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I have 3 android phones I use, a Samsung Galaxy S9 (activated) and 2 Tracfones (unactivated). The S9 is CDMA on Verizon and my plan is via MVNA Red Pocket, a modest yearly plan for $99 providing 1000 minutes talk, unlimited text and 1GB data. Been on that plan around 3 years and never exceeded limits, so figure to continue it.
Just bought a new Google Pixel 8 unlocked 256GB (open box, and it looks brand new), received today. Online info suggested that this Pixel 8 is GSM, but supports CDMA internationally (I guess if I travel). I called my MVNO, Red Pocket before I received the phone and they said they didn't know if I could still use Verizon CDMA, might have to use AT&T or T-Mobile GSM network. To find out I had to provide them with the IMEI number. So, I receive the phone today and the IMEI is on the box. Actually, it's a dual SIM phone. I provide the guy with the first IMEI and he puts me on hold, comes back and says the phone will work on Verizon CDMA. I tell him I'm concerned that maybe it won't work as well as on a GSM network. He says swap the SIM card (from my S9 to the Pixel 8) and turn the phone on and call them and they can confirm if it's working OK.
So, I swap the SIM card, turn on the Pixel 8 and it says it isn't charged enough ("below 25%") and won't proceed with Setup. That seems a little fishy to me. Well, there was a sticker on the box indicating it was on Open Box status dated July 24, 2024, so I guess it's been sitting on a shelf for 4 months. Maybe it discharged that much in the interim?
I let it charge an hour and try again. Now it comes up with a screen saying this:
Set up using another device
To copy settings, accounts and more from another phone or tablet, keep it nearby and unlocked. It has two large buttons to choose from
[Pixel or android device]
[iPhone or iPad]
At this point I decide to postpone the Setup process, because I don't know if I should setup this thing using my Samsung S9. Mostly it works OK, I guess, I have a lot of apps installed, 1/2 of which I never use. It has one quirk I know about. MyWorkouts app won't work in landscape. It does work in landscape if I toggle (by turning the phone on its side) on both my Tracfones, so I know the lack of that feature is something going on on the S9 (which is configured to allow landscape from portrait and vice versa).
I called Red Pocket a few minutes ago and was told just put the SIM in the Pixel 8 and it should flat out work, they have nothing to do on their end.
Should I set up the Pixel 8 using the Samsung S9 to "copy settings, accounts and more?"
Hints, explanations much appreciated! I'm more of a Windows guy (laptops), don't use my cell phones a hell of a lot, still do most of my phone stuff on my landline. Partly because my coverage here isn't great. Of course, if I travel or am away from home and need to use the phone I'll use my cell phone, but I don't do that a whole lot.
Just bought a new Google Pixel 8 unlocked 256GB (open box, and it looks brand new), received today. Online info suggested that this Pixel 8 is GSM, but supports CDMA internationally (I guess if I travel). I called my MVNO, Red Pocket before I received the phone and they said they didn't know if I could still use Verizon CDMA, might have to use AT&T or T-Mobile GSM network. To find out I had to provide them with the IMEI number. So, I receive the phone today and the IMEI is on the box. Actually, it's a dual SIM phone. I provide the guy with the first IMEI and he puts me on hold, comes back and says the phone will work on Verizon CDMA. I tell him I'm concerned that maybe it won't work as well as on a GSM network. He says swap the SIM card (from my S9 to the Pixel 8) and turn the phone on and call them and they can confirm if it's working OK.
So, I swap the SIM card, turn on the Pixel 8 and it says it isn't charged enough ("below 25%") and won't proceed with Setup. That seems a little fishy to me. Well, there was a sticker on the box indicating it was on Open Box status dated July 24, 2024, so I guess it's been sitting on a shelf for 4 months. Maybe it discharged that much in the interim?
I let it charge an hour and try again. Now it comes up with a screen saying this:
Set up using another device
To copy settings, accounts and more from another phone or tablet, keep it nearby and unlocked. It has two large buttons to choose from
[Pixel or android device]
[iPhone or iPad]
At this point I decide to postpone the Setup process, because I don't know if I should setup this thing using my Samsung S9. Mostly it works OK, I guess, I have a lot of apps installed, 1/2 of which I never use. It has one quirk I know about. MyWorkouts app won't work in landscape. It does work in landscape if I toggle (by turning the phone on its side) on both my Tracfones, so I know the lack of that feature is something going on on the S9 (which is configured to allow landscape from portrait and vice versa).
I called Red Pocket a few minutes ago and was told just put the SIM in the Pixel 8 and it should flat out work, they have nothing to do on their end.
Should I set up the Pixel 8 using the Samsung S9 to "copy settings, accounts and more?"
Hints, explanations much appreciated! I'm more of a Windows guy (laptops), don't use my cell phones a hell of a lot, still do most of my phone stuff on my landline. Partly because my coverage here isn't great. Of course, if I travel or am away from home and need to use the phone I'll use my cell phone, but I don't do that a whole lot.
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