Social Feed

Agonizing Fury

Last reply Jul 8, 2009 · posted in The Phone & Tablet Zone

Switching to Verizon, which phone?

Ok, here's the deal, after having AT&T for many years, I have moved to an area where I get between no signal and 1 bar inside and no signal and 2 bars outside. I've thought about signal amps and external antennas, but to be honest it's about time I let this AT&T account go (it is in my ex-wife's name from 2 marriages ago). Anyways, my current roommate has a Verizon account and has offered to let me add a line to his current account (and it's the only provider that actually gets a signal out here).

Here's the issue, I can't stand what Verizon does to their phones! no bluetooth file transfers, can't put my own files as ringtones, can't download mp3s from the net and assign them as ringtones....The crippling of the firmware goes on and on. The amount of things verizon disables in their phones to force you to purchase everything you own a second time through them (or force you to transfer through their pricey 3G service) is unnacceptable to me. Why, if I already own a CD, should I have to purchase the ringtone of the song for 8x the cost of that song, for a crappy sounding 30 second clip??

So what I am looking for is a phone that works on verizon, but that I can put the phone manufactures (or a 3rd party's) firmware on and still have access to the phone's intended feature set. I don't need a complex phone. Here's what I'm looking to be able to do.

- Bluetooth file transfers (including images taken with the camera phone, and transfering mp3s to the phone to use as ringtones, or with the phone's media player)
- Stereo Bluetooth support
- Text & multimedia messenging
- Browse web with opera mini
- removable microSD (or comparable removable media)
- 1.3 MPix camera (or better)
- other extra features are fine, and price is not the most important object, but below $200 with 2 year contract would be preferable.

Any suggetions for me?

15 Replies · 2423 views

Load Replies (15) Reply Legacy View

stogie5150

Jul 6, 2009

If you own an LG phone all you need for ringtones and walls is bitpim. I have a LG Versa and my wife has an env2, and I have no issues making my own ringers and transferring them to the phone, no hacks needed. Same for Walls.

I can't comment on bluetooth file transfers because I don't use them.

Been with Verizon since their inception in this area, 1999. Best coverage hands down, but man do they cripple the phones...

TheForce

Jul 7, 2009

stogie5150 said:
If you own an LG phone all you need for ringtones and walls is bitpim. I have a LG Versa and my wife has an env2, and I have no issues making my own ringers and transferring them to the phone, no hacks needed. Same for Walls.

I can't comment on bluetooth file transfers because I don't use them.

Been with Verizon since their inception in this area, 1999. Best coverage hands down, but man do they cripple the phones...

stogie- BJ's just sent me an ad-email on the env3. Looks like a nice PDA phone. I couldn't believe the price at $79.95 for BJ's members. Says it has qwerty kb and 3 mp camera with flash and focus. Should make someone a very nice PDA phone by the ad copy.

JamesJ

Jul 7, 2009

Don Landis said:
stogie- BJ's just sent me an ad-email on the env3. Looks like a nice PDA phone. I couldn't believe the price at $79.95 for BJ's members. Says it has qwerty kb and 3 mp camera with flash and focus. Should make someone a very nice PDA phone by the ad copy.

correction, it is NOT a pda phone.

Ronnie-

Jul 7, 2009

stuart628 said:
correction, it is NOT a pda phone.

True, but it is close, right? It would do as such for most

ab187

Jul 7, 2009

stogie5150 said:
If you own an LG phone all you need for ringtones and walls is bitpim.

Thanks for the tip

mdram

Jul 8, 2009

gofor an omnia

- Bluetooth - check
- Stereo Bluetooth support - yep
- Text & multimedia messenging - yep
- Browse web with opera mini - yep
- removable microSD (or comparable removable media) - up to 16gb
- 1.3 MPix camera (or better) - 5mp
- other extra features are fine, and price is not the most important object, but below $200 with 2 year contract would be preferable.

there are alot of custom roms out there for it including winmo 6.5
head over to Samsung Omnia - Samsung Omnia and see whats availabel for it

JamesJ

Jul 8, 2009

msmith198025 said:
True, but it is close, right? It would do as such for most

hmm cant answer that honestly, what do you want out of it?

ab187

Jul 8, 2009

I have the Blackbberry curve and I am mostly happy with it. The Blackberry tour looks promising though.

stogie5150

Jul 8, 2009

mdram said:
gofor an omnia

- Bluetooth - check
- Stereo Bluetooth support - yep
- Text & multimedia messenging - yep
- Browse web with opera mini - yep
- removable microSD (or comparable removable media) - up to 16gb
- 1.3 MPix camera (or better) - 5mp
- other extra features are fine, and price is not the most important object, but below $200 with 2 year contract would be preferable.

there are alot of custom roms out there for it including winmo 6.5
head over to Samsung Omnia - Samsung Omnia and see whats availabel for it

AF-

Be aware that if you choose the Omnia, you MUST subscribe to some sort of data plan, just like a PDA. Even if you buy the phone at full retail, you must pay the 30.00/month for data, whether you want it or not. I was going for it until I found that fact out.

Which is why I picked the Versa. I do not know good/bad about the env3 or any of the newer phones. Versa is nice, Dare is nice. STAY AWAY from the Moto Krave. Its a POS.

Go to HoFo and get more info. HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource

View all replies (15)

TFLEV

Today at 7:12 AM · posted in TFLEV

This New Zeekr 7GT Is Bargain-Priced Taycan Alternative You've Never Heard Of!

Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVPpv2ZvbFU

Direct YouTube Link - This New Zeekr 7GT Is Bargain-Priced Taycan Alternative You've Never Heard Of!

0 Replies · 11 views

Replies Reply Legacy View

Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 6:50 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne

Get it?

An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....

68664 Replies · 2680691 views

Load Replies (68664) Reply Legacy View

Reactions: c-spand

sdfntx

Yesterday at 4:54 PM

Take It as It Comes - Steve Winwood

Reactions: EatMyVolts

long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 5:26 PM

Take The Money and Run - Steve Miller Band

Reactions: ClarkGable and RaiderPower

EatMyVolts

Yesterday at 6:15 PM

Run Joe -- Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Reactions: Bobby

long_time_Dish

Today at 12:44 AM

The Long Run - The Eagles

Reactions: ClarkGable

ClarkGable

Today at 6:50 AM

Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers

View all replies (68664)

meStevo

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 6:39 AM · posted in TV Shows

The Diplomat (Netflix)

Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

12 Replies · 1032 views

Load Replies (12) Reply Legacy View

Reactions: klang

klang

Oct 21, 2025

Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.

meStevo

Oct 15, 2026

One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

Reactions: NYDutch

meStevo

Yesterday at 5:57 PM

Renewed for season 5.

Reactions: NYDutch

klang

Yesterday at 6:02 PM

Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!

KAB

Today at 6:39 AM

klang said:
Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!

Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.

View all replies (12)

mheisen

Last reply Today at 3:43 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

5 Replies · 219 views

Load Replies (5) Reply Legacy View

Almighty1

Yesterday at 2:50 PM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

Reactions: charlesrshell

mheisen

Yesterday at 6:11 PM

Almighty1 said:
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

Reactions: charlesrshell

Almighty1

Yesterday at 6:33 PM

mheisen said:
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

Reactions: charlesrshell

slow_poke_pete

Today at 3:38 AM

Almighty1 said:
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713

Reactions: charlesrshell

slow_poke_pete

Today at 3:43 AM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!

Reactions: charlesrshell

TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 3:22 AM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Meta Muse Privacy Flaw Exposed Sensitive Shared Links #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nKMpQ3UNenY

Direct YouTube Link - Meta Muse Privacy Flaw Exposed Sensitive Shared Links #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

0 Replies · 4 views

Replies Reply Legacy View

TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 3:22 AM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

AI Is Turning Wannabe Hackers Into Cybercriminals #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I_zmwUPcv50

Direct YouTube Link - AI Is Turning Wannabe Hackers Into Cybercriminals #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

0 Replies · 13 views

Replies Reply Legacy View

TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 3:22 AM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

AI in the NYTimes Cooking App

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGXuqH0DqDs

Direct YouTube Link - AI in the NYTimes Cooking App
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

0 Replies · 15 views

Replies Reply Legacy View

TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 3:22 AM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Responses to PHP Flash Alert

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psVDWmJn7e8

Direct YouTube Link - Responses to PHP Flash Alert
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

0 Replies · 1 views

Replies Reply Legacy View

TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 3:22 AM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Apple's Jump Into the Touchscreen Laptop Market

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLJZNojY-Os

Direct YouTube Link - Apple's Jump Into the Touchscreen Laptop Market
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

0 Replies · 13 views

Replies Reply Legacy View

Lon.TV

Today at 3:22 AM · posted in Lon.TV

Pre-CES Tech Dispatch! 14 Gadgets in 11 Minutes !

Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYnl79ronhs

Direct YouTube Link - Pre-CES Tech Dispatch! 14 Gadgets in 11 Minutes !
The Official LON.TV Website
Lon on Facebook

Search

Search

Social Feed

Switching to Verizon, which phone?

This New Zeekr 7GT Is Bargain-Priced Taycan Alternative You've Never Heard Of!

Song Name Game Part 3!

The Diplomat (Netflix)

Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Meta Muse Privacy Flaw Exposed Sensitive Shared Links #shorts

AI Is Turning Wannabe Hackers Into Cybercriminals #shorts

AI in the NYTimes Cooking App

Responses to PHP Flash Alert

Apple's Jump Into the Touchscreen Laptop Market

Pre-CES Tech Dispatch! 14 Gadgets in 11 Minutes !