Tracfone Treasure Review - Page 2

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
@BHawk wrote:
Online....so easy.....and yes , minutes were automatically added to my roll over minutes. Faster than dialing the 800 number.....
@BHawk - Thanks - by the way, on the HSN website it says "Upon completion of your TracFone activation, please dial "*22890" from your new handset to complete the over the air programming" - did you need to do this?

You only have to dial *22890 if you're activating a CDMA phone.

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

umm was I supposed to CHARGE my new phone before I started the transfer prcess? and since it is transferring now, should I have my new phone plugged in /turned on? sorry the instructions were not clear..

I an not even sure how to turn on this new treasure..my old Trac is a Blackberry, it has buttons..

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

@Mothertrucker wrote:
umm was I supposed to CHARGE my new phone before I started the transfer prcess? and since it is transferring now, should I have my new phone plugged in /turned on? sorry the instructions were not clear..

I an not even sure how to turn on this new treasure..my old Trac is a Blackberry, it has buttons..

I always plug it in and let it charge up. The power button is on the back in the middle of the volume up and down button. I'm on my tablet, or i would give you the link of an online tutorial that would get you started. Google it, and you should see one. You will need a google mail account to set up the phone. If you don't already have one, I advise setting one up online first.

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

I meant to add to turn on your phone, set it up, and start exploring it! The phone will port even if you're using it...no problem. Just use you Wi-Fi for internet, and make sure your data is turned off unless you need it while you're out and about. The controls are easily reached in the swipe down menu. I keep my Wi-Fi turned off unless I'm using the internet. It really drains the battery to leave it on all the time.

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

Thanks! I figured out how to turn it on, give it my wifi and password. So it has SOME charge.. It is chargingnow, like you recommended.. Phone is askingme for timezones etc so I will do that-

Can i set up the Google account on my MacBook Pro right now, or does it have to be on the Android phone?

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

@Mothertrucker wrote:
Thanks! I figured out how to turn it on, give it my wifi and password. So it has SOME charge.. It is chargingnow, like you recommended.. Phone is askingme for timezones etc so I will do that-

Can i set up the Google account on my MacBook Pro right now, or does it have to be on the Android phone?

Yes, set up the gmail account (I may have called it google earlier, but I meant gmail) on your Macbook Pro.

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

OK, set up the gmail account, phone is charging..transfer is supposedly happening...how will I know when it is complete? Is this what you mean by "port"? "port" is now a verb?? Who knew!?

Wow! this is fun!

I forgot to eat dinner! oops!

I also got that "charging tower"..

thank you, @Ainhisg you are an excellent teacher!

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

@Mothertrucker wrote:
OK, set up the gmail account, phone is charging..transfer is supposedly happening...how will I know when it is complete? Is this what you mean by "port"? "port" is now a verb?? Who knew!?

Wow! this is fun!

I forgot to eat dinner! oops!

I also got that "charging tower"..

thank you, @Ainhisg you are an excellent teacher!

You're welcome! That's funny, because I'm a retired teacher. Lol Call your cell phone periodically. When you get a busy signal, the phone is porting or has ported. Then turn your new phone off and back on, and call again. If it rings to your new phone, it has ported. Then make a call out. If that works, you're good to go. If you get a busy signal after turning your phone off/on....periodically repeat the steps until it goes through.