Recent content by critta71

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    After my Lumia 930, should I buy a new Lumia 950?

    I guess one thing to consider is whether or not apps are still available in the windows store.. I noticed some have pulled support and removed apps from the store. So if you go another windows phone.. Can you get the apps you require. Its the only reason i changed from windows to android. And I...
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    Using microsoft launcher and cortana as only assistant.

    I received an update for cortana, stating it can now read sms and respond to them. But i cant seem to get this to work as the google assistant keeps trying to activate even though i set cortana as default assistant. Is there any way to make Cortana respond the phone button on my car steering...
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    Messages coming in as from a new user when contact already exists

    I have noticed that for some contacts the threads ae ok. Messages are coming in and going to the original thread. So its weird. I understand a hard reset may fix it and appreciate the advice.. But seems a little drastic at this stage. I will persist a little longer and hope it gets fixed or an...
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    Messages coming in as from a new user when contact already exists

    a hard reset being.. restore back to factory?? or is that a special key/button combo???
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    Messages coming in as from a new user when contact already exists

    Yeh well Not sure for me it has anything to do with skype as I don't use it.
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    Messages coming in as from a new user when contact already exists

    I don't have it syncing to anything. And I don't use message backup that I am aware of.. Started straight after last upragde. I checked contacts and they are only listed once.. Did think maybe duplicate contacts had been created hence thinking coming from 2 different people.. I never play...
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    Messaging thread split after OS update

    I get the same running same build 10.0.14393.189 on Lumia 950
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    Messages coming in as from a new user when contact already exists

    I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same problem I am having when receiving a new sms/message. Since the latest update when I receive a message from an existing contact its starting a new message thread even though there already is a thread for that contact. will try explain better...
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    Glance screen Not working correctly

    Ok thanks for that. Where do I find the feedback hub?
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    Glance screen Not working correctly

    Lumia 950 Updated this week Running OS Build 10.0.14393.67 Now I have issues with glance screen. It appears to work as normal when running just on battery. But when I am charging it at night the glance screen doesn't seem to turn off. I waited a few times but only way to get it to go blank at...
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    [Quick Impressions] Who Has Gotten The Lumia 950?

    my 950 has hot spot issues. so hopefully its not across the board
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    [Quick Impressions] Who Has Gotten The Lumia 950?

    Just wanted to provide a bit more of an update since my first post. Have had the 950 for about a week and a half and so far so good. Really enjoying windows 10 mobile but I do notice as with most phones some apps drain the life out of the battery. I guess the only gripe I have is that it does...
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    [Quick Impressions] Who Has Gotten The Lumia 950?

    yeh I did try that but xbox does not show up. I downloaded the Lumia play to app and that works for me . thanks anyway
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    screencasting in new xbox one experience?

    downloaded and done. thank you very much.. works well
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    screencasting in new xbox one experience?

    Well am more than happy with how it casts from my laptop to the xbox. and with a good quality video it runs well and views fine.. So if I could get the same result from phone without having to purchase a dedicated receiver than would be very happy.