/r/cellphones

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Everything cell phone related! News, tech support, sharing ideas/information/tips. Tablets too.

This subreddit is for all discussion of all cell phones, tablets, and related things.

Feel free to ask anything related to phones!


Also see /r/NoContract for more info on no-contract service providers and /r/pickmeaphone for further help in choosing a phone.


Discuss cell phone brands and operating systems, cell phone carriers, deals and discounts on cell phones, etc.


Rules:

  • Don't be a dick. All demeaning, trolling, etc. posts and comments will be deleted.

  • Respect everyone's choice of phone. You are welcome to debate phones and operating systems, but don't insult people for theirs or bother them about it. Example of what is okay: " I prefer Android over iPhone because..." Example of what is not okay: "Wow you're such a fanboi, you stupid iSheep. Everyone knows iPhones suck. Let me know when you've bought a REAL phone."

  • Do not post referral links. Please exchange these in private.

  • No pornographic content of any sort is allowed!

/r/cellphones

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Unknown icon on Samsung A04 that has suddenly appeared

Good afternoon All

Can anyone tell me what this icon on the top left hand side of my Samsung A04 is all about? It never use to be there and just suddenly appeared?

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2025/02/01
13:17 UTC

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Buying a phone online

I’m trying to buy a phone & sim plan online & have it sent to my relative in the US (I’m in the UK) however it keeps rejecting my payment. Can anyone recommend somewhere online that accepts UK payments & is reasonably priced? I’m trying to buy with ultra mobile

0 Comments
2025/02/01
03:05 UTC

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another rant about Visible

I previously posted a long diatribe about how Visible screwed up my phone plan startup, and were nearly totally unresponsive, even after writing 3 times snail mail to the CEO in desperation of someone who could adequately resolve my case.

Now, I needed to add my daughter's phone to the service, remotely, and the web site has NO way to add to your service! I checked every possible area and nothing. There was various ways to change MY EXISTING service, which of course I didn't want to do, but you'd think they would have a huge button to "add a line", but they don't. I went to Chat to try to find the solution. First there were 25 people in line ahead of me. Then it must have connected and then the Customer Service people not seeing something in a few seconds, cancelled the chat! So I wait in chat line again, this time from like 35 people. During this time my web login expired, and there was no way to do anything with the chat except "Cancel Chat Request". Finally I was about 3 people from getting help when this message popped up. (facepalm) WTH?

Finally I tried app on my phone, and sure enough it had a way to supposedly add a line, although now I'm trying to wade through that.

Prior issue - The CEO is Mr. Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Executive VP & CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. After they snail mailed my SIM after cutting off my service, two weeks later I got the SIM and now my number was accidentally given to some other random customer in a cluster F of errors. I didn't have cell service for about a month, and had to endure about 10+ hours of absolute crap for customer service where they assumed I was wrong and didn't know what I was talking about. I called my number and got the other guy, he was clueless too and wasn't able to use his Uber app as it thought he was me with my phone number. My mom died in this interim and my family was largely unable to contact me because of this complete fail by Visible, and I had to get a burner sim and phone # costing me nearly $100 out of pocket. Unfortunately there are not many other options that are worthwhile or worse.

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2025/01/31
23:33 UTC

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R2 certification

In summary, R2 certification is a mark of excellence in the electronics recycling industry, ensuring that companies operate responsibly and sustainably. If you’re working with R2-certified companies, it’s a sign that they adhere to the highest standards in the field.

https://youtu.be/yHOu_QKNc4M?si=w5xw29PpoYtmCqiy

2 Comments
2025/01/31
01:06 UTC

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Best cell phone providers??

Been a customer of ATT for my whole adult life and I need a new phone like my next breath. Been waiting and waiting to upgrade bc tbh I like not paying extra on top of my $90 phone bill for a new phone. It’s just me on the service btw. But the time has come as I’m still rocking an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it’s slow and dusty as hell. Anyways, ATT told me they’d give me a $700 trade credit if I turned it in. However, I’ve had nothing but issues with ATT’s service over the years. I am in DFW, ATT’s home base, and yet my service is still so spotty…not to mention, their customer service is absolute garbage. My mom and dad live in rural areas in TX and without fail, anytime we chat, I lose them at some point during the phone call. Anyone have good experience with a certain carrier? Anyone have good experience with a carrier and also make frequent calls to rural areas? Extra points if said carrier is offering a special/free phone/more than $700 for a trade. Thank you in advance.

3 Comments
2025/01/30
22:24 UTC

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help with my cell phone

Hi I have a older Motorola razor phone. It just died, the problem I'd like to get the pictures out of it. the local cell phone guy said he couldn't do it. It dosent have a sim card that stores everything, Please any help will be appreciated

4 Comments
2025/01/30
02:40 UTC

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Smartest Dumb Phone

Does anyone have any good recs for a smart dumb phone? I like flip phones, I just want something that either has an aux or has bluetooth, can run spotify, and has a pretty good camera.

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2025/01/29
16:26 UTC

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another ? about Moto G

I have two Moto G: Spectrum and deactivated Boost Mobile. Can I run both on my Spectrum account, like a home wired phone system. One # and three phones: kitchen living room bedroom?

2 Comments
2025/01/28
22:36 UTC

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another ? about Moto G

I have two Moto G: Spectrum and deactivated Boost Mobile. Can I run both on my Spectrum account, like a home wired phone system. One # and three phones: kitchen living room bedroom?

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2025/01/28
22:35 UTC

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My friend’ cell phone’s sound stopped working after she had an electrical shock due to AFib. She had her phone laying beside her leg during treatment. She cannot hear her audio books, or get her voice to transmit during phone calls. Wondering if this is fixable?

1 Comment
2025/01/28
18:02 UTC

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I want a dumber phone

No innate news feeds, no health tracking app, no wallet app, no listening to me when I'm not using it, no Siri or Bixby or whatever.

Yes phone, visual voicemail, and apps.

Has the "less is more" trend hit the market at all?

5 Comments
2025/01/28
15:09 UTC

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How do I get this at to stop displaying my actions

Help it's really causing problems

1 Comment
2025/01/28
00:07 UTC

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Help please and thanks if you reply

I have this problem with my phone that every time I'm in an app, if I lightly touch the on/off button it closes the app, as if I were using the home button to exit them Is there any way to get rid of it? It didn't happen to me before Maybe could it be that I pressed something while half asleep or I don't know? My phone is a Cubot X70

1 Comment
2025/01/27
19:33 UTC

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Cellphone car mount

I’ve purchased multiple different cell phone holders for my car and a lot of them either just slip off or lose their grip and fly off I just would like to know which one is best. Let me know!!

1 Comment
2025/01/27
18:16 UTC

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help me find the right cell phone for me

Hope this is the right place to ask this, I don't know much about cellphones. I want a cellphone for this use:

* google maps and other GPS-based apps while driving
* long battery life
* camera/ video performance is not important for me.
currently I have a moto g(7) plus (owned like 5 years ago), its battery life is pretty short, I am charging it like 2 to 3 times a day. I feel it slow, more often than not it freezes while opening google maps, reddit or any random app.
I don't want to spend more than 300 usd on it. I appreciate any feedback.

1 Comment
2025/01/27
16:34 UTC

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Payed straighttalk for nothing again.

Service ran out the 18'th payed for a new month on the 25'th and service is suspended so the $38 I spent on the website to call my mom once didn't activate anything. Usually I do that when the sim is dead and for good reason but this seems a little abrupt.

7 Comments
2025/01/25
22:19 UTC

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Dropped calls with Verizon, Can I cancel the remaining contract without penalty?

I have Verizon, I am experiencing no signal from my home, dropped calls from time to time even though the coverage map shows my area is covered. Do I have any consumer rights? Can I cancel my contract without penalty and switch citing this reason? i have 1 year left on my contract even as my phone will be paid off in 2 years.

2 Comments
2025/01/25
16:32 UTC

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I destroyed my phone screen

I was wondering if it's possible to get all my info off a destroyed phone. It's just the screen. All my passwords are on there, I don't even know my email address. It's so convenient when your phone saves everything but at the same time it sucks because I don't know any passwords. I'm locked out of my bank account, cash app, Venmo,email, all social media etc. Or would it be worthwhile to just get the screen repaired. It's an older Samsung Galaxy. I'm on disability so I need to go the cheapest way but also the quickest. Idk if I'll even be able to access my money because I'm not sure if I locked my card or not. Thanks if you read this far, im in a very bad situation right now

0 Comments
2025/01/24
17:20 UTC

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Cheap Used Android Purchasing Advice Please

I have inherited the job of overseeing a relative's cellphone plan. This is in the USA. Currently they are with Red Pocket for $99/year which has unlimited talking and text and a minimal amount of 5g data. All they want is to be able to talk and text. I figure I'll continue with this plan but their current phone just bit the dust. This phone was an Umidigi that I purchased for them 3 years ago.

I need a phone that meets the following:

  1. Uses ATT towers - it's the only carrier they get where they live.
  2. 5g would be appreciated.
  3. Android is preferred.
  4. Cheap!

So far I've been scouring the eBay refurbished phones which seem to be a great deal because you get a 1 year warranty on a used/refurbished phone. The one I'm looking at now is the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023. I can get this phone for $60.

Does anyone have their $.02 to add?

Thanks for any replies!

5 Comments
2025/01/24
16:48 UTC

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Looking for old phone

I know it's silly, but my friends and I are discussing old phones we used to have. I can't find what I used to use. Any help would be appreciated. Description: About gba sized Central screen, that either slid or flipped 180 to show hidden keyboard That is all I remember. From between 2009-2012 era

1 Comment
2025/01/23
18:50 UTC

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Disconnect charger immediately

I was charging my Samsumg S22 normally when all of a sudden this message came on. It's basically saying there's humidity or a strange material (dust or something similar) on my charging port. I've tested other cables and power bricks, the issue seems to be on my device. I've also looked at the port and couldn't see anything. I've also blown on it. Nothing worked. What should I do? (The screenshot in in Portuguese)

0 Comments
2025/01/23
18:16 UTC

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Motorola G3

I have two identical G3 One about 2 yrs older and my connected phone through Spectrum. It needs a battery. If I switch sim card and run activation , will it work with all my contacts. Or is something else needs to be done?

1 Comment
2025/01/23
11:09 UTC

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Using an international sim card to access banned applications

I was wondering if I were to get an international sim card and use a VPN, could I still be able to access banned applications in the U.S.? Following the TikTok ban, I want to prepare for any other applications I use that may get banned as well. I have a basic level of knowledge when it comes to phones, any information would be helpful. Thank you.

2 Comments
2025/01/23
03:52 UTC

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LG Stylo 6 Problems

I have an LG Stylo 6, and just yesterday the keyboard I use to text separated from the bottom of the screen. I didn't do this on purpose, and have no idea how this happened. I have been trying to reset the keyboard back to its original position, so I can see what I am texting. It is also smaller, so it's harder to actually type. Going to keyboard settings doesn't work. Does anyone know how to "move" the keyboard?

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0 Comments
2025/01/23
01:50 UTC

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Redpocket

How does redpocket determine which network you will use?

1 Comment
2025/01/22
05:33 UTC

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Verizon sucks again.

I called to report dropped calls, spotty calls, voice delay. So they tried to install an eSIM. Well ,the problem is worse. I get no calls in or out. The rep said theyld call me back to follow up, never did. I called them they had me go through another process which didn’t work— then I needed my four digit access code which I forgot. Now I have to drag my old boss ass to a Verizon store??Their customer service sucks because there’s no accountability but every other word is Ma’am which increases my frustration.

4 Comments
2025/01/21
20:32 UTC

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Don’t like your phone carrier in Queensbury?

0 Comments
2025/01/21
17:07 UTC

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Help needed

Me and my wife are going through a divorce but we still share same mobile service can she link my phone to hers to spy on me. And if so how. I saw where she linked a msisdn. But I can't get a straight answer on what that is or what she linked

3 Comments
2025/01/21
04:09 UTC

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Help needed!

Background: I have to make several calls to USA (I'm from Mexico) and I use android calls to block my number and gave better chances to get the call go through...

But lately no one is taking my calls, I do think that maybe they ban my IMEI and each SIM I out in the cell maybe got the spam alert... Or maybe the cellphone is not hiding the number anymore.

Anyway, is someone that can offer me the service to put my cellphone back to what it use to be?

Thanks!

1 Comment
2025/01/21
02:45 UTC

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Poor service help needed

My brother and I have the same phones, and same plan. For some reason his phone is able to stream content, and mine is super laggy. I cannot figure out why and am hoping for some help.

5 Comments
2025/01/20
22:37 UTC

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