Re: Flashlight Issue Resolved!

Hi Janet, Whenever my husband would go on a trip with out me friends would come over and they would turn on lights. They would of course not turn them off. My husband would come home and say "oh you had company." Lynda and Missy On 6/2/2019 9:22 PM, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote: Hi Janet.

Re: Difference between 6S and 6 Plus

How significant is the difference in battery life between the two? Crystal From: Joe Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 6:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Difference between 6S and 6 Plus Hi, can anyone speak to the difference between the s and the Plus in this latest product line for

Re: issue signing in to iCloud

and password. Best, Anna On Mar 24, 2015, at 2:23 PM, Crystal French rainc...@clearwire.net wrote: Hi, I am having to change my email address. Yesterday, I went in on my iPhone 5s and changed the email address on my Apple ID, and changed the password, too. Everything seemed fine, and I got

issue signing in to iCloud

Hi, I am having to change my email address. Yesterday, I went in on my iPhone 5s and changed the email address on my Apple ID, and changed the password, too. Everything seemed fine, and I got an email from Apple asking me to verify the changes, which I did. Now, however, I can not sign in to

apologivesRe: Writer and voices

My apoligies to the list. Please disregard my last message. Crystal From: Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:56 AM To: ViPone list Subject: Writer and voices Hi all, Well, it looks like the ability to use voices from Voice Dream Reader in voice Dream Writer isn’t working.

Re: Writer and voices

Vicky W, Excellent point. One reason I first went to Southeastern was because the climate is so similar to mine. One thing they watch for are dogs that will spook in thunderstorms, which gets them dropped. I’m glad Vicky P that you and Admiral has such a good trip. Can’t remember if I

Re: The answer is Netatmo, was: App for telling inside temperatures

Sieghard, I have been wondering for a long time about a talking rain gauge. Do you also use this unit, and is it also accessible? I’ve been using an indoor/outdoor talking thermometer, but the outdoor monitor keeps going out, but this weather station sounds exactly what I would like. Thanks,

Re: The answer is Netatmo, was: App for telling inside temperatures

and not tilted sideways as that would result in inaccurate readings. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Crystal French Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 9:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The answer is Netatmo

typing mode

Sorry to ask this question again but I can't figure out how to choosetyping mode with ios8.1 Lynda and Neema -- 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: seeing all purchased apps iPad miny

Hi, I also have the iPad Mini. Many of the apps I have purchased with my iPhone do not appear in the purchased apps section. I assume they may not be available for the iPad Mini. If I am not correct about that, I am sure someone can set that straight. Crystal From: Andrew Lamanche Sent:

Zagg Folio for iPad Mini

Hi, I decided to purchase a keyboard case for my iPad Mini. I was able to scan the instructionss for the keyboard. Nice surprise – someone was able to write a decent set of instructions. The instructions gives details on dedicated keys, but not the entire layout of the keyboard. If anyone is

factory reset anyone?

Hi, I just called about my iphone 5s and battery drain issue. Yesterday afternoon I charged my phone. It was up to 100%. As of right now, it is at 34%. It has been sitting on the desk, locked screen on, and no activity. Everything that could be turned off was turned off. It seems I have two

Re: How to increase I phone battery life

On my iphone 5s I have to keep location tracking turned off, or my battery drains very quickly. I have to keep a check on this since it will turn itself back on. I had hoped that the 7.1.1 update would fix this, but it has not. I don’t know that others are eexperiencing the same issue that I

Re: battery life in ios7.1

Well, my 5s does not have as good battery life as it had before 7.1. The only thing I know for sure is that location services reappears on the status bar. I will go back into settings, turn refresh and background on, and then, turn it off, again. Location Services will find its way back, at

Re: Asking again: locations services keep coming back

off in settings. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Crystal French Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 12:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Asking again: locations services keep coming back Hi, I had to go into settings and once again

Asking again: locations services keep coming back

Hi, I had to go into settings and once again reset the locations tracking in the background and refresh setting. Location Services tracking keeps coming back on in the status bar of my 5s. This is definitely causing faster draining of my battery. Prior to the 7.1 update this never occurred on my

Re: Your message in VIPhone was denied

Hi, I’m not sure I understand what was wrong with the message I posted today, so could you please inform me? Thanks, Crystal From: viphone+nore...@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Your message in VIPhone was denied VIPhone

Re: battery

Okay, I sent a message to the list yesterday about my 5s turning location tracking bac on. My battery had dropped 20% in about three hours, while simply sitting on my desk with the lock screen on. I updated to 7.1 via wi fi. I went and did a Google search, and it looks like sighted people are

Need Help: location tracking

Hi, I have an iPhone 5s. Since upgrading to the latest IOS I have seen more rapid battery draining, as others have noted. I keep blue tooth turned off unless I need it. I also went into settings and turned the background and refresh for location tracking off. This all seemed to help. However,

Re: VoiceOver extremely loud after using dictation since iOS 7.1

David, I have had the same issue as you. Voice Over goes softer in volume after using dictation. I couldn’t find the setting for VO volume, so put it on the roter. This IOS version seems to be a very mixed bag of bugs. Crystal From: David Chittenden Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:28 PM

Re: iOS 7.1 - Passcode Unlock annoyance

Hi All, I, too, am experiencing the passcode letter announcement. I had a thought as to why this may be happening. I went to the phone key pad, and, sure enough, the letters are once again being announced on that keypad. I don’t know, of course, but wonder if that may explain it. Crystal

M Braille and iPad Mini question

Hi All, I am thinking about purchasing M Braille to use on my iPad Mini. I've been playing with the app to familiarize myself with it. I am having a problem. I will be using the app, and then, I get flipped out of it and into the app switcher. For the life of me, I don't know what I am doing that

Re: Kindle Books

Jenny, I have only purchased one kindle book so far, but the process, as I best recall, is different from adding it to the shopping cart. You use the buy button, and the book is downloaded to whatever device you have selected. I have both an iphone 5s and iPad Mini. The book will also

Re: looking for iPad mini case

Hi Jan, I bought the Apple Smart case for my iPad Mini. The back of the case completely encloses the iPad, and the front folds over the screen. When you close the front flap, it turns the iPad lock screen on. There are cut outs for buttons, etc. This is not a case that is like armor, so, if

Re: info on iPad mini

Hi Scott, I just went through this debate a couple of weeks ago. I almost went with the cellular iPad Mini, but as others pointed out I have my iPhone 5s. The iPad Mini would have added $14.99 per month to my ATT bill. I purchased the wi fi only, 64 gb. Ipad Mini and am very happy with my

DUH Apologies Re: Could iCloud cause this issue?

the mute switch works on the iPad Mini, if it even has a mute switch. I doubt very much the iCloud would have anything to do with this. On 01/24/2014 07:40 PM, Crystal French wrote: Hi, Yesterday, my iPhone 5s was working normally. By that I mean incoming phone calls were announced by Voice

Could iCloud cause this issue?

Hi, Yesterday, my iPhone 5s was working normally. By that I mean incoming phone calls were announced by Voice Over and my rig tone. AP and weather alerts were announced, too, on the locked screen. Today, I only hear random Voice Over announcements of “screen locked.” In other words, after the

Mail: iPad Mini, what happened?

Hi All, Okay, yes, Voice Over came on with the triple home click, and I got my new iPad Mini set up. More, or less. What has happened with POP3 mail? Have I not been paying attention? I went to setup mail on the iPad Mini. I have Clearwire, which is Google. I’ve always had POP3 as my in the

Re: iPad Mini, what happened?

choose other account so you can set it up kind of manually. Regards Chris On 17/01/2014 21:30, Crystal French wrote: Hi All, Okay, yes, Voice Over came on with the triple home click, and I got my new iPad Mini set up. More, or less. What has happened with POP3 mail? Have I not been paying

dumb, but want to be sure

Hi All, I decided to take the plunge and buy an iPad Mini. It arrived today. I have never set up an I device myself. So, should Voice Over start with the triple home button click if I turn it on? Otherwise it will be a couple of days before I could get sighted assistance. Sorry for such a basic

iPad mini: wi fi only, or cellular?

Hi All, For those of you using the iPad Mini, which one did you choose, with wi fi only, or with cellular? If you chose wi fi only, have you been happy with that choice ongoing? Thanks, Crystal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new

Re: why an ipad mini?

for listening! - Original Message - From: Crystal French To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 1:05 PM Subject: why an ipad mini? Hi, I’ve been reading the comments on the ipad mini. I have an iPhone 5s now. I’ve thought about getting an ipad, but wonder

why an ipad mini?

Hi, I’ve been reading the comments on the ipad mini. I have an iPhone 5s now. I’ve thought about getting an ipad, but wonder if those of you who use an ipad find it more useful in some ways than the iphone? Do you, say, find it better for reading books? Thanks, Crystal -- You received this

Re: Touch ID only works for a couple of days

Hm. I tried the touch id, but, like some others, it seems to have only worked for a few days. There was a story not long ago about finger prints wearing down. I read Braille, a lot, and next time I try the touch id, I think I will try a thumb, and see if that makes any difference. Crystal

How much do you like to text?

Hi, As usual, I’m way behind everyone else, I think. I decided to try to use texting. Right now, I am being charged 15 cents per text, sent and received. I use ATT. It seems the only other option is to pay $20.00 per month for unlimited texting. I do like how easy it is to do with my iPhone 5S.

Re: Got my new iPhone 5s today. Have some concerns. Maybe someone can help.

Hi Brent, Others have given you good information about what to do. I will tell you my 5S had some very strange kinks when I first got it. I had to download and reinstall the HQ voices on three different occasions. The initial set up screen came back a couple of times. Thankfully, all this has

Re: ATT

Hi, I had the iPhone 4 and ATT. I had been out of contract for a long time before upgrading to the 5s a few weeks ago. After my contract had ended my bill remained the same. When I decided to upgrade to the 5s, I asked if my plan would change. I was told no. However, I decided to review my

Re: iPhone 5s Case

to protect the screen too. On Nov 5, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Crystal French rainc...@clearwire.net wrote: I also went from the 4 to the 5s, and am very happy with it. I have a case by, I think it is called Speck. It only covers the back of the iPhone, and has rubber ridges in the design to make it easier

Re: iPhone 5s Case

I also went from the 4 to the 5s, and am very happy with it. I have a case by, I think it is called Speck. It only covers the back of the iPhone, and has rubber ridges in the design to make it easier to grip. I put one of the tactile screen protectors on it. This was the best of the cases at

Re: Text messages and voice messages on iPhone

Hi Andrew, I am sure no one would laugh. We all have to start somewhere. I, too, am new to texting, even though I have had an iPhone for several years now. I decided to give it a try, and it is very easy to do. I’m sure if you have questions there are many here who are iPhone gurus. Crystal

using speaker phone?

Hi, It seems that with my 5s, if I need to use speaker phone, it is very, very erratic. I don’t usually use it, but this morning when I was out I had to call transit. When I moved the phone from my ear and held it flat in the palm of my hand, it was nearly impossible to enter the menu options I

Re: using speaker phone?

Hi, Yes, I am running the latest update to IOs 7. Crystal From: chris Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 11:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: using speaker phone? Are you on 7.0.3 as this appears to have fixed all sensitivity issues. On 28 Oct 2013, at 15:59, Crystal French rainc

Re: using speaker phone?

: using speaker phone? Are you on 7.0.3 as this appears to have fixed all sensitivity issues. On 28 Oct 2013, at 15:59, Crystal French rainc...@clearwire.net wrote: Hi, It seems that with my 5s, if I need to use speaker phone, it is very, very erratic. I don't usually use it, but this morning

enhanced quality voice bug???

Hi, On my 5s, which is running the most current IOs version, if I turn my iphone off, and then turn it back on, the enhanced quality voice is turned off. I have to re download the enhanced voice. This is a bit annoying. Is there some setting that I should use that would stop this, or, am I the

Re: iOs 7.0.3 fixes are great

Geez, I’m beginning to worry about my 5s. I never experienced the hyper sensitivity with the screen like you have all commented on. It still seems to be just the same after the latest update to me. I know there is areduced motion setting, but I never looked at that. Maybe, I just don’t move

speech rate on the fly?

Hi, I went to the ATT app on my 5s to check something in my account. I am not sure exactly what I did, but Voice Over began speaking faster and faster. I don’t think I brought up the rotor, and don’t think I have anything on it which would have caused this. Is there now some gesture that will

Re: latest IOs 7 update ??

Of Crystal French Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: latest IOs 7 update ?? Hi, I’m finally getting accustomed to the 5s. I have to say I am impressed with it. I have not installed the latest iOs 7 update yet. I think there were some bugs

latest IOs 7 update ??

Hi, I’m finally getting accustomed to the 5s. I have to say I am impressed with it. I have not installed the latest iOs 7 update yet. I think there were some bugs, such as the alphabet disappearing from the phone keypad, but I can’t recall if there was anything else significant that bothered

Re: The iPhone 5S Motion Sensors Are Totally Screwed Up - gizmodo.com

Well, I was curious about my 5s, and tried it on several flat surfaces in my home. It always gave a reading of minus 1 degree. Which didn’t make me any smarter. grin Crystal From: John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The

HQ voices for 5s

Hi, I have been looking in the archives, but not yet found the specific information I want. I have my 5s up and running, but thought that the high quality voices would download automatically when the phone was plugged in and had access to the wi fi connection. Am I wrong about this? Geez,

a Siri question

Hi, I have been exploring my new 5s. I have never used Siri before, so don’t know much about it. I was looking at Settings, and, under Siri noticed a “my info” button. It says none. When I tapped on the button it brought up my Contacts list. What is the reason for the NONE? Crystal -- You

Re: ATT and the Next program

Good to know, Lea. I opted to pay for the 5s 64 gb iphone that I got. Yes, I am back to a two year contract, but the plan I am on has worked well for me, and I don’t need to get a new iPhone every time one comes out. Now, when I went to pay for the new iPhone I asked if I could do a split

Wow! That's fast!

Yesterday I went to the ATT store to order the 5s iPhone. A little while ago, I received the shipping notice that it will be delivered tomorrow. I think I will opt to return to the ATT store for help setting it up, and getting my contacts transferred to the new iPhone. I know many of you say it

5s availability

Hi, This morning I went to the ATT store to order my 5s. The girl who waited on me said they had gotten some of the 5s 64 gb in, and went to see if they still had any. They did not, but, for those still planning to get a 5s, you might check with stores near you for aavailability. I ordered the

Re: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7.

Well, I am still using IO’s 6 on my iPhone 4. I am going to be getting the 5s, but hesitate to update to IO s 7 because I would be in trouble if something went drastically wrong with my 4. Frankly, I can’t imagine that Appple really cares what I do or don’t have on my iPhone 4. Crystal

Before getting the 5s...

Okay, I will be moving from the iPhone 4 to the 5s. I have only had the iPhone 4. I will, of course, backup my 4, but am wondering what else I might need to know. They should be able to move my contacts from the 4 to the 5s, I know. I am planning to go to the ATT store. I am thinking about iTunes.

Re: where will you purchase the iPhone 5s

Well, you are all more intrepid than I am. I plan to wait a few days before getting the 5s. I plan to go to my ATT store. This will be my first iPhone upgrade as I am still using my iPhone 4. My iPhone 4 has served me well, but I am looking forward to improvements with the 5s. I would like

Re: where will you purchase the iPhone 5s

Pardon my ignorance. Where do you go to purchase the unlocked iPhone? Then, do you take it to, say, the ATT store to have it activated with the carrier? I am currently using ATT, but not under contract now. Crystal From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:34 AM To:

Re: StandScan Pro with iPhone 4 and prizmo.

I will echo what Eileen has said. I use an iPhone 4, Stand Scan Pro, and, Prizmo and Text Grabber and get very good results with this combination. Unless you are scanning some unusual items, you should get decent results, even with the iPhone 4. I plan to replace my 4 this Fall with the new

Re: Moderator warning about letting emotions run away from you

Buy the app, or don’t buy the app. Could we all just agree to please, please, please, let that poor, dead horse decompose in peace and quiet? Crystal From: shaf Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 4:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Moderator warning about letting emotions run

Re: goggles problem

Kelly, I don’t know about the reception being an issue or not. I do know that I am experiencing the same thing on my iPhone 4 and the latest updated Goggles. It just sits there, never saying a mumbling word. Crystal From: Kellie Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:30 AM To:

Re: goggles problem

it to tell me what I need to know but it can also take 10 minutes of fooling around too. It is not a point and shoot app but with patients and exparimentation it does work as advertised. - Original Message - From: Crystal French To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013

Re: T-Mobile and Cellular Data suggestions/questions

Hi, Yes, I can certainly verify about the 3G and wi fi. I was having trouble with my router. When I would check to see if the router was working, I would check wi fi on my iPhone 4. When I would check after unlocking the screen it would always say 3G, and then switch to wi fi. Initially, I

Re: taking photos when blind

A. Gallegos A photon checks into a hotel. When asked if he needed any help with his luggage he replied No thanks, I Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 6/4/2013 3:56 PM, Crystal French wrote: I wonder how many of us have not thought at some time,’I wish I could take a picture.’ A few days ago

Re: taking photos when blind

I wonder how many of us have not thought at some time,’I wish I could take a picture.’ A few days ago, Ethel, one of my hens, had gotten up on a chair where I had set a cast iron skillet. She had settled herself happily in the frying pan, chirring softly, probably talking about the egg she

TMobile Texas

Hi, I plan to upgrade from my iPhone 4 to the 5. I am on ATT now. I have been thinking about possibly moving to TMobile as I am not under contract any longer. I live in central Texas, and wonder if any of you have had any experience with TMobile service in this region. It looks like they have

Re: phone no longer automatically connecting to wifi?

Hi Maria, Could it be your router? I ask because my router seems to be having some issues. I’m going to have it checked out, and, probably get a new one. With my iPhone 4, it flips back and forth from 3G to wi fi on my home network. Crystal From: Maria Joe Chapman Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: changing wi fi settings

Yes, I understand about making the change for the router, but what I am asking about are the actual settings on the iPhone itself, so it can connect to the network. Crystal From: Kevin Barry Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: changing wi fi

Re: StandScan Pro is broken.

Hi Annie, I would suggest sending a message to Harry about your problem. The only way they will know about issues is if they are told about problem areas. I’m waiting the arrival of a new 12v adapter. the first one sent was damaged in the mail. Harry was very helpful when I explained the

Re: Standscan not holding together and other thoughts on the product, was: Standscan pro - I admit defeat

Yes, it would be nice to see this product made of a sturdier material. My problem was the bottom of the box kept bowing up. I took a pattern holder/marker, which is a sheet of metal with strrips of magnets, and placed the sheet under the bottom of the Stand Scan. I then just put the magnet

another i cloud backup question, please

Hi, I am behind with things I need to do with my iPhone 4. I would like to do an I Cloud backup. When I go to the backup button, I get a message that iTunes will no longer automatically sync with my iphone. I can still do this manually, right? I would like to get an iPhone 5, but sure want to

Re: Standscan pro - I admit defeat

Krister, You are neither stupid, or an idiot. I had to sit and spend some time trying to figure out how it was all supposed to go together. I even asked Harry if there were any verbal descriptions anywhere that might help. I am glad you got help to put it together. Crystal From: Krister

Re: Standscan and shipping.

Hi Shelley, I had the same thing. I wrote to Harry to ask about when it would be shipped. He said he would check on it, and then, I got the shipping notice a few hours later. You might want to write and ask if it has shipped. According to the notice I received, it should arrive the first of

Re: Standscan and shipping.

indicated that it was being shipped by Hongkong post and so the tracking number does us little good. Edward From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Crystal French Sent: Saturday

Re: Standscan Pro improvements

Hi Scott, Sieghard, I think Sieghard is spot on about the lighting and stability. I have an iPhone 4 and Prizmo. I have found that getting bright sunlight can make a lot of diffrence. When all the stars are in alighnment, and I can get the right focus and distance the results can be very

youtube

Hi, I have an iPhone 4. I have tried to get some videos to play on the youtube app. Sometimes, things seem to work just fine. But, I have difficulty getting some things to play. What happens is that I have to hit the play button, and then it stops, and I hit the play button, and it stops, etc.

Re: Announcing the Seeing Eye GPS app free preview, new 2013 Sendero products, and remote CSUN access!

Very well said, Raul. I ignored all the chatter about Braille Touch, and had no intention of buying it. But... My interest was piqued enough to try the free trial version. I love this app and am glad to have made the purchase. It really comes down to what is the worth to you, as the user.

clearing an iPhone?

Hi, I am considering an iPhone 5. I am using an iPhone 4. I would like to trade my 4 in, or sell it. Is there a good way to clear all personal information from the iPhone? Thanks. Crystal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone

iTunes and getting a new iPhone

Hi, I have an iPhone 4 and plan to get an iPhone 5, hopefully, in the next few weeks. I had to get a new computer as my old XP system bit the dust. I have not yet installed iTunes on the new computer, which is running windows 7. I had stopped using iTunes on the old computer as I didn’t need it.

*639#Re: A Tip for A T T Wireless Customers Who Are Thinking About Upgrading to iPhone 5

Hello: No, the person who reported that the *639# code does not work is correct. I wanted to be sure about my upgrade status, and get no message back after entering the code. I tried several times to no avail. Crystal - Original Message - From: James Mannion mannion...@gmail.com

Re: *639#Re: A Tip for A T T Wireless Customers Who Are Thinking About Upgrading to iPhone 5

...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: Re: *639#Re: A Tip for A T T Wireless Customers Who Are Thinking About Upgrading to iPhone 5 It did work for me. Make sure that you enter star639pound. On Sep 15, 2012, at 2:15 PM, Crystal French rainc

Re: iPhone 5

Well, I'm using ATT, and have an iPhone 4, but am no longer under contract with them. I will be considering the iPhone 5. I do not have the unlimited data plan with ATT, so might think about another carrier. I'm in the central Texas area, and would be interested in knowing what others

Re: How to use the iphone in an emergency

Hi, I have an iphone 4. Unfortunately, the voice command on my device is not always reliable. There are times when I try to use it, and it is unresponsive. Turning the ihpone off and restarting it corrects the issue. So, for all the things the iphone can do, making calls isn't one of its

Re: Is there a solution that lets you wear you IPhone around your neck.

Hi Brett, Thanks for sharing this information. I like to go for walks with my dog and I don't always have an easy way to carry my iphone with me as I don't like to be encumbered with anything like a bag or purse. I read the information and it looks like you can keep the iphone in a case