Please bear in mind that my first Android was a Galaxy SII, therefore I'm a little spoiled. It had mobile hotspot and I used it extensively while I made my way south from Alaska roaming on Verizon's network.
So when I reached my destination located in the high Mojave desert north of LA i was no longer in the service area and had to switch to LG Optimis Elite on Sprint network. Its been 1-800-wtf! ever since.
I was given a freshly refurbished Elite which required a lot of tweeking and tech support from my carrier, Virgin Mobile (operative word virgin) in order to get talk, text and mobile data working consistently. So that's the backstory.
Now that I'm a desert rat I've been getting by fine when I need internet using the phone. The only exception to this is online banking. Some tasks and features are accessible with the phone, but transfers from and to other accounts/banks require a computer. So I purchased Easy Tether app from Amazon.
There comes with the app a setup wizard which is using terminology and android features I do not understand AT ALL. Host software, transfer download to PC, Android USB Storage feature, downloads folder on exported storage volume, MTP, or disk drive. And that's all on the first step in the wizard.
I've searched the forums so I know the app will work on this phone but I was unable to make any progress and received so many error messages that I had to take a break after several hours.
I then uninstalled the app, did a hard reset and re-installed it. The setup wizard is ready to go.
I've noticed that some users have experienced ....anomolies with SD use and performance while trolling the make/model forum. Its all Greek to me, but I'm persistent (and without access to money).
Is there any members in the AF community that can enlighten or empower me to get past the first phase of the set up wizard...or even walk me through it? Please...I'm getting hungry, and I need cash.
Thanks in advance for any assistance in getting the phone and computer on the same page. Moderaters and forum supporters please forgive my ignorance if I have posted this request in the wrong thread. I don't think well on empty tummy or pockets. ;-)
So when I reached my destination located in the high Mojave desert north of LA i was no longer in the service area and had to switch to LG Optimis Elite on Sprint network. Its been 1-800-wtf! ever since.
I was given a freshly refurbished Elite which required a lot of tweeking and tech support from my carrier, Virgin Mobile (operative word virgin) in order to get talk, text and mobile data working consistently. So that's the backstory.
Now that I'm a desert rat I've been getting by fine when I need internet using the phone. The only exception to this is online banking. Some tasks and features are accessible with the phone, but transfers from and to other accounts/banks require a computer. So I purchased Easy Tether app from Amazon.
There comes with the app a setup wizard which is using terminology and android features I do not understand AT ALL. Host software, transfer download to PC, Android USB Storage feature, downloads folder on exported storage volume, MTP, or disk drive. And that's all on the first step in the wizard.
I've searched the forums so I know the app will work on this phone but I was unable to make any progress and received so many error messages that I had to take a break after several hours.
I then uninstalled the app, did a hard reset and re-installed it. The setup wizard is ready to go.
I've noticed that some users have experienced ....anomolies with SD use and performance while trolling the make/model forum. Its all Greek to me, but I'm persistent (and without access to money).
Is there any members in the AF community that can enlighten or empower me to get past the first phase of the set up wizard...or even walk me through it? Please...I'm getting hungry, and I need cash.
Thanks in advance for any assistance in getting the phone and computer on the same page. Moderaters and forum supporters please forgive my ignorance if I have posted this request in the wrong thread. I don't think well on empty tummy or pockets. ;-)