Cell Phone Question
Jan 11, 2023 10:09:35 #
I'm still using two tin cans connected to a string between them so I'm of no help with that problem.😜
Jan 11, 2023 10:36:36 #
If it works when hooked up to a wi-fi, like at home, but not when he’s away, then the cellular data feature isn’t activated. Check that as well as to see if for some reason it’s in airplane mode which will deactivate cellular data.
Jan 11, 2023 13:56:38 #
Jan 11, 2023 13:58:11 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
Is there a Verizon store nearby? Or call Verizon, wait "a while" for help.
Jan 11, 2023 14:03:20 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
jerryc41 wrote:
Verizon through TracFone. I have the same plan.
Even a Verizon authorized dealer should have a technician who could help you with that. There is one in Wasilla.
Jan 11, 2023 14:25:29 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
In my Samsung Galaxy S20, I went to:
1. Gear icon
2. Settings
3. 1st option (at top). is connections (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode)
I turned on Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi Calling; Bluetooth; and left off Airplane mode
Under Mobile networks:
Mobile Data is turned "on" International Data Roaming is "OFF"
Under More connection settings:
Nearby device scanning is turned on
Private DNS is Automatic
Hope this helps!
1. Gear icon
2. Settings
3. 1st option (at top). is connections (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode)
I turned on Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi Calling; Bluetooth; and left off Airplane mode
Under Mobile networks:
Mobile Data is turned "on" International Data Roaming is "OFF"
Under More connection settings:
Nearby device scanning is turned on
Private DNS is Automatic
Hope this helps!
Jan 11, 2023 15:50:22 #
scallihan wrote:
Even a Verizon authorized dealer should have a technician who could help you with that. There is one in Wasilla.
I don’t think that will help the OP. He’s in Missouri.
Jan 11, 2023 16:06:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My son needs Wi-Fi to go on the Web with his phone. I've never had that problem with any phone, but he's had that with his last two - Samsung and Motorola. I've looked at his phone, and I don't see a setting I can change to let his phone receive data. All he can do with his phone is make phone calls, but that seems like an odd complaint to make about a phone. 😊
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
I had problems with my cell where you would lose connection in the middle of a conversation. I called Verizon and complained that we were a customer of 18 years and were thinking of changing to another service provider. They sent us a device that plugs into a wall outlet and must be connected to your router with a lan line. Well, it works and we haven't had a problem in over a month.
Jan 11, 2023 16:28:05 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
I have owned both Samsung (S20) and Motorola phones in the past and they had wifi as an option. My current phone (Pixel 7 Pro) automatically uses wifi when it is available. This makes me believe that the carrier is forcing its customers to use their data plan as opposed to wifi. So unless a customer has unlimited data the carrier is trying to maximize their profits by forcing the user to use more data than is included in their plan. This is not a hardware issue and is likely a modification made by the carrier to the Android OS. For what it's worth, my carrier is Google Fi and have been very satisfied with their service.
Jan 11, 2023 18:20:43 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
Wingpilot wrote:
I don’t think that will help the OP. He’s in Missouri.
🤣 looked at wrong profile! I'm sure there are dealers in Missouti.
Jan 11, 2023 19:08:37 #
scallihan wrote:
🤣 looked at wrong profile! I'm sure there are dealers in Missouti.
Jan 11, 2023 19:39:43 #
scallihan wrote:
🤣 looked at wrong profile! I'm sure there are dealers in Missouti.
😜
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