Verizon Tech here - ask away!

[Jakesdiner]

I have a Plantronics Voyager Bluetooth paired with my Moto Droid. Is there a way I can use the Bluetooth as a headphone? Like listing to my music or Pandora while driving.

 

[mrcon728]

Is there a way to select all emails in the trash bin and delete all at once or do you have to check each box then delete? If the latter is the case will a select all option be coming soon, this is such a pain.

 

[Backnblack]

Is there a way to select all emails in the trash bin and delete all at once or do you have to check each box then delete? If the latter is the case will a select all option be coming soon, this is such a pain.

Have to select each...unknown if this will change.

 

[armyshrimp20]

Hello viperboy, thanks for your help allready. But I was wandering, do I need and antivirus protection or spyware removal software for my new droid??

 

[Backnblack]

Hello viperboy, thanks for your help allready. But I was wandering, do I need and antivirus protection or spyware removal software for my new droid??

None is need for the Droid.

 

[Jim 777]

Holy crap, I think the thread is 3 pages longer since starting to read it :biggrin:
I missed a few pages but I don't think this is in here. The below quote seems to be about playing a video upon receiving one, but what about sending?

I'm having the same problem with not being able to view animations or videos sent by MMS. I haved saved the one it would let me save. Didn't help. Not a reason to get rid of the phone but it is disapointing that a phone supposedly this advanced & definately this expensive can't do something an old Razr can do. Hopefully this can and will be fixed with an update. Seems like the developers dropped the ball on this one.

1. What happens when you get them? If you press and hold, do you have an option to save? If so, can you then play it back from the phone? The 2.0.1 update fixed a problem with some MMS messages from LG phones not working properly.

2. Do you mean in a certain email? Did you click "Show Pictures"? Did it still happen after that? Would it happen to be a corporate account, by chance?

Sorry for not having answers, I just need a little bit more information.

What happens when you save it and try to view it?

I've been able to play ones sent from cheaper "lower level" verizon phones. They can send them out but the Droid can't? Is there a way to "lift" the message size limitation to allow even the smallest duration videos through???

Viperboy, is there neway to put sounds with your pics when sending out texts?

No, but you can use Explorer and find that file, long press, and than send it via GMail to 5555551234@vtext.com for example. That is the work-around for it.

But does this work for non verizon customers? Even if so, still would rather have the ability to send video in the middle of a text conversation.

Thanks for any specific info on this.

 

[gas34]

Verizon Upgrade

My upgrade date is 1/29/10. Contract expires 5/29/10.
I can upgrade on Verizons website all the way till checkout without an issue. I wanted to get my phone at Best Buy however so I cancelled the online upgrade. Went to Best Buy and they wouldnt do the upgrade since it's before 1/29.

WTF - It let me do it on the VZW website but not at Best Buy. I will say that Best Buy had no computers and had to call it in. I am still extending my contract for another 2 years.

Im gonna call Verizon on Monday and see if they will actually let me upgrade at Best Buy.

Anyone else go through this?

 

[thelion]

VZW was probably offering you the annual upgrade not the NE2. They look very similar online. BB can only do the NE2 if it is at least your upgrade date. VZW will not change your upgrade date so you can buy the phone cheaper elsewhere. Nice try

 

[moot]

If I have a text messaging plan, will send picture/animated text messages require additional fees?

 

[gas34]

Guess I will do it online then. Not trying to buy it cheaper but wanted to pick it up in person.

VZW was probably offering you the annual upgrade not the NE2. They look very similar online. BB can only do the NE2 if it is at least your upgrade date. VZW will not change your upgrade date so you can buy the phone cheaper elsewhere. Nice try

 

[tenbbs]

How to Turn the Cell Radio OFF and leave BT ON?

How can I turn the cell radio off, and leave Bluetooth on?

I use the phone in some interesting and remote locations where there is no VZW cell coverage, but I want to be able to listen to saved audio over bluetooth without the cell radio going nuts looking for a tower, which sucks down the battery, FAST.

And Viperboy, great job answering all of these questions.

 

[dezymond]

Alright Viperboy, i got a question for ya.

I got an MMS message yesterday and spent a good 20 minutes trying to open it. I use Handcent and i clicked "Download" but it got stuck in "Downloading" and I gave up after 5 minutes. I went to the stock messaging app where the same thing happened.

Does Droid still have trouble with MMS messages?

 

[MrGadgetMan]

Hey Viperboy thanks for the help. Regarding the Textings sounds workaround, Why is the driod such a problem with sending sounds? Every phone I have had in the past has permitted it, why is the Driod not? And is there any fix in the future for it?

 

[MrGadgetMan]

Hey Viperboy thanks for the info. Is there any fix in the works for the Texting Sounds problem without the workarounds? All the phones I have had in the past have permitted it why the droid being a problem?

 

[billyk]

Viperboy:
Thanks for your assistance!

Question: Should the "Call Quality" fix be done to all Droids? My Droid call quality is OK, but I can't tell if it would be better after the "fix". Is the "fix" reversible if it doesn't work or offer any improvements?