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suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. -- Tim Lamb |
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On 30/07/2020 18:57:19, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Huawei - if you don't want a rooted phone Xiaomi - if you do All phones are sensitive to being dropped but having a wallet type of case improves the chances hugely. I cracked a screen once and had it repaired under warranty because there were no marks on the case. mail? |
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On Thursday, 30 July 2020 18:57:37 UTC+1, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. I'll suggest Here We Go (free) for navigation. Not perfect (not that any are) but pretty good. I use a 7 inch Samsung tablet with a very low data allowance which costs next to nothing. Not ideal as a phone but you can use it for calls and SMS, if you wish. (I think it might be Samsung Galaxy TAB 4 7.0 SM-T235N WI-FI+4G 8GB but not certain.) I can leave it on for days without having to charge it - mostly connected to wifi and checking mail from time to time, updates, etc. I don't need to charge it at all on the sort of journeys I make - that is, a few hours. |
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On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:57:19 +0100, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Define... I'm quite pleased with my Nokia 6.1 that costs around £150. Navigation The app you use is up to you but I guess this means it must have GPS. Robust The Nokia 6.1's body is machined from a solid lump of aluminium. good battery life The 6.1 will do several days on standby in a good signal area. At home, poor signal, a couple of days. The app you use is up to you. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. As has been said a case ups the abilty of a phone surviving being dropped and also decreases the chances of it being dropped in the first place. I find naked phones to be slippery little blighters. The Nokia 6.1 is also an Android One device so doesn't come with a load of bloatware. -- Cheers Dave. |
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On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote:
On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... Mine is one of the older models with Gorilla glass and has survived a 6' drop onto concrete with only minor spalling of the front surface. [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. It isn't quite stock Android but the battery life is very good. -- Regards, Martin Brown |
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On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Our children have always had the Motorola Moto phones - for years. - Around the £150-160 for the top of the range model - Owned by Google, so first to receive every new Android upgrade - It does everything a £400-£1000 phone does, just doesn't look as fancy (a little heavier/bigger) - Very good camera - Fast - Battery is very good - Support Fast Charge (at least twice as fast to charge) - Takes SD card, so if memory an issue you buy a 64GB card for £15 and put it in (supports up to 256 GB I believe) - Splash-proof - 2 year warranty - Plenty of cases/screen protectors/etc on eBay for pennies - Dual SIM (if you buy the right model) - Navigation is through software (every phone nowadays has the GPS hardware). Use Maps, Waze, or one of the many other free apps (Nokia do a pretty decent offline one). - Mail is also software (app). It comes with a free one that is very good. Otherwise there are plenty free ones to choose from For protection: buy a rubber/silicon case that covers everything but the screen. Hardly noticeable and VERY robust. You can safely drop it from your pocket to the ground. For the screen buy a glass screen protector. They suggest that you could hit it with a hammer without causing damage to the screen. Never tried that, but from experience it will protect your screen from pretty much EVERYTHING. It is really good. Both case and protestor are no more than a few pounds each on ebay and will last you the lifetime of the phone (buy a pack of 2 screen protectors, just in case). We tend to upgrade them every 2 years or so and sell the old ones on ebay for around 40-50% of the original price Look for deals on the MOtorola website, Amazon, or just a Google search. To choose the model use gsmarena.com |
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JoeJoe wrote:
Our children have always had the Motorola Moto phones - for years. - Owned by Google, so first to receive every new Android upgrade Moto were only owned by google briefly (mainly so google acquired their patents, and maybe some of their best engineers) sold to Lenovo under 2 years later. |
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On 30/07/2020 20:35, JoeJoe wrote:
On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Our children have always had the Motorola Moto phones - for years. - Around the £150-160 for the top of the range model - Owned by Google, so first to receive every new Android upgrade Motorola are owned by Lenovo not Google. They are good enough, I have one, cost me £65 in Tesco two years ago. - It does everything a £400-£1000 phone does, just doesn't look as fancy (a little heavier/bigger) - Very good camera - Fast - Battery is very good - Support Fast Charge (at least twice as fast to charge) - Takes SD card, so if memory an issue you buy a 64GB card for £15 and put it in (supports up to 256 GB I believe) - Splash-proof - 2 year warranty - Plenty of cases/screen protectors/etc on eBay for pennies - Dual SIM (if you buy the right model) - Navigation is through software (every phone nowadays has the GPS hardware). Use Maps, Waze, or one of the many other free apps (Nokia do a pretty decent offline one). - Mail is also software (app). It comes with a free one that is very good. Otherwise there are plenty free ones to choose from For protection: buy a rubber/silicon case that covers everything but the screen. Hardly noticeable and VERY robust. You can safely drop it from your pocket to the ground. For the screen buy a glass screen protector. They suggest that you could hit it with a hammer without causing damage to the screen. Never tried that, but from experience it will protect your screen from pretty much EVERYTHING. It is really good. Both case and protestor are no more than a few pounds each on ebay and will last you the lifetime of the phone (buy a pack of 2 screen protectors, just in case). We tend to upgrade them every 2 years or so and sell the old ones on ebay for around 40-50% of the original price Look for deals on the MOtorola website, Amazon, or just a Google search. To choose the model use gsmarena.com -- djc (–€Ì¿Ä¹Ì¯–€Ì¿ Ì¿) No low-hanging fruit, just a lot of small berries up a tall tree. |
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On 30/07/2020 21:02, Andy Burns wrote:
JoeJoe wrote: Our children have always had the Motorola Moto phones - for years. - Owned by Google, so first to receive every new Android upgrade Moto were only owned by google briefly (mainly so google acquired their patents, and maybe some of their best engineers) sold to Lenovo under 2 years later. You are correct, of course. |
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On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. I have always liked the Otterbox Folio cases for protection. Not the most glamorous but I like the fact that it doesnt lock the phone automatically when closed. Usually find them on eBay for a fraction of the Manufacturers site price. |
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On 30/07/2020 20:04, Dave Liquorice wrote:
Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. As has been said a case ups the abilty of a phone surviving being dropped and also decreases the chances of it being dropped in the first place. I find naked phones to be slippery little blighters. The Nokia 6.1 is also an Android One device so doesn't come with a load of bloatware. Another vote for the Nokia 6.1. I've been very pleased with mine. |
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On 30/07/2020 19:14, Fredxx wrote:
On 30/07/2020 18:57:19, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Huawei - if you don't want a rooted phone Xiaomi - if you do All phones are sensitive to being dropped but having a wallet type of case improves the chances hugely. I cracked a screen once and had it repaired under warranty because there were no marks on the case. mail? I have and Xiaomi MI A2 which so far has worked well. I did try to unlock it for fun but was unsuccessful, perhaps just as well as one banking app said it would not work on a phone that had been unlocked. -- Michael Chare |
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On 31/07/2020 01:27:08, Michael Chare wrote:
On 30/07/2020 19:14, Fredxx wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57:19, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Huawei - if you don't want a rooted phone Xiaomi - if you do All phones are sensitive to being dropped but having a wallet type of case improves the chances hugely. I cracked a screen once and had it repaired under warranty because there were no marks on the case. mail? I have and Xiaomi MI A2 which so far has worked well. I did try to unlock it for fun but was unsuccessful, perhaps just as well as one banking app said it would not work on a phone that had been unlocked. Which bank? Root can be easily hidden from banking apps. https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk...HideHidingRoot I had to wait a week for my unlock code. At least Xiaomi allow you to unlock the bootloader and its free. |
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On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. I have been happy with a couple of Moto G5's but have just gone over to a Huawei P smart 2019 which is OK. Personally I like the cases with a front that flips over the screen, but the fat rubbery ones with chunky corners seem to work OK too. Probably worth adding an extra glass screen protector. It looks as though the Huawei comes with one. |
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Rumm writes On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. Lots of food for thought. Someone has gifted me a redundant Microsoft something. (Does 4g so not very old) Doesn't meet any of the *drop* criteria but does meet the low cost one:-) Curiously my news reader put your post in my kill file. I suspect someone else has used the * bit and Turnpike has picked up on that. The biggest problem is that I am 15 years behind the learning curve on hand held technology:-( -- Tim Lamb |
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On 31/07/2020 01:39, Fredxx wrote:
On 31/07/2020 01:27:08, Michael Chare wrote: On 30/07/2020 19:14, Fredxx wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57:19, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Huawei - if you don't want a rooted phone Xiaomi - if you do All phones are sensitive to being dropped but having a wallet type of case improves the chances hugely. I cracked a screen once and had it repaired under warranty because there were no marks on the case. mail? I have and Xiaomi MI A2 which so far has worked well. I did try to unlock it for fun but was unsuccessful, perhaps just as well as one banking app said it would not work on a phone that had been unlocked. Which bank? Root can be easily hidden from banking apps. Â* https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk...HideHidingRoot I had to wait a week for my unlock code. At least Xiaomi allow you to unlock the bootloader and its free. Thank you for the link. It was Nationwide. I dislike the app as someone with the phone gets three goes at guessing a 4 digit pin number to access the account. -- Michael Chare |
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On 30/07/20 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I would like to add to the list the ability to replace a knackered battery EASILY. Another Dave -- Change nospam to techie |
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On 31/07/2020 19:57, Another Dave wrote:
On 30/07/20 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I would like to add to the list the ability to replace a knackered battery EASILY. These days that will limit you choice. The batteries in the Nokia 6.1, my Xiaomi and many of the Moto G... phones are not easy to change. You would need special tools and a youtube video to show you what to do to change the battery. With the previous mobile phones I have had, the battery has to be removed to change the SIM. -- Michael Chare |
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writes On 31/07/2020 19:57, Another Dave wrote: On 30/07/20 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I would like to add to the list the ability to replace a knackered battery EASILY. These days that will limit you choice. The batteries in the Nokia 6.1, my Xiaomi and many of the Moto G... phones are not easy to change. You would need special tools and a youtube video to show you what to do to change the battery. With the previous mobile phones I have had, the battery has to be removed to change the SIM. As on my free one:-) Microsoft Lumia 640LTE Anyone any experience? -- Tim Lamb |
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On Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:04:17 +0100, newshound
wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. I have been happy with a couple of Moto G5's but have just gone over to a Huawei P smart 2019 which is OK. Personally I like the cases with a front that flips over the screen, but the fat rubbery ones with chunky corners seem to work OK too. Probably worth adding an extra glass screen protector. It looks as though the Huawei comes with one. Long been happy with Moto - Wife and sister have Moto G4, I have Moto G6+, all dual sim. Memory can be added as system memory not just storage. Full cases are great and with the right one the phone can be made to prop up in landscape mode, handy for video chats or watching YouTube. All were reasonably priced though I had to get the G6+ from Czeck Rep. Stupidly either the G6+ single sim only or the G6 dual sim were the only ones available in the UK. -- AnthonyL Why do scientists need to BELIEVE in anything? |
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Michael Chare wrote:
These days that will limit you choice. The batteries in the Nokia 6.1, my Xiaomi and many of the Moto G... phones are not easy to change. You would need special tools and a youtube video to show you what to do to change the battery. There is easy and there is easy. While phones might not have removable batteries any more (ie tool-less batteries you can swap every day), some have serviceable batteries - undo a few screws, back pops off, unplug battery cable, plug in new one. You might need a small Torx screwdriver but that's it. Then there are the phones that are full of glue and you first need to heat gun off the screen It's worth looking at iFixit for their repairability ratings as they tell you how easy it is to do this sort of thing. With the previous mobile phones I have had, the battery has to be removed to change the SIM. Most phones nowadays have the SIM on a tray that slides into the side. The battery removal is just an ancient design pattern of 'phone must be powered down when SIM is changed' which they enforce mechanically by putting the SIM underneath the battery. They didn't notice you can leave the phone on charger while removing the battery. Theo |
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Samsung M31 available only on Amazon looks good - I've just ordered one. £245 might be more than you want to pay
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On 30/07/2020 19:14, Fredxx wrote:
All phones are sensitive to being dropped but having a wallet type of case improves the chances hugely. I cracked a screen once and had it repaired under warranty because there were no marks on the case. All smart hones maybe. My Samsung feature phone is over 10 years old, and I reckon I drop it most months. Andy |
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On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote:
Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Whichever you go for I've found the "otter-box" case is excellent. It doesn't have a screen protector well, not on my Galaxy S8 but it's had a few bounces on concrete and because the rubber case sits proud of the top and bottom edges of the phone by at least 3 to 4mm it's managed to survive without any damage so far. |
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Murmansk writes Samsung M31 available only on Amazon looks good - I've just ordered one. £245 might be more than you want to pay Indeed:-) The whole purpose of changing contract was because Vodafone, by various subterfuges, have crept my monthly payment from £8.00 to around £13.50. (the not previously mentioned £1.50 discount ending in... etc.) They stuffed the offer with an extra 3Gb of data when I would happily have settled for the reduction to £7.00/ month. (2 years only:-( My needs beyond text and phone are relatively simple. 4g for coverage and security. camera with PC connection provision Micro SIM because I've got one. What 3 words location app. Maps/navigation useful although my wife carries an i-phone if she remembers! My biggest concern is that modern life is becoming reliant on possession of a working mobile, public transport, bank security etc... -- Tim Lamb |
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On 01/08/2020 22:45, Tim Lamb wrote:
snip Micro SIM because I've got one. Vodaphone will give you a replacement SIM if your new phone needs a different size. -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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writes On 01/08/2020 22:45, Tim Lamb wrote: snip Micro SIM because I've got one. Vodaphone will give you a replacement SIM if your new phone needs a different size. Yes. They have just supplied a triple. Most modern stuff seems to require Nano SIM. Somebody will be along shortly to explain how to use a pair of scissors:-) -- Tim Lamb |
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In message , www.GymRatZ.co.uk
writes On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Whichever you go for I've found the "otter-box" case is excellent. It doesn't have a screen protector well, not on my Galaxy S8 but it's had a few bounces on concrete and because the rubber case sits proud of the top and bottom edges of the phone by at least 3 to 4mm it's managed to survive without any damage so far. OK. I'm pausing to re-group. Somewhere along the way, Vodafone managed to stick an unexplained charge of £148.00 on my account. Perhaps I wasn't sufficiently fulsome in praising the call centre staff on the follow up questionaire! Said to have been sorted but, with direct debit payment, I am watching my bank account carefully. -- Tim Lamb |
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On 02/08/2020 07:08, Robin wrote:
On 01/08/2020 22:45, Tim Lamb wrote: snip Micro SIM because I've got one. Vodaphone will give you a replacement SIM if your new phone needs a different size. Or even give it to someone who wants to steal your identity ! |
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On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote:
On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. I just thought I'd mention that Argos are selling the Motorola E5 Play for £64.95 (down from £89.95): https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8520867 I've just picked one up and it looks like it can do the job for a low price. -- Max Demian |
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Demian writes On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. I just thought I'd mention that Argos are selling the Motorola E5 Play for £64.95 (down from £89.95): https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8520867 I've just picked one up and it looks like it can do the job for a low price. Hmm.. The card payment system won't allow the card expiry date to be entered:-( Thanks for the suggestion. -- Tim Lamb |
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On 02/08/2020 21:40, Andrew wrote:
On 02/08/2020 07:08, Robin wrote: On 01/08/2020 22:45, Tim Lamb wrote: snip Micro SIM because I've got one. Vodaphone will give you a replacement SIM if your new phone needs a different size. ransfer Or even give it to someone who wants to steal your identity ! The Sim wont work until the recepient uses the Vodafone website to transfer the number from the old Sime. Well that is what I have had to do. -- Michael Chare |
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On 02/08/2020 10:20, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , www.GymRatZ.co.uk writes On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Whichever you go for I've found the "otter-box" case is excellent. It doesn't have a screen protector well, not on my Galaxy S8 but it's had a few bounces on concrete and because the rubber case sits proud of the top and bottom edges of the phone by at least 3 to 4mm it's managed to survive without any damage so far. OK. I'm pausing to re-group. Somewhere along the way, Vodafone managed to stick an unexplained charge of £148.00 on my account. Perhaps I wasn't sufficiently fulsome in praising the call centre staff on the follow up questionaire! Said to have been sorted but, with direct debit payment, I am watching my bank account carefully. If necessary just ring your bank and ask them to retrieve the direct debit. You may need to be persistent but the bank should do as you ask. -- Michael Chare |
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On 2 Aug 2020 at 10:20:54 BST, "Tim Lamb"
wrote: In message , www.GymRatZ.co.uk writes On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Whichever you go for I've found the "otter-box" case is excellent. It doesn't have a screen protector well, not on my Galaxy S8 but it's had a few bounces on concrete and because the rubber case sits proud of the top and bottom edges of the phone by at least 3 to 4mm it's managed to survive without any damage so far. OK. I'm pausing to re-group. Somewhere along the way, Vodafone managed to stick an unexplained charge of £148.00 on my account. Perhaps I wasn't sufficiently fulsome in praising the call centre staff on the follow up questionaire! Said to have been sorted but, with direct debit payment, I am watching my bank account carefully. Do. Tesco continued to take money from a direct debit some weeks after the contract was cancelled. An hour on the phone sorted it out just about. -- Cheers, Rob |
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In message , Michael Chare
writes On 02/08/2020 10:20, Tim Lamb wrote: In message , www.GymRatZ.co.uk writes On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Whichever you go for I've found the "otter-box" case is excellent. It doesn't have a screen protector well, not on my Galaxy S8 but it's had a few bounces on concrete and because the rubber case sits proud of the top and bottom edges of the phone by at least 3 to 4mm it's managed to survive without any damage so far. OK. I'm pausing to re-group. Somewhere along the way, Vodafone managed to stick an unexplained charge of £148.00 on my account. Perhaps I wasn't sufficiently fulsome in praising the call centre staff on the follow up questionaire! Said to have been sorted but, with direct debit payment, I am watching my bank account carefully. If necessary just ring your bank and ask them to retrieve the direct debit. You may need to be persistent but the bank should do as you ask. OK So far. Vodafone need the DD for the monthly agreement. Phone call from India! anxious to get the complaint lifted. -- Tim Lamb |
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In message , Tim Lamb
writes In message , Max Demian writes On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. I just thought I'd mention that Argos are selling the Motorola E5 Play for £64.95 (down from £89.95): https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8520867 I've just picked one up and it looks like it can do the job for a low price. Hmm.. The card payment system won't allow the card expiry date to be entered:-( Thanks for the suggestion. Ah! Argos don't like Firefox! OK on Google crome! -- Tim Lamb |
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In article , Tim Lamb
wrote: In message , Tim Lamb writes In message , Max Demian writes On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life mail I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. I just thought I'd mention that Argos are selling the Motorola E5 Play for £64.95 (down from £89.95): https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8520867 I've just picked one up and it looks like it can do the job for a low price. Hmm.. The card payment system won't allow the card expiry date to be entered:-( Thanks for the suggestion. Ah! Argos don't like Firefox! OK on Google crome! I used Firefox to order from Argos only a couple of weeks ago. -- from KT24 in Surrey, England "I'd rather die of exhaustion than die of boredom" Thomas Carlyle |
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Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Tim Lamb writes In message , Max Demian writes On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. I just thought I'd mention that Argos are selling the Motorola E5 Play for £64.95 (down from £89.95): https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8520867 I've just picked one up and it looks like it can do the job for a low price. Hmm.. The card payment system won't allow the card expiry date to be entered:-( Thanks for the suggestion. Ah! Argos don't like Firefox! OK on Google crome! I use Firefox and buy quite frequently from Argos, I've never had a problem. -- Chris Green · |
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writes Tim Lamb wrote: In message , Tim Lamb writes In message , Max Demian writes On 30/07/2020 19:59, John Rumm wrote: On 30/07/2020 18:57, Tim Lamb wrote: Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigation Robust good battery life I have just side-graded to a 2 year monthly contract with 4Gb data but have no interest in video chats etc. Preferably something that can withstand being dropped. Moto G[1] and stick it in a impact resistant case... [1] Lots of phone for the money, and a stock android experience. I just thought I'd mention that Argos are selling the Motorola E5 Play for £64.95 (down from £89.95): https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8520867 I've just picked one up and it looks like it can do the job for a low price. Hmm.. The card payment system won't allow the card expiry date to be entered:-( Thanks for the suggestion. Ah! Argos don't like Firefox! OK on Google crome! I use Firefox and buy quite frequently from Argos, I've never had a problem. I tried two different cards and two log-ins. (Barclays and NatWest.) -- Tim Lamb |
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