data usage. Have no idea when this will be fixed.

When using the YouTube app, pausing the video doesn't stop the video from continuing to download. Is there a way to stop the download once you started playing the video and decide you want to stop? With a 2GB limit on my LTE, sometimes I may not want to watch an entire HD video, but just a...

I reserved one at the mall and went picked it up this afternoon. It was their last one. They said it sold out really fast. I have a feeling we'll see more deals like this coming soon for the Thanksgiving shopping crowd.

It's on the Gamestop website for 50% off, but you can't order it online, you have to go to a store. They're gonna run out extremely fast! I just reserved one and will pick it up in a couple of hours. I already have a 2013 version, but I couldn't resist the $99 price for another toy.