Kin Twom Phone and Message App Problems

I have searched around and cannot find a similar problem to the one I am experiencing. Yesterday, I tried sending some text messages, after typing my message I would try to send (tried via the on screen send button and the keyboard enter button), and I was always sent back to the home page. I tried many times with the same results. I finally decided that maybe I should try clearing out my messages. I have only had my phone for 2 or 3 weeks, and I probably only send/recieve between 5-10 texts a day. So I didn't think this should be a problem, but figured I should give it a try. Well after some time, because it appears there is no easy way to delete ALL messages at once, I deleted my messages, and it appeard to fix that problem.
Now, today, I have a new problem. I cannot make a call by manually dialing a number. As soon as I enter the phone app I am sent back to the home screen. I have tried everything, and cannot seem to get the phone app to stay up for more than a half second (not quite enough time to dial a number).
Is anyone else aware of these problems? I am afraid I will have to take my phone back, and loose all my songs, contacts, etc.

mamcgoron wrote:
I have searched around and cannot find a similar problem to the one I am experiencing. Yesterday, I tried sending some text messages, after typing my message I would try to send (tried via the on screen send button and the keyboard enter button), and I was always sent back to the home page. I tried many times with the same results. I finally decided that maybe I should try clearing out my messages. I have only had my phone for 2 or 3 weeks, and I probably only send/recieve between 5-10 texts a day. So I didn't think this should be a problem, but figured I should give it a try. Well after some time, because it appears there is no easy way to delete ALL messages at once, I deleted my messages, and it appeard to fix that problem.
Now, today, I have a new problem. I cannot make a call by manually dialing a number. As soon as I enter the phone app I am sent back to the home screen. I have tried everything, and cannot seem to get the phone app to stay up for more than a half second (not quite enough time to dial a number).
Is anyone else aware of these problems? I am afraid I will have to take my phone back, and loose all my songs, contacts, etc.
Please make sure to have your phone keyboard shortcut turned on. To reach the Phone settings screen, go to Apps > Settings > Phone. If your phone keyboard is set to OFF please change the setting to ON, as this may resolve your concerns.
You may find other helpful information at the link below that points to your phone's manual.
Kin TowM Manual

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