Re: Superfast charging Battery was: The iCloud Keychain, I Think I'm Beginning to Like It

2014-08-23 Thread RobH.
A different techy might correct me, but chargers deliver different ampage levels for different size devices. The device will take whatever ampage it can handle, or all there is, if that is less. So, an iPhone is only going to take what it needs, the rest is superfluous and unused. The Apple

Re: Superfast charging Battery was: The iCloud Keychain, I Think I'm Beginning to Like It

2014-08-23 Thread RobH.
I think we are confusing a detail:- The battery pack device is what charges or is charged super-fast, it charges your devices normally. The charging circuit in your device controls that. - Original Message - From: Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Is anyone using any fitness tracking wrist bands?

2014-08-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I just received my Fitbit Flex today and am looking forward to setting it up soon. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Katey Glass Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 12:18 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

A Few Backup Questions

2014-08-23 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, I'll be taking advantage of the recently announced program to get a free battery replacement for my iPhone5. There's no Apple Store nearby, though, so I'll be sending my device to Apple and will therefore be without it for up to ten days. My mother, who got her phone at the same time I

Free New Batteries for Some iPhone5 Units

2014-08-23 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, As promised, here's the email on this program. Instead of typing everything, I'll just paste the text from Apple's website below. The page link is after the text. iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program Apple has determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices may suddenly

RE: A Few Backup Questions

2014-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Alex, I would do an encrypted backup via iTunes and restore from it when your iPhones come back. It is not recommended to restore an iPhone backup to an iPod Touch. Yes, both devices run iOS, but the hardware is very different and according to Apple Restoring an iPhone backup to an iPod

Re: A Few Backup Questions

2014-08-23 Thread Alex Hall
Thank you, that helps. My only other question: will enabling local backups do anything to iCloud? As I recall, you have to choose one or the other, you can't do both at once. I've relied soely on iCloud backups for years, so maybe this has changed and I missed it. On Aug 23, 2014, at 9:54 AM,

Re: Is anyone using any fitness tracking wrist bands?

2014-08-23 Thread Barry Abbott
Hello all. I have just purchased the Fitbit one activity and sleep wristband. When looking at it it would appear that you need to remove one side of the wristband in order to plug-in the end of the charging cradle. I'm just wondering how to do this as I don't want to accidentally break the

I stand corrected

2014-08-23 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, Having read the info from a few list members, I stand corrected on my fear of overheating the battery when using a higher amperage charger. We live and learn every day. That's why I follow this list! Ron Danvers Ron Danvers Life is like a jar of Jalapeno peppers - what

Facebook

2014-08-23 Thread Michelle
Hi. Is anyone else having trouble when they click on a link in Facebook? When I click on a link it will go there but then it freezes up. The only way to get it unstuck is to hit my home button. Michelle -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All

Re: A Few Backup Questions

2014-08-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You can only have automatic backups set to either iCloud or iTunes, but you can always do a manual backup. I have automatic backups set to use iCloud, but I periodically go in and perform a manual encrypted backup to my PC using iTunes. On 08/23/2014 09:17 AM, Alex Hall wrote: Thank you,

Sprint data speed and Netflix

2014-08-23 Thread Conrad Bennett
What is sprints average data speed and how well does it work with Netflix? 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

Re: $0.79 iPhone 5c's at Wal-Mart, with 2-year contract

2014-08-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Why are you guessing this will be the case Sieghard? Are you thinking that when the iPhone 6 comes out, the 5s will become free with a contract? If so, I don't think this was the case in the past. My memory may be failing me, but I think the previous generation of the iPhone became something

Re: A Few Backup Questions

2014-08-23 Thread Alex Hall
I didn't know that, thanks. I'll open iTunes in a moment and do that, it sounds perfect. that way iCloud continues to be m primary, but I have a full backup, including passwords and other details, safely stored locally. On Aug 23, 2014, at 12:02 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote:

Siri Says

2014-08-23 Thread Alan Paganelli
I just asked Siri How'd the Chicago Bears do last night? She replied, The Bears went in to hibernation against the Sea Hawks yesterday. The final score was, 6 to 34. Not a belly laugh to be sure but she does have a personality. It did give me a chuckle even if my Bears didn't. Regards,

TW Blue beta for the mac?

2014-08-23 Thread Kliphton Senior
Does anyone have the link to down load this beta? Frustrated with your Mac, I-device, or AppleTV? New user and want quick efficient answers? Or maybe you know apple products and want to contribute? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you.

anyone on here used hulu

2014-08-23 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, Has anyone on here used hulu? I've ehard all about it, and it seems cool, but i wonder if it's accessible at all -- 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

importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread RobH.
I'm sure I've heard of this, but can't find it. I don't, but don't, want to ahve to type all that detail in again for half a dozen account. I know they're held in backups, it is a case of how do I import them or get them shared from all my other devices. Ok, just 2 4S's. The Mini will be the

A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread SoonerAnnie
Hi all, For the past couple of days my iPhone 5S has been acting strangely when the phone rings. The ringer volume is good but, for some reason, VO is barely audible! Heretofore, when the volume of the ringer was pretty loud, so was VO, but now, not so. As far as I know, I haven't done

RE: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread Richard Turner
Try doing that with earphones plugged in. Then, unplug the earphones and do a two finger flick up and start tapping the up volume button. There is something flakey that happens from time to time with the volume. HTH, Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: The iCloud Keychain, I Think I'm Beginning to Like It

2014-08-23 Thread Steve Sweeney
Hi Mark Is 1pass easy to use on an iphone? I've not played with it. I was usingRoboform for a while but it was just to frustrating and time consuming. Thx -Steve -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday,

The Voice Over Accessibility of 1 Password

2014-08-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Steve, I changed the Subject line of this thread to more accurately reflect our dialog. To be honest, I am a big fan of 1 Password for iOS. However, I am a long-time user and am familiar with all of the various nuances of the app. The currently released version, while usable with

Forwarding a text message from the i phone

2014-08-23 Thread Terri Elliott
Hi. I need to know how to forward a text message to another person using the i phone. I know you have to go to the conversation part of the text that you want to forward. I need directions on how to locate the conversation option. Thanks. Terri -- The following information is important

Re: A Few Backup Questions

2014-08-23 Thread Grant Hardy
Hi Alex, I just wanted to add one thing since your backup questions have been answered by now. I'm not sure whether this particular battery replacement program would qualify, but sometimes you can call Apple and request an advanced exchange. This is where they ship out a new device and then you

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread Alan Paganelli
I would try shutting down my iPhone, waiting a bit and then turning it back on again. I had this strange problem last night. All of a sudden, my iPhone 5s went silent. I knew there was around three quarters battery power left in the can so that wasn't the issue. Then I turned on my

Re: Forwarding a text message from the i phone

2014-08-23 Thread Alex Hall
Find the text (not the thread, but the message inside the thread). Once VO is reading it, turn the rotor to actions, flick up or down to more, and double tap. Two buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen; the one on the right is forward. Double tap that, choose the recipient like normal,

Re: Forwarding a text message from the i phone

2014-08-23 Thread Grant Hardy
Hi Terri, find the Messages app (normally at the top-left on the first page of the home screen) and double-tap to open it. If you are in the list of conversations, locate the one you want and double-tap to open it. If you are already in the right conversation, you can skip this step. If you are

Re: Forwarding a text message from the i phone

2014-08-23 Thread Grant Hardy
This is a much easier way to open that menu. Thanks Alex! Grant Sent from mobile On Aug 23, 2014, at 10:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Find the text (not the thread, but the message inside the thread). Once VO is reading it, turn the rotor to actions, flick up or down to more, and

Re: Forwarding a text message from the i phone

2014-08-23 Thread Alex Hall
No problem. I should have specified, though, that this is iOS7 or above (well, I assume it will work in iOS8). Any iOS6 or older device will work differently. On Aug 23, 2014, at 2:00 PM, Grant Hardy grantha...@outlook.com wrote: This is a much easier way to open that menu. Thanks Alex!

Re: The Voice Over Accessibility of 1 Password

2014-08-23 Thread Dillon Collier
I have found that this feature will be very helpful! dillon collier On Aug 23, 2014, at 12:27 PM, M. Taylor mk...@ucla.edu wrote: Hello Steve, I changed the Subject line of this thread to more accurately reflect our dialog. To be honest, I am a big fan of 1 Password for iOS.

Re: anyone on here used hulu

2014-08-23 Thread Traci Duncan
I used it about a year ago, and it was fairly accessible. If I remember correctly, I could search and play shows just fine. Maybe look on appleVis to see if there is an updated review on it. On Aug 23, 2014, at 9:38 AM, Jed Barton jedbar...@gmail.com wrote: Hey guys, Has anyone on here

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hello, Am I right that your mail accounts are on your computer and you want them on your iPad? If so, are you using a Mac or a PC? If a Mac, sync the accounts with iCloud, and then sync mail with iCloud on your iPad, and everything should be copied across. If you're using a Windows machine, do

Re: Is anyone using any fitness tracking wrist bands?

2014-08-23 Thread Lois Butterfield
Hi Barry, I don't have the 1 and don't know what it looks like. I do know that if you Google it, you can get good instructions on how to connect or charge any of the FitBit products. Good luck. Lois Butterfield, Certified Scentsy Consultant http://loisbutterfield.scentsy.us

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread RobH.
No no, got an iPhone, 2 iPhones, those are synched and never used iTunes. I don't want to have to type all those mail account details, Again! There's a thing about apps too, can't find where to set that either. Rh. - Original Message - From: Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net To:

Re: anyone on here used hulu

2014-08-23 Thread Gail the U. S. Male
I haven't usedc it in a couple of years, but back then, it was quite accessible. I haven't used it recently, because my internet isn't very stable, and I don't want to get in the middle of a good series, and not be able to finish watching it. - Original Message - From: Jed Barton

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Rob, If you sync mail on the iPHones with iCloud and also sync Mail on your iPad with iCloud, the info should copy automatically. Go to Settings/iCloud on all the devices and turn on mail. Best, Anna On Aug 23, 2014, at 2:09 PM, RobH. bobs...@googlemail.com wrote: No no, got an iPhone,

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Anna, I don't why but although I have checked the option in iCloud to have my mail synced, when I got my iPhone I had to configure all my e-mail accounts manually on the iPhone because apart from my iCloud account, the details had not synced. I assumed they would, but they had not. I could

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread SoonerAnnie
Hi Alan, Unfortunately, that didn't work for me. And also, unfortunately, I have had the problem you mentioned on more than one occasion and, as you said, just shutting it down for a bit and then rebooting did the trick. Disappointingly, not so with this problem. Thanks for the suggestion

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread RobH.
Ok, thanks; done that bit, but where is Sync, I found backup, not sure that is the same. What am I meant to do to make it actually do this? Ta, R. - Original Message - From: Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:11 PM

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread SoonerAnnie
Hi Richard, Thanks for the suggestion, but guess I must be not doing something correctly. When you do anything with the volume it silences the ringer so even when VO gets turned up, when I try it, the volume is still very low when the ringer sounds. Grrr! So far I haven't thrown my phone or

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread RobH.
Ok, backed up, but none of the other accounts showed up. There's more to this, and can't find or figure it. Rh. - Original Message - From: Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:11 PM Subject: Re: importing mail account

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread Kelly Pierce
Try going into settings/sounds and turn off sound check. This helped me with my ringer volume. My VO volume was fine. My ringer would drop down to 10 percent volume or lower for no clear reason. Normally, sound check normalizes the tracks and albums in the music app. Kelly On 8/23/14,

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread Alan Paganelli
In any case, all the best to you and hope you get it sorted out. Alan Sent from my iPad Air On Aug 23, 2014, at 1:30 PM, SoonerAnnie sooneran...@att.net wrote: Hi Alan, Unfortunately, that didn't work for me. And also, unfortunately, I have had the problem you mentioned on more than

Re: importing mail account details to my iPad Mini

2014-08-23 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi guys, I apologize. I thought sure that what I said would work, but I hadn't tested it. I just did some googling, and it doesn't look like you have any option but to enter each account manually. One thing that would work would be to restore the new iPad from a backup of your iPhone. That

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread SoonerAnnie
Hmmm...am unable to locate sound check. Guess I'm going to have to live with this problem? Ugh! Thanks for the suggestion though, much appreciated Kelly! - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:39 PM

RE: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread Richard Turner
Under Settings, Sounds, make sure it says, change with button, off. That way your ringer volume is only change there in settings. Then, see if turning the volume up while voiceover is speaking makes a difference. My guess is your ringer volume is changing with the buttons. Richard

Re: Free games for the iPhone for S

2014-08-23 Thread Jennie Facer
I don't know if Moxie 2 is still available, but it is a lot of fun. These games arent free, but they are low cost. Cards alone is two card games built into one app. I do know of another card game that I do believe is free. Iti s called One Foundation. Hope this helps, Jenn Sent from my iPad

Re: Is anyone using any fitness tracking wrist bands?

2014-08-23 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I've just got my Tracking Band set up and I like it very much. I'd like to say thank you to Tracy as her instructions were very understandable and helpful. Kawal. On 22 Aug 2014, at 18:19, Kawal Gucukoglu kgli...@icloud.com wrote: I will try and do as you say. Thank you very very much. On

A Tiny Favor to Ask of Those Using The Facebook App

2014-08-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, I have a very small favor to ask of those using the Facebook app. If you could please reply to me, off-list, at mk...@ucla.edu I would greatly appreciate it. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread SoonerAnnie
Noo! I haven't had that setting on since a few hours after I had my first iPhone! LOL! Because I want my ringer at a certain setting, I don't want the volume buttons to change them...ever! When I attempt to turn up the volume while VO is speaking, it turns up everything...but then when I

Email Settings

2014-08-23 Thread Noe Villeda
Hello listers, I will be on vacation at the end of the week, how do I set this list to no mail? Thanks. Noe -- 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

RE: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread Alan Lemly
Ann, this probably won't result in anything different from what you've already tried, but have you tried correcting the VoiceOver volume using the volume setting in the rotor? I would suggest you adjust your volume to the desired setting using volume in the rotor. Then go to your home screen and

RE: $0.79 iPhone 5c's at Wal-Mart, with 2-year contract

2014-08-23 Thread R Van Lant
When the 5 came out, Verizon offered the 4 for free and $99 for the 4S. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: $0.79 iPhone

Re: A question regarding the volume of my ringer and VoiceOver

2014-08-23 Thread SoonerAnnie
Oh Alan, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! That was the one thing I hadn't tried, and it worked! Again, thanks to all who gave suggestions...I appreciate it more than you know! Ann - Original Message - From: Alan Lemly wale...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: Email Settings

2014-08-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Use the link at the bottom of each email http://groups.google.com/group/viphone and select Membership and Email Settings in the My Settings menu. In the resulting dialog, tab down and change from send me an email for every new message to don't send me emails. I'm using Orca and Firefox with

RE: The iCloud Keychain, I Think I'm Beginning to Like It

2014-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Steve, What did you find frustrating with Roboform? I have been a Roboform user for probably 10 or 12 years and for the last few years I am using Roboform Everywhere which syncs my passwords, SafeNotes and other information between all my computers and my iPhone. For a little while Roboform