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I switched between the VZW text app and then Samsung's...only because VZW was having some issues. I never used the Google text app...but I will check it out. For texting, I don't text or sync with a tablet or laptop -- just my phone! Thanks for the great insight and experience.

While I have grown to dislike VZW, I still don't have the guts to jump ship and go to ATT...I was going to speak with the head of my IT department, discuss the proper process to get the 22 Ultra up and running with our corporate Intune etc. software, set up, etc. -- and that was that. However...

Got it. Thanks. Reason I asked is apparently VZW was having some "text messaging" problems in early late December and early January. I too lost the ability to participate fully in group texts. I went from receiving only, but my replies would fail, to not receiving, but individuals would get the...

Thanks Dee...so the changes VZW made...were they on their end, or were they settings on your device? Thanks again.

A lot of great insight here -- thanks! With all the people saying "No" going from 22 to 23 -- unless it's a good deal -- there might be just as many people who have 21's and decided to pass on the 22 and wait for the 23. Who knows, LOL. We will soon see. Regarding the trade in numbers I am...

After the device could not get up and running and functioning properly -- the corporate VZW store could not do a factory reset. We could not do it. We could not remove my google account. There was something in the google profile/account that prevented them from doing a factory reset. I went to...

That's what the L3 tech person said! Thanks.

Do you use a different text message app...or the default app that comes with the phone? Does talk to text still work with a different app? Thanks.

Thanks! Did you get your device from your carrier (and if so, which carrier) or was it a BYOD/unlocked device? I have a call with the head of IT on Friday. I am hoping this works out OK. Thanks again!

Entirely possible. I know plenty of people must be. I am not tech savvy so that's a handicap. My S8+ worked fine. The one IT person said I should get the new phone, call them first, and then add/activate -- specifically my google/gmail -- accounts AFTER the device has been enrolled, installed...

So I bought the S22 Ultra. Did the back up like suggested -- to the Verizon Cloud, the Google cloud and using Samsung Smart Switch. All went great! Thanks again everyone! Day 3...I had to return the phone! I am just going to repeat what I was told, at least to the best of my ability because I...

So, whether I use the google cloud, Samsung, or even Verizon...or if I go with Smart Switch...can I pick and choose what data, what apps, etc., I want to transfer over from the old phone to the new one? I want to transfer the apps -- BUT -- I don't want to transfer over the email (Outlook 365)...

Also, when I buy, I tend to buy top of the line, most current, etc. -- I figured it's a good investment, lasts longer for updates, support, etc. Then again, what do I know, I am a tech *****, LOL.

Also, when I buy, I tend to buy top of the line, most current, etc. -- I figured it's a good investment, lasts longer for updates, support, etc. Then again, what do I know, I am a tech *****, LOL.

Got it. Thanks. Like I said, I really couldn't wait. It shut down my S8+ on 12/8 -- and I can't go that long without a mobile device. I live on mobile email. I heard the big reason to wait was a new processor for the 23 and it is supposed to be a major improvement over the 22. For someone like...