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Did you know that you can update your cell phone?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

This is the craziest thing I have heard.  I was having trouble with one of the families cell phones.  I worked fine and then in two days, we were having trouble.

We have Verizon and it works very well in my area.

Well, I stopped by and talked with the guys about the problem.

"Did you update your phone?" They asked me.

"Update my phone?  What are you talking about?"

"You need to update you phone so that it recognizes new towers or changes in the old ones." They told me.

"NO.  How do I do that?" as I handed him the phone.

"Just dial...*228."

The phone updated in 30 seconds or so and worked just fine.

Now, I don't know if this is true for all companies, but I know that it worked on my Verizon phone. I now update it every week, just because.

Check with you provider.

Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Never have hedard of that before and I have had Verizon for 5+ yearas.  I will be checking this out tomorrow for sure.  Thanks

Dec 05, 2011 11:40 AM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

 

Interesting, im having a problem with my mothers phone, Ill give that a try.  Thanks 

Dec 05, 2011 12:30 PM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I think it might just be for Verizon.  Didn't see any reference to any other carriers where this works.

 

Dec 05, 2011 02:00 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

See ,,,, there is a eason that they call then Smart phones. Now if they could just figure out a way to make the bill lower!

Dec 05, 2011 02:18 PM
Scott Freedle
Metro Brokers Freedle and Associates - Centennial, CO

I just changed to Verizon, so will have to remember this one to update my phone too.

Dec 05, 2011 02:35 PM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

I have not heard of this either.  I will check with my cellphone provider to see.

Dec 06, 2011 05:33 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

This is interesting to know. I should call my provider about it. My husband travels internationally and if any problems with the network the best solution was disconnect the battery and that turn the phone on.

Dec 07, 2011 12:19 PM