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I recently upgraded from a samsung galazy phone c2022 to a new-ish Google Pixel Fold. It makes quite a difference! the only thing the Galaxy did better is that it was (for me at least) much easier to use the touch / thumbprint sensor. In the old phone, the sensor was on the front screen, and...

thank you! 1. not using a VPN. 2. I can't find a setting for "background data" but I do see one that says "Data Server"—I don't know if that is connected to "background data"— okay, yes, I will turn it on. I will see what happens! rats—still not working... I gather that "background data" is...

yes, I tried it on another browser (safari) and on chrome in incognito mode—still does NOT work! no idea. thanks again for the suggestion, w

thanks ... have been using google chrome. I also tried using the app TEXTY and that also gets frozen on the QR CODE scan... which always worked on the old Galaxy. thanks!

I just got a new google pixel fold (not the absolute latest model, but an unused device) and it is indeed a thing of beauty. my one issue so far: I am finding it impossible to connect my macbook pro with the google messages app on the phone. in the past I was able to do this with my older...

thank you! that is very helpful. I just got the new Oticon miniRITE. Yes, it doesn't seem necessary to wear it (one ear only) when i'm home by myself working, and not having any issues with hearing. But yes, it makes sense to primarily wear the device out of the apartment. So yes, a very...

Recently I started using a hearing aid which doubles as a bluetooth-enabled ear plug. the hearing part works fine, but the connection to the phone frequently drops out, in the middle of a podcast, or music, or a phone call. This is a fairly fancy new hearing aid, and an older, cheaper phone...

thank you! in the words of my late father, "Have a Merry XMAS and a Harry Connicka!" w

I am wondering if you serious Android buffs think this is a good deal: https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/google-pixel-fold I should maybe start a new thread, my other question is, what's involved with using a refurbished unlocked phone? Can I do it myself? w

yes! I found an article / video that suggested that. I just pulled it out, slipped it out of the teeny-weeny case, then put it back in, and yes, I have NOT received that error message. (I think I may upgrade to a back market android galaxy fold phone ... I do love the fold phone idea, making...

Samsung SM-A536U - about three years old this device is getting older and crankier. now, in some evenings, it stops working, and I get a message that it can't do anything because it has "no sim card." Of course it has a SIM card, I didn't remove the SIM card! does this mean the card has gone...

thank thank YOU! very helpful. This is all good to know, 'Bro! w

since my current Samsung seems to be on the way out (gradually...) I am thinking about a new unit - and the Google "Fold" phone is intriguing, like a tablet and a phone at the same time. Of course, $2K for the latest model is above my price range. 500$ for a refurb older unit also seems like a...

okay, I tried the rubbing alcohol ... so far no change. But now I will invest in a can of compressed air! I will let you know what happens. thanks! w