Kindle Fire Phone - Hands On Review - Page 55

Blossom · 09-23-2017, 10:45 AM

You see the thin half circle on the screen that goes over the thick red line at the bottom of the screen? That's the crack Harry is referring to. It's means the LCD layer is fractured.

I'd take the second phone to a professional to have the battery change.

Sent from my Nexus 7

Cinisajoy · 09-24-2017, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbara1955

No there is No damage I do see what your talking about I looking at it. There is Nothing there to explain the white line. The whole thing once booted stays 2 Seconds! then goes Black totally like it not even on.

I need to figure out what happened.... Still have another Fire Phone I need to change the battery in I would NOT want it to Die too!

Agreeing with the others. That is a crack.

booklover6 · 09-27-2017, 04:30 PM

I recently gave my Fire phone to my 9th grade daughter. She texted me today that the screen is cracked. Apparently it still works....I'll get a look at it tonight.

ETA only the tempered glass screen protector is cracked. ��

booklover6 · 09-29-2017, 07:57 PM

Email from Amazon

As of September 30, 2017, Voice Services on your Fire phone will no longer be available. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The removal of Voice Services will affect using your voice for commands such as “call,” “text,” and “email” and will also remove the dictation feature from your phone’s keyboard.

If you press and hold the Home key to initiate the dictation feature after September 30, 2017, you will receive an error message similar to “Sorry, something went wrong.” This is because this service is no longer supported.

issybird · 09-29-2017, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Email from Amazon

As of September 30, 2017, Voice Services on your Fire phone will no longer be available. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The removal of Voice Services will affect using your voice for commands such as “call,” “text,” and “email” and will also remove the dictation feature from your phone’s keyboard.

If you press and hold the Home key to initiate the dictation feature after September 30, 2017, you will receive an error message similar to “Sorry, something went wrong.” This is because this service is no longer supported.

And you got this on September 29? That's an absolute outrage.

Blossom · 09-30-2017, 04:47 AM

Time to install Okay Google

Sent from my XT1528

tomsem · 09-30-2017, 07:00 PM

Voice services has been erratic for months at least. And today, it refuses to pair with my bluetooth headset (same as the one I’ve used with it for two years).

booklover6 · 09-30-2017, 08:04 PM

Yes, 1 day notice! I got 2 copies, though I have 3 phones, all of which are actively used as phones. My kids don't use the voice thing, so no worries here.

Blossom · 10-15-2017, 01:54 AM

Nevermind. I fixed it. Silly Router. I had to restart the router.

Anyone having trouble connecting their phone to their LAN. I've tried an old version ES File Explorer, Solid Files Explorer, Asus File Manager none see my network. I've rebooted. No luck. I've tried adding the address manually nothing. This worked fine a few weeks ago.

I can access the internet but not my LAN.

Sent from my XT1528

Barbara1955 · 10-24-2017, 06:05 PM

UPDATE: Took the 2nd to a Pro he too Broke it

Still had nerve to charge me! Anyway got help in the What should I buy threads. Got a Samsung Galaxy S5.....

tubemonkey · 10-24-2017, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbara1955

UPDATE: Took the 2nd to a Pro he too Broke it

Still had nerve to charge me! Anyway got help in the What should I buy threads. Got a Samsung Galaxy S5.....

I hope you didn't pay him.

Blossom · 05-21-2018, 03:16 PM

My Fire phone has been overheating within minutes of using for the last two months. After trying numerous things even a factory reset. It still got really warm while in use like reading or just having the screen on. I finally had the inkling to take out the SIM card and that seems to have fixed it.

So if your FP is gets really hot and you got a SIM card still in and don't have current cellular service, try removing it.

Sent from my XT1528

Blossom · 12-11-2018, 10:51 PM

Well it looks like my fire phone might be on its way out. It's been the best little media player. I'm gonna miss it.

The battery Percentage is jumping all over and it's died a few times at 0% but when plugged in says it has 50% or more left.

I need to find a replacement and put it on my wishlist. I only paid $199 for it, well really $99 because it came with a free year of Prime.

What have you replaced your Fire Phone with?

Blossom · 12-12-2018, 12:25 AM

I went back and looked and I got this on 12-10-2014 How freaky on it's 4th birthday to the exact day I activated it, it's started working incorrectly. I ran it down to 0% or tried to when I put it on charger it told me there was 53% left. I don't know which one to believe.

Blossom · 12-12-2018, 04:49 AM

Okay it's now stuck on 100% My phone thinks it's the energizer bunny!

Tried Factory Reset, Clear Partition cache and charging. I'm out of ideas. Oh and the Kindle app has disappeared from App list in settings. I notice I got alot of component updates past couple days and that's when it all started. I'm wondering why Amazon can't leave things alone. It's an old phone it doesn't need new stuff.

Okay no longer stuck. Now waiting to see if I can run it to real 0% it started acting more normal after I blocked all content but apps and photo. I'm wondering if new components and my very large cloud library of books and music are causing the sync to go haywire on such an old device.

I'll report back later.

09-27-2017, 04:30 PM	#813
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	I recently gave my Fire phone to my 9th grade daughter. She texted me today that the screen is cracked. Apparently it still works....I'll get a look at it tonight. ETA only the tempered glass screen protector is cracked. �� Last edited by booklover6; 09-27-2017 at 08:59 PM.

10-15-2017, 01:54 AM	#819
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Nevermind. I fixed it. Silly Router. I had to restart the router. Anyone having trouble connecting their phone to their LAN. I've tried an old version ES File Explorer, Solid Files Explorer, Asus File Manager none see my network. I've rebooted. No luck. I've tried adding the address manually nothing. This worked fine a few weeks ago. I can access the internet but not my LAN. Sent from my XT1528 Last edited by Blossom; 10-15-2017 at 02:20 AM.

12-12-2018, 04:49 AM	#825
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Okay it's now stuck on 100% My phone thinks it's the energizer bunny! Tried Factory Reset, Clear Partition cache and charging. I'm out of ideas. Oh and the Kindle app has disappeared from App list in settings. I notice I got alot of component updates past couple days and that's when it all started. I'm wondering why Amazon can't leave things alone. It's an old phone it doesn't need new stuff. Okay no longer stuck. Now waiting to see if I can run it to real 0% it started acting more normal after I blocked all content but apps and photo. I'm wondering if new components and my very large cloud library of books and music are causing the sync to go haywire on such an old device. I'll report back later. Last edited by Blossom; 12-12-2018 at 07:38 AM.

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09-23-2017, 10:45 AM	#811
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	You see the thin half circle on the screen that goes over the thick red line at the bottom of the screen? That's the crack Harry is referring to. It's means the LCD layer is fractured. I'd take the second phone to a professional to have the battery change. Sent from my Nexus 7

09-29-2017, 07:57 PM	#814
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Email from Amazon As of September 30, 2017, Voice Services on your Fire phone will no longer be available. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The removal of Voice Services will affect using your voice for commands such as “call,” “text,” and “email” and will also remove the dictation feature from your phone’s keyboard. If you press and hold the Home key to initiate the dictation feature after September 30, 2017, you will receive an error message similar to “Sorry, something went wrong.” This is because this service is no longer supported.

09-30-2017, 04:47 AM	#816
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Time to install Okay Google Sent from my XT1528

09-30-2017, 07:00 PM	#817
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,477 Karma: 26425959 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Voice services has been erratic for months at least. And today, it refuses to pair with my bluetooth headset (same as the one I’ve used with it for two years).

09-30-2017, 08:04 PM	#818
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Yes, 1 day notice! I got 2 copies, though I have 3 phones, all of which are actively used as phones. My kids don't use the voice thing, so no worries here.

10-24-2017, 06:05 PM	#820
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	UPDATE: Took the 2nd to a Pro he too Broke it Still had nerve to charge me! Anyway got help in the What should I buy threads. Got a Samsung Galaxy S5.....

05-21-2018, 03:16 PM	#822
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	My Fire phone has been overheating within minutes of using for the last two months. After trying numerous things even a factory reset. It still got really warm while in use like reading or just having the screen on. I finally had the inkling to take out the SIM card and that seems to have fixed it. So if your FP is gets really hot and you got a SIM card still in and don't have current cellular service, try removing it. Sent from my XT1528

12-11-2018, 10:51 PM	#823
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Well it looks like my fire phone might be on its way out. It's been the best little media player. I'm gonna miss it. The battery Percentage is jumping all over and it's died a few times at 0% but when plugged in says it has 50% or more left. I need to find a replacement and put it on my wishlist. I only paid $199 for it, well really $99 because it came with a free year of Prime. What have you replaced your Fire Phone with?

12-12-2018, 12:25 AM	#824
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I went back and looked and I got this on 12-10-2014 How freaky on it's 4th birthday to the exact day I activated it, it's started working incorrectly. I ran it down to 0% or tried to when I put it on charger it told me there was 53% left. I don't know which one to believe.

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