New to verizon and droid
i just bought the new galaxy nexus yesterday and was browsing around the market but there are waaaayyyy too many apps to see each one so i was wondering if there were some apps that were pretty much a must have?
for me Gesture Search is one I use each and everyday. Easy way to search through contacts, apps, music, or ****** near anything you might want to search for. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.gesturesearch
also if you are into weather widgets I love this one. I have tried out a dozen or so and BeWeather is my favorite.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bellshare.beweatherfree
There are a few sites that do app reviews. I recommend checking out Android Central.
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Day 11 of 14, New too Verizon and the new Thunderbolt, do we keep it or send it back?
I have had a number of surprises so far after coming to Verizon with the new Thunderbolt.. We ordered 2 bolts. The battery issue was disappointing, but a bigger battery will fix it, and/or a daily charge seems to take care of it.
I live in the country on fridge of the city, my wife came from provider Sprint, and I came from AT&T. We never had problems with our prior carriers, but must be out of range for the Verizon tower due to the bad signal and sound quality when making calls from the house. Verizon suggested a network extender, so we had them send us one. It did fix the signal and the noise problems at home. Plus can take with us on the road,, guess this problem is fixed too.
My wife's Bolt had static and noise in any area, 3G or 4G. Mine has been great. I called Verizon they said to take it to a Verizon store for an exchange. I bought the phone online with Verizon, but the brick and mortar stores said they could not do it, I complained and did get them to change out the wife's Bolt. The replacement serial and mac address was several thousand letters and numbers higher, so expect her phone was built early, but the new replacement is quiet, no noise problem solved.
The 4G is very fast, speetest.net I was surprised how fast it is. I love the phone, but I worry with all the issues people keep finding, and I really have not seen any official Verizon communications on what is actual and what might be in progress to fix for good. Forums are great, but does Verizon read these posts?
I am on day 11 of 14. First timer to Verizon, Thunderbolts aside, do you like them as a wireless carrier? Thunderbolt's, we like them very much, but I now wonder if maybe insurance is a good idea, seems like we may have many issues in the future too. I was on the build team for the HP Glisten, we had many issues on our first phones too, but eventually got it fixed too, in fact the prototype I still had when I left AT&T to come to Verizon. I think we are going to give the phones a couple more days of heavy workout, and then decide.So far so good, a few hiccups but Verizon has supported me so far on each issue. Some responders from the support line where not as good as others, but I did find several who were more than helpful. The forums here are helpful too, aggravation does make some of the posts bias against the phone, but there are some good posts out there and the solution found posts will help us all.
Everyone who owns a Thunderbolt just needs a little patience, it is a new and powerful device. I'm sure HTC and Verizon are working out the confirmed bugs, and will roll out confirmed updates when they have gathered more data. When I was prototyping the obsidian, which we marketed as the glisten, we had many issues too, but in the end worked most of them out.
The thunderbolt should also follow same result as long as Verizon and HTC keep it in the front line, so far they are still marketing it, even with having the Iphone now in their portfolio. I viewed a wirefly.com smackdown between the Thunderbolt and the new Iphone, and to me, I do like the Thunderbolt best. On to day 12, so far so good. -
New to Verizon and Confused by Options
Hi,
I am brand new to Verizon Wireless and LOVE the improved coverage and reception that I get over my old carrier.
I know these terms are probably covered somewhere else but I haven't found a clear explanation of what some of the features are and if they involve extra charges. I am wondering if someone can help. I have a family shared plan for voice and the standard data plan for my new Samsung Fascinate (which I love too ... even compared to my previous phone, the Nexus One.)
V Cast
Get It Now
VZ Navigator
Visual Voice Mail
NFL Mobile
3G Mobile Hotspot
I am not sure if there are other services (either free or requiring an extra charge) that I am just unaware of yet or not. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Bill in Woodstock, Georgia, USAWelcome to the forums board! I will be happy to provide you with information for each one of these features. These are applications that comes with the phone. If used there would be fees associated with each feature if it is used.
VZ Navigator provides visual and audible directions to a destination, locate businesses and other places in an area, get a map of a location, bookmark favorites and recent searches, and even share locations with others.There is a monthly subscription fee if activated for $9.99.
NFL Mobile provides live video, audio, news and information throughout the NFL Season. Requires a $10 V Cast Video Subscription.
Visual Voice Mail (VVM) is an application that allows subscribers to manage their voice mail directly from their device instead of dialing into the traditional voice mail system. Customers can view, listen to, delete, and manage, their messages regardless of delivery order.There is a $2.99 monthly fee if used.
The 3G Mobile Hotspot application provides access for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices including notebooks, netbooks, MP3 players, cameras, portable gaming systems, etc.All 3G smartphones with the mobile hotspot capability will be required to activate the $20/2GB if intended to use.
Media Center, formerly GIN (Media Center/GIN), is a virtual marketplace for applications. The Media Center marketplace is a solution that allows Verizon Wireless subscribers to customize and personalize their devices much like PC users customize their desktops.
V CAST Video enables customers to:
Use on-demand video services.
Stay abreast of the latest news, sports, weather, and entertainment.
Get alerts when new clips matching customer preferences are available for viewing.
See video clips that are stored on a server.
Video clips are available for streaming and/or downloading.
The 3G Mobile Hotspot application provides access for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices including notebooks, netbooks, MP3 players, cameras, portable gaming systems, etc.
You can also view the feature through your my verizon account. Click here https://myaccount.verizonwireless.com/accessmanager/public/controller?action=displayRegistration&goto=&lid=Register once you are signed into the online account if you will place your mouse over the account tab and click on plan. -
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New to Verizon and 50 monthly prepay plan
Okay, I understand when the next payment for prepay is the 16th of Dec. BUT, I don't understand when on "My Verizon" it says next payment due 2/16/12? I have a balance in my account to cover next months prepay plan. Also, will they take it out automatically from my account balance? I've read and just don't understand the 2/16/12 expiration? Thanks in advance.
As I understand it with prepay when you purchase funds for your account, those funds expire after a certain time period, unless you add more funds to your balance. Your expiration date is then pushed back a certain amount of time depending on the amount of funds you have deposited. The more money you deposit into your account, the more time you have before it expires. Any money still in your account after the expiration date would be forfeited.
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Simple process. If an iPhone go to the Apple Store and not Verizon
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i have an iphone 4 for verizon and i am going to switch phones and get a droid motorolla 4g phone and the droid doesnt have a sim card. does my iphone 4 have a sim card that i can put in the droid? can i buy sim cards separately online for the droid?
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The iPhone 4 uses a "Nano SIM"
The CDMA iPhone 4 does not use a SIM at all. There is no SIM slot. It is a pure CDMA phone. -
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charge for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has some charge, and then
start with step 2 again.
4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen.
When this screen appears you can release the Home button.
5. If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the following "recovery mode" alert:
6. Use iTunes to restore the device.
If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, try these steps again. If you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen but the device does not appear in iTunes, see this article and its related links.
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My iPhone 4s 16gig Verizon and I just recived an new update alert tonight Sunday November 4th 2012 ... I started the scheduled update... But, now won't finish the latest update? I shows on the iPhone screen...( the iTunes button and a USB Plug...) The iPhone is plugged into the USB connector on my Macbook Pro 2.5 ghz Core i7 Software version 10.7.5.
I have tried re-plugging and a different USB port and a different cable... but still, the same error condition exists ... It instructed me to restore my iPhone ~ I execute Restore.... it tries to restore but also errors out on that ~ stating it can't be restored... [error code 3014]
I can't use my phone ~ that is the only phone that I have.My iPhone 4s 16gig Verizon and I just recived an new update alert tonight Sunday November 4th 2012 ... I started the scheduled update... But, now won't finish the latest update? I shows on the iPhone screen...( the iTunes button and a USB Plug...) The iPhone is plugged into the USB connector on my Macbook Pro 2.5 ghz Core i7 Software version 10.7.5.
I have tried re-plugging and a different USB port and a different cable... but still, the same error condition exists ... It instructed me to restore my iPhone ~ I execute Restore.... it tries to restore but also errors out on that ~ stating it can't be restored... [error code 3014]
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I had the galaxy 3 with no wifi issues. I recently obtained the droid maxx. it says that I am connected but over the past two months I've gone over data! I have two lines , we checked the numbers in "my verizon" and it pretty much validated our suspicions! it's this phone. Is there something I should check? It says connected to wifi, wifi is fine.....confused.
Kimberly1966 we'll solve this mystery and put an end to the overage! Do you disable data when connected to Wi Fi? If not, I would recommend doing so to prevent accidental usage by http://vz.to/V4epNo
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Hi! I used to have an Android G2 but it broke recently. Instead of buying a new one, an old friend of mine let me have his old Verizon iPhone 4s. Can I take it to Verizon and have it as a temporary phone?
There's a couple options. It's not the easiest. Another way to not have to wait is to call V from another phone 8009220204 and they can activate it and walk you thru settings. Depending on where youre located CS might be closed but if you got the prompt for emergency tech support they are 24/7.
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I have the Iphone 5, and it shuts off randomly and the screen glitches. I have taken it into verizon and had it reset but the problem still continues. Is the only way to fix the problem to get a new phone? Also, why is it if I do need a new phone I can only get a refurbished one when I am paying insurance every month?
Basic troubleshooting from the User's Guide is reset, restart, restore (first from backup then as new). Try each of these in order until the issue is resolved.
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I'm FURIOUS with Verizon and this is my LAST straw before I goto another company!
I am writing this in hopes that I can resolve an ONGOING issue that I have addressed many times in the past with different levels of Verizon Wireless "customer service". I have 1 phone call recorded(same way I am being recorded when I call in for training purposes, I do the same for ALL my phone calls) of an employee who shouldn't work at any company in customer relations let alone a GIANT like Verizon Wireless, who actually hung up the phone on me and disconnected me right about the time they were closing up because she was obviously sick of hearing my complaining. So one Verizon associate hangs up on me and I have the transcript of ANOTHER "customer care agent" named Gina-Lynne who basically told me "oh well this is what it is and yes if you don't like it and want to go elsewhere let me give you the 800 number and their hours so they can cancel everything for you and by the way you have a 350.00 ETF but don't worry it will go down 10 bucks per month so its probably about 300 by this time".
That representative was my last and final straw before I leave Verizon as a whole. My ENTIRE family is on Verizon Wireless with all new IPhones and my associates in my retail stores here on Long Island in New York, all have the new Galaxy Note and are thrilled with it and I'm getting replacement after replacement after replacement of the same GARBAGE, paper weight phones that have the same issues over and over repetitively. I have gone through about 5-8 different replacement Blackberry Bold Touch phones before I gave up and the nice woman in customer care helped set me up with this "incredibly high speed and amazing battery life that lasts forever etc etc" with the Droid Razr Maxx HD. I have already been through countless number of replacements of the Droid now as well and ALL I WANT IS A PHONE THAT WORKS AND HOLDS A CHARGE! I haven't said BOO about the service issues I have been having or misled information I was given numerous times, I am a LOYAL CUSTOMER to Verizon Wireless and just want some customer service in getting me a new phone that works and not this Re-Furbished phone that I keep getting that is horrible! I don't just use my phone for pleasure, I use it for business as well and i should NEVER be stopped from doing something at work or in my social life because my phone is constantly having issues of lagging and freezing and not browsing at all etc etc etc.
I NEED a supervisor or someone within the Corporate Verizon Wireless structure to call me as soon as possible hopefully this afternoon to resolve this issue. Many companies are dying for business and want their customers happy and are now even willing to pay other companies Early Term Fees to get them on board with them. Verizon used to be great with everything but I see them slipping MAJORLY in all aspects including phone service, 4g or lack of, and MAJORLY in customer service and knowledge regarding their own company who signs their paychecks.
I would like to get a different phone either a NEW high flying, high speed, long lasting battery phone if they make a NEW and improved Droid or something along those lines???? Maybe even at this point one of the iPhones which I have always hated and been against but now I see they are blowing everything away besides the NOTE but I don't like the size of the Note. If someone could call me back so hopefully we can resolve this and I can stay a loyal customer and my family can stay loyal customers and my staff as well. I DO NOT want to change carriers but it comes a time when you have to draw a line after being abused by the company you pay hundreds of dollars to per month and ON TOP OF EVERYTHING they took away my employee discount because they were sending my mail to the wrong address and now I lost my 20% off and have been paying MOREEEEE for a non working phone! This is absurd and I am hoping someone calls me today to resolve this and I can have a working phone by the time I leave work tomorrow because there is a Verizon Wireless store next to my job!
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this and look forward to speaking to someone as soon as possible!
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Message was edited by: Verizon ModeratorI have the same question what time did you chat ? Just because you were speaking with someone that is representing Verizon does not mean you were speaking to a "Customer Service" agent. Customer service is only open during specific hours. After those hours the only people online is the Online Sales Department. It is very possible you were chatting with the sales department.
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New to VERIZON but doesn't feel right!
Hey guys...
IM A new Guy.
New to VERIZON but doesn't feel right! Although the 1st Gen Droid is truly awesome, it was the rival of the phone I sported way back when the G1 was the current bad boy on the block the NexusOne. I HAD NO OTHER ANDROID devices in stock! SO I selected the Droid. But I desire a DROID X. YES I AM OBSESSED. ...SEARCHING for one...I guess ill have to wait iltill I'm eligible for upgrade. I was thinking I had 30 days to exchange and as soon as they are in swap...but I can't if I have talked more than 30-50min....so that's out.
If anyone has any suggestions please let me knew thanksg3cortez wrote:
I was thinking I had 30 days to exchange and as soon as they are in swap...but I can't if I have talked more than 30-50min....so that's out.
What is this...a new rule? Where did you get this from? The only restriction on the 30 days is one exchange, as has been previously stated. As far as I know there is no restriction on the calling minutes used....is there? -
Verizon replacement: Droid X2 for my 32gb iPhone 4s!?!?
I got the upgraded to the iphone 4s from the Droid X in late October. The phone has been dropping calls ever since, Verizon sent a replacement, same thing. They started a trouble ticket for me, they said they could switch me to a different device. I looked online at their site and decided either the HTC Rezound or the Samsung Galaxy Nexus would be a fair exchange. All 3 phones sell for $299 w/ a 2 year contract, same data storage, similar processors, etc..
Then the Verizon rep tells me that because these phones are 4g and the iPhone is only 3g that this trade isn't fair. I AM LIVID!!! This is ridiculous, the 32gb iPhone 4s sells for more used on ebay than the GNexus does new!! I shouldn't have to sell one phone and buy the GN from a 3rd party, I pay $150 a month to big red, they should make sure my device works properly. I will be going to AT&T and TMobile this week to check out the Samsung Galaxy SII's. I can't believe they even tried to claim that the Droid X2 is even in the conversation w/ the 4s.
/rantkeepingthingspristine wrote:
This is ridiculous, the 32gb iPhone 4s sells for more used on ebay than the GNexus does new!! I shouldn't have to sell one phone and buy the GN from a 3rd party
You don't have to. If your iPhone sells for more on eBay than the GNexus does new, sell it on eBay. Then go to Verizon and pay for the GNexus and pocket the extra cash for your trouble.
This works because you have 2 willing parties for the transaction, the buyer and seller. With Verizon, you only have 1 willing party, YOU. Kind of hard to have the transaction without 2 willing parties.
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