OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:25:15 -0500, mm
wrote:

OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks

Depends on the phone and the network. My ancient Nokia (Verizon) had
the phonebook on the device - ready instantly. My wife's Motorola
(either T-Mobile or AT&T) has to be on a while to get the phonebook.

When my new Motorola (AT&T) is finally activated sometime tomorrow,
I'll find out what it does.

The only solution to "wait" for the phonebook is to eep the phone on
all the time - meaning that you need a charger at home, at work, and
in the car...

John

"mm" wrote in message
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OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks


Did you try reading the manual???

Shaun

"mm" wrote in message
...
OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks


It says wait when loading data from the sim card. Data transfer from sim is
slow.

Mike

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"Michael Kennedy" wrote:

"mm" wrote in message
...
OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks


It says wait when loading data from the sim card. Data transfer from sim is
slow.

Mike

My phone (LG flip phone) seems to have two phonebooks, one in the sim
card and one somewhere else. I found this out when I was told to "copy
the phone book to the sim card" before sending in the phone (minus sim
card and battery) for warranty replacement.

Under "Copy all Contacts" in the Address Book menu, there are two
options: "SmartChip to Handset" and "Handset to Smart Chip."

When I turn the phone off and then on again, the address book is
available as soon as the phone boots.

mm wrote:
OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.


Both, on my Blackberry I have the option of using the address book in
the phone's memory or the address book on the SIM card.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks

You would get the most accurate answer from the Motorola tech support,
or possibly the tech support for hour phone service provider.

Most mobile phones, except for PDA's keep their address book in a file
that is not user accessible in the phone itself. With the Motorola
phones and others that I had, with their optional backup and control
software I was able to back up and restore the address book. I also
backed up the complete phone to my computer's hard disk.

I was also able to export the address book, appointments, notes, and
etc to MS Office including a spreadsheet file, or some other types of
softwares. I could then edit the information on my PC, and then
restore the list back to the phone. Some of the new phones and their
backup software allow the phone information to be backed except for
its operating system parameters to Yahoo and other on line services.

I once had an address list in a phone become corrupted. I simply wiped
the phone, and restored a complete backup that I previously saved on
my computer.


Jerry G.


On Dec 18, 7:25*pm, mm wrote:
OT? * Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. *Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. *If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? * It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. *OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. *I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:57:01 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:25:15 -0500, mm
wrote:

OT? Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks

Depends on the phone and the network. My ancient Nokia (Verizon) had
the phonebook on the device - ready instantly. My wife's Motorola
(either T-Mobile or AT&T) has to be on a while to get the phonebook.

Well, mine is also Motorola.

When my new Motorola (AT&T) is finally activated sometime tomorrow,
I'll find out what it does.

The only solution to "wait" for the phonebook is to eep the phone on
all the time - meaning that you need a charger at home, at work, and
in the car...

Well, I do have a charger at home, in the car, and no office, but I
only use the phone sometimes. I think I will have to get in the habit
of turning the phone on when I'm considering making a call, which
should usually be earlier than when I'm ready to make it.

John

Thanks

On Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:35:08 -0800 (PST), "Jerry G."
wrote:

You would get the most accurate answer from the Motorola tech support,
or possibly the tech support for hour phone service provider.

I don't want to take their time for something I'm only curious about.
Or mine trying to find them.

You guys otoh volunteered.

Most mobile phones, except for PDA's keep their address book in a file
that is not user accessible in the phone itself. With the Motorola

You mean it's in the phone but not user accessible? Never mind. See
what's next.

phones and others that I had, with their optional backup and control
software I was able to back up and restore the address book. I also
backed up the complete phone to my computer's hard disk.

There is no software for this phone, I think. I'm going to try to
look for the model. Okay, it's a C139, but really don't go looking for
the manual. I have the manual, in print and in a pdf file. And
please don't put any more energy into this, any of you, than what you
can answer off the top of your head. It's just not worth it.

And yes Shaun, I read the manual, but that was when I got it 3 years
ago. But your suggestion worked. "Your Subscriber Identity Module
(SIM) card contains personal information such as your phone number and
phonebook entries." Boy, it sure is slow. I have about 20 entries
that are no more than 20 bytes each, so that's 10 to 30 seconds for
400 bytes!!

I was also able to export the address book, appointments, notes, and
etc to MS Office including a spreadsheet file, or some other types of
softwares. I could then edit the information on my PC, and then
restore the list back to the phone. Some of the new phones and their
backup software allow the phone information to be backed except for
its operating system parameters to Yahoo and other on line services.

I once had an address list in a phone become corrupted. I simply wiped
the phone, and restored a complete backup that I previously saved on
my computer.

I don't think this one has any communcation ability with a computer.
It has an earphone jack and a mini-mini-phone plug recharging jack.

Harry and Smitty brought up address book options, and when I finally
remembered to look just now, midnight, the phone was dead. By tomorrow
it should be charged. HEY! the phone probably works while it's being
charged. I have no address book options, only the address book
itself.

I have the cheapest plan I could find. A go-phone costs 100 dollars a
year, and I pay a dollar every day I actually use the phone and 10
cents a minute. I only use about 15 dollars a year so the phone was
worth about 270 dollars, and climbing. I considered selling it to
someone for 100 or 150, but decided to spend more time on the phone,
just chatting with a friend. This is how they suck me in.

Thanks to everyone who tried to be helpful.

Jerry G.


On Dec 18, 7:25*pm, mm wrote:
OT? * Where is "address book" in my cell phone?

I had assumed that the "address book" data for my cell phone was
actually in my cell phone, in the SIMM card or some other memory area.

But when I turn on the phone and go straight to address book, it often
says to wait. *Then the light goes off and I push some button and it
still says to wait, and again. *If it takes so long to get it, does
that mean it's at the wireless offices? * It seems to take a while
sometimes even when I have 4 or 5 bars signal strength. *OTOH,
sometimes it's there immediately, I think.

I have a Motorola phone on, I think, the Cingulary/AT&T network. *I
would think it's the same for all phones and all networks, right?

Thanks