Smart Phones Are Dumb
@just4him (317454)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 26, 2017 12:11pm CST
Okay, I got my new smart phone in the mail and I've been trying to get it figured out. So far the only thing I've come up with is that it won't accept my Facebook login. I even checked to make certain I had the right info. I did. I got into Google, but nothing after that. I haven't figured out how to get to my e-mails. I don't see the sign for it.
I've determined that I'll only use this phone for talking and maybe texting. Not much else. Besides which, I haven't the faintest idea how you guys can sit and type on it. The keyboard is ultra small. Making mistakes is easy to do. You won't find me doing myLot on it, or playing games, or doing much of anything on it.
Smart phones are DUMB! I'm sticking to my computer for everything I need on the Internet.
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@1creekgirl (41817)
• United States
26 Sep 17
I prefer to use my desk top at home, mainly because I can type on a regular keyboard and the screen is larger. I use a stylist to type on my phone to prevent all the wrong letters I type with my fingers.
At first I got advice from my grandson, now my 2 year old grandchild could probably help me. I think they're born being computer literate.
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@1creekgirl (41817)
• United States
27 Sep 17
@just4him You will, you're an intelligent woman.
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@iriswest (158)
• Philippines
27 Sep 17
YEah, if you are just using the internet the best way is to use your desktop since it has a bigger monitor and keyboard. But, if you wanted to use a smartphone, perhaps you can buy a 6-inch smartphone for a bigger screen display and keyboard. Price starts at $150 for a mid flag phones.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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26 Sep 17
technology can be a real pain in the you-know-what....
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Sep 17
That's for sure @jillybean1222
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Sep 17
@joanwanjala Thank you, because I know I'm not. I've never had a smartphone before, so I know I have a lot to learn with it.
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@joanwanjala (522)
• Mombasa, Kenya
26 Sep 17
@just4him Now this, right here is laughable 
,stupid,!
,stupid,!2 people like this
@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Sep 17
@Juliaacv I watched a video on it this morning. I haven't learned all I need to know yet, but it was a start. I accidentally made a call to someone this morning when I was going through my contact list, a list I didn't know I had. When the person answered the phone I had to tell her who I was and ask who I had contacted because I didn't know which person my finger accidentally landed on. It's still totally frustrating. It was a good phone call to someone I've had on my list, but had never called before.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Sep 17
You are a very smart lady, Valerie! Jay had a supposed 'Smart' phone and it was definitely, DUMB!
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Sep 17
@just4him Jay never did get the hang of it, he got a new phone.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
26 Sep 17
You made me laugh with your last sentence. 
Yup, having new "smart phone" needs a lot of time to figure it out. Sometimes, technology is making it complicated than having it user friendly.
Yup, having new "smart phone" needs a lot of time to figure it out. Sometimes, technology is making it complicated than having it user friendly.3 people like this
@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
27 Sep 17
@just4him Go for what's easy to use. Less stress. 
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
27 Sep 17
sorry you are finding it difficult to sort your new phone out... when I did not understand how to use a certain thing on mine, I went into a shop that sells them and asked an assistant to show me how it works... and he did... try wal mart or best buy or target...if they sell phones one of the assistants will probably be able to tell you or one of your sons or someone at church ... 
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
27 Sep 17
@just4him I hope he can help you then you'll be able to enjoy it more
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Sep 17
@sueznewz2 So far I'm on my own, but I'm learning. I can now get into Facebook, and can maneuver my way through it.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
27 Sep 17
You just have to get use to it. My 80year old grandmother has a smartphone and loves it.
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Sep 17
@Courtlynn That's good. Too bad you don't live close so you could teach me.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
27 Sep 17
@just4him yes, i did . Im the family techy.
. Im the family techy.1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Sep 17
So weird you posted this. I am getting ready to post about my new smart phone too. So darn complicated, good I have my son here to help me with it. I do love the talk your texting thingy that's cool No more typing on the phone for me.
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Sep 17
@fishtiger58 I figured it out on my own. I can get into FB, almost couldn't. I managed to lock myself out of the account, but that's good once again.
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Sep 17
@MarshaMusselman That was the easiest part of this phone. I have it pretty much figured out now. Thanks.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Sep 17
@just4him There is and it's just so much easier when someone can show you how to use the darn thing.
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@iriswest (158)
• Philippines
27 Sep 17
I presume that you have an android phone. So, yeah you are probably right about keyboards on the smartphone. But, have you tried to flip your phone in landscape position, that way the keyboard will look a little wider and keys are now slightly space.
I am not sure of what is the main problem regarding your fb account, perhaps you can reinstall the app and try to log in again. For the email, if the Gmail app isn't available on the phone (it should be available), you should download the Gmail app in play store and input your email credentials.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
26 Sep 17
I do absolutely everything on my iPhone, I love it. I even watch youtube videos.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
27 Sep 17
@just4him I guess I do have great eyesight because my iPhone is a small version.
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Sep 17
@BelleStarr My phone is 5" with a 3.5 inch screen. I don't think they get smaller than that.
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@just4him (317454)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Sep 17
Yes it is a pain. I tried to add contacts this morning, found I already had some, and accidentally called one of my contacts. I didn't even know who I had called until I introduced her and told her what I was doing. She had a good laugh and told me she had the same 'fun' a year ago when she got her first smart phone. I'll stick with my computer for most things.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
26 Sep 17
I agree! Good luck with your "dumb" phone. Mine was free to me - a promo to sign up for a certain cell service. I was looking ahead to using apps like navigation, games, fitbit, etc. Well it's too slow to even run something as basic as maps. SO. Yeah. I would rather have a regular "phone" than a "Smart" phone that doesn't do "smart" things.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
27 Sep 17
@just4him Oo! Good luck, I hope that works out for you
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