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Thread ID: 135538 2013-11-15 00:13:00 Kitkat plod (107) PC World Chat
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1359936 2013-11-27 19:36:00 Well, I have now given up on the Android Mail app - since it was updated, it will not show attachments to incoming mail. I installed AquaMail from the Google Playstore, and it works fine - in fact I think it is better than the standard Android eMail app included on my Nexus 7 even before it was updated. John H (8)
1359937 2013-11-27 19:38:00 Thanks a lot chaps.
Will have a go at all suggestions.

My wife changed over to ringtone and vibration, and it is much more effective. In fact the vibrating phone when lying on a flat surface like a table is VERY effective as an alert.
John H (8)
1359938 2013-11-27 20:11:00 In flac I hope, not crappy mp3.

When you've been working around power tools and also getting on a bit in years, it is hard to tell the difference between the two, especially on a cell phone.
Whenu (9358)
1359939 2013-11-27 20:21:00 My wife changed over to ringtone and vibration, and it is much more effective. In fact the vibrating phone when lying on a flat surface like a table is VERY effective as an alert.
She has both on go, but no good if a bit deaf.
Downloaded extra loud sound from play store, but can't see how to get from app to sounds in settings.
Cicero (40)
1359940 2013-11-27 21:41:00 So no *major* changes (My N4 auto'd the other day too). Was a little confused with the new phone app but then soon noticed the changes, they're pretty sweet.

I agree with what CS said about the delay in the unlock screen - I've noticed it to be quicker too which is always a plus. And like everyone else the orange "on" light for WiFi, Mobile Data etc. And of course like the standard N5 it now comes with SMS through Hangouts etc. All in all - still love my N4 :)
lordnoddy (3645)
1359941 2013-11-27 22:23:00 And like everyone else the orange "on" light for WiFi, Mobile Data etc.

Orange. Mine are white..
paulw (1826)
1359942 2013-11-27 22:24:00 She has both on go, but no good if a bit deaf.

Hmmm, she could keep it in her pinny pocket. Or in pants pocket. Or... That would get her attention, if you don't mind me mentioning such an intimate topic regarding "The Memsahib".


Downloaded extra loud sound from play store, but can't see how to get from app to sounds in settings.

Cic, with my N7, I use an app called Music Volume to boost the speakers, and it works. As my N7 isn't a phone, I don't know if it works for something like your issue. I did a search of the PlayStore from my N7 for "ringtone volume booster" and three apps came up, one of which claims to boost ring tone as well as music volume. It is called "Volume Control +", and it says it is designed for phones. Might be worth checking it out? [Edit - hmmm, I see that has already been recommended above.]
John H (8)
1359943 2013-11-27 22:46:00 Orange. Mine are white..

Yeah they're supposed to be. White means "All is OK".
If it's orange in your quick-toggles, it means it can't establish a connection to Googles servers, either because you've got no internetz, your mobile-data has run out, or because you're on a super anal corporate firewall that's blocking it.
Chilling_Silence (9)
1359944 2013-11-27 23:04:00 When you've been working around power tools and also getting on a bit in years, it is hard to tell the difference between the two, especially on a cell phone.Gary would disagree with you there plod (107)
1359945 2013-11-27 23:07:00 Hmmm, she could keep it in her pinny pocket. Or in pants pocket. Or... That would get her attention, if you don't mind me mentioning such an intimate topic regarding "The Memsahib".



Cic, with my N7, I use an app called Music Volume to boost the speakers, and it works. As my N7 isn't a phone, I don't know if it works for something like your issue. I did a search of the PlayStore from my N7 for "ringtone volume booster" and three apps came up, one of which claims to boost ring tone as well as music volume. It is called "Volume Control +", and it says it is designed for phones. Might be worth checking it out? [Edit - hmmm, I see that has already been recommended above.]
Thanks J.
I have dowloaded loud sounds on my N4, I end up with screen full of very nice sounds, as far as I can see no way of getting them to operate when phone rings, or when recieving a text.

I am practicing on mine so as to be able to sort memsahib.
Cicero (40)
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