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  1. JohnStrk

    Lumia 950 cracked display - How to unlock and download photos?

    My Lumia 950 display is cracked and the display is not working. Is there any way to unlock the phone and access photos on my PC?
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    Cortana notifications not working - how to fully reset Cortana and start all over?

    I've been having issues with Cortana on my L830. I no longer get any notifications for weather, sports, or news cards. Not even package tracking. I do get travel notifications reminding me about time to leave for work and traffic, etc. The others used to work but the past two months have stopped...
  3. JohnStrk

    Best way to setup new Lumia 950 on AT&T? WDRT & Hard reset?

    Hi, I'm getting a L950 device replacement from AT&T (Asurion) for my old L830. What is the best way to setup the new phone on AT&T? They are sending me a new SIM so I can go activate this in store or over the phone. Should I use the WDRT first once I turn on the phone and reset back to...
  4. JohnStrk

    W10M Live Tiles & Notifications not working over Cellular LTE but working on WiFi - Build 10586.63

    W10M Live Tiles & Notifications not working over Cellular LTE but working on WiFi - Build 10586.63 Hi, Lumia 830 here on AT&T running the latest Build 10586.63. For the past several days, none of my pinned "allowed to run in the background" apps are updating in the background on their own...
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    Cortana not always showing current location weather and local news

    Is anyone else having issues where Cortana is not always showing current location weather and local news stories? I keep seeing info from cities that are no where close to my current location. This is occurring mostly on mobile. Running W10 current build 10586.29 and I'm not on WiFi. AT&T LTE...
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    Does Cortana Live Tile show sports scores updates?

    Does the Cortana Live Tile show MLB game scores in progress for anyone? For the MLB teams I follow, I have both Score updates and Notify me about score updates turned on in Cortana settings, but my Cortana Live Tile only shows the game time info and nothing else related to the game. Cortana...
  7. JohnStrk

    New Lumia 830 on AT&T - How to activate and setup? Restore from Backup?

    Hi, I am getting a new Lumia 830 to replace my current Lumia 920 on AT&T. The 920 is working fine and I plan to keep it as a backup phone, but no longer line activated. I just wanted something new and got in on the Lumia 830 $199 MS store deal this week. I have some questions since this is now...
  8. JohnStrk

    Plex excited for Windows 10

    Got this email from Plex yesterday. You have to love their continued support for the Windows platform. Wish more big companies/apps felt this way. Hope to see more of this attitude once Windows 10 is out.
  9. JohnStrk

    AT&T 920 - Still no Cyan, DP disabled off for months. How to update?

    I currently have an AT&T 920 and the firmware is still on Lumia Black. I used the Developer Preview to get 8.1 last year, but I disabled DP sometime last summer as I did not want 8.1 Update 1 (GDR1) at the time. My current OS version is 8.10.12397.895. I understand that Cyan has been available...
  10. JohnStrk

    Nokia MD-12 Wireless Speaker on sale for $29.99 at the MS store

    The Nokia MD-12 Wireless Speaker is on sale for $29.99 at the MS store: :smile: Nokia MD-12 Portable Wireless Speaker
  11. JohnStrk

    Surface Type Cover 2 Sale!

    If anyone's interested, both Staples and Amazon currently have the Surface Type Cover 2 on sale for $79.99! :smile: Staples - Surface Type Cover 2 Amazon - Surface Type Cover 2
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    AT&T 920 - not getting voicemail right away

    Lately I haven't been getting voicemails right away on my AT&T Lumia 920. Running 8.1 Dev Preview without Cyan or Update 1. I assume it's an issue with the AT&T network in my area. Does not happen all the time. Happened again last night while the phone was on Wi-Fi. I got a call from a...
  13. JohnStrk

    Verizon launches new single line plan with unlimited talk and text, 2GB of data

    Not sure if this was a good place to post this but wanted to share this with the WP community. Sounds like a great deal. I'm currently paying $70 a month with AT&T for the same plan. This is $60, and only $50 a month on Edge. If Verizon continues to keep getting all the latest and greatest...
  14. JohnStrk

    6tag not posting to Facebook

    Lately my 6tag (Instagram) posts never show up as shared to Facebook. I know that we will not see these Instagram posts using WP Facebook apps, but my Instagram photos never show up in Facebook in a Web browser on my PC either. I have checked all my 6tag settings, unchecked and rechecked FB...
  15. JohnStrk

    Apps that show Notifications in Action Center?

    Greetings! Sorry if this has already been discussed, but is there a list of actual working apps that show notifications in the 8.1 Action Center? When I go into settings - notifications+actions I currently I have Facebook, my e-mails, Messaging, Phone, Store, and WPCentral all turned on to...
  16. JohnStrk

    Finally installing WP 8.1 today!

    Got tired of waiting! Finally taking the plunge and installing Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers today. Lumia 920. No errors so far. On the 3rd update now. Wish me luck! :excited:
  17. JohnStrk

    Screenshot Uploads to Facebook failing?

    For some reason I am having this issue today on my one week old new Lumia 920. I have been able to upload screenshots to FB a few times before today but not now I am getting this message: "We can't upload your picture right now" and also seeing "Can't download tags right now." However, I was...
  18. JohnStrk

    Finally made the switch - my new Lumia 920

    3 days in using Windows Phone and my brand new yellow Lumia 920 and I love it so far. Finally decided to switch this past weekend. So far I am very happy with AT&T LTE service (switched from sprint 3g), and absolutely love this phone. Paid $7 and change after trading in an old phone and a...
  19. JohnStrk

    Considering the switch to WP8 and undecided on a Lumia

    Greetings wpcentral, I finally got around to creating an account here. I've been reading tons of very helpful information and tips on this forum for a few months now. So first I just want to say thanks to the all the members that have shared their knowledge on all the helpful topics found...