Hey there, recieved an Ace a while back (my first smart phone, don't know anything about them) and it seems to be chewing up credit faster than I can top it off.
I'm doing the pre-paid thing. Most recently, $50 credit lasted me 4 days. I made about 10-20 texts, then suddenly I get a text saying I have $9.99 left, then 5 minutes later, $1.99 left.
Does recieving pictures in texts chew it up? I've gotten a few of those. Any other reason why it's so fast to chew through credit?
I don't use anything on it, nor do I need to. It's literally a texting machine. No GPS, news, weather, Facebook, apps or internet. What's the best way to get the most out of this phone?
Hi and welcome to android forums. This section has many threads with tips on what to do to save your GPRS credits, battery life etc. You might also find this useful Socrates
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Make sure your network data packet is turned off(2g/3g), because thats the only thing that can cost you money without your knowledge.
Rest of the costs are according to your network plan, make sure its what you have selected for your connection.
Does recieving pictures in texts chew it up? I've gotten a few of those. Any other reason why it's so fast to chew through credit?
Hi there,
One thing you should be aware of: when text messages get too long, your phone will automatically change them into mms, for that you need packet data, and that will use up credit, specially when a picture is involved. So indeed, be sure to switch off packet data and don't make your texts too long.
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Hi there,
One thing you should be aware of: when text messages get too long, your phone will automatically change them into mms, for that you need packet data, and that will use up credit, specially when a picture is involved. So indeed, be sure to switch off packet data and don't make your texts too long.
That's odd. How many characters is too long?
Maybe I should return to non smart phones. Text and pay, no catches.
There is a counter on the screen where you type the message, keep an eye on it.
If the message length exceeds 3 normal text messages, it automatically converts it into an mms.
Must be data packet is still on. Navigate to settings->wireless and networks->Mobile networks->uncheck use data packet...then you will be fine...but if you want to use your phone to go online without WiFi or send and receive MMS,you must manually turn that on again. p.s. Don't lose your faith towards smartphones that fast,what you just encountered is a problem many new users face...
Haha, maybe I'll stick with it. Seems to be under control now that packet data is off. What happens if someone sends me an MMS while it's off? Will it automatically use the internet if I turn it on? Or will I not recieve it?
Thanks again for the help guys, might seem like a small thing to you, but it's really helping me out!
Another question, what are the disadvantages of having packet data and such turned off? Only not having internet access?
If you receive a mms,you will be notified and you can go to messaging to download your picture...just remember to turn on your data packet before that...there is no disadvantage if you off data packet...it saves $$ & you will find that your battery lasts longer......if you find it troublesome to turn it on and off,you can long press your power button,there is a shortcut to turn on/off data packet (only for SGA with version 2.3)
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Haha, maybe I'll stick with it. Seems to be under control now that packet data is off. What happens if someone sends me an MMS while it's off? Will it automatically use the internet if I turn it on? Or will I not recieve it?
Thanks again for the help guys, might seem like a small thing to you, but it's really helping me out!
Another question, what are the disadvantages of having packet data and such turned off? Only not having internet access?
Yep, just stick with it for a while! And by the way, if you have access to wifi you can go to the internet as well, so that won't be a problem. If in any situation you should need packet data, you will get a notification that says "server connection not possible" or things like that. That's the moment to switch packet data on for just a little while. And for downloading or opening a picture attached to an MMS you need to do the same. Or you can just use your e-mail with wifi, even pictures attached won't use up your credit.
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Happy to have been of service, Eastpole.
Just one more thing, not related to your first question though: be aware of the fact that the Galaxy Ace has very poor internal phone storage. Check that before you get any problems. Apart from that, enjoy!
I don't have any apps, so that won't be a problem I do have 9 gigs of music and podcasts on there. Lagging isn't an issue or anything. How long are the Aces made to last? If treated properly.
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I do have 9 gigs of music and podcasts on there. Lagging isn't an issue or anything. How long are the Aces made to last? If treated properly.
