/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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How can i change my audio output?

I would like to chance the audio output of my cellphone, from speaker to phone mode, cause the speaker is not working, while i can't fix that. How i do that?

6 Comments
2024/11/09
19:19 UTC

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Service providers

Who has better cell signal in north Texas DFW area and the state of Oklahoma? Verizon or AT&T

1 Comment
2024/11/09
15:05 UTC

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Spectrum Mobile service

How is it? They said they are connected to Verizon towers? I’ve had Verizon 20 years best service anywhere even in Colorado mountains. How does Spectrum compare? Asking for a son

4 Comments
2024/11/09
01:08 UTC

1

Hotspot question

When i join a zoom meeting from my phone, everything is perfect. However, if i use my phone hotspot so that I can join the same zoom meeting from my computer, things are very slow and the image cuts often.

why is that? Is there anyway to prevent it?

0 Comments
2024/11/09
00:19 UTC

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Notifications

Does anyone know what this notification is that popped up

0 Comments
2024/11/08
20:49 UTC

0

Consumer Cellular

Stay away from Consumer Cellular. Billing is a disgrace.

2 Comments
2024/11/08
17:46 UTC

1

Good Phone Camera

Hello I am in the market for a new phone, but I am researching what are the best models for a really good camera. I am an artist and would like a good phone camera to show my products online as well as keep up quality content in online platforms. I know probably anything newer by Apple will probably have a better chance to take good pictures, but I am open to other possibilities.

1 Comment
2024/11/08
15:47 UTC

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Looking for a decent phone under $200

Looking for a new phone, just need it to handle the basics well calls, texts, everyday apps. would like a good camera too. I don't play mobile games so that's not important. Any suggestions?

3 Comments
2024/11/08
12:42 UTC

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Ayuda update

Puse para que se actualice y me salta esto, alguien sabe q hacer? Ya intente con el botón de volumen abajo y el de inicio... I put for the update but the phone isnt update and i cant to cancel it. Can u help Me?

0 Comments
2024/11/07
00:27 UTC

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Can a cell phone without a SIM card be used to call 911?

Just what the subject says... if there's no SIM card in my cell phone, can I still use it to dial 911?

7 Comments
2024/11/06
23:30 UTC

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Never owned a Cell Phone

Hello all,

I'm a 56 y/o retired, disabled, combat vet. I've never owned a cell phone in my life. I almost got one from Xfinity last year, but they tried to renegotiate our contract. Needless to say, I told them to go and pound sand. The whole ordeal left a very nasty taste in my mouth.

I do realize that having a cell phone is not only practical in today's times, but highly advisable. My kids are growing and will be leaving the nest soon to live their own lives. They want me to get one in case of emergencies and also to make it easier to contact me. I live out in the woods down a gravel road.

I'm not a Luddite. I have a PC and a Steam account. I have an idea of how cell phones work and I'm not afraid to use one. Though I will admit to a bit of trepidation. I hear horror stories of companies ripping people off and then there was my own experience with Xfinity.

So, my question is, what should I get? Like already mentioned, I'm retired. So that means I'm also on a fixed budget. What would you all suggest? Are there any that I should avoid at all costs? I don't plan on using it to watch videos or play games. I just want one to make phone calls with. Heck, I might even try the text thing.

What advice can you give me? Thanks to those that have read this far. I tried not to make a wot.

29 Comments
2024/11/06
23:03 UTC

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Refuse to refund my money

1 Comment
2024/11/06
09:13 UTC

1

Best cellphone coverage

Taking a poll on who you think has the best coverage and data plan?

1 Comment
2024/11/05
19:06 UTC

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Is it possible to retrieve deleted phone logs, text messages and voicemails from a broken iPhone 5?

I'm trying to retrieve some data from my old iPhone 5 (i think, I had this phone back in 2016-2017, it has a golden backside) and I'm wondering if I should get it fixed in order to retrieve data from it. The screen juts out from its frame and it might or might not turn on right now (charging it atm).

Is it worth getting fixed and working so that I could try to recover this lost data from my phone? If so, what services and programs should I should to fix the phone and retrieve the deleted data? I want to retrieve more hard evidence of an incident from my past and I want to ask for technical help and see if it's possible.

3 Comments
2024/11/05
09:43 UTC

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Anyone found a plug-in dual output 45W charger that outputs 45W per port simultaneously?

Subject says it all.

8 Comments
2024/11/04
21:44 UTC

1

Looking for cell phone recommendation

Hi all - this upcoming black Friday is when my husband and I would like to get new phones. We currently have the Galaxy A53. We like them just fine (except the terrible camera) but they're old and broken from being dropped.

Looking for : new, unlocked, AT&T compatible, for $250 or less per phone. A good camera would be nice!

Thanks for any recommendations you can give.

1 Comment
2024/11/04
16:58 UTC

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Can't make or receive calls but can get texts and use data

For about 1 month now, I have been unable to make any calls. After dialing a number, it immediately says call ended. If anyone calls it says the person is unavailable. I also tried another sim from a different service provided and the results were the same. I am wondering if it has anything to do with the phone itself. They phone is a RevvL5g. Desperate for help.

3 Comments
2024/11/03
20:51 UTC

1

Boot loop on vivo y15a phone

Aside from diode (the one on the battery) what are the causes of boot loop?

0 Comments
2024/11/03
08:29 UTC

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OUKITEL G2 Compact Rugged Phone 14GB 64GB 6-inch 13MP Camera Android 14

0 Comments
2024/11/02
16:21 UTC

1

Cellphone upgrade

I'm planning to upgrade my cellphone, I currently have an iphone 11. What do you think would be better, getting an iphone 16 or is the iPhone 15 enough? Salamat :))

1 Comment
2024/11/02
09:05 UTC

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Old flip phones( KyocerKyocera Candid kx16)

Hello I still have my phone from about 17 years ago. I have precious pictures in there but the phone doesn't completely turn on. Only the part where it says kyocera and cricket then it just flashes. I want to know if there is a way to retrieve them or can I send the phone to get fixed and retrieve them?

2 Comments
2024/11/01
04:04 UTC

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Live/motion photos

Hi! 👋🏼 Does anyone know of a flip phones that is able to take live/motion photos. Thanks for your knowledge!! 😘

0 Comments
2024/11/01
02:36 UTC

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Punkt MC02 Apostrophy OS Smartphone 128GB

Does anyone own a Punkt MC02 Apostrophy OS Smartphone 128GB? I have a few questions. 1. Do most carries work with it? 2. Does it have GPS for driving? 3. What are options for music and podcasts?
Thank you!

7 Comments
2024/10/31
22:01 UTC

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Video Files with hidden political ads?

Does this happen to anyone else? This has only happened between me and one other mate. I have a Pixel 7 Pro and they have a One +

They send me a video via SMS, and if I click on it while it's still loading, a grainy political ad plays instead of the intended video. If I click it again after the video finishes loading, it plays normally. I can't replicate the event, but the last time, I took screen caps of the video.

https://preview.redd.it/rqo6yuzrn4yd1.png?width=277&format=png&auto=webp&s=b70c3265e8e2fc65c07feb4ad15215b01284e310

https://preview.redd.it/xt2i2vzrn4yd1.png?width=277&format=png&auto=webp&s=1440cecb385e4d4e40a9a9a0f7942461fd54b7e2

https://preview.redd.it/mistswzrn4yd1.png?width=277&format=png&auto=webp&s=042d267657c2a7d184b3a574aedd647885c753c5

1 Comment
2024/10/31
17:33 UTC

1

Keeping an old number help

I am moving and wanting to switch to a cell phone provider that can only use a certain area code. I am wanting to keep my old number as I have had it forever. Is there any way to port just my number and have calls that are made to that number transfer to the new number? I have found things talking about porting to eSIM but looking for more explanation on if this is possible. Also in Canada if that makes things different.

2 Comments
2024/10/30
19:25 UTC

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I bought a cell phone, but

Hi everyone, I wanted to know how I can get rid of this light spot on my cell phone screen. I bought a second-hand cell phone, everything is fine with it but this little light is bothering me. In the sales description it was written that the cell phone had recently had its screen replaced, perhaps it is a bad fit or something like that. I would like to know if it is easy to fix this at home or if it is better to take it to a technical support center.

4 Comments
2024/10/29
22:32 UTC

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worth the switch?

Considering switching from Samsung Galaxy Note 23 Ultra, to the iPhone 16 ( not sure which model ).

How is the camera on the new iPhone?

Is it worth switching universes and be on team apple? ( most of my family and friends have apple and it would be easier in some situations to be in the same universe and FaceTime etc. )

I haven't really seen much reviews on the new iPhone since release, which is also odd...

hoping someone will have some insight for me!

1 Comment
2024/10/28
01:55 UTC

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Looking for phone plan; US & MX but also full blocking abilities

I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and currently use Ting. My plan is only $30 a month for 5gs of data and unlimited talk and text but it’s total crap for coverage and I live in a major metropolitan area. It used to be a great low budget deal and still kinda is but I can’t with the spotty cell service and limitations that they have being a small mini cell phone provider.

I’m balling on a budget still but I need a phone plan that will work using the same sim card seamlessly in the US and Mexico and my other big point is I need to be able to fully and completely block a specific phone number.

I think it’s a carrier issue with Ting that that’s not something they can do but also maybe an iPhone device issue? For me currently if I block someone they can still blow up my phone with calls only I don’t get notifications and it still fills up my voicemail box just in a blocked messages folder so it’s still an issue. :(

Switching cell phone providers is my current option before considering pursuing a restraining order. I already changed my number a few years ago too but it has continued and I’d really like to 100% block a number and not worry about my voicemail still getting full. 😔

I also want to upgrade my phone though and to do it in payments though.

2 Comments
2024/10/28
00:55 UTC

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