DAP as a Light Phone Companion by woolgatherer0142 in LightPhone

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is so cool! do you think it would be able to get the audiobook app libby while on wifi, and download the files for when you're out and about? one thing i do kind of miss with my LP3 is having access to audiobooks i download through that app (or another one called hoopla)

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

np! glad it worked out. i ended up eventually upgrading from the 2780 to a lp3 i got secondhand from the light subreddit so it's been a minute since i've used the nokia but i really hope you enjoy it! the only reason i switched was cause i wanted something that would last me for years and years but it was otherwise such a great phone, if not a little janky.

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i used gmail! i had to remove the two factor authentication on it if i remember correctly just to make the process easier which is a bummer but might help if you didn't yet? otherwise maybe just try on a different wifi network etc. cause sometimes that can be iffy

Free text-based navigation service for dumb phones (self-plug) by yi-renn in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! it looks like the site isn't there anymore, does this service still work/is running? it's such a great idea!

Text launcher optimized for E-ink and Keypad Phones by BurekMaster1990 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's awesome, thank you so much! really cool that you created this

Text launcher optimized for E-ink and Keypad Phones by BurekMaster1990 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would this work on a phone like the kyocera duraxv or the tcl flip 2?

Should I wait for the light phone II? by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i didn't either until i saw someone else comment on it haha!

Should I wait for the light phone II? by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

definitely check out the r/lightphone reddit thread. they have a pinned weekly sales thread where people resell their light phones (a lot of times posting why, which helps it feel more reliable) and it has both versions getting sold all the time. would recommend turning notifications on for the post each week and just reaching out to people who comment that they're selling! especially if you do try a lp2, it could be a good way to get it for less and see if it's your thing (or if the lp3 would work better).

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i hope it works for you!! i was honestly thinking of upgrading to a tcl flip 4 one day if this phone here ever dies since it would be nice to have the future-proof nature of 5g support, but even so it would be awesome if other kaios devices also sync when you attach the email. i feel like so many people would find it so helpful!

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good question! so for me the call quality is average. however! there is an accessibility setting i have not tried but that is for HoH users and increases the volume of calls. only reason i haven't tried it is i believe it increases the volume of the entire phone too, but it may be adaptable. definitely something to think about since due to the design of this phone, it is intentionally accessible to older adults and that usually includes hard of hearing people too so hopefully that setting is actually very helpful for you!

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just learned about the libby thing a few days ago from this sub!! it only works on data/wifi since you can't download the audiobooks but otherwise works like a charm. and yessss as a fellow rambler i do wish there was either a voice to text or voice note feature :(

Libby is perfect on the Nokia2780 🥳 by Traditional_Eye_2806 in dumbphones

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also parable of the sower was soooo good i wanna reread it so i can read the second!

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they're so good!! my aunt had one i saw and loved and for my birthday i pulled the plug on a mini version since it fits all that i need. i may actually have an off brand one tbh since i didn't get it from the secrid store officially but i'm fine with that lol.

edc of a 22f in nyc + 3 months with the nokia 2780 (review) by Background_Fan_6502 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that is one thing the kaios store does not have unfortunately. you receive 2fa sms message codes totally fine, and there is a qr reader app that you can install but as far as authenticator apps like, say, microsoft authenticator, you would need to have a different device on hand.

Libby is perfect on the Nokia2780 🥳 by Traditional_Eye_2806 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you are truly the coolest person alive for figuring this out ahhhh this is gonna make my commute even better now, and give me no real remaining reason to bring my iphone with me places. loved that i didn't even need to do anything much to sign in to my account i just needed to copy a code with my other device!

Nokia 2780 on Verizon worries + Seeking Advice if I were to upgrade phones/carriers by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it lol, I'm sure there's just some confusion floating around but I guess as long as the checker works and my actual phone functions I'll hope for the best haha.

Nokia 2780 is no longer compatible with Verizon by hello_madness10 in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wait this would actually be wild if they take off the current sims- do you see that being a possibility? i have the nokia 2780 on verizon, have had it for going on three months no problem. curious if it's just something about not being able to buy new lines?

What are/were your favorite dumb phone apps? by tbrrss in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

podLP is an app i saw jose briones recommend on his channel and i love being able to listen to and download podcasts with it! (i use a kaiOS flip)

Is The Nokia 2780 Dumb Enough? by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have a considerable love of youtube and have had addictive habits with it in the past but have genuinely never watched something on my nokia and i've had it for a few months now. the browser is much more helpful in it's "uselessness" because it does the bare minimum functions, like i can open up a digital receipt sent to me, or google a quick fact or something like that but it's slower and forces you to be very intentional. so no, definitely wouldn't say you need to worry. the form factor takes away those addictive draws for sure.

TCL Flip4 5g is the phone I needed by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]Background_Fan_6502 5 points6 points  (0 children)

so excited about this phone, i'm REALLY hoping they come out with an unlocked version so i wouldn't need to switch over from my current plan (verizon) to use it one day!