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  1. J

    Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant for QUANTA

    I need to do an offline Android update to my Quanta QTASUN1 tablet from Verizon. Verizon has an update tool for this that is documented all over the place. But they don't have any links to download the app! Has anyone seen this app or know where it's available? Windows.
  2. S

    Help Galaxy Note 20 Ultra OS upgrade killed my Google Assistant - VZ

    My Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Ultra did an OS update on Sept 10th, 2023, and again on Sept 14th, 2023. After the first update, I noticed that my Google Assistant stopped working, but I didn't have a chance to troubleshoot it until after the 2nd update (which didn't fix the issue). I use a widget...
  3. B

    Casting from S21

    Last update was about 36 hours ago and casting has suddenly stopped working. Tried all the obvious fixes. Have a Sony Android TV. Anyone else experience this?
  4. Mr. Lucky

    Visible Drops Monthly Price to $25.00/mo For All

    * Since there is no sub-forum for Visible, I'm posting here as they are a Verizon MVNO Verizon's Visible Does the Unthinkable by Lowering Plan Prices My wife and I have been with Visible for a couple years, and no problems; unlimited everything, including wifi tethering! Customer Support is...
  5. F

    verizon problems

    I had some problems with Verizon. The Verizon did not work properly , the app would not store my password .
  6. L

    Root [SOLVED] How do I root my phone?

    Okay so here's what happened. I was running Android version 6.0.1 and I wanted to root it so I went through a bunch of forums to find out what I needed to do and it turns out you can't root Android 6.0.1. Currently I'm running Android version 5 because I got a full image restore .zip file and...
  7. Yone

    Help Getting Chinese Vivo X9 to work in US

    I was given a used, several-years-old Vivo X9 phone that was originally bought and used in China. I’m in the US and want to know what (if anything) I can do to use it here. I transferred my (fairly old) Verizon SIM card to it (from my current phone: an iPhone 6S), but when I tried to make a...
  8. A

    Verizon Message+ violating Do not disturb....

    Is there any way to fix this issue? I like using verizon message+, but it keeps giving me notifications, even when do not disturb is on.
  9. NightAngel79

    Unboxing the Verizon Galaxy S20 Plus - Discussion

    First unboxing Video is up by yours truly! Let us know if you have any questions or feedback. We are just now reviving the Android Forums YouTube account!
  10. Android News

    TCL is reviving the Palm brand with an Android phone

    Back in 2015, Chinese manufacturer TCL acquired the rights to Palm from HP, vowing the revive the brand with a slate of new phones. According to a new report from Android Police, the first such Palm-branded device will be released in the latter half of 2018. The phone will be powered by Android...
  11. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy J7 Aero and Galaxy J3 Eclipse 2 headed to Verizon

    According to the well-known leaker Evleaks, Samsung phones with model numbers SM-J737V and SM-J337V are going to launch soon on Verizon as the Galaxy J7 Aero and Galaxy J3 Eclipse 2 respectively. He didn’t offer any information about specifications, availability, or pricing.
  12. Android News

    LG V30 on Sprint gets Android 8.0 Oreo

    The Verizon LG V30 received Android 8.0 earlier this month, and now the Sprint model is next. The update is 1.7GB in size and comes with a March security build.
  13. Android News

    Verizon is offering a BOGO deal on the Galaxy S9 and S9+

    For a limited time, when you buy a Galaxy S9 or S9+ on an installment plan from Verizon, you'll get an S9 FREE via bill credits worth the device price of $799. This deal doesn't require a device trade-in, but you will need to stay with Verizon for the full 24 months to get the total value of...
  14. Android News

    LG Zone 4 with 5-inch display and Snapdragon 425 launched on Verizon

    LG has launched a budget smartphone called Zone 4 on the Verizon network in the US. The Zone 4 has a 5-inch, 1280x720 resolution display. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2GB of RAM and 16GB expandable storage. On the back is an 8MP camera and a fingerprint sensor and on the...
  15. Android News

    Android Oreo rolling out to Verizon LG V30 owners

    Verizon owners are reporting that the LG V30 is being updated to Android 8.0 Oreo.
  16. Android News

    Verizon and AT&T will launch 5G hotspots

    Verizon and AT&T have both announced plans to make 5G hotspots available for their network until 5G-capable smartphones are more commonplace.
  17. Android News

    February update for Samsung Galaxy Note8 starts rolling out in the US

    After Italy, the United States has become the latest market where the February update has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Note8. Arriving as build number N950USQS3BRB1, the update is currently hitting Verizon units in the region.
  18. Android News

    Verizon will begin locking phones to deter thieves

    Verizon currently has the most generous unlocked phones policy of all wireless carriers, but according to CNET, that will be changing soon. In an effort to combat phone theft, Verizon will begin locking the phones it sells to consumers starting Monday.
  19. Android News

    Android Nougat comes to the Droid Maxx 2

    After being released in 2015, the Verizon Droid Maxx 2 has surprisingly been updated to Android 7.0 Nougat.
  20. Android News

    Verizon follows AT&T in dropping Huawei smartphones

    Verizon is the latest carrier to drop its plans to sell phones from Chinese handset maker Huawei, according to sources cited in Bloomberg. The move follows a similar decision from AT&T earlier this month, supposedly prompted by pressure from the US government over security concerns. The...
  21. Android News

    Deal: Buy a Pixel 2, Galaxy S8, or LG V30 on Verizon and get one free

    Verizon is launching another one of its buy-one-get-one-free offers today. For a limited time, you’ll be able to pick up a Pixel 2, Samsung Galaxy S8, Moto Z2 Force or LG V30 and receive a second one for free.
  22. Android News

    Verizon’s Old Galaxy S5, Note 4, Note Edge All Pick-Up KRACK Blueborne patches

    Verizon and Samsung pushed out updates to the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, and Galaxy Note Edge. Each phone is receiving both KRACK and Blueborne patches, along with the August Android security patch.
  23. Android News

    Verizon and AT&T LTE Speeds Start Recovering

    The folks at OpenSignal released new data today that updates us on the US wireless carrier LTE speed race. In the last major report, their data showed pretty steep declines in speeds from Verizon and AT&T as each had re-introduced unlimited data plans again, while T-Mobile’s speeds only...
  24. Android News

    Sprint goes after Verizon subscribers with free unlimited service for a year

    Sprint is offering a free year of Unlimited service to those who switch from Verizon. The promotion will be available through the end of January, and you even get to keep your old Verizon phone.
  25. Android News

    Verizon's TV streaming service will consist of multiple standalone apps

    It's rumored that Verizon is planning an ‘over the top’ content offering that will see the company offer multiple standalone TV and video streaming apps. It’s also working on a connected home product, a platform for residential customers to help managed things like smart lights, heating and...