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Clear Cache & Cookies in your internet browser

Hey Community!    Sometimes it may be necessary to clear your browser’s cache and cookies to troubleshoot issues with website login or pages displaying incorrectly. Click on the browser you are using below for instructions on how to do this.   Chrom...

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Use your phone as a WiFi hotspot / USB / Bluetooth tethering

To use your phone as a WiFi hotspot, tether it via USB or via Bluetooth, then go to Settings - More networks - Tethering And Portable Hotspot. You can then choose from three options: 1) USB - connect your phone via a USB cable. The phone should autom...

tybrowns by I'm a participant level 1
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Prepaid Tips

I used Fido prepaid. My tricks: - I use the Fongo app to save my prepaid minutes. Fongo works with wifi and data. I don't have data so I rely on wifi when I use Fongo as my secondary phone number. Whatsapp is also great to save on text msgs.      ***...

missD by I'm a participant level 2
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Pro tip for your parents or grandparents

Samsung Galaxy series have a simplified mode called easy mode. This helps a lot with older Fido members who are getting used to smartphones. It will simplify the display and 'lock' the icons so they can't accidentally be deleted.

Android and camera focus

I thought everyone knew this, but since I regularly encounter people who don't, here it is:   If you're having trouble getting the focus right on your pictures, or if you're trying to take the picture at a precise moment, touch and hold the "take-a-p...

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Developer Options

Generally on Android phones, go to Settings -> About Device/Phone-> Tap "Build Number" 7 times to unlock Developer Options!From this menu, Animation and Transitions scale can be changed to make your phone appear faster by speeding up animations!On LG...

RazaSajjad by I'm a participant level 3
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