Ordered new phone

[LMichaels]

Well, ordered a new phone (pre-order). Managed to get in on the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. My old Note 9 was getting a little long in the tooth, and having some issues thanks to the OS being 3 generations old and then being "patched" so many times rather than fully updated. Was having Bluetooth disconnection issues and SMS/Texting issues amongst others every time Samsung threw another "security patch" at it. But, I love my Note. Can't get the Note 20 anymore so while it's not called a Note, the Ultra seems to be the "ticket". Supposed to ship on the 25th so we shall see. Funny too the trade value on my old Note was nearly what I paid for it a few years ago. Plus they had an introductory offer of twice the memory, so got the 256gig model for same as 128gig. Not too shabby

 

[JSaus]

My Galaxy S10 is over 2 years old now and I have been tempted every time I get an offer. What stops me is the learning curve. By the time I learn how to use the new phone, it is time to upgrade. It is nice that they can transfer virtually everything to your new phone-lot easier than it used to be.

 

[DanHoo]

Note 9 still works fine for me.

I don't use the stylus often anymore, but I used to take notes on it in meetings pre Co vid

 

[Bob Bailey]

My old LG, K20 V is about 5 years old and still works just fine. I almost needed a brain transplant when I got this thing and fear it won't be any better if I replace it, so will wait until it's absolutely necessary.

 

[LMichaels]

Note 9 still works fine for me.

I don't use the stylus often anymore, but I used to take notes on it in meetings pre Co vid

Mine is still a very nice product. When we transferred our service from AT&T to T-Mobile we had the Note 9 (me) and an S10 (wife) they were purchased at AT&T but we unlocked them so as to use them on TM. The rep at TM though was concerned about them not getting updates properly so we also bought 2 S20 FE 5g phones (buy 1 get 1). As luck would have it we installed the new SIMs in our old phones and did receive updates. Though we still got the S20s. Well, I tried the S20FE and from day one did not like it one bit. Wife thought it was great though (slightly bigger and faster than her old S10). So she's happy but my S20FE went back in the box and has been there since. Perhaps my Note 9 doesn't like that it was originally AT&T? Because it seems every time they push a "security patch" something doesn't work right. Last 2 times it affected texting and bluetooth. Bad enough my sister was POd at me because she sent me messages re our dad I never got. So again another hour with technician to get texting to work again. He was the one who suggested that sometimes on older phones beyond their support cycle that are unlocked by the carrier can be troublesome. IDK.

 

[JSaus]

Mine is still a very nice product. When we transferred our service from AT&T to T-Mobile we had the Note 9 (me) and an S10 (wife) they were purchased at AT&T but we unlocked them so as to use them on TM. The rep at TM though was concerned about them not getting updates properly so we also bought 2 S20 FE 5g phones (buy 1 get 1). As luck would have it we installed the new SIMs in our old phones and did receive updates. Though we still got the S20s. Well, I tried the S20FE and from day one did not like it one bit. Wife thought it was great though (slightly bigger and faster than her old S10). So she's happy but my S20FE went back in the box and has been there since. Perhaps my Note 9 doesn't like that it was originally AT&T? Because it seems every time they push a "security patch" something doesn't work right. Last 2 times it affected texting and bluetooth. Bad enough my sister was POd at me because she sent me messages re our dad I never got. So again another hour with technician to get texting to work again. He was the one who suggested that sometimes on older phones beyond their support cycle that are unlocked by the carrier can be troublesome. IDK.

Perhaps this is your problem

• You need to be aware of which wireless frequency band and technology your phone supports. For example, AT&T and T-Mobile currently use different spectrums for their 3G and 4G networks so a phone that's designed for AT&T's 3G/4G network may only be able to access the 3G data network on T-Mobile.

 

[Bob H.]

Well, ordered a new phone (pre-order). Managed to get in on the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. My old Note 9 was getting a little long in the tooth, and having some issues thanks to the OS being 3 generations old and then being "patched" so many times rather than fully updated. Was having Bluetooth disconnection issues and SMS/Texting issues amongst others every time Samsung threw another "security patch" at it. But, I love my Note. Can't get the Note 20 anymore so while it's not called a Note, the Ultra seems to be the "ticket". Supposed to ship on the 25th so we shall see. Funny too the trade value on my old Note was nearly what I paid for it a few years ago. Plus they had an introductory offer of twice the memory, so got the 256gig model for same as 128gig. Not too shabby

Larry, did you see the Samsung that folds to about the size of a wallet?

 

[Joe Anshien]

Perhaps this is your problem

• You need to be aware of which wireless frequency band and technology your phone supports. For example, AT&T and T-Mobile currently use different spectrums for their 3G and 4G networks so a phone that's designed for AT&T's 3G/4G network may only be able to access the 3G data network on T-Mobile.

You don't need to worry about it anymore as long as it is a USA market phone. They are all they same for the most part. Where you get into trouble are the international models. I usually buy 2 year old phones from Amazon Refurbished and have been quite happy. I have the S10 now and my wife the S9. May move to the S21 after enough people upgrade so the prices come down.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

GEEZE, I am still using my five year old flip phone (cheap old dog Tracphone) I refuse to let my life be driven by a phone.
restaurants that want to use my phone to text me when my table is ready? Sod off! I’m standing right here, morons.
That aside, my wife does use one for work contacts and will have to surrender it when she retires so, I know she will want to be able to keep in touch with some using text messaging, I simply don’t. I will be interested in how your new one works out though Larry.

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

I'm got an S9 and I'm probably going to upgrade to the S22 regular model soon. It doesn't really seems like the upgrades were as big a jump in technology as they've been in the past.

 

[LMichaels]

Larry, did you see the Samsung that folds to about the size of a wallet?

I did but it's as thick as a brick and HEAVY as one too. Way heavier than a regular format one. Daughter's boyfriend had one. He went to Google Pixel 6 Pro. I almost went that route as well but I am quite vested in Samsung stuff (TV's, Galaxy 4 Smartwatches and so on) and Samsung is promising to have full OS support for 5 years. So if I last as long as the support I'll be doing well
And as of next week IIRC there will be no more 3G from any carrier. So those old flip phones Hasta La Vista baby

 

[Mark Silver]

Mine is still a very nice product. When we transferred our service from AT&T to T-Mobile we had the Note 9 (me) and an S10 (wife) they were purchased at AT&T but we unlocked them so as to use them on TM. The rep at TM though was concerned about them not getting updates properly so we also bought 2 S20 FE 5g phones (buy 1 get 1). As luck would have it we installed the new SIMs in our old phones and did receive updates. Though we still got the S20s. Well, I tried the S20FE and from day one did not like it one bit. Wife thought it was great though (slightly bigger and faster than her old S10). So she's happy but my S20FE went back in the box and has been there since. Perhaps my Note 9 doesn't like that it was originally AT&T? Because it seems every time they push a "security patch" something doesn't work right. Last 2 times it affected texting and bluetooth. Bad enough my sister was POd at me because she sent me messages re our dad I never got. So again another hour with technician to get texting to work again. He was the one who suggested that sometimes on older phones beyond their support cycle that are unlocked by the carrier can be troublesome. IDK.

My Note 9 which originally was a Verizon phone, still works great for me. I bought it from a private party on SWAPPA and use US Mobile as my carrier on the the Verizon network with it.

 

[LMichaels]

My Note 9 which originally was a Verizon phone, still works great for me. I bought it from a private party on SWAPPA and use US Mobile as my carrier on the the Verizon network with it.

I am not sure of all the technical stuff. Simply repeating how TM tech rep explained the situation to me. Seemed plausible since issues cropped up after the security updates would get pushed through. He said because the phone(s) are older they don't test the security patches as well as if the OS was up to date. Truth? IDK. Seemed right to me as it was when things would go wonky. In any case looking forward to the new device at end of month

 

[JSaus]

The younger generations are a lot different than I am when it comes to phones. I do use my phone for more things than I used to, especially the apps that integrate my automation, cameras and alarm. I prefer a computer for most things though. When it comes to my kids and grandkids, it is a way of life-an extension of their body. While I like emails, when I send one to them, I have to text them to ask them to look. They do all their searching, browsing etc. on that tiny screen. I can hardly read a lot of stuff on there. I do get a kick out of voice-to-text when I use it. It is a lot of laughs to see what it enters.

 

[LMichaels]

LOL I am hardly "younger generation" unless you're comparing me to my 95yo dad. I too don't do a lot of my online things on the phone, but sometimes I need info quick. And having come out of a technical background for the first half of my working life I still appreciate and like to use higher end tech.

 

[John K BBQ]

I gotta say I'm surprised at how many forum members have opinions/interest in smart phones. I'm a Gen X'r. 47 years old.... I'm "kind of" tech savy but this forum is the only "social media" that I participate in. I watch all of my YouTube videos on my family room TV (even Jim Lampe's channel ) Of course, I have a smart phone, and I use it for the basics but I genuinely have no interest/curiosity about smart phone features and what makes them tick. Of course, I would not give up my smart phone, because it is a helpful tool, but I remember the days before cell phones quite well, and somehow we all got along just fine without them. I think I got my first mobile phone (it was a bag phone) in 1997 or 98, and don't remember having one in college. When I was in college, if you told me that Apple would be worth 15 x General Motors, I never would have believed it.

 

[LMichaels]

I think I got my first mobile phone (it was a bag phone) in 1997 or 98

Got our first HUGE bag phone from Motorola in 88 or 89. Very expensive to buy and use (like over $1.50 per minute) IIRC for our plan. Living in Woodstock IL at the time and working in Itasca IL wife and I felt it was a good thing. One day it actually paid off having it. My oldest daughter was a toddler, I was driving my old beater home from work (Dopey Dodge) and the left front brake stuck nearly full on after I had done a hard stop to avoid a deer. I had to keep the wheel turned over 90 deg to the right, and even burying my right foot the car struggled to get much over 30. Smoke was billowing out behind me. I was only a a few miles from home so I called wife. Told her to get the hose connected and the sprayer and make sure water was on and ready because when I pulled up it was likely to fully catch fire. BTW if you've never experienced the stench of brake fires you have not lived. She said she could hear the little slant six straining from a ways out and stationed herself. I pulled up and bailed out of the car in a huge cloud of smoke, brake glowing red hot. She hit it with the water while I was still bailing out. What a fin ride. If I had not had that mobile phone by the time I would have gotten a hose to that car it would have been in flames Luckily we saved it and I continued using it for a few more years. BTW DD as we called her, was a 1976 Dodge Coronet 4dr with a slant 6 and everything in it commercial (heavy duty). I think it was actually supposed to be a police car or a cab. I bought it from the original owner an elderly lady who could not drive anymore, but had purchased it at Mr. Norm's Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago. Buddy bought it years later, drove it a few years and it went into demo derby here in Boone County Fair and then Winnebago Ct Fair the week after. It won prizes in both fairs LOL

 

[John K BBQ]

Demo Derbies were popular where I grew up in SE Missouri. A good friend of mine had a 76' Pontiac Grand Prix, which was in pretty dang fine condition, ran well, and not much in the way of paint/body damage at all. It had the 400 cubic inch big block, but my favorite thing about that car was how smooth the ride was (and quiet too). It felt like you were riding down the road on the living room sofa! Well, my buddy got tired of driving it (the way that young men often do) and he sold it to another good friend of mine/ours, who entered it in the demo derby. I didn't get to go see it, but I was kind of sick about it when I heard what they did to that good ole car. I heard the derby went pretty well, and the Grand Prix took 3rd place. Not bad given it was my buddies first (and only) time driving in one.

 

[LMichaels]

Was kind of sad but it was rusted beyond any hope and completely unsafe. The original owner had gotten the old Rusty Jones treatment on it at the dealer. That garbage was a total kiss of death. I swear the stuff was made of salt and acid. Once done you could literally hear the metal rusting No wonder they went out of business

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

I had a S10 but it did not swim well so upgraded to a S21 two years ago. It is nice but nothing all that great over the S10 .Battery lasts longer and charges faster.