tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post3451763975077715435..comments2024-03-28T17:25:52.769-05:00Comments on TracfoneReviewer: TracFone Review - LG 530G Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-10474739454156917082016-01-21T10:25:28.023-06:002016-01-21T10:25:28.023-06:00try buying a battery for this thing. Impossible- t...try buying a battery for this thing. Impossible- they say it will work but the shape is wrong - the only way I got a new battery is to buy a new LG530g and use that oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-45254604212166915082015-10-14T12:35:58.098-05:002015-10-14T12:35:58.098-05:00Yes, this phone has both pros and cons. I like the...Yes, this phone has both pros and cons. I like the full keyboard for texting. That is very annoying about the sales calls you keep getting. I'm looking into an app from Tracfone that can be used to block any number that is calling you, which would be great except it is only for Android smartphones.TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-48616746973340109502015-10-14T12:25:58.328-05:002015-10-14T12:25:58.328-05:00Hubby gave it to me for Christmas 9 mos ago. I lo...Hubby gave it to me for Christmas 9 mos ago. I love/don't love it for a few reasons. Used to have a flip phone which I loved. No accidental calls, no accidental waste of minutes on that stupid internet button which I seem to hit a lot. Also scratching up the display face even tho I slip it down in my purse in a special fabric pocket. 2 weeks ago I bought a case for about $7 from Amazon, so hopefully that will take care of a lot. What I really don't like is no call block option! There is a sales call that will not quit calling. 646-886-9198 I think it's a scammer and they call ALL THE TIME. Ready to change my phone number after having the same one for 5 years. I hate that I might have to do that because of a nuisance caller and not being able to block him.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950051749234810349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-17643327570261345462015-04-23T15:02:49.182-05:002015-04-23T15:02:49.182-05:00I just got this phone last week for and can't ...I just got this phone last week for and can't figure out how to stop the phone from giving a verbal notification by female voice every time it gets turned on/off and how many minutes are left. It is annoying. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-64190195863489131642015-04-01T17:24:40.613-05:002015-04-01T17:24:40.613-05:00I bought a 530G a few months ago to use as a basic...I bought a 530G a few months ago to use as a basic cell & emergency phone -- so it doesn't get much use. Even so, the battery charge goes to minimum quickly although I just charge it fully, (try to) verify that it is off, and leave it in my truck, disconnected from the charger. I have thought that the brand new battery must have been bad as purchased, so intended to replace it. However, I can't find a replacement for this battery anywhere! So, my question has 2 parts: does anyone know where I can find a replacement for the LG 530G battery (FL-49EN on the battery itself); and am I inadvertently leaving the cell on so as to deplete the battery, and if so, how can I make sure it's off? Should I leave it connected to the battery in the truck? Any thoughts or info will be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-1390329430391916232015-01-14T11:37:04.642-06:002015-01-14T11:37:04.642-06:00I sold my LG 530 G in Radio Shack. I sold my LG 530 G in Radio Shack. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-34775255843215157582015-01-04T18:31:33.367-06:002015-01-04T18:31:33.367-06:00I'm looking for a silicone cover for the LG530...I'm looking for a silicone cover for the LG530g tracfone. can't find one any place. Does anyone have any ideas where to get one? Please email me at AJAnhalt1980@gmail.com if you know of any, Thanks!!!!Alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-8278101415413369442014-12-26T15:01:12.729-06:002014-12-26T15:01:12.729-06:00Just got this phone and it keeps rebooting it'...Just got this phone and it keeps rebooting it's self. Anybody got any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-74488244637607459962014-11-27T13:24:47.697-06:002014-11-27T13:24:47.697-06:00"Few people use the Mobile Web feature....&qu..."Few people use the Mobile Web feature...." was included in your review. How could you possibly know that or do you track what users of the cell phone do with it?<br /><br />Comment is from an old fact-checking journalist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-75160714012636447552014-11-22T23:14:41.653-06:002014-11-22T23:14:41.653-06:00I was wondering if this phone wii run the Java ver...I was wondering if this phone wii run the Java version of the facebook app?<br /><br />Thanks!beechplumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864018722099296913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-26179810633965149832014-11-09T14:51:15.327-06:002014-11-09T14:51:15.327-06:00I love this phone but suddenly I can't receive...I love this phone but suddenly I can't receive texts. Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-38781227695967249882014-10-22T15:10:40.526-05:002014-10-22T15:10:40.526-05:00Have this phone... soft keys don't work on Fac...Have this phone... soft keys don't work on Facebook. Browser is expensive.... pretty good phone though. Anyone know what a 9+ icon means?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-59867668632485169242014-09-16T12:05:51.287-05:002014-09-16T12:05:51.287-05:00I kept getting a "playback error" for 3 ...I kept getting a "playback error" for 3 MP3's downloaded using downtube (windows 8.1 app), the files were 2 from two different vocal touhou remixes (they had japanese characters) and one was full english, IOSYS ("Overdrive - IOSYS"). Normally these MP3's work on my phone and PC, but these three only work on my PC. I downloaded one of the files off soundcloud, and removed the characters, and it works fine! then I tried to put the downtube file of the same song without characters, and I still got the Playback Error for that file only! the two files are almost the same! well, except for the fact that one is from a youtube downloader which normally works. Soundcloud works too, but I prefer downtube because it's easier to use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-5558119703340149142014-07-06T15:15:18.868-05:002014-07-06T15:15:18.868-05:00Is there an easy way to set the phone to "chu...Is there an easy way to set the phone to "church" mode where the phone does NOT beep on call, does NOT beep low battery, and in general, just shuts up until you go to /church off/ mode?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-69743889504447016832014-06-26T12:58:36.925-05:002014-06-26T12:58:36.925-05:00I love Trac Fone more all the time. They tried to...I love Trac Fone more all the time. They tried to put me on T-Mobile network, but service w/that carrier is not good at my house. They replaced the phone with one that uses Verizon and it works great! (If you don't know, what they do is buy huge amounts of airtime from the major carriers and resell it.)There was some hassle the first week getting all that(and my #) straightened out, but they were very helpful and shipping, etc never cost me a dime. They ported my # which I have had for @15yrs on Alltel, Sprint, and StraightTalk. :Point is though, that I use my ph. for calls & texts. It's a phone. I have a tablet for internet and wifi is everywhere. I have the trusty Tomtom for navigation. I have a 20 dollar phone that works fine and I just paid $32 dollars and got 640 minutes of airtime. Texts cost @1.7cents each. Their slogan is "you're in control." It's true. Even if I burn all those minutes in 2 months, it will still cost about half of what my wifey was ready to pay Sprint and that involves a 2 year contract. Once we get the last two kids out, the difference between $30 a month and $130 a month should be convincing enough even for a hardhead like her! Trac rocks. Big time. Even if you pay $43.75 at the convenience store on the corner, you still get those 40 free bonus minutes with that 200 minute card. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-73739012441801181352014-04-24T15:35:44.980-05:002014-04-24T15:35:44.980-05:00Is it the LG Motion silicon gel skin for 4G MS770 ...Is it the LG Motion silicon gel skin for 4G MS770 ?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-8620573377064376642014-04-15T22:42:06.528-05:002014-04-15T22:42:06.528-05:00Love this phone. Like the vibrate feature when num...Love this phone. Like the vibrate feature when number called answers. LG phones have great antennas which I need living in isolated area. Phone does exactly what I need it to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-57823043920048104122014-03-23T18:19:07.112-05:002014-03-23T18:19:07.112-05:00See the message left 3/22/2014 about blocking call...See the message left 3/22/2014 about blocking calls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-34028128840556800352014-03-23T18:17:18.523-05:002014-03-23T18:17:18.523-05:00In the LG500GHL model, you do this to block calls....In the LG500GHL model, you do this to block calls. Maybe it's the same in this model too.<br /><br />"Edit' the contact, choose "Options", select "Add Detail", select "Groups", select "RejectNo" then choose Done. Whenever the call comes in, it will not ring or show in the window but it will show on the list of "Received Calls" but with no minutes charged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-49092186898418112522014-03-13T11:30:56.949-05:002014-03-13T11:30:56.949-05:00Sent messages stay in the "Outbox".Sent messages stay in the "Outbox".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-86843584572703074442014-03-13T11:29:40.247-05:002014-03-13T11:29:40.247-05:00I went to the local phone accessory store in the m...I went to the local phone accessory store in the mall and found two covers that fit pretty well. One is for the "LG Motion", and the other was a Samsung something or other. They fit, and protect it well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-50001483525252922822014-03-13T11:27:00.868-05:002014-03-13T11:27:00.868-05:00I googled LG530G user manual, and was able to quic...I googled LG530G user manual, and was able to quickly download a complete, 100 page user manual for free in about 1 minute, from the LG website.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-31327617371824057832014-01-30T16:38:49.524-06:002014-01-30T16:38:49.524-06:00Thank you for your detailed review of the LG 530G ...Thank you for your detailed review of the LG 530G phone. I just purchased mine from Tracfone and it should arrive in a couple of days. I have been with Verizon Wireless for several years and currently have an iPhone 4s (already old technology), but their costs have been creeping up and up. When I get my LG 530G set up, I will just use my iPhone as and iPod to play my music using my WiFi. Tracfone's pay as you go will save me bundles. I like the layout of the LG 530G as it is kind of like the old BlackBerry that I had several years ago before going with iPhone. I am old school, so I still like having a physical keyboard.<br /><br />That the phone does not come with USB/micro USB cables is fine as I have those from other devices such as my Kindle. Also, I ordered a 16 GB micro SD card to use with my new phone. It appears that Tracfone will port my current cellular number and have my Verizon Wireless account closed for me, which is great. <br /><br />Overall, your review makes me feel that I have made a good choice of phone. It has everything that I need at a very reasonable price. I am now very glad that I did not upgrade to the iPhone 5s, which runs anywhere from $200 to $400!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-87296977050454070742014-01-07T09:24:59.400-06:002014-01-07T09:24:59.400-06:00does it have a vibration mode? does it have a vibration mode? Ed A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16966922483165265569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-62339475599500769302013-12-28T17:21:58.912-06:002013-12-28T17:21:58.912-06:00Your blog is fantastic, thank you for sharing your...Your blog is fantastic, thank you for sharing your insight! I just upgraded to this phone and am hoping you might be able to help me with two settings that I am unable to figure out:<br />1. Once I complete a step, an alert sound is issued, despite the fact that I've turned the volume of the keypad tone to zero. How do I turn this off? This alert sound is issued when I send a text message or when I complete a settings selection, for instance. <br />2. I would like to customize the voicemail message. What menu option allows me to do so?<br />Thank you for any help you might have!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com