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lukester · ‎16-07-2015

Sorry to hear of the problems you're having. If it was working flawlessly before and high accuracy is set on then it sounds like the GPS sensor was not connected or damaged. There are apps to keep a lock but not used them. Have you tried taking the case off and seeing if you get a lock? Saw someone on an android forum perform a hack by taping some metal strip inside the case to where the gps was on his phone (xperia but no m4) which was by the camera.

lukester · ‎16-07-2015

Have you data switched off in case you got stung for exorbitant data charges? Go into data settings and check the round button for giffgaff is green (on). If you get the data symbol at the top of the screen (wifi turned off!) then you are all set :)

lukester · ‎16-07-2015

giffgaff data test yesterday evening with HSPDA (H+) and showed 0.44Mbps D & 3.81Mbps Up. This points to giffgaff not a mast problem. Really good... not! Increasing allowances but not speed isn't addressing the problem. Data is very slow with giffgaff and they still haven't fixed the problem going on for ages now. Time to get results rather than excuses. Would anyone from giffgaff like to say what if anything is being done?

lukester · ‎16-07-2015

vincent_m wrote: The three members who have been drawn at random to receive 2500 payback points each are... 1: remisch 2: jicato 3: pcantellow We'll be reaching out shortly to all three to congratulate them. A huge thank you to everyone who took time to complete the survey, it is very much appreciated. -Vince @vincent_m Hmmm recently received an email from giffgaff pointing to this draw saying "...The survey will remain open until the 17th of July." ?!

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Will expire tomorrow (1/1/15) between 10pm and midnight on the first of Jan. Happy New Year too! :)

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Had a look on the internet and found the following: http://www.gizchina.com/2012/11/09/how-to-manage-your-dual-sim-android-phone/ which may be of use regarding turning SIM cards off/on under SIM management?

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Textra SMS for android is a nice app and google keyboard nice too.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

You should get the option to start a goodybag early when data is below 5MB or calls below 5 mins. Do you get the 'early start' option on your mygiffgaff page under 'goodybags'?

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Hope giffgaff's resolution is to not put up any prices this year :) Enough price rises elsewhere.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

You have to tick the option 'pay from airtime credit' on the RHS. Select goodybag as normal and continue.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Have you another device to try the SIM in or try this from another mast (different geographic location)?

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Have experienced the same as you. It's the device in question - Blackberry. You could try opera mini which is available from the blackberry market but it's not really a good device I have found with the same messages. Now on Android and it's like day and night.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

daz2005123 wrote: How do I do that? Which web browser are you using and if you can try another one as suggested above. May be worth checking any pop-up/ad blockers too.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Hi Dial 443 for giffgaff (first 3 letters on candy bar phones GIF for info as to why :) ) You can setup voicemail button (1) from 901 to 443 in your settings. 1 Min of goodybag for voicemail per use. Internet settings are a different kettle of fish and just need to install them manually or via the giffgaff app on play store or similar.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

What do you do to get this message? Is it after you've logged into 'mygiffgaff' page or where. I would have thought as above, that it was the wrong account. Can you check the mobile number shown on the mygiffgaff page with yours to be sure?

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

When did you order it? It can take a week and given the busy period it should turn up in a little while. You could order another or click a member's SIM link. Would wait if you can.

lukester · ‎31-12-2014

Hello Yes they are called 'gigabags'. £5 - 500MB and £7.50 - 1GB

lukester · ‎07-12-2014

pete_1976 wrote: I thought I lost my fone so I message and got it blocked but I av found it give imei number but wont do anythink what eles should I do as u carnt talk to anybody You will need to contact an agent. See this post for info. Handset: If you blacklisted your handset but finally found it, please let us know and we'll unblock it. We'll need your h andset's IMEI. It is easy to find, just dial*#06# and it will be sent to your phone . Send this number to us by clicking here and select the categories "Your giffgaff SIM and services" and then " Lost / Stolen SIM or handset".

lukester · ‎07-12-2014

Hi Are you topping up every 3 months to get free calls to giffgaff numbers (giffgaff app can show your contacts and if they still are on giffgaff) and how long are calls (check phone log)? Regarding data - can depend on apps such as dropbox which has an option for wifi only so check if there have been any updates recently to the apps. Have you recently installed an app that may account for this?

lukester · ‎30-11-2014

The goodybag bought on 21/11 is active until 21/12 as reported. What you have is a queued goodybag. You can't start the new one unless either the data is below 5MB or less than 5 mins of calls left on the active goodybag. At this point, you will see under the queued goodybag, there is a button to start this one now. Be aware that the previous one and any remaining allowances will be replaced with the queued goodybag's allowance.

lukester · ‎30-11-2014

Welcome to the quirkiness of giffgaff regarding an expired goodybag I presume? They don't refresh exactly at 12:00am as you would expect but can be some 'flexibility'

lukester · ‎30-11-2014

Hope it works out for you and gets better ('data speed' - cough cough). If you don't like there's no contract - easy to leave :)

lukester · ‎30-11-2014

1p per point. Don't forget to choose what you want to do with the points soon. They are paid in Dec and June each year.

lukester · ‎18-11-2014

If the SIM is fully activated (over 24hrs max) and you have a giffgaff mobile number on your mygiffgaff page the I would suggest powering off phone, removing SIM, wipe with clean cloth/kitchen towel, and insert back and power on. Also, you could try another phone (O2 or unlocked) to check it's the SIM that is at fault. As suggested, try checking service status also: http://giff.ly/ggservice Has this been working before or just started playing up?

lukester · ‎18-11-2014

I presume you have a fully active SIM and the mobile data settings installed? Wifi is different to giffgaff mobile data (symbol for mobile data typically H or 3G or 2G) so that is related to your local broadband wireless access point requiring a passphrase/credentials to login (WPA/WPA2 etc). Wifi not related to your SIM or giffgaff :)

lukester · ‎18-11-2014

The phone would belong to the person who purchased it and any credit agreement (including checks) against them also. If it goes faulty they would be responsible (being the contractual owner) for returning it. No reason why they couldn't buy it but that's between yourself and them of course :) Just be sure you're on good terms and they don't do a moonlight flit anytime soon.... ;)

lukester · ‎18-11-2014

Unfortunately giffgaff 4G won't work with it. Iphone 5C/S and upwards work though.

lukester · ‎07-11-2014

Hi It's the norm with Telecomms providers - but after the first minute, calls charged by the second for PAYG calls. Goodybags can get a little more complex in their algorithms calculating rounding up/down as I understand but suppose the allowances aren't bad to compensate.

lukester · ‎07-11-2014

How long since you activated as 24hrs is the max though typically within an hour or less is normal for activation? Check that the mygiffgaff page shows a mobile number and credit too which gives an idea of how activation is progressing. Internet settings can be installed now but if your SIM hasn't activated then calls/texts won't work either. check status in your area too: http://giff.ly/ggservice but first activation is the priority.

lukester · ‎07-11-2014

giffgaff phones come unlocked so you can use another SIM. Check coverage if you haven't already and maybe ask others on 3 nearby that they are happy with speed.

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