I just got a free msg from T-Mobile saying " due to the amount of data used your data speed will now be slowed" wtf!?!? Why!? I have an unlimited data plan! I'm guessing its from watching Netflix.. is there anything I can do besides complain? Service.jar??
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I just got a free msg from T-Mobile saying " due to the amount of data used your data speed will now be slowed" wtf!?!? Why!? I have an unlimited data plan! I'm guessing its from watching Netflix.. is there anything I can do besides complain? Service.jar??
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Before anyone flames you let me clear this up. It's *Unlimited, and not Unlimited. After 5GB they throttle you down below 2G speeds until the end of the current billing cycle. There isn't much you can do about it. Next month try to take it easy with the streaming.
Oh I see. Thanks for that!! I Watch Netflix on my phone cause the home internet got cut! Lol!
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kooksta said:
Oh I see. Thanks for that!! I Watch Netflix on my phone cause the home internet got cut! Lol!
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Yikes, been there before. Hang in there dude.
Ahh, you didn't know that they cap you at 5GB. It sucks, but you agreed to it. Been there with the home web cut off, and I did the same thing rofl. Oh well, have fun with dial-up. xD
Lol well at least the msg the sent me was free
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Lol well at least the msg the sent me was free
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Imagine if it wasn't and you had no texting plan.
Throttled and being charged an extra .25 for the text. That would be just terrible and lulzy on T-Mobile's part.
Dood complain to T-mobile.
People that have been hitting their cap has usually been for tethering and thats a BIG no no you cant complain if you get throttled if you tether because thats your fault. Under normal use you should never hit your cap. But with a heavy dose of Pandora, web browsing, pod cast downloads, mp3 downloads, downloading thru the stock media hub, using 3G for apps like geocaching, and now the ability to stream movies with apps like netflix. All of that combined I believe people will start getting closer to their cap or even start to go over. I believe this is a game changer and service providers are gonna have to provide more bandwidth. We just have to complain when we hit the cap under normal use. And thats the kicker. You should not have werking netflix on your specific device as its not "officially" werking for the Vibrant (yet) so its still not normal use for us. Just don't tell them that i guess, lol. Tell them you have some other phone. Good luck!
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i was wondering because when i got it the lady over the phone told me my data would slow down, but how much would it slow down?
Expect a really high bill, for going over the limit
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i have flex pay, so they won't charge me if i go over.
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i was wondering because when i got it the lady over the phone told me my data would slow down, but how much would it slow down?
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They don't slow u down on that plan they charge u I think its 10 cent a mb till u hit 30 dollars If I'm not mistaken
oh because i called and they told me they won't charge me if i go over, they would just slow down my data.. mmh this is confusing!
First off. Who is your provider?
If its Tmobile then they slow you down to basically EDGE speeds. If you do a speed test before the throttle you probably will get around 3down and 2up, after the throttle its around 1down and your upload speed is a joke.
If its any other provider it depends on their plan.
Kawika is right I'm on that plan now. Does anyone know of a way to stop the throttle? I've been looking all over they have found a way on some phones but I haven't seen in on the vibrant yet
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200mb won't last you!
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200mb won't last you!
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How do you know? I'm on the same plan and I've never gone over 110mb. Some people have wifi at work and home you know...
I'm on the same plan. You get 200MB then they throttle you to what I can only assume is edge speeds. I can't say for sure since I've never noticed a difference after exceeding 200MB. Probably because only edge is available in my area anyway, so why pay more for something I can't get. There's no overage charges, though.
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I'm on the same plan. You get 200MB then they throttle you to what I can only assume is edge speeds. I can't say for sure since I've never noticed a difference after exceeding 200MB. Probably because only edge is available in my area anyway, so why pay more for something I can't get. There's no overage charges, though.
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Its slow. It takes me from about 5mb down to 50-60 kbs
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Its slow. It takes me from about 5mb down to 50-60 kbs
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Haha! When I'm at work I can only dream of 50-60K. Matter of fact, in most of the places around here 60K is doing pretty good. I really hate edge.
Ever since i got my xperia S i don't have enough data any more. I used to have Arc. And i have 1.3 GB ever month to use. And that used to be plenty. I only used half of that with the arc.
So i was wondering if anyone know what is using so much data on this phone. I turned of automatic update from google market. But i can see on my bill that the phone is still taking huge bits of data while i sleep during the night.
I flashed .73 but it was the same issue with .67
No problems to me (flat) but same amount of gb made this month like with arc.
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I don't have any data issues either. Maybe you have an app that's a data hog? I came in waayyyy under my data quota (500MB limit from provider) but I don't use a whole lot besides email syncing, maps, news readers and a few games.
No such thing for me. Also I don't know about you, but in Russia .67 and NL .73 there's a data tracker app built in. Maybe you should try it? Also, ALOT. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D_Z-D2tzi14/S8TRIo4br3I/AAAAAAAACv4/Zh7_GcMlRKo/s1600/ALOT.png
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Also, ALOT. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D_Z-D2tzi14/S8TRIo4br3I/AAAAAAAACv4/Zh7_GcMlRKo/s1600/ALOT.png
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Ha!
I've only gone through one billing cycle but I burned about 3GB. That was with a fair bit of browsing, youtube uploads, instant upload of photos to Photobucket and G+. I have All You Can Eat data, but after 15GB they can throttle you, so I keep an eye.
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I've only gone through one billing cycle but I burned about 3GB. That was with a fair bit of browsing, youtube uploads, instant upload of photos to Photobucket and G+. I have All You Can Eat data, but after 15GB they can throttle you, so I keep an eye.
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You sure about the throttle? Mines truly unlimited.
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You sure about the throttle? Mines truly unlimited.
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Well, its in the terms, but from somebody else on three I hear that you can go to 50GB without getting throttled. They only have 400k users here in Ireland, of a population of over 4mil so contention is pretty low compared to other networks like o2 who have a majority share in the market with loads of business iphones chugging through bandwidth.
Im on three UK and regularly hit 40 gig a month.
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Do you be tethering a lot or just a porn addict?
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Ever since i got my xperia S i don't have enough data any more. I used to have Arc. And i have 1.3 GB ever month to use. And that used to be plenty. I only used half of that with the arc.
So i was wondering if anyone know what is using so much data on this phone. I turned of automatic update from google market. But i can see on my bill that the phone is still taking huge bits of data while i sleep during the night.
I flashed .73 but it was the same issue with .67
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there is an app in the market called badass battery monitor
download it and check which app is taking sucking up your data...
i am having no such data issues....
check if any app is using up data and do the needfull
Yea I found a app called my data manager. So im tracking all data use now.
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Okay so i found out what is using so much data. Is something called "streaming media" I don't know what that is. Last night when is was asleep it used 144 mb. So how do I stop this?
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Do you have google music installed?
No. I have music unlimted. But i never used it.
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Nobody knows what this "media streaming" is and how I can disable it or stop it or uninstall it?
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How do you even turn your data on for T Mobile. I have been trying but nothing seems to be working!
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Nobody knows what this "media streaming" is and how I can disable it or stop it or uninstall it?
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Check the running apps and find those related to media / music / streamming
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Nobody knows what this "media streaming" is and how I can disable it or stop it or uninstall it?
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According to My Data Manager FAQ:
What is Streaming Media:
Media Apps like Youtube and Slacker Radio use the OS to stream video or music on their behalf. If My Data Manager can't identify which app requested the media, the usage is tracked as Streaming Media.
I would imagine every new Note owner goes through a period where people comment on the size of the note. My daughter posted on Facebook, that "I'm out of control." My wife calls it a Pop Tart. I'd like to think they're all just a bit jealous that I can read ebooks and watch TV or movies without squinting.
Anyway, a few rookie questions if you wouldn't mind:
I'm running Only One on my ATT I717 and love it, but trying to learn about modems. Is there a tutorial?
Also, is there a good GPS progam? I had TomTom on my 3GS but doesn't look like it's offered for Android.
Thanks
I prefer Navigon for gps. Most feautures and best forming. 2 others to look at are Ndrive and Sygic. What do you need to know about modems? Not much to tell unless you are running the phone on T-mobile. Looks like you might be since you mentioned 3gs. If you do then this thread might get you started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573568
Thanks. I had an IPhone 3GS with TomTom.
Is 4G the same as LTE on ATT.
There's a thread about boosting data speed and they refer to UCLE2, 5, etc. Does this apply to ATT, or only T-Mobile?
I've heard a bit about Navigon and it seems solid but the reviews it gets don't seem all that reassuring for me to spend that kind of money. Google's navigation app has worked great for me and does more than enough. I've also used Waze. It's got a clean interface and nice traffic info plus it's free!
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Thanks. I had an IPhone 3GS with TomTom.
Is 4G the same as LTE on ATT.
There's a thread about boosting data speed and they refer to UCLE2, 5, etc. Does this apply to ATT, or only T-Mobile?
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4G and LTE are totally different. 4G is an improved version of 3G. LTE is another technology. Not all areas have LTE.
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I've heard a bit about Navigon and it seems solid but the reviews it gets don't seem all that reassuring for me to spend that kind of money. Google's navigation app has worked great for me and does more than enough. I've also used Waze. It's got a clean interface and nice traffic info plus it's free!
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If you have a data connection the Google is great. Waze looks ok but it needs data also and has all that social integration. Guessing this app is hard on the Note's battery. How does it run for you? If you want an offline gps app then you need to fork out the dough. No app is perfect for everyone and reviews are tough on paid gps apps. Navigon gets it done especially when you are in an area with no data.
I use Map Quest for gps works great and it's free.
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4G and LTE are totally different. 4G is an improved version of 3G. LTE is another technology. Not all areas have LTE.
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If you have a data connection the Google is great. Waze looks ok but it needs data also and has all that social integration. Guessing this app is hard on the Note's battery. How does it run for you? If you want an offline gps app then you need to fork out the dough. No app is perfect for everyone and reviews are tough on paid gps apps. Navigon gets it done especially when you are in an area with no data.
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Waze hasn't taxed my battery too bad but I can see how it would become a bit of a hog. True, I could do without the social integration as well but it isn't too bad. I've since resorted soley on the Google navigation app. I hear you about the offline capabilities, Navigon would be nice to have when data isn't available. I rarely don't have access to data so that hasn't posed much of a problem for me with gps. You're right, the choice definitely depends on the person.
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Your wife and daughter are trolling you
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Sarius24 said:
Your wife and daughter are trolling you
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Or in other words...iPhone users
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
-iOS = inspiring Outdated Software
Tomtoms coming to android next month and try MapQuest works great.
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Pop tart..... I never heard that.... I like that..... I usually ask them do there little phone comes with a free trip to the eye doctor.... cause there gonna go blind... lol... the iPhone users dont bother me... its the evo users or the Droid users or the galaxy s2 users.... there for some reason there phones are pretty big too but the look at mines and think I'm crazy..... I'm only telling them that in a year they are gonna have the same size phone... I'm ahead of time.... and look what's around the corner and gonna sell like no tomorrow.... the galaxy s3.... that phone is damn near the same size.... a tad smaller. Bet the go after that.... look its all good to have the second biggest phone.... nobody wants the biggest.... that are nuts. Like bet the get this size phone as soon as a bigger one comes out ... so this becomes the second..... hate those kinda losers that don't think out side the box. . I always went for the number one spot .. never the second.... or s2...lol
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How to watch tv? ????
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I use time Warner's live TV app. Works great
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I use time Warner's live TV app. Works great
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=root+keeper
Oh yeah look in the apps and theme section here on xda note section there's a modified versions
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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Where ever I am around ppl I don't know or friends that havent seen my phone yet whenever I get it out the immediately ask if its a tablet or a phone...I'm kinda starting to get annoyed lol.
I was using Google maps walking navigation today...first time on this phone...on Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills. I know the accurancy is great (for whatever reason ICS is taking longer to get a lock), but I was stunned that the arrow was precisely where I was walking but the compass is crazy sensitive, looked like I was walking sideways at times.
So yea that's my little non helpful blurb on the subject...I should probably go to sleep since its 3am and I'm ranting...
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My wife calls it my Kindle.
Google maps is getting offline capabilities soon. At that point there won't be any need for another app.
i bought 4 games on the big sale that had the other day maybe still going on but i have no wifi/around is there any safe way to get the games i own from the store without pirating them?
You should be able to still download them on 3g/4g it'll just take longer. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You're right. It says WIFI next to it because it's a larger file and will consume more resources. I believe when you try to download it, you get a warning about battery life draining faster. Still downloads just fine.
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thanks for the replys but i am also on a no service phone
Ohhhhh....hmm
You need wifi or 3G, know someone with 3G/4G phone that can tether? or a store/restaurant with free wifi?
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McDonalds usually has free wifi. And usually everyone has a McDonalds! Go to Miccy D's, get your apps and some cheesebugers, man...
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Or Starbucks. I'm pretty sure they all have WiFi
Or Panera Bread. They have free WiFi, but they limit you to 30-minutes at a time (at least the one in my area does. )
First off I'm sorry if I'm too dim to understand (I've searched and don't think I've found an answer) what I've read online. What really burns my a$$ is that I have this fancy, expensive and powerful hardware, yet when it comes to watching YouTube vids, anything of a higher resolution than 420p ( on cellular data), results in buffering. While at home on my much slower wifi network, I can watch 1440p vids buffer free! I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan so if I were able to while not at home I'd like to watch vids at the highest possible resolution available. What am I missing? Is it something hardcoded in the YouTube app itself? Take a look at my download speeds on wifi vs cellular.
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First off I'm sorry if I'm too dim to understand (I've searched and don't think I've found an answer) what I've read online. What really burns my a$$ is that I have this fancy, expensive and powerful hardware, yet when it comes to watching YouTube vids, anything of a higher resolution than 420p ( on cellular data), results in buffering. While at home on my much slower wifi network, I can watch 1440p vids buffer free! I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan so if I were able to while not at home I'd like to watch vids at the highest possible resolution available. What am I missing? Is it something hardcoded in the YouTube app itself? Take a look at my download speeds on wifi vs cellular.
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I only get 5 to 20 mbps on Sprint and my streaming is fluid...there must be something blocking ... does T-Mobile throttle video streaming?
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I only get 5 to 20 mbps on Sprint and my streaming is fluid...there must be something blocking ... does T-Mobile throttle video streaming?
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I have no idea. Maybe they do?
I'm also on the grandfatherd Simple choice plan. If you log into My TMobile website is BingeOn activated? I think if it is then you are restricted to 420p when on their network LTE.
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I'm also on the grandfatherd Simple choice plan. If you log into My TMobile website is BingeOn activated? I think if it is then you are restricted to 420p when on their network LTE.
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Thank you, I'll have a look later today.
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Thank you, I'll have a look later today.
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No worries, I keep BingeOn active because I occasionally get movie credits for vudu and such via TMobile Tuesday gifts.
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No worries, I keep BingeOn active because I occasionally get movie credits for vudu and such via TMobile Tuesday gifts.
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I had a look and am not sure if mine was already on. It's definitely on now, but so far I see no difference! Even playing vids on 1080p on cellular results in buffering and a bad viewing experience. This is no longer acceptable! I did learn that vids play by default at 480p, ridiculous! Are other carriers this way?
Binge On doesn't save me anything, I have truly unlimited, unthrottled data from 2006. Am I wrong?
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I had a look and am not sure if mine was already on. It's definitely on now, but so far I see no difference! Even playing vids on 1080p on cellular results in buffering and a bad viewing experience. This is no longer acceptable! I did learn that vids play by default at 480p, ridiculous! Are other carriers this way?
Binge On doesn't save me anything, I have truly unlimited, unthrottled data from 2006. Am I wrong?
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You need to turn BingeOn OFF.
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I'm also on the grandfatherd Simple choice plan. If you log into My TMobile website is BingeOn activated? I think if it is then you are restricted to 420p when on their network LTE.
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Yup, I'm on a grandfathered unlimted no throttle plan also. When BingeOn was released my streaming speeds went to crap. Default is on. Turned it off and everything went back to normal & it has been off ever since.
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I'm also on the grandfatherd Simple choice plan. If you log into My TMobile website is BingeOn activated? I think if it is then you are restricted to 420p when on their network LTE.
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No worries, I keep BingeOn active because I occasionally get movie credits for vudu and such via TMobile Tuesday gifts.
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OK, I read these two and misinterpreted that it needed to be on, lol! That makes more sense!
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OK, I read these two and misinterpreted that it needed to be on, lol! That makes more sense!
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Also use a package Disabler like BK to disable that TMO app and it's friends. They suck up a lot of battery. Just a friendly bit of advice.
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Rocking Viper Arise on Note 8.....happy day
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Rocking Viper Arise on Note 8.....happy day
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Indeed, in an ideal world Id so the same but unfortunately I am not as tech savvy or intelligent as you to do that
BTW, I love Lou Forgivmenot.
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Indeed, in an ideal world Id so the same but unfortunately I am not as tech savvy or intelligent as you to do that
BTW, I love Lou Forgivmenot.
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Yes, i see...
If you have any questions on the process I'd be happy to try to help.
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Yes, i see...
If you have any questions on the process I'd be happy to try to help.
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Appreciate the kind words, thanks.
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Also use a package Disabler like BK to disable that TMO app and it's friends. They suck up a lot of battery. Just a friendly bit of advice.
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I haven't done this yet for the strangest of reasons. Using that app reminds me of all the measures I had to take to keep my Note 7 charging to 100 percent and to stop the disabling update from Sammy. A long year of bad memories. Still haven't sent that phone back yet.
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I haven't done this yet for the strangest of reasons. Using that app reminds me of all the measures I had to take to keep my Note 7 charging to 100 percent and to stop the disabling update from Sammy. A long year of bad memories. Still haven't sent that phone back yet.
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Do you use it in airplane mode now?
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Do you use it in airplane mode now?
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Not using it at all. Just dragging my feet sending it back for a refund.
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Not using it at all. Just dragging my feet sending it back for a refund.
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Should keep it for nostalgic purposes
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Should keep it for nostalgic purposes
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I'll keep the 900 plus dollars I'll get for it... for nostalgic purposes, lol!