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  1. dportal2006

    How to view MMS messages while using Wifi on Metro PCS?

    I am currently using a ZTE Zmax from Metro PCS using the factory settings that came with the phone. However, i have noticed that i can only send and receive MMS messages like pictures when i am using 4G LTE. When i am connected to Wifi the texting application simply tells me that the message...
  2. dportal2006

    Can I use an IPhone 6 plus on Metro PCS?

    Do I have to pay an additional fee if I use an IPhone on Metro?
  3. dportal2006

    Root [MetroPCS & T-Mobile] Did i completely bricked the phone?

    Ok. So this is not my phone, it is my mother's. Today she received a software update from MetroPCS. When the update was installing she had the freaking urge to remove the battery for some reason. Now that phone seems to be completely and utterly bricked. It won't turn on, it won't charge, it...
  4. dportal2006

    Battery life decline?

    Have any of you guys noticed a battery life decline on your LG G2? I have been using mine for close to a year now and i have noticed that the battery life is not nearly as good as it was when i first purchased the phone. I used to get around 5 hours of on screen time at the beginning and now it...
  5. dportal2006

    Oppo Find 7 or One Plus One?

    Which one is better?
  6. dportal2006

    Should I get Note 4

    Would you say it is much of an upgrade to go from the LG G2 to Note 4?
  7. dportal2006

    MetroPCS does it have unlimited music like T-Mobile?

    Since Metro is running on the T-Mobile network now, are they getting the unlimited music and radio data usage?
  8. dportal2006

    OnePlus One or LG G3

    I just saw the announcement for the OnePlus One and I can't help but think this is going to be the best deal in 2014. Is it worth getting over G3?
  9. dportal2006

    Anyone having problem with Tapatalk on LG G2?

    I went to sleep last night like at 11 p.m and left my phone on my night stand. At 12:55 a.m i grabbed the phone to check the time and it was very hot. I noticed that the battery had gone down like 30% on those hours. When i checked the battery stats it turned out to be Tapatalk the culprit. I...
  10. dportal2006

    Kit Kat for T-Mobile model?

    I heard the AT&T model is receiving the update. Where is the T-Mobile update? Are we even receiving it? Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk
  11. dportal2006

    App alternative to knock knock to turn ON the phone

    My G2 knock knock feature is buggy. Is there an app alternative to turn on the screen? I use another app to turn it off that works really well but i can't find any to turn it on. I tried one that uses the proximity sensor but it is complicated and frankly it doesn't work well at all. Anyone...
  12. dportal2006

    How to stop phone from turning on when receiving text.

    I use the stock messaging app. Every time i receive a text my phone wakes up. Is there a way to stop this?
  13. dportal2006

    Is my G2 displaying wrong battery usage?

    I have used my G2 the entire day. The screen on time is 3:17 with a brightness of 40%. The battery is still at 47% after 12+ hours. Excellent battery life. Now for my question. When I go check the battery usage it claims that the screen has only used 23% of the battery and android system and...
  14. dportal2006

    Root [MetroPCS & T-Mobile] How amazing is the battery life in this phone?

    I just bought this phone for my mother yesterday. Besides the mediocre camera and low storage i dont see any other disadvantage. I have a metro galaxy s3 and i swear to god this phone is more responsive. I am going to need a couple more days but so far the battery life is so much better with...
  15. dportal2006

    How long does LG G2 usually take to charge?

    The battery is kind of big at 3000 mah. But i read the new processor came with quick charge 2.0 so it made me curious.
  16. dportal2006

    Do GSM phones in Metro get better signal?

    I noticed that a lot of people are getting better LTE speeds but are the cell phone signals better? I have a metro cdma phone (galaxy s3) i get pretty good signal just about anywhere except in my house. I tried a friend's t-mobile phone and the signal was excellent in my house. If i buy a GSM...
  17. dportal2006

    Help Part of my charger is missing i need help

    What do you call the part of the Samsung charger that attaches to the two metal pins on the charger that connects it to the wall. Does anyone know what it is call? I'd like to see if i can find it on amazon. I don't really feel like buying a new charger.
  18. dportal2006

    Root [MetroPCS/CDMA] Is there a way to go back to Ice Cream Sandwich without rooting the phone?

    My phone is not rooted. I am currently running version 4.0.4. If i install the 4.1.2 update for Jelly Bean and i experience any problem such as bad battery life, is there a way for me to go back that doesn't require me to actually root the phone and install a custom rom. I really do not want...
  19. dportal2006

    Help Is there a way to improve the formula match feature on s note?

    For the most part it works pretty well but there a certain letters like j that do not register well. It can get pretty frustrating when you are writing a long equation. I am an engineering student and i use this tool frequently but i was just wondering if there was a way to make the program...
  20. dportal2006

    Why does my bleeping phone use so much battery when im not doing anything.

    Im sick of it. Going to the iphone.
  21. dportal2006

    Just want to say thanks to everyone here

    Right now I am writing this using my new Samsung Galaxy S3. My esteem was driving me nts with all of its freezing and battery problems so I decided to jump ship. But I wanted to thank all of those that helped me while rooting my Esteem. A special thanks to playfulgod for all the help he offered...
  22. dportal2006

    Does the Samsung Galaxy S3 has any advantage over Esteem?

    I'm thinking of changing my LG Esteem because its battery life is dismal and it is really frustrating me. Does the Samsung Galaxy S3 have better battery life? Anyone recommend another Android phone from Metro with better battery life but cheaper than SG3?
  23. dportal2006

    Help My N7 is charging considerably slower than it used too..a little help plz?

    So about a month ago i updated the N7 to 4.1.2. I rarely get my N7 past 50% on any given day. But over the last week i have been using the N7 quite a bit and noticed it is taking forever to charge. The other day i had used it all the way down to 13% and it took 12 hours to charge fully. I was...
  24. dportal2006

    Quick poll: How many of you ditching the Esteem for the S3 when it comes out?

    I am guessing that the price on the S3 is going to be high but man I have to admit I am tempted. My Esteem is working well for the most part but the battery life is pretty bad even with the extended battery. It is bulky too.
  25. dportal2006

    Apex vs Nova vs Stock-Which is the better launcher for N7

    I am using the stock launcher at the moment. I have not tried either Nova or Apex but I heard a lot of things about them. I would like to know which one people like better since they both cost money and no sense wasting money. Is it better than the stock launcher? Better than Go Launcher? I...