Getting a new phone is a pain!

Red2014SS · 08-31-2015, 12:21 PM

I've had my Android S3 forever. It finally took a dump and I had to get a new phone. I went with the new Edge. I think it's an S6 (maybe an S5)? I dunno... It's the latest and greatest, according my salesman at Best Buy. I also ditched Sprint and went to Verizon.

Anyways, I sit here and try to reinstall apps, port over my old data, messages, photos, contacts, etc..

This is more work than buying a house. Jeezaweez..

I wish someone would say, "Here lemme do that for ya"..

rebelyell22 · 08-31-2015, 01:18 PM

S6. They can transfer the data at bestbuy...

Red2014SS · 08-31-2015, 01:25 PM

Yeah, they can do that if your old phone works. They tried, I will give them credit. Problem is, mine works only when the stars are aligned and you hold it in a certain position while not touching any buttons. And if it falls asleep, it reboots, and you gotta start all over again. Which is why I got a new phone to begin with....

Anyways, I got an app called Helium, which is a life saver. Luckily, Gmail had my contacts list, so that was automatic. I am giving up on the old text messages. They are just going to be lost forever.

kevint · 08-31-2015, 04:00 PM

Weird. My last two phones installed everything automatically.

c5Legend · 08-31-2015, 04:16 PM

Those phones should be connected through google, google has syncing. You should try it, I've never lost or had to re add any contact info or apps..

I switch phones constantly, as for photos I always save them to an SD and just pull it out of the older phone..

ChrisBlair · 08-31-2015, 04:26 PM

I work with a guy that found getting fresh water in his home country a pain

Muscle Car Lover · 08-31-2015, 04:49 PM

My wife and I bought two new S6 phones 2 months ago. She of course (I asked her to leave it at home) brings it on the striper fishing trip. A few big waves, and the $600 phone goes right out her jacket pocket and is now at the bottom of the Atlantic near Salisbury, MA.

shine2013 · 08-31-2015, 06:13 PM

I hate even thinking about a new phone. I love my S3. Hopefully I won't have to get a new one for another couple of years.

08-31-2015, 12:21 PM	#1
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Getting a new phone is a pain! I've had my Android S3 forever. It finally took a dump and I had to get a new phone. I went with the new Edge. I think it's an S6 (maybe an S5)? I dunno... It's the latest and greatest, according my salesman at Best Buy. I also ditched Sprint and went to Verizon. Anyways, I sit here and try to reinstall apps, port over my old data, messages, photos, contacts, etc.. This is more work than buying a house. Jeezaweez.. I wish someone would say, "Here lemme do that for ya".. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

08-31-2015, 01:18 PM	#2
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	S6. They can transfer the data at bestbuy... __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

08-31-2015, 01:25 PM	#3
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Yeah, they can do that if your old phone works. They tried, I will give them credit. Problem is, mine works only when the stars are aligned and you hold it in a certain position while not touching any buttons. And if it falls asleep, it reboots, and you gotta start all over again. Which is why I got a new phone to begin with.... Anyways, I got an app called Helium, which is a life saver. Luckily, Gmail had my contacts list, so that was automatic. I am giving up on the old text messages. They are just going to be lost forever. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

08-31-2015, 04:16 PM	#5
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	Those phones should be connected through google, google has syncing. You should try it, I've never lost or had to re add any contact info or apps.. I switch phones constantly, as for photos I always save them to an SD and just pull it out of the older phone.. __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

08-31-2015, 04:26 PM	#6
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I work with a guy that found getting fresh water in his home country a pain __________________

08-31-2015, 04:00 PM	#4
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 716	Weird. My last two phones installed everything automatically.

08-31-2015, 04:49 PM	#7
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	My wife and I bought two new S6 phones 2 months ago. She of course (I asked her to leave it at home) brings it on the striper fishing trip. A few big waves, and the $600 phone goes right out her jacket pocket and is now at the bottom of the Atlantic near Salisbury, MA. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

08-31-2015, 06:13 PM	#8
shine2013 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 378	I hate even thinking about a new phone. I love my S3. Hopefully I won't have to get a new one for another couple of years. __________________ For Marvel movie news, DC movie news, anime discussions, and Transformers movie news sub to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJ...XIINWm1ooc3rLg

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