Looks like they didn't "recondition" that phone quite enough. Should not have the SIM reject problem you describe. If it persists you should complain and...
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hpham_53
May 21, 2013 8:10 pm
I've bought several refurbs from TF and most were like-new. However, the defective LG800 that I got last month was obviously bad. Somebody in Quality Control...
50359
L M
kitobu
May 21, 2013 5:38 pm
Hmm, people water-damage their new phones and then return the phones. Phones end up in the refurb pipeline and you guys get them. Not a pretty picture. But...
50358
hpham_53
May 21, 2013 5:19 pm
When I called TF last month about a defective refurb LG800g, they asked me to look for a tiny white sticker inside the battery compartment. If it's no longer...
50357
theolmaestro
May 21, 2013 4:55 pm
kitobu, good suggestions. I did the battery removal/replacement after I got through to CS/Executive Resolutions, who claimed she updated the phone. Now I have...
50356
L M
kitobu
May 21, 2013 3:03 pm
It's possible that your reconditioned phone is a return that someone sent back for misbehavior. Try pulling the battery while the phone is on. Then the next...
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theolmaestro
May 21, 2013 2:37 pm
Bought a reconditioned LG 840G from TF. Arrived with a tiny blemish on the faceplate, but it doesn't impair the phone, so I won't make a case of that :) Unlike...
50354
L M
kitobu
May 21, 2013 2:27 am
Looks like you're good to go. I have noticed that my LG800G has good reception, also....
50353
hpham_53
May 21, 2013 2:19 am
The refurb is at software level V10e, same as my bought-new LG800G which had no texting problem. I read somewhere that the V10d level had problems....
50352
hpham_53
May 21, 2013 2:14 am
I used a TF LG800G for a year, so I'm familiar with the screen blanking issue. I wanted to get her an LG840G, but that model has a quirk with the ringtone....
50351
L M
kitobu
May 21, 2013 2:09 am
AT&T might have a booster in the mall....
50350
hpham_53
May 21, 2013 1:51 am
She has an alteration shop in the lower level of a shopping mall. Her Verizon's phone reception down there is hit and miss. Not good for business when...
50349
L M
kitobu
May 21, 2013 1:37 am
Not to mention that if it is a refurb, it might have the texting problem....
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RogerD
red2dog45
May 21, 2013 1:19 am
Make sure you really like the LG800G before making a commitment. Activate it now for a trial, then her Verizon number can be ported to it later if she likes...
50347
RogerD
red2dog45
May 21, 2013 12:30 am
Anti-virus software is available for more sophisticated phone operating systems, but our puny phones will never have it. It would have to integrated with the...
50346
Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
May 20, 2013 10:56 pm
It has nothing to do with screen size and everything to do with the data is leaving the phone on a network that could be monitored as the plain text info goes...
50345
Robert Stoddard
heldenheit
May 20, 2013 10:52 pm
The explanation that TF wants to keep people buying new phones sounds reasonable until you consider the low prices of many of these new TMFL phones ($12 to...
50344
L M
kitobu
May 20, 2013 10:24 pm
The security problem arises because your user names and passwords can be read if they fly through the air unencrypted. That is why your logins should be https...
50343
Bob in Vegas
RobertJr98
May 20, 2013 9:02 pm
Richard, The screen is so small that I very seriously doubt if anyone buy me can see any information on the screen. But I'm still mindful of the websites I...
50342
Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
May 20, 2013 8:52 pm
I'd recommend if you are using open public wifi networks, that you ONLY use the https:// login and access for the sites you mentioned. Very easy for someone to...
50341
Bob in Vegas
RobertJr98
May 20, 2013 8:21 pm
Roger, It's not overly difficult to read the emails, tweets, etc. but as I mentioned I don't normally use my S390G for those applications if I have either my...
50340
RogerD
red2dog45
May 20, 2013 8:02 pm
I bet it is a challenge seeing websites on that little screen of the 390G! Have not used the Email feature in the LG840G, as I don't know how to set it up for...
50339
Robert Stoddard
heldenheit
May 20, 2013 7:34 pm
This sounds like a smart move, so long as the GSM carrier that she will use with her LG 800G offers coverage as adequate as Verizon's. To:...
50338
RobertJr98
May 20, 2013 7:12 pm
Hello Everyone, This question is for the group members who use the internet browser if you use it on your Tracfone. I'm somewhat curious as to what...
50337
Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
May 20, 2013 7:09 pm
From all I have read- if they treat it like Simple Mobile, the rates will stay the same or maybe even get reduced a bit, but support is moved to the off shore...
50336
Karma Pieces
karma_pieces
May 20, 2013 6:57 pm
I'm not sure what to think about this. I wonder if they will keep the company as is and if not what changes they will make. ... [Non-text portions of this...
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Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
May 20, 2013 5:07 pm
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/20/americamovil-idUSL2N0E10M720130520 Start Wireless Group is the parent company of PAGE PLUS CELLULAR according to last...
50334
judypurrington
May 20, 2013 4:53 pm
Please copy and paste the URL for the FB page, into a message. I'm getting tired of searching for it, to no avail. Thanks, Judy...
50333
Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
May 20, 2013 3:35 pm
The txt is ONLY for straight text messages - no attachments of any type are allowed.... MMS is for any attachment, picture, sound, or other types of messages...
50332
Tracfone_Users@yahoog...
May 20, 2013 6:59 am
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Tracfone_Users group: If you have an activated Tracfone model phone what method do you use to...
