Re: a couple Walmart app questions

2024-09-13 Thread Shirley Tracy
. Vicky Collins Sent from my iPhone On Sep 12, 2024, at 7:29 PM, Shirley Tracy wrote:  To vcollins5...@gmail.com I have never received any request to confirm my location like you have explained. I would probably ignore it and move on. But maybe someone else is more familiar with this. S

Re: a couple Walmart app questions

2024-09-12 Thread Shirley Tracy
orida. Maybe other areas are different. Hope someone else can help better than I have. Regards, Shirley Tracy From: viphone@googlegroups.com on behalf of vcollins5...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: a c

Re: Page orientation in Seeing AI

2024-09-02 Thread Shirley Tracy
Unless things have changed, I've always been able to read the document which ever way is right side up. But I was never able to learn the orientation. However, I'm no expert. Regards, Shirley Tracy From: viphone@googlegroups.com on behalf of Bill Ga

Re: Siri Interrupting Herself

2024-08-09 Thread Shirley Tracy
Hi, Siri stops in the middle of writing a message for me. It cuts off or says, "Something went wrong—please try again." ​ —I thought it was my phone and was I am using an SE3 and wonder if I should buy a new phone, but hope not to need to. Shirley Tracy ___

Re: improvements in SIRI?

2024-03-22 Thread Shirley Tracy
Amen. I'm getting frustrated with Siri. But understand this is coming from the silly woman who purchased an Apple Magic keyboard without knowing if it would "really" work with my iphone. It's just that I'm getting tired having to deal with Siri's craziness. Shirley

Re: does anyone have a tutorial or chart for the Apple Magic Keyboar?

2024-03-21 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thank you. I appreciate knowing about pressing K with caps lock. That's what I needed. Thanks again. Shirley Tracy From: viphone@googlegroups.com on behalf of Jonathan Cohn Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subjec

does anyone have a tutorial or chart for the Apple Magic Keyboar?

2024-03-20 Thread Shirley Tracy
would help. Can someone please help me? Thank you. . Cheerfully, Shirley Tracy -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, plea

Re: answering a call

2023-12-10 Thread Shirley Tracy
I'm using an SE and it only happens once in a while, but it seems to happen for me with important calls that I have missed because of it. Cheerfully, Shirley Tracy From: 'Linda C. Knight' via VIPhone Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:24

RE: HEY SIRI IS INCONSISTENT

2023-09-30 Thread Shirley Tracy
Good morning, I also use the SE, and Siri is quite unpredictable. I simply keep addressing, “Hey Siri” and it finally decides to cooperate. I think it is testing my patience.   Shirley Tracy Sent from Mail for Windows From: John J. Fioravanti, Jr.Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:35 AMTo

RE: ICloud terms of Service?

2023-09-12 Thread Shirley Tracy
I received the same. But I didn’t click on anything. I believe it usually says that using the product indicates compliance with terms of service. I didn’t read it all, but I didn’t plan on responding or clicking any links, just in case. Shirley   Sent from Mail for Windows From: Debbie DowneySent:

RE: Time being announced

2023-04-17 Thread Shirley Tracy
Hi, I’m not sure that my phone was locked. Sometimes I don’t lock it at night. But I am sure that I had left voiceover off. From now on, I’ll be sure to lock my phone.   Shirley Tracy From: Sieghard WeitzelSent: Monday, April 17, 2023 11:17 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Time being

RE: Time being announced

2023-04-17 Thread Shirley Tracy
I can affirm that it’s a problem. For example, my voiceover started announcing the time in the middle of the night, recently, and I wasn’t even using the phone then. In fact, I was asleep and awakened by it. I live alone and no one else was in my apartment.    Shirley Tracy From: realman02 via

RE: Right Way Up?

2023-01-24 Thread Shirley Tracy
I think you mean the Seeing AI app, don’t you? The names are easy to mix up.  Shirley Tracy From: Barbara StahlSent: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:35 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Right Way Up? So do you mean that the picture is not upside down, or do you mean that you want to be sure

RE: Regarding Audio Playing When I Don't Want

2022-10-24 Thread Shirley Tracy
I don’t have a good answer for you, but I’m also having the same thing happening with Audible. And it happens with books I have finished reading but still have in my library. Maybe whoever helps you can also help me. Thanks. Shirley Tracy From: Jim PortilloSent: Monday, October 24, 2022 6:32 PMTo

RE: setting up a group text using voice-over

2022-04-14 Thread Shirley Tracy
Hi Paula,, Apple Accessibility line: 1877-204-3930 HTHShirley Tracy From: Paula JordanSent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:56 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: setting up a group text using voice-over Hi all.  The subject says it all.  I’m looking for information about how to set up a group text

RE: Can't use Seeing AI on iphone 8.

2022-03-08 Thread Shirley Tracy
I also use IPhone 8 with Seeing AI. It works well for me. I do think the color isn’t always accurate. But I’m able to do a lot with the app.  Shirley Tracy From: Kenny NeadSent: Monday, March 7, 2022 4:04 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Can't use Seeing AI on iphone 8. I have an I

RE: Siri not letting you send messages?

2021-11-13 Thread Shirley Tracy
Awhile back, I had the same problem. I worked around it: When Siri asked if I was ready to send, I said, “No, add to it.” This wasn’t the best solution, but it worked. Within a couple of days, the problem went away. I’ll never know why.  It’s worth a try.  Shirley Tracy From: Adam MorrisSent

RE: Siri not letting you send messages?

2021-11-13 Thread Shirley Tracy
Oops. It wasn’t Joshua who asked the question. My apology.   Shirley Tracy From: Joshua HendricksonSent: Saturday, November 13, 2021 7:09 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not letting you send messages? Never heard of that one before.  I don't use Siri to send textmessages any

RE: Siri not letting you send messages?

2021-11-13 Thread Shirley Tracy
Joshua, That once happened to me for about two weeks. I worked around it. When Siri asked if I was ready to send, I told Siri, “No, add to it.” After a day or two, everything worked as it should. I’ll never know why.  Shirley Tracy From: Joshua HendricksonSent: Saturday, November 13, 2021 7:09

RE: IOS 14 update relaesed

2021-09-14 Thread Shirley Tracy
It was on the news this morning. There has been a breach in security for someone, and Apple has issued a security patch. I didn’t follow the whole story, but that’s the gist. Cheerfully,  Shirley Tracy From: Simon A FogartySent: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:07 AMTo: only-apple-...@groups.io

Do any of you use Genious

2021-09-12 Thread Shirley Tracy
willing to give it a try. Any thoughts how else I can do it? Tks in advance.   Shirley Tracy  -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.   If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inapprop

RE: siri is nolonger working for a friend of mine

2021-09-04 Thread Shirley Tracy
Suddenly, Siri is working for me like always. Not sure what happened, but I’m pleased.  Shirley Tracy From: davycupp...@gmail.comSent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:41 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: siri is nolonger working for a friend of mine Hi folks  Whent that friend pushes his side

RE: siri is nolonger working for a friend of mine

2021-09-04 Thread Shirley Tracy
Siri is getting slower and slower for me, now. I’m going to call the Apple’s disability number as soon as I get time, but I have taken all the steps others on this list have advised.  Shirley  Shirley Tracy From: davycupp...@gmail.comSent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:41 AMTo: viphone

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-04 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks. It does make me feel better, because now I know it isn’t because I did anything to mess it up. 😊 And maybe it will get resolved soon.  Shirley  Shirley Tracy From: Maria CampbellSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 6:44 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right If it

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Got it. Thanks.  Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 5:04 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Shirley, You need to open settings, swipe down to wifi & tap to open. Swipe down the wifi list & tap on your wifi name. You will be pro

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks, but I already tried that, and it didn’t help.  I hope I don’t have to call Apple, but that’s next on my list.Shirley Tracy From: Maria CampbellSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 5:17 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Try powering your phone off and on again

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
those days. 😊 Thanks.  Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 4:10 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Hi Have you tried resetting network settings? To do this, go to settings, general, reset, swipe down to network settings & tap. The de

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
I didn’t have to enter my wifi settings, but I was asked to reenter my other password. And it is still happening.  Any idea why?  Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 4:10 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Hi Have you tried resetting

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Oh, thanks. I’ll give it a try now.   Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 4:10 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Hi Have you tried resetting network settings? To do this, go to settings, general, reset, swipe down to network settings

Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
For a couple of weeks now, I ask Siri to call or text someone, or just to read a message, and it says “On it,” or “Wait a minute.” Sometimes it says, “Something is wrong. Please try again.” Generally, the task is performed, but it takes so long. Any suggestions?  -- The following information is

RE: Major problem with latest iOS

2021-06-11 Thread Shirley Tracy
Yes, after the last update my screen shade was on. I didn’t realize it at first, because I don’t often turn it on. I don’t know why an upgrade would turn it on, but for some reason it did.  Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, June 11, 2021 12:31 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-29 Thread Shirley Tracy
quicker and safer. I hate using a cane because I don’t use it smoothly. I love my dog, but if the backpack works and isn’t too cumbersome, I’d probably give it a try. I’ve come full circle from the way I used to be, and I’m so much happier now.  Cheers,   Shirley Tracy From: juanhernande

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-26 Thread Shirley Tracy
Yes, but I do both—use the sign and talk with people. Sometimes folks just pat my dog while saying, “I know I’m not supposed to pat a service dog but I just can’t help myself.” With the sign, it happens less, especially in front of other people who have often pointed out the sign.    Shirley Tracy

Question about settings

2021-05-26 Thread Shirley Tracy
comfortable using my Iphone, but I’m persistent. ShirleyAnd 8-year-old puppy Jack     Shirley Tracy  -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.   If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's po

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-26 Thread Shirley Tracy
Alison, I applaud your post. I agree with you.    Shirley Tracy From: CJ & AA MAYSent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3:49 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post I truly don’t believe anyone should feel embarra

RE: Regarding sending e-mails, and replying to e-mails.

2021-05-20 Thread Shirley Tracy
tech explanation because I have no clue. Cheerfully,   Shirley Tracy From: CarolynSent: Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:13 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Regarding sending e-mails, and replying to e-mails. Control+R goes to the entire list.  -Original Message-From: viphone

RE: In need of assistance

2021-05-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
pretty annoying questions, because I’m not a great I-Phone user. I’m not nearly as advanced as most of you. But I ask so I can learn. And I’m better than I was last year.  Cheerfully,Shirley Tracy From: Star GazerSent: Monday, May 3, 2021 3:13 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: In need of

RE: Facebook today

2021-04-23 Thread Shirley Tracy
I received the same message a couple weeks ago, and I ignored it. Finally, it went away. I can’t prove it was a scam, but I didn’t get it again and never had any trouble using Face Book.  Shirley Tracy From: Ann M MedlarSent: Friday, April 23, 2021 12:53 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject

RE: How to stop suggestions when using edit to enter new phone numbers

2021-04-01 Thread Shirley Tracy
Tracy From: Richard TurnerSent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 10:51 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: How to stop suggestions when using edit to enter new phone numbers Hi Shirley,Persistence will pay off, hang in there.First, I think maybe want you want is touch typing, where you touch the

How to stop suggestions when using edit to enter new phone numbers

2021-04-01 Thread Shirley Tracy
to conquer this—with help?  Shirley Tracy   -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.   If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moder

RE: How to install the latest update

2021-03-27 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thank you and also Anna. I’ve got it.   Shirley Tracy From: Richard TurnerSent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:31 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: How to install the latest update Go to settings, General, Software update and you should find the install or download buttons there.The current

RE: How to install the latest update

2021-03-27 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks Anna. I’ll do it.   Shirley Tracy From: Anna DresnerSent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:39 PMTo: VIPhone Mailing ListSubject: Re: How to install the latest update Hello Shirley, because 14.4.2 has come out since your phone downloaded 14.4.1, go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage. Delete the

How to install the latest update

2021-03-27 Thread Shirley Tracy
what I can do to get the latest update to install? What am I missing. Thanks for any help. Shirley Tracy   -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.   If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's

RE: [tech-vi Announce List] Learn to Use VoiceOver on Your iPhone: a Beginner’s Guide

2021-03-13 Thread Shirley Tracy
Tracy From: Alan LemlySent: Saturday, March 13, 2021 12:31 PMTo: VIPhone Email ListSubject: FW: [tech-vi Announce List] Learn to Use VoiceOver on Your iPhone: a Beginner’s Guide The below is an excellent beginner's guide to using VoiceOver on the iPhone. Alan Lemly  From: tech...@grou

RE: a couple of original SE basic questions

2021-03-11 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks, Brad. I’m not using IOS 14, but I’ll keep that information in mind for future.   Shirley Tracy From: Brad SnyderSent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:16 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: a couple of original SE basic questions If you are using iOS 14, you should be aware there is a

RE: a couple of original SE basic questions

2021-03-11 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks. I didn’t know that.  Have a great day.  Shirley Tracy From: Richard TurnerSent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:48 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: a couple of original SE basic questions Yes. While on the call, you would need to pull the phone away from your ear because the screen

RE: a couple of original SE basic questions

2021-03-11 Thread Shirley Tracy
Following the question you just answered for someone else on the list, I have a related query: Sometimes, I have a need to access the key pad after someone has called me on my IPhone. How can I open it while I’m already on the call? Is it even possible? Tks. Shirley Tracy From: Richard TurnerSent

RE: Introducing myself and question about Siri

2021-02-06 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks. That’s it.  Shirley  Shirley Tracy From: Sieghard WeitzelSent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 11:50 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Introducing myself and question about Siri Make sure you allow SIRI to use cellular data, maybe it somehow got restricted to only work on WiFi  From

Introducing myself and question about Siri

2021-02-06 Thread Shirley Tracy
is not connected to the internet. I can’t speak my text messages or hear text messages read to me. Has Apple changed something or has one of my settings been accidentally changed? Thanks for any help. Shirley Shirley Tracy   -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: Help with One Password

2018-03-24 Thread phillip tracy
e.com>. Thanks in advance. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone On Mar 23, 2018, at 6:49 PM, Kimberly Samco mailto:ksa...@me.com>> wrote: Thank you Robert, I am using an iPhone. I hadn’t thought to reboot but now Ihave and it didn’t make any difference. The issue is just with the cards

Re: iPhone X and first impressions...

2017-12-05 Thread phillip tracy
o you have better left handed control. I actually found that holding the device in my right hand, using my right thumb to press the side button gave me the best results. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone On Dec 5, 2017, at 5:27 AM, phillip tracy mailto:tracyp4...@msn.com>> wrote: Hi Scott

Re: iPhone X and first impressions...

2017-12-05 Thread phillip tracy
ky, great battery life if you properly manage the settings, the perfect phone! I have wanted all these features since the 4S and finally, they're here! Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone On Dec 5, 2017, at 4:16 AM, Kliphton Miller mailto:kliph...@icloud.com>> wrote: I haven’t used this

Re: Siri is still pretty stupid

2017-09-23 Thread phillip tracy
Janet, before what you just said starts a firestorm, let me say this. Maybe you didn't read about all the hype Apple put into claiming in iOS 11 about a revamped, much smarter Siri. That is in their own words, not mine. If you really wanted to get picky, you could say that was false advertising.

IPhone 7 for sale, permission granted by list moderator

2017-03-27 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
, phone number, and a time best to reach you and I'll be happy to give you a call. Thank you in advance, Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or i

RE: Pair Braille Sense U2 with iPhone

2016-04-21 Thread Tracy Smith
Hello Abdullah Your friend needs to go into Settings, Accessibility, VoiceOver, and go to Braille devices. I can't remember the exact route, as I don't have an iPhone anymore, but it should be right. Then from there you can search for and pair with the display, and it will work just fine.

Re: Apple Watch won't speak

2016-03-13 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
ve mode to get VO speaking again is the hard reboot I described above. Also, in the watch app under accessibility is the accessibility shortcut, just like on iPhone. You can set it to toggle VO so that triple-clicking the crown will turn VO on/off. Hope that helps, let me know if it does. Phil

Re: iPhone seven rumors

2015-12-07 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
blog entry posted a week or so ago. For those who are hearing impaired on top of needing voiceover there are real concerns here. Just take this thread back roughly a week or so and you'll see exactly why. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2015, at 1:06 PM, Mary Otten wrote: &g

Re: Blue tooth earpiece issue in iOS 9

2015-09-28 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Sounds to me like it's time to report this bug to Apple. It is definitely a bug, it is happening to me. Turning your Bluetooth headset off and back on again does resolve the issue. Same with a Bluetooth keyboard. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2015, at 8:28 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >

Re: help with battery gauge

2015-05-13 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
How long have you had the phone? After about 2 years of heavy use, the battery starts to wear out and needs replaced. They are only good for about 400 to 500 full charge cycles before they start to lose life. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2015, at 6:14 AM, Maria Chapman wrote: > > > HI.

Many apple services still down

2015-03-11 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
better, I have 10 updates just waiting for Apple to come back online. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the

RE: Status of braille support in 8.1.1.

2014-11-20 Thread Tracy Smith
Hi All Please refresh my memory: I did it once, but now forgot. How do you turn automatic translation on or off? I also prefer it turned off, but sometimes when typing passwords, it causes the password to be incorrect, because of the extra space you have to type. -Original Message- From:

RE: Whatsapp on ios 8.1

2014-11-04 Thread Tracy Smith
Hello I contacted the developers with the same issue. I get kicked out while browsing. I also can't scroll down a long list of conversations or contacts, and I get kicked out. After emailing them, I just got an automated message that my email has been received. But I'm sure they will work on it.

Re: a couple things that are baffling me about IOS8 on an iPhone6

2014-09-30 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
in order for touch ID to work, your lock screen must be active first. in other words, before laying your finger on the home button, you must push the power button first, then your phone should unlock. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 29, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Rose Combs wrote: >

Re: iPad Air for sale, excellent condition

2014-09-19 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
hello, I'm really sorry about that. I tried to send the message individually. For some reason, however, it went to everyone. I apologize for that, hopefully the person selling the iPad got the message also and can email me back. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2014, at

Re: iPad Air for sale, excellent condition

2014-09-19 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
ayPal for you. I would really like to buy this if possible. Hopefully flexibility is okay with you. I have been praying for an opportunity like this for a long time now. Go ahead and email me back your terms, hopefully we can work something out. Got bless. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone >

RE: Possible solution for backing up BARD Mobile content to a Windows computer for syncing to an iOS device.

2014-09-15 Thread Tracy Smith
Hi Yes, please tell us how you navigate IFunBox. I also don't succeed with it. I had an older version of iFunBox which was a little better, and JFW could read the menus in a sense, but I can't get the latest one to work. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@goo

Re: overview of accessibility features in iOS 8

2014-09-13 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
nored. I would almost be willing to go so far as to say that Apple should apologize, and reaffirm their commitment to the voiceover user. they may be approaching a very slippery slope, and it would be in everyone's best interest to avoid such a fall off. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone &

RE: iDevice holder

2014-06-04 Thread Tracy Smith
Hi I don't think it's iDevice specific, but I've seen some novelty shops sell cellphone holders which are like a stand. Some come in the shape of an open hand, another one I've seen looked like a bicycle. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] O

Blind SA Youth Magazine - June 2014.docx

2014-06-02 Thread Tracy
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RE: jail breaking a iphone

2014-05-29 Thread Tracy Smith
on't be able to make calls, etc. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Broxi72 Sent: 29 May 2014 01:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: jail breaking a iphone hi Tracy, what phone have you gotten jailbroken?. And was

RE: jail breaking a iphone

2014-05-29 Thread Tracy Smith
Hi I've jailbroken my phone, and I like it better that way, although I agree that with iOS7 the reasons to jailbreak become less and less. You can find out how and get the software needed from www.evasi0n.com. I guess most of the apps and tweaks I get are to circumvent iTunes, which I don't like. O

nomail

2014-05-27 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's po

RE: Some questions about the bbm app

2014-05-26 Thread Tracy Smith
Hi It's hit and miss, but if I'm in a chats window, and I receive a new invite, the received invitations button is just above the most recent chat on the top of the screen. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jen Colley Sent: 26 May 2014 01:18 PM To: v

RE: BBm 2.0

2014-02-23 Thread Tracy
Yes, and it's not the easiest programme to use, but it can be used with enough determination and hair on your teeth. The biggest problem with BBm even since it came out, is that the label on the button is not what the button actually is. So, what a sighted person sees and VoiceOver reads, doesn't a

Re: Going no mail [was "Re: help"]

2014-02-13 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
I'm really sorry about that subject line, that was totally unintentional. I no longer have a computer, so the iPhone is all I have now. This is why I was wondering what to do about going no mail. Any help would be appreciated. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2014, at

Re: help

2014-02-13 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Sorry about that, I need help going nomail. Thanks in advance. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2014, at 2:19 PM, "Cris Ali" wrote: > > help with what? > Regards, > Cris > > -Original Message- From: PHILLIP TRACY > Sent: Thursday, Febru

help

2014-02-13 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@google

RE: The iPhone 5 as a Blogging Tool

2014-01-27 Thread Tracy
Hi Craig I use the wordpress app, and it is very accessible. You can do pretty much everything you can do in the wordpress interface, from within the wordpress app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: 26 January 2014 06

RE: Spell Stack

2014-01-16 Thread Tracy
Hi all I'm battling to even get past the first tutorial. All my letters are blocked in, and no matter which way I try, I can't get them to move to an empty space. Any ideas? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Claridge Sen

RE: SpellStack now out on the App Store

2014-01-16 Thread Tracy
I'm totally stumped by this game. I can't even get past the dog tutorial. Every time I try to move a letter, it tells me it's blocked off. Just plain double tapping also has no effect. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Maria

Re: A radium question.

2013-12-03 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Online only subscriptions will not play sporting events. You have to have a radio active, as well as an online subscription, in order to listen to sports online. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:40 PM, "Robert Fenton" > wrote: > > I am runnin

Re: Copying and pasting text.

2013-11-18 Thread Tracy
Hi Annie There is actually another way to paste too. Sometimes I'm lazy to use the rotor, so I find the area where VoiceOver says "text field". I move my finger a little upwards to the border of that area and double tap and hold there. The phone makes a kind of squiggly sound, and the paste opt

Re: Completely silent iPhone

2013-11-05 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Odd for sure, but not completely unheard of. I have had iPhones do this often. The reset always works. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:59 AM, "Lisa belville" > wrote: > > Hmm, this is weird. My phone was unplugged, so not synching with wifi. Th

Re: Having trouble with the bbm app

2013-11-04 Thread Tracy
definitely have a look. Jen From: Tracy Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 12:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Having trouble with the bbm app Hi I figured out (or rather let me say my cousin helped me figure out), how to get past the buttons that won't activat

Re: Having trouble with the bbm app

2013-11-03 Thread Tracy
spot again. Swiping to it also won't work. Hope it helps. Kind regards Tracy - Original Message - From: Jen Colley To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 12:56 PM Subject: Re: Having trouble with the bbm app Hi, The problems you mention I’m hav

Re: Having trouble with the bbm app

2013-10-31 Thread Tracy
Hi Jen Maybe I've got a solution to your contacts problem. In settings, set contacts layout to list. Hope it works for you. Tracy - Original Message - From: Jen Colley To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 12:56 PM Subject: Re: Having trouble wit

Re: Having trouble with the bbm app

2013-10-31 Thread Tracy
Hi Gen I'm not having the same problem as you, as all my contacts are displayed and read by VoiceOver. But I'm also having problems with BBM. The menus at the bottom don't always activate, especially the Updates and Invites button. I've noticed that with the chats, contacts and groups button, if

Re: New iPhone 5s.

2013-10-21 Thread Tracy
Hi Pablo When you get your 5S, during setup just use the apple ID you used for your iPhone 4. Then restore your iPhone 4 through iTunes, and during setup choose "restore as new device." Then it will be clean and you can give it to your friend. - Original Message - From: Pablo Morale

Re: A couple of iPhone 5S observations

2013-10-18 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Yes, I can verify both of those things on my unit. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2013, at 1:58 PM, "Grant Hardy" wrote: > > Just a quick message to see if others can replicate the following on their > iPhone 5S. The first thing I’ve noticed is that the

Re: VoiceOver Volume in Rotor on 5S

2013-10-06 Thread Phillip Tracy
This is also a problem for me. Can't get the volume up to a reasonable level, but all other sounds and VO sounds are distortingly loud. The voice volume will not raise. Phillip Tracy -Original Message- From: Jim Fettgather Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2013 10:37 AM To: vi

Re: iphone 5s speaker distortion

2013-09-26 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
yes, this is a very common problem. Also, there is a bug in the voiceover volume in the rotor. If you turn it too far down, you will not be able to turn it back up. Be careful. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2013, at 9:18 PM, "Penny Golden" wrote: > >

Re: Touch ID and accessibility?

2013-09-22 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
yes, this is absolutely possible. There is an edit button to edit the fingerprints. You can delete them there, you can also name the fingerprints. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2013, at 1:11 PM, "Srikanth Kanuri" wrote: > > Hi, apple says that, total of

Re: Touch ID and accessibility?

2013-09-22 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
yes, voice over will tell you if the fingerprint has worked or not worked. Only during the setup process. Once you fingerprints are set up, everything works as normal. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2013, at 2:08 AM, "Srikanth Kanuri" wrote: > > Haha, ex

Re: Touch ID and accessibility?

2013-09-22 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
I can tell you, the process is fully accessible. All you have to do is follow what voice over tells you to do. You should build to do it without any problems whatsoever. I did it in the store just fine. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2013, at 2:03 AM, "Sieghard Weitzel

Re: No iOS 7 for me :'(

2013-09-20 Thread Tracy
Yes, 2.9 gigs is pretty hectic. Mine was 1.12 gigs for my iPhone 4. It was downloading the whole night, and was standing at 800 mb when I left for work. Think I also better do some spring-cleaning before I install it. - Original Message - From: "Arianna" To: Sent: Thursday, September

Re: The Apple Braille Crisis. It's Got to be Fixed for our Kids

2013-09-20 Thread Tracy
I don't want to debate the merits of "to braille or not to braille" on this list, except to say that there is a sector of the blind community often overlooked when discussing this subject, and that is the deaf-blind community who rely solely on braille and have no use for the actual voice in Vo

Siri is okay now it looks like Siri is okay now. It was not working for about 90 minutes. Everything is okay now though.

2013-09-19 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@google

Siri is down

2013-09-19 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
I am tied up with other things right now, but someone might want to let Apple know Siri is down. Phillip Tracy sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@google

Re: closing out apps in the switcher

2013-09-18 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
your apps are closed. It is quick, easy, and awesome! Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:30 PM, "Tess" wrote: > > Personally, I don't like the new way to close apps from the app switcher. > That is going to be a pain. I liked double tapping and

Re: question about auto updating applications in new I O S

2013-09-18 Thread Phillip Tracy
You sure can, but I can't remember where it is at the moment. Phillip Tracy -Original Message- From: Brent Harbolt Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: question about auto updating applications in new I O S Has anyone found out if yo

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