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    Best software to transfer all data A54 --> A54

    Years ago, Syncios Data Transfer worked great. But it hasn't been updated. Metro Stores recommend Samsung Smart Switch and are unaware of other choices. Which app is the best to use for an A54 to A54 transfer, and what will the app NOT transfer? I have a MacBookPro 16" M1 if a laptop is...
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    My 6 year old 55" Samsung LED died. Replacement?

    This old 55" TV (HU8550?) now shows an instant green screen. Must replace the set. I prefer Samsung, and it must be 55". Prefer to buy from Costco, and this set looks good...
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    Samsung A52 5G clanging loud. Why?

    My three year old. A52 has been fine until today. It was in my jacket pocket and screen off when suddenly CLANG CLANG..... CLANG CLANG...for over five minutes until I unlocked the phone. It was the loudest I've ever heard from a cell phone. There were no abnormal notifications. How to...
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    Help Samsung A54 won't receive calls when wifi is on

    My A54 is four months old. Starting yesterday I couldn't receive phone calls, but text messages and outgoing calls were fine. Just now I found that when wifi is turned on, that's when it won't receive calls. What to do?
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    How to download and install Plantronics Hub (PLT HUB) which is no longer in the Play Store

    My Samsung phone no longer has Plantronics Hub aka PLT HUB, a great app to control my old Plantronics BT headset. How may I install this app if it's not in the Play Store? The current version, Poly Lens, will not work with the bluetooth set, but Plantronics Hub will work. I have PLT Hub on...
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    Help How to transfer an APP from A51 to A52 or A53?

    There's a nice app[ called "PLT Hub" which is on my A51, and it is no longer available in the Play Store. Using Syncios Transfer, have backed up all apps from the A51 to my Mac. BUT the apps convert from a name to folder listings with a bizarre code, similar to hex. Using Android File...
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    Samsung A53 not so impressive compared to the A52

    Less than a week ago, I "upgraded" from an A52 to A53. There are many articles and videos indicating the A53 is slightly better than the A52. So far, it seems the same or even worse. I have two phones: A52 5G on Android 12 A53 5G on Android 13 One of the annoyances with the A53 is that when...
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    Ways to help extend battery charge on Samsung A53

    https://www.androidheadlines.com/how-to-increase-battery-life-samsung-galaxy-a53-5g.html and
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    Upgraded A52 to A53, data transferred, but not names/passwords

    Two days ago I upgraded a Samsung A52 to A53. The data transferred over, but not names and passwords. What is wrong here? Looked In settings of the A52 and do not see where names/passwords are stored, nor what causes them to be transferred to the new A53. Help! (please)
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    Samsung A51 MetroPCS painfully slow after forced update yesterday.

    My A51 Samsung was always smooth and fast until Metro forced a software update 3/4/23; CURRENT VERSION. A516USQUAFWA3. Security patch 12/1/22. Internet is slow. Device care optimized "Great!". Have restarted. 50% storage free. Diagnostics hang---- won't run. No further updates...
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    Help Does the Samsung A53 have wireless (induction) charging?

    On MetroPCS and my Samsung A51. c-port is flaky. Was thinking of upgrading to the A53. Many websites indicate the A53 has wireless/induction charging, but the Metro rep said it does not. I'd like to have induction charging as an option. Does the A53 have or not have wireless charging?
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    MetroPCS greatly increased phone prices. Why?

    The Samsung A53 is now about $409 and S21 about $700. Darn.
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    Best device to convert Samsung into induction charging

    The USB C port is sometimes unreliable. What item is the best to allow induction charging in the A52, especially fast charging?
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    Help Cannot install Spartan Family Connect

    We have three android phones in our house, and none of them can install the application called Spartan Family Connect from the play store. The android list remedies but I’ve only done a few of them since deleting things doesn’t sound appetizing. Would someone please try installing then...
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    Help How to change the background of the weather report?

    When setting up this phone, there was a slider to choose the back ground of the rectangle at the top of the Home Screen which shows the location, temp, & moon phase. I'd like to change that background of the rectangle, but cannot find the setting anywhere. Anyone know?
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    Samsung Galaxy A03s ---- not so good.

    Today I checked out the new Samsung cell phone, selling for about $160. After just ten minutes, did not enjoy it. Here is why: 1. The side buttons were too flush 2. The power on/off had an indented contour to the case 3. The screen was milky - - - not vivid. 4. When removing the phone...
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    Help T-mobile massive data breach. Is MetroPCS included?

    A few days ago t-mobile announced a massive data breach. See links below. Some websites indicate MetroPCS is NOT included, but others assert Metro is indeed included. What's the truth? What will you Metro customers do about this...
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    Help How to stop t-mobile notifications ?

    On MetroPCS, my cell phones get on screen alerting notifications from t-mobile. System settings notifications are enabled and CANNOT be disabled. Annoying.several times a week. Today's was "There is still time for $0 down.....". Tapping on it goes to t-mobile's website inviting me to change...
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    Help A20 has a new text message counter on dock. A51 does not. Why?

    On the A20,in the dock, the number of new messages appeared with the message icon. Now when I get a new message on this A51 5G, the dock icon does not change. It would be better/nice/great to have a new message count visible on the dock icon. Can this be done?
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    Help Spam Text Message Cannot Be Blocked

    Have received two text messages from "win+724308@co6737.com" thanking me for being a Walgreen's customer and it has a link to win. My A51 on MetroPCS doesn't have a setting to block these messages. What to do?
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    Help New A51 5G --- how to improve battery life

    This 5G A51 has good reviews, so got one from Metro/t-mobile. The battery charge doesn't last as long as my Samsung A20. Went to Battery settings and the score was 91. After optimizing (9 background apps quit) the score went to 100. How to prolong battery life? Settings? An app?
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    Help My Samsung A20 is damaged. What replacement to get now?

    I like the A20, and prefer Samsung. Which phone would you get to replace this? Although the A20 is on Metro's website, they do not have them https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/shop/phones/samsung
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    Help Why do the A20 screens light up for no reason?

    I have two A20 phones, and they work well, EXCEPT in the evening the screen intermittently lights up, wakes up, or whatever phrase is appropriate. There is no notification icon giving a reason. This is so annoying at night and if the phones are in my shirt pocket(s), that I relocated the...
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    Help How to have A20 announce caller ID ?

    An iPhone setting allows an iPhone to announce caller ID, either by name in the directory or the phone number on the display. How does one make the A20 announce the caller ID?
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    Big Metro PCS blackout in the Bay Area.

    My Metro phone cannot receive or send calls. The Metro Stores said for the first time ever one of the satellites is not working. Estimated time for repair is 1 hour.
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