Do you smart phone well?

[bucolic_frolic]

Dozens of apps, never use one. Never enough space for more apps. Don't know if 1/2 of them login. Tried Signal and Telegram once. That was enough but now I need to use Instagram. Probably have to rip out Signal and other apps to make it fit.

Why do we need Google as well as Samsung browser? Oh right, Google makes the software, Samsung makes the phone but they need separate browser because ............................

I don't know how to use store coupons. I downloaded an app once, but now I think you're supposed to download the coupons before going to the store. Is that right?

When I bought this phone they told me it would be very important to my lifestyle. Everything would run off my phone. So far no cigar. I'm still on the PC, hardly use the phone. Weeks go by I might not turn it on.

[LearnedHand]

1. Something like this might help

https://greensmartphones.com/blog/smartphone-basics/

You could do with some basic terminology about the phone itself and its operating system before you start ripping out apps. For example, your phone is an Android and this has different and recommended choices for browsers. The browser has zero to do with the phone maker. Hope this helps.

[bucolic_frolic]

17. THanks

though they should rename their site smartphone basics. Beginners and Seniors is not necessary.

[Raven123]

2. Nope. Avoid as much as possible

Apps are a license for tracking. I always weigh the pros and cons. Don’t want to become too dependent on a phone

[Skittles]

3. I NEVER take my phone with me when I leave home

and I RARELY use it at home

[UTUSN]

8. 1- Now I'm going to worry that you have a horse-and-buggy emergency out there.

2- No wonder you never pick up.

3- I take it everywhere, ignore everybody, and do internet (this).

[lastlib]

4. (When did "smart phone" become a verb??)

(asking for a friend?)

[JoseBalow]

5. I love my flip phone

Calls, texts, pictures... I'm good to go!

[Midnight Writer]

7. I miss my flip phone.

[hunter]

14. Me too, from the early days of 4G LTE.

I've replaced the battery once, when it stopped going a few days without recharging.

I'd still be using my old 3G flip phone if it was still supported.

[Emile]

6. Using my phone to answer you. I rarely

start up my desktop anymore. I use my tablet in the morning, and my phone the rest of the day.

[Maninacan]

9. just over a year with t, somewhat.

I don't use it for calls. I use Texting and Messenger. Use it for travel and hotspot. It took over FB.completely somehow and made it impossible to log in FB. With computer. I have no interest in anything Recommended or games.

[LogDog75]

10. I use my smart phone for a number of purposes

I use it to text messages to others. It's convenient and I get faster responses from the people I text.

I check my email accounts so I don't miss anything important. Not that I get anything important but there are some things I need to answer immediately when I'm away from my computer or iPad.

I use a number of apps including ones for a dictionary, translator, calculator, stock market, weather, a local library app, Google Earth, Waze, Marine Traffic since I live on the coast and I want to see what kind of ships are just offshore. I have a couple of games like Candy Crush Saga which I play while waiting at an appointment. I even have an app named Flush that helps me find public restrooms.

One more advantage, I get texts asking me to confirm medical and dental appointments. All I have to do is reply with a "C" and hit send.

Apps are useful for a variety of purpose and if I have an app on my phone I have a use for it.

[electric_blue68]

11. I think I do pretty well....

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First I had a basic cellphone.
Then I got a tablet around 10 yrs....

Switched to a smart phone when covid started. My lifeline to family, friends.
E-books from the library during covid.

Yes, I talk on my phone but also text alot. Come here to DU. Email Have a great digital art app! Play games.
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Have to charge up my tablet (been months) bc other apps, games, Maybe FB again.

I have a quite old by now computer that I need a mouse for. A friend got me KB bc I was going to leave the computer when I moved but at last moment took; bc I have priceless photos from my trip to relatives in Switzerland.

I

[oasis]

12. No. I'm tech challenged. And with store coupons?

Forget about it

[ProfessorGAC]

19. See My Post #18

I use digital coupons all the time. I find it very easy, whether on my phone or at the store's coupon station.
There are some really good savings.
Monday I got a carton of whole Cremini mushrooms for 99 cents. The regular price is $3.29.

[oasis]

21. Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[bucolic_frolic]

13. Thanks for all the replies, as usual good to know I'm not alone!

[AllaN01Bear]

15. havent had to get cupons to down load items . i have it to call my sister and some friends a i am on llife line

avent had to get cupons to down load items . i have it to call my sister and some friends a i am on llife line phone and didnt want long distance @ the time. i have several aps . biird identifires and such. thats about all

[AllaN01Bear]

16. im bummed that m$ took away skype and forced us onto teams . ugh.

some friends and i have reverted to email, remember email ? to ckeck in with each other . i do have signal on my iphone but dont use it and dont use it on the computer.

[ProfessorGAC]

18. For Coupons...

...the item is listed at the store for a price "with digital coupon".
I just open the app there at the store.
There is also a coupon kiosk at most stores so you can clip after you pick them, before you check out.
As to the phone, I use it WAY more than the laptop.
And, I have removed some Samsung apps with zero negative effect.

[bucolic_frolic]

20. Thanks for the info

I don't use a data plan, so i need wifi to use an app.

Removal of Samsung apps is a real inside scoop!! Much appreciated!

I got on library internet access today, at 1/2 its rated speed, it is 20x faster than my Verizon home internet. Time to go satellite.

[ProfessorGAC]

22. Our Town Just Got Upgraded

800Mbps direct wired. About 460Mbps WiFi laptop, 165Mbps on my phone.
Fast enough for us.
I still remember our dumb terminal in our lab office being connected by phone to a local university's mainframe at 180 baud!
So, 165 million is fine by me!