My Verizon contract reached two years about two years ago. But what the heck. My phone still worked even though I had to manually lift up that flip thing to answer the phone. And hit the alphabet buttons THREE times to text something. Usually it came out in a different language all on it's own because of the three button typos but it was okay. I still got my thoughts across. I think I only had about six people who commented back......."Huh?!?"
Finally though the time came when the flip phone died a grand death. It wouldn't call out or answer calls anymore. All that loyalty from me and wham! Whadda 'ya get? A kick in the toush.
I was adamant about not having a contract again, so I checked out everything that didn't demand one. However, in the end, upgrading from Verizon with the rebate was way cheaper. And....I got a Smart Phone.
Which is way smarter than me, by the way.
I got the Samsung Galaxy Stellar. Pretty in Red. It may outlive me before I figure out all the bells and whistles on it. It took me three days to figure out how to answer it. Fortunately, I only missed two calls. They were the only two calls I had. Texting/messaging is still bugging me. For one thing the type buttons are so teeny weeny I'm STILL having typo problems I got a message back yesterday. . . . . . "Huh?!?" Still nobody understands me.
I wonder if I can talk a message.
I still want to learn the camera in it, delete a contact, delete several tried messages, figure out how I can download scriptures on it which I know I can so I don't have to carry that big heavy book my forebearers did plus all the other books I want to read, find out how to do voice mail (do I really have to pay 2.99 a month for that?). . ... annnnd figure out how to use Google. If I can even see it.
But the biggest thing I wanted to know?
How do I turn this blamed thing on!
Which I finally accomplished in two days and sixteen hours and 27 minutes. And while I think this is the prettiest phone I've ever had in my life, there is one thought that does not escape me:
My parents would roll over in their graves knowing I have this phone!
She sure is pretty! I suggest you go into Verizon with a list of questions and have them help you with the basics. I did that with mine and they were really helpful. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteNice phone! My phone is pretty old and my husband still has an old flip phone like you had. Someday we will need to get fancy new ones. I'm sure I'll have trouble figuring it out too. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI have a Galaxy Nexus and I LOVE HER!!!! And, yes, my old flip phone died, too. Everybody used to make fun of it...she was so banged up! But, I LOVE my new phone and I'm SLOWLY learning how to use it...I like the red. Mine is white.
ReplyDeleteit is pretty and since i don't have one can't help you at all. when i got my tracfone for emergency only, i went to their site and found my phone and there are instructions oh how to use the phone. so go to Verizon or Samsung, find your phone and it is much easier to read instructions on the computer than the small phone
ReplyDeleteLOL! I though I was the only one who hung on to their old phone til it finally gave up the ghost!! LOL! And I STILL haven't figured out my new one. Good luck with all that. She IS a beauty. blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteI love it! I have a Samsung Galaxy II. I cannot imagine not having it! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty! So you can activate the web and get apps and everything? Very cool! You sound just like me when I get a new phone. I have a slide out keyboard and the tiny keys are a pain to type. If the instruction book does not totally help, you can go to Verizon and they will show you how to work it. I have had to do this with some of my phones. I just go into their store and they are very helpful. Also I learn better if I can watch someone do it. Good luck!
ReplyDeletei have a samsung galaxy phone. it takes great sky photos. :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I still have the old one and am thrilled with it. I am praying that it will have a good long life.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad. I've had my Smart phone for two years and still haven't figured it all out. But I do know how to turn it on and off, and answer it.
ReplyDeleteYou will not believe how smart your smart phone will make you...as soon as you learn to turn it on. I solved this problem with mine by never turning it off.
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