Help New user with some trouble

[Fairygoodmommy]

Hello,

I just purchased my 1st Android - It is the Huawei Ascent M8600 and I am having a hard time with it.

 

[la sal]

What's the problem?

 

[Fairygoodmommy]

Hello,

I just purchased my Ascend yesterday and I am so lost. This is my first smart phone and I have no idea what I am doing.

#1 - I can not seem to connect with the WI-FI in my house. I have no idea what is wrong with it. I just keeps saying that it can not connect. I even tried to do it manually.

#2 - I am having so many problems trying to set up my email. I am trying to set up my gmail account and can't seem to do it.

#3 - I would actually like to set up my email account to my (Google Apps - Blogger) email address but I can't seem to do that either.

HELP

 

[Jazziette]

Hi and welcome to the Ascend Forum.

Don't get discouraged just yet. We've all been there and done that! LOL If you look at the sticky Guide at the top of the forum (actually the link is in my signature) you will see the download for the manual. First try to find the answers to your probs in there. If that doesn't help then look for an appropriate thread that might address the specific problem you are having and post your question there.

Someone will be along to help you! This is a very helpful and friendly group and you have come to the right place!

 

[Fairygoodmommy]

Thank you... but I didn't really see anything in the main post to help me with my exact problems.

 

[EarlyMon]

The wifi in your house - is it password protected?

Also - and this is true even tho it makes little sense - we often find that resetting the router suddenly causes it to recognize Android phones. I've seen this reported as a cure for more than a dozen different phone models.

GMail - every so often, the google cloud gets busy. If possible, try to sign in to gmail via your web browser on your desk/laptop. Once that works aok (if signed in automatically - sign out and re-sign in again), then try to set up your GMail.

Setting up other email accounts does work, but maybe best we tackle the above two problems first.

 

[septembersrain]

The wifi in your house - is it password protected?

Also - and this is true even tho it makes little sense - we often find that resetting the router suddenly causes it to recognize Android phones. I've seen this reported as a cure for more than a dozen different phone models.

GMail - every so often, the google cloud gets busy. If possible, try to sign in to gmail via your web browser on your desk/laptop. Once that works aok (if signed in automatically - sign out and re-sign in again), then try to set up your GMail.

Setting up other email accounts does work, but maybe best we tackle the above two problems first.

Just from my experience, I couldn't set up the Gmail account until I had established my wifi. My LG Optimus and my friends LG Optimus both had the same problem. Had to have wifi to do the first establishment of Gmail (After first set up, I could use it with just Metro pcs 1x). Might be a metro issue. Not sure though. I also had to hard reset my router too in order to get my wifi working with the phone.

 

[EarlyMon]

Many of the carriers really only connect through their own proxy servers, so it's not impossible for something like you describe with that first Gmail setup - way odd, to be sure - but certainly there's a tech reason that might happen.

I defer to anyone with superior knowledge of Google's protocols - I could be wrong.

Or - it might be that some processes aren't established until after that first network connection - a kinda Catch-22 in the phone's config - maybe.

Interesting feedback!

PS - I've had two phones where I had to hard reset the router for a week every time I came home with the wifi already on. After that - no problems. I'm guessing it's an overpriced router with cheap software.

 

[septembersrain]

Many of the carriers really only connect through their own proxy servers, so it's not impossible for something like you describe with that first Gmail setup - way odd, to be sure - but certainly there's a tech reason that might happen.

I defer to anyone with superior knowledge of Google's protocols - I could be wrong.

Or - it might be that some processes aren't established until after that first network connection - a kinda Catch-22 in the phone's config - maybe.

Interesting feedback!

PS - I've had two phones where I had to hard reset the router for a week every time I came home with the wifi already on. After that - no problems. I'm guessing it's an overpriced router with cheap software.

I am considering starting a thread asking people if they were able to set up Gmail without a wifi connection. So far, Everyone I know hasn't been able to. These are different phones too but, All of them are on Metro pcs service. Where would be the best place to post this sort of question?

 

[EarlyMon]

Android Lounge - Android Forums

Make it a survey, if you want, add in carrier names you know, and ask how many people could set up gmail without wifi - and make it multiple choice, so they can vote yes/no and also indicate carrier.

Just a suggestion - make it how _you_ like.

 

[danaj]

When I bought my Ascend the cricket rep said you had to be in a wifi area to set up your gmail.

 

[Gmash]

Just from my experience, I couldn't set up the Gmail account until I had established my wifi. My LG Optimus and my friends LG Optimus both had the same problem. Had to have wifi to do the first establishment of Gmail (After first set up, I could use it with just Metro pcs 1x). Might be a metro issue. Not sure though. I also had to hard reset my router too in order to get my wifi working with the phone.

I set mine up without wifi on cricket. Maybe the 1x isn't a fast enough data connection to set up?

 

[efeigenbaum]

Just throwing in my two cents. I'm with Cricket and I got my Ascend at the end of January and I have not had one problem with it. I was able to set up Gmail without a hitch and it has worked perfectly using 3G. Also, I haven't had a problem with wi-fi (when I've used it). Maybe I just got lucky and got a phone w/o any bugs.

 

[Tokenpoke]

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My Gmail set up and worked fine ootb over 1x

 

[SLakia]

Omg Im also a New user of the Huawei Ascent M8600 now the problem is that at first i can send and get messages from my friends but now i can only send messages to them but for some odd reason i don't get messages back some pls help meeee!!

 

[septembersrain]

Omg Im also a New user of the Huawei Ascent M8600 now the problem is that at first i can send and get messages from my friends but now i can only send messages to them but for some odd reason i don't get messages back some pls help meeee!!

Also, I've been having issues with receiving any messages myself. I have Metro Pcs. I am not the only one having this issue though. Just make sure to ask your friends if they made sure the message was sent to you. Sometimes you've got to re-send a message if it does not go through the first time. I always check all my message statuses. ^^.

 

[Jazziette]

Hello,

I just purchased my Ascend yesterday and I am so lost. This is my first smart phone and I have no idea what I am doing.

#1 - I can not seem to connect with the WI-FI in my house. I have no idea what is wrong with it. I just keeps saying that it can not connect. I even tried to do it manually.

Did you try this?


1.1 How do I connect to the internet via Wi-Fi?

Under the condition that both Wi-Fi and the wireless network can be used, you phone will use Wi-Fi to connect to the network. When a Wi-Fi connection is established, an icon will appear in the notification bar. When the Wi-Fi network cannot work properly, your phone will use the wireless network to establish a connection.
Step 1 Touch: Settings->Wireless & networks, and then select Wi-Fi.
Step 2 Touch: Settings->Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings, and then select Network notification. If there is an available Wi-Fi connection nearby, an icon will appear in the notification bar.
Step 3 Slide down the notification bar and touch the notification, then all available WLANs will be visible.
Step 4 Choose one of the WLANs that you would like to connect to, and then touch Connect.
Step 5 At this time, you can use the WLANs to surf the internet.

When using Wi-Fi, the user can set the static IP address. You can set the static IP address by doing the following: In the Wi-Fi settings interface, press the Menu button, select Advanced, and then set the IP address under IP settings.

#2 - I am having so many problems trying to set up my email. I am trying to set up my gmail account and can't seem to do it.

It's really not difficult at all. If you already have your gmail account set up with Google online then all you have to do is open up your Gmail on your phone and click on 'add new'. Then type in your gmail address and your password and using the trackball scroll down and click ok. You can add several gmail accounts and switch back and forth by clicking on 'menu' 'accounts' and then select the account you want. It will remember your passwords so you do not have to retype them each time.

#3 - I would actually like to set up my email account to my (Google Apps - Blogger) email address but I can't seem to do that either.

HELP

You should be able to add that email address as well as it will also be a google account. If you are talking about the url you can bookmark it instead and if you are logged in it should open right up for you.

Sorry I couldn't offer you much help sooner and you probably already have it figured out thanks to these other great posters here. But just in case you don't...I hope this helps you!

Cheers and welcome to the Ascend Forums!

 

[RJFait]

I am considering starting a thread asking people if they were able to set up Gmail without a wifi connection. So far, Everyone I know hasn't been able to. These are different phones too but, All of them are on Metro pcs service. Where would be the best place to post this sort of question?

I was able to set up everything without using wifi. It didn't occur to me to start using the phones wifi on my home network (to avoid the 1GB cap on my "unlimited" plan (it's also much faster than 3G)) until after I'd had the phone for a week or so.

Is a parenthetical within a parenthetical proper grammar?

Also, Google is pretty smart. I've been using a live/hotmail account for years and have used it for signing in to YouTube and Blogger. When I was setting up the phone, I set that address for email and signed up for a new gmail account for the gmail setup in the phone. Now, I can sign into any google service with either of my email accounts on the phone or on my PC.

 

[septembersrain]

I was able to set up everything without using wifi. It didn't occur to me to start using the phones wifi on my home network (to avoid the 1GB cap on my "unlimited" plan (it's also much faster than 3G)) until after I'd had the phone for a week or so.

Is a parenthetical within a parenthetical proper grammar?

Also, Google is pretty smart. I've been using a live/hotmail account for years and have used it for signing in to YouTube and Blogger. When I was setting up the phone, I set that address for email and signed up for a new gmail account for the gmail setup in the phone. Now, I can sign into any google service with either of my email accounts on the phone or on my PC.

I believe you are able to get the full 3G compatibility of the service and phone. Since Metro Pcs only generally gets 1x, I believe this to be a huge issue with having enough data to complete the Gmail set up. I've had this problem with both of my Metro phones, A few of my friends phones I helped them set up, and even a Metro Representative trying to set it up for a customer. I've never really spent a lot of time thinking about it but, I'm actually being very thoughtful over this. I'm wondering if Cricket will ever come to Florida, I'd love to have it. I believe it's got the same pricing and more than a comparable service (Better actually)...

P.S My teacher used to use parenthesis a lot. She always multi-used them as well. Don't know if it's proper or not but, It can get awful confusing. LOL

 

[RJFait]

I believe you are able to get the full 3G compatibility of the service and phone. Since Metro Pcs only generally gets 1x, I believe this to be a huge issue with having enough data to complete the Gmail set up. I've had this problem with both of my Metro phones, A few of my friends phones I helped them set up, and even a Metro Representative trying to set it up for a customer. I've never really spent a lot of time thinking about it but, I'm actually being very thoughtful over this. I'm wondering if Cricket will ever come to Florida, I'd love to have it. I believe it's got the same pricing and more than a comparable service (Better actually)...

P.S My teacher used to use parenthesis a lot. She always multi-used them as well. Don't know if it's proper or not but, It can get awful confusing. LOL

With all the political b.s. going on here, I'm usually embarrassed to be from Arizona. But, at least we have Cricket 3G I guess. Woohoo.