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Old 01-16-2015, 01:58 PM   #346
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I would like to see them update the bluetooth to 4.0 (it is now 3.0) so I can sync my wearables and use the apps. They have been talking about this upgrade for months. They say they are going to do it and I wish they would.
Is that a part of Sangria, Blossom?

Still love this phone though!!!
I'm not sure. Maybe it does.
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Old 01-16-2015, 02:22 PM   #347
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Has anyone used a Tempered Glass screen protector? I've just ordered one for my Fire Phone. According to something I read on a web site, all of that type of protector have an anti reflective coating on them. If it works to cut down some of the light emitting glare, I will get one for my Fire HD 6.
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Old 01-16-2015, 02:29 PM   #348
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Has anyone used a Tempered Glass screen protector? I've just ordered one for my Fire Phone. According to something I read on a web site, all of that type of protector have an anti reflective coating on them. If it works to cut down some of the light emitting glare, I will get one for my Fire HD 6.
I found the best way to get rid of glare is to turn your device off
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Old 01-16-2015, 03:13 PM   #349
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Has anyone used a Tempered Glass screen protector? I've just ordered one for my Fire Phone. According to something I read on a web site, all of that type of protector have an anti reflective coating on them. If it works to cut down some of the light emitting glare, I will get one for my Fire HD 6.
I have no glare on my phone but plenty on my KF6. I use Mr. Shields Ultra Clear protector on my phone.
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I'm not sure. Maybe it does.
Sadly Bluetooth 3.0 is a hardware standard. Software/Firmware cannot correct that.

My guess is that Amazon was/is not planning any OEM smart watches. They did skimp on some other hardware items. The System on the Chip (SOC) was a 2013 era item as well.
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I've got the Revolution case with screen protector on my phone. I plan to cut that screen part out and try the glass one. If I like it, I will order one for the HD6. I don't want to remove the Mr Shield anti glare one unless I know I have found something better.
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Old 01-16-2015, 04:40 PM   #352
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I've got the Revolution case with screen protector on my phone. I plan to cut that screen part out and try the glass one. If I like it, I will order one for the HD6. I don't want to remove the Mr Shield anti glare one unless I know I have found something better.
I have that case I haven't open the replacement they sent me. I am using a different case and It has grown on me. I like it but it could be more snug on the top and bottom.
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Sadly Bluetooth 3.0 is a hardware standard. Software/Firmware cannot correct that.

My guess is that Amazon was/is not planning any OEM smart watches. They did skimp on some other hardware items. The System on the Chip (SOC) was a 2013 era item as well.
The Fire Phone and the Fire HDX 8.9 (2013) use the same SOC, RAM and have similar PPIs. The Fire Phone is a mini Fire HDX, if you will.
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Sadly Bluetooth 3.0 is a hardware standard. Software/Firmware cannot correct that.

My guess is that Amazon was/is not planning any OEM smart watches. They did skimp on some other hardware items. The System on the Chip (SOC) was a 2013 era item as well.
Thanks, I had read that it could, show what I know about technology.
I read it here
http://www.connectedly.com/amazons-f...nch-its-coming
As Amazon told Mashable

"Fire has Bluetooth 3.0 for connectivity now and we'll update to support Bluetooth LE."
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I put my SIM card in [T-Mobile] when I got the phone a few days ago. Now for some reason the phone saying "No Sim" HUH? Tried ..still trying to get the tray out cant What can I do????
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Make sure it's installed correctly but I would try restarting first.
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Rebooted ...tuned it off/on couple times. I cant get the tray to open! Getting frantic!!
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Rebooted ...tuned it off/on couple times. I cant get the tray to open! Getting frantic!!
I couldn't either. It take some fiddling. That tool they gives does not work well.
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OK still didn't get the tray open. Used MAYDAY they didn't know anything ugh So they turned me over to a Specialist. He told me to HOLD the power button DOWN 45 SEC Not to Power off ! Just hold it til it goes off then back on! When it poped back on the SIM card was there! WHEW!!! Tip of the Day
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I couldn't either. It take some fiddling. That tool they gives does not work well.
That tray thing is the ONLY thing I HATE! When I got the phone took over an hour to get the sim card in & lined up correctly!!!
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