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Amazon Prime download not right

This is about a strange difficulty with Amazon Prime. Amazon support says they are absolutely not responsible, that Amazon never does this to customers.

My computer internet access is via a mobil hotspot from an Android phone. The phone contract allows only 5Mbps download speed for the hotspot, even though, on the phone itself, download speed may be 50Mbps. Why? That is just what the carrier does.

My Windows 10 professional system (19045.2846) is up to date. Amazon Prime software has recently been reinstalled.

The cell phone carrier started carrying a 4G/5G network a while back. They wanted everyone to switch to the new network but many phones are not compatible with the new network. After being told the old network may be discontinued soon, and being offering a rebate on a new phone, I started on the new network with a new 5G phone three weeks ago. There is no 5G service in my area, so my service is still 4G. The contract for mobil hotspot is the same as on the old network and internet speed tests on the computer still run at the contract speed.

Except for Amazon Prime video downloads:
I’ve used Amazon Prime for the past year by downloading videos on my computer, wuing mobil hotspot of the phone, to watch later because the 5Mbps bandwidth doesn’t always give decent streaming. Downloads were at 5Mbps, according to Windows Task Manager. Now, however, on the new network, new phone, Amazon videos download at a steady 2Mbps, 60% slower than on the old network, and of course it takes considerably more time to download a video. A internet speed test run in the browser, even while a video is downloading at 2Mbps, stills shows the contract 5Mbps download speed (actually about 5.7Mbps).

I’ve gone over this with the carrier a couple of times, I spoke to Amazon Prime support. I tried all their suggestions. I’ve been told by a couple of other Amazon Prime users who agreed to run tests that their download speeds are very fast (they are not using cellphone hotspots). I have run out of ideas to find the source of this problem. It is quite annoying and inconvenient. Any insights or suggestions?

Help I want to use my old phone for work and new phone while off work, using the same number is that possible?

I want to use my old phone (I have 3) for work and new phone while off work, using the same number is that possible? Just swap sim card maybe?

Several reasons why. One, I'm 70 and fell last week and hit my head, fortunately, I was able to get up and keep working, but what if I can't get to the car to call for help? Also from time to time, I get locked out of my truck, so I would need to call towing to come get me back into my truck. In my work, the truck has to be kept running when I stop, which is over 100 times a night sometimes. I keep my new phone in the car. If it was my old phone, I'd have it in my yellow safety vest.

Moto G Power - Working 4 Days on Battery -Again...

I have a 2022 Moto G Power. Advertised as a 3 day battery, but typically I get no more than 2 days from one battery charge (down to about 18% by the end of the second day).

I'm currently in a cycle where the battery is lasting an honest 4 days between charges. This happened last fall with this same phone, 4 day battery cycle for about 2 weeks or so, then reverted back to 2 days! It's not that I've changed location, where there is a cell tower any closer (Lower phone TX power), this is happening around my home.

As far as I can tell, my usage of the phone has NOT changed, for sure not that drastically, where it would double the battery life.

I'm not complaining mind you, just trying to figure out why it changes so much. When I look at the battery usage (4 days) Google Play services tops the list with 92%. I'm guessing that in another few battery cycles that it will again revert back to a 2 day battery charge...

Anyone else seen a jump in battery life like this???

Sir Michael

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New SixDots game- ArmaRunner


ArmaRunner is one special type of infinite runner game.
Are you familiar with animals in a pub? Well, you'll soon be... As soon as you'll press the start button, a volcano erupts violently and spoils the fun of many animals. You are looking on a safe distance how animals try to evacuate the city. The game drops you in an adventure as an armadillo with a midlife crysis, who's trying to run down the mad mountain. It is technically an endless runner game, but I would lie if there isn't an end in it. Technically it isn't an infinite runner. Survive for the full 4 minutes and reach the highest score as possible, and you'll win the game.

Download
Android app store
Six dots Software website

Buying The Right Device (Bootloader)?

Hello All,
When buying a phone from EBay, I'm wondering how to assure I can unlock the bootloader. I used to "Play" with these devices but 10yrs ago. When I see "Unlocked" I assume that means carrier unlocked but nothing about the devices bootloader and ability to root?
My daily is a Pixel 7, locked till paid off. I travel to the EU 30%+ of my time and want something for that. Currently, I use a 100$ ZTE Blade. Problem, there is zero community for it and couldn't root.
Honestly, just looking for a cheap toy. I just don't wanna buy and have the bootloader be secured. I was thinking about an original Pixel or maybe the "2".
Sorry for the novel, all I'm really asking is any advice for buying with these needs in mind.
Thanks Everyone...

Verizon Pixel 6 Pro update late again!

For the third straight month, Verizon is late with the monthly update. Google released the update on May 1 for the covered Pixel line. It is still unavailable as an OTA update. What is also very strange is the Verizon update list for the Pixel 6 Pro. You can see it here:
It lists the March update as #18, then skips the April update completely & finally list the May update as #19. 🤔

Getting rid of home screen icons

I have been trying to do that with the Samsung Z fold 3. It will not allow it, I guess. When I press and hold an icon, it does show the remove option, but I cannot drag it there, and I cannot force it to open, even with both hands. The most I can do is move it around on the screen. Ideally I would trash most of those apps, too, but at least no icons at "home" would, I hope, mean that I wouldn't get those annoying messages when I'm trying to do something else. Not being able to connect to Bixby is the worst. I mean the message. I don't care about Bixby. I don't want it. There are maybe 3 separate Bixby apps lying that they"need" all those permissions. I wish I could shut that down entirely. I am trying my best to use this thing as a camera only (and gallery, of course). I recently went through and disabled just about everything I could except those. Is there any more I can do about it without rooting?

Date and Time on old tablet (4.4.2)

Hello.

I have an old tablet (Kitkat?) that I thought I would try re-purposing as a clock. I found a clock app in the Play Store, and I like it, but I noticed it was off. I realized that the time on the tablet itself was off, so I adjusted it manually. After doing that, the clock app was accurate as well.

Now, the reason I wanted to try this is because I'd like to have a clock that sets automatically, and is always accurate. I tried a few atomic clocks, but they just weren't working out, and I'm getting a little paranoid that if I keep sending orders back to Amazon, I may get flagged!

So, the story is just to let you know what I'm up to. The question I have is: Does Android 4.4.2 clock sync with the Internet, or am I just wasting my time? I'm wondering if the reason that the time was off was because this is the first time I have powered up this old tablet in many months.

Thank you for any replies!

ZTE Blade A31 Plus - Help (.img, root, bootloader)?

Hello All,
I recently had my phone break while in Portugal and needed a quick/cheap replacement.
I got the ZTE Blade A31 Plus. It's running Android 11 with Firmware Build#: GEN_EU_EEA_A31Plus_V1.7
I hit a dead end in every attempt to either check bootloader status, unlock(?), root, etc. None of the OneClick methods were effective. I haven't been able to try Magisk as I can't find the boot.img file. Also, I can't find TWRP or CWM recovery that I'm sure is compatible.
Basically, I'm lost at every turn. I'm guessing it's unlocked but checking via ADB fails.

I would REALLY appreciate some help to get moving with this. I'm anxious to get it rooted and hopefully improved performance. Even a push in the right direction would be helpful.

THANKS MUCH

Help Just wondering

Just wondering if anyone knows which app this notification logo is for. It is from a pixel locked screen. I think the one on the left is messenger and the one on the right is LinkedIn, but what is this one in the middle? I need to know, thank you.

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Help Is this phone a definite fire-hazard?

It's seven years since I bought a Samsung Galaxy s7 smartphone for my wife. After reluctantly giving up her old Nokia, she grew to love it. However, after all this time, I'm wondering whether the Galaxy s7 ought to be let go of. It's not that it doesn't work satisfactorily for her — she is perfectly happy with it. The reason is that I am concerned about whether old phones are a fire hazard. I have looked on the Web and read about swollen batteries, but there is no reason to think that the battery of her phone is swollen. However, because of a lack of knowledge, I do have a concern that a phone battery may be a fire hazard simply because it is old. I have raised the question of us buying her a new phone in the past, but my wife tends to cling on to things she has used for a long time, and it would take an earthquake for her to say, Oh yes, we'll replace it! I would not want to mention my concern about it being a possible fire hazard unless I was certain of this and could give her a powerful reason for changing it. Also, being old, we are not well-off, so the cost of a new phone would be another reason for keeping it.

I'm sure that many people reading this will have the opinion that one ought to keep up with the latest as a matter of course, but, if we can manage with what we have, we are satisfied. Can anyone comment on this? Is it dangerous to hang on to a seemingly good-enough old phone?
With thanks for any helpful and informed comment,
S.

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Can my charging port on my tablet be fixed? And my phone dying around 80-90 something percent

It's currently on 1% I have it off. Long story short I missed up my charging port by constantly yucking it out . It still could charging but the charging wouldn't go all the way it just would go halve way enough for it to charge but I couldn't hold the tablet or the charging would drop out. I had to use tape and do it in away it ould stay and charge. I stupidly took a scissors and out it into the charging port moved up and down and now the charger goes all the way in but doesn't charge. Can this be fixed ? All my info and stuff are on it. Also my phone heat up on the camera and does quickly on 80-90 percent and even if I have the charging in it still drops quick. Is it the battery or something else. Also the charging light on my tablet is blinking red on and off any clue what that means. Please reply, please.

In your oponion, what is the flawless launcher?

I used ADW, I used Nova, so I am looking into different types of launcher, since my Nova crashed a bit ago, I thought I would lend a hand into what I need.
-able to change the name into different names, I do not want the mental game of the norm.
- able to change the wall papers.
- able to find my apps quickly and quick.

- So I am asking all of you what will be my next launcher?

Why Does My iPhone Overheat and How Can I Resolve It?

Hey there, My iPhone is overheating, i know it can be due to several reasons, but What I am facing is every time i use my chatting apps It get heat up, including running too many apps maybe the cause of overheating issues. To resolve the issue, try closing unnecessary apps, turning off unused features, updating the software, and keeping my iPhone out of direct sunlight.

Give me any genuine suggestion related to my problem i don't think any of the above tips has anything to do with overheating problem So please genuine answers only.

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