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[NEW] Blog Post: Phone Recycling

The Call to Recycle: Transforming Old Phones into New Opportunities In an age where technology evolves at lightning speed, most of us have old mobile phones collecting dust in drawers. But what if those forgotten handsets could help reduce waste, sav...

J_PM by Public Mobile
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Blog Post: Unlock the Power of Public Points

The More You Know: Unlock the Power of Public Points Introduction As a subscriber to Public Mobile, you're likely familiar with the variety of unique perks that come with using our service. Among them is the Public Points Rewards program, which is a...

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J_PM by Public Mobile
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Blog Post: Why 5G is the Future with Public Mobile

When it comes to technology, standing still is the same as moving backward. That's why at Public Mobile, we're not just keeping pace with change; we're leading the way with Canada's first 5G subscription phone service.  What's So Special About 5G?5G ...

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J_PM by Public Mobile
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Top Contributors - Congratulate

Hey Community, Thank you to everyone who contributed to the great conversations this month! We'd like to encourage community members to congratulate other members and share comments under this thread. However, we will keep the Top Contributors announ...

J_PM by Public Mobile
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How do I get Weather on Lock Screen Android Widget?

I have been trying add weather updates directly on my lock screen on Android. I heard there’s some widget thing you can use but I’m not sure how to set it up or even where to find it. Is it something I need to download or is it already there on my ph...

Viralsweet by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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UMIDIGI GR Series and pictures in text messages.

I bought UMIDIGI G5 Series phone on Amazon. I use Koodo here in BC. Everything woks fine on the phone except it will not send or receive pictures in a text message. Is this a known problem? I've worked with Koodo and we have trouble shoot to learn it...

Rickyfrombc by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Used Phones

Hi I was looking for a deal in a used device any leads ???

benpinto by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Can someone explain how AI works in mobile?

I'm curious about how AI works in mobile. Like, when I use features like face unlock, voice assistants, or those AI camera modes - what's actually happening behind the scenes? Is it all happening on my phone or in the cloud? I'm not looking for super...

Viralsweet by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Google Locked

Do the steps to Google unlocking a phone apply to all?

Firewall51 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Looking to buy new phone

So it seems my current Samsung phone is a little long in the tooth and in need of replacement.  I’ve been scouring Amazon for a replacement and I’m looking at getting a BlackBerry.  I’ve heard good things about BlackBerry.  Does anyone have any thoug...

WillyWanka by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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How to customize the lock screen on your Motorola device?

I'm trying to make my Motorola lock screen look cooler with those widget things you know like showing weather or steps or whatever. But I'm kind of confuse and lost on how to do it. Can someone explain it easy ? Like step by step and and i heard some...

Nickbick7788 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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ZTE box.

Does any one know if a ZTE box can be set up to roam?

Yosemite_Sam by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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APN is grey out on my Android phone

I would like to buy Japan SIM card when travel in Japan. The SIM card requests add new APN, but when I look at my APN setting, it is grey out. Does anyone know how to add new APN for new SIM card in this case? Thanks 

cjsy2001 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Dummy Phones anyone?

Anyone here have a dummy flip phone and works well with Public Mobile?I was thinking of buying this from the US. Nokia 2780 Flip Unlocked  It has LTE/4G and VoLTE as well. If on the $15 unlimited talk/text with no data, what's the point of using a sm...

Pixel - June Update?

I know the Pixel updates stated rolling out around June 11. Any idea when these updates will come to Public Mobile's OTA? 

tkdmasterg by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Voice recognition

With all this AI crap in development (and currently in use), do you consider any kind of protection when answering calls from unknown number?Holding your nose? Mumbling something instead of saying 'Hello' or even worse "Hello, <your_name> speaking".D...

Boki by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Force EDL mode on Pixel 5a - Fastboot loop

Hi, I am trying to get to EDL mode on my pixel 5. On windows, it always shows up as "Android Bootloader Interface" in Device Manager - which works fine with ADB and Fastboot commands , as well as normal file transfer for the phone. But right now, I h...

ByteFragment by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Why is NR-ARFCN different on other processors?

Why is NR-ARFCN different on other processors?Hi, i use NSG (network signal guru) on Qualcomm And mediatek, both Phones have root. But nr-arfcn Is different. The ssb And gscn Is the same.https://ibb.co/DYnkrx8https://ibb.co/1zKC39c

MpqCZ by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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iPhone 15 pre orders started hour ago

Don’t wait hurry to order your iPhone 15 now just put mine in for 15 pro max and still have to wait till first week of Oct to get it . So if you want one don’t hesitate and pull the trigger now before the shipping dates get pushed back till nov/ dec 

Handy1 by Mayor / Maire
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Can a screen protector be cut down to the correct size?

First, I hope everybody had a great Christmas, Hannukah, Kwaanza and New Year’s Day (for those who celebrate it on January the first) or whatever else you celebrate! Please do not be offended if I missed somebody’s religious holy day which occurred i...

Word-Nerd by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Best place to buy Iphone 14 (unlocked)

Anywhere that has any deals on unlocked 14 pro?Not necessarily money discount but even get a store credit or free earbuds etc. Was thinking best Buy might have some kind of store credit thing for for black Friday but they don't even sell it unlocked

Lukedurward by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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unsupported SD card

I bought a brand new phone, moved sim card from old phone to new one and getting unsupported Sd card message. What does that mean?

ShelleyA by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Pixel 6a

really temped to order the pixel 6a when it comes out what do you guys think about it? would love to set up auto google assistant call screening, and get rid of those spam voicemails

Tbialy by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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while I am here ...

Hi everyone. Webb here.I am getting such a remarkable response on my first day in the Community, I am finding it hard to keep up. So if I don't respond to all your emails don't be offended. But while I am here I think I will try another question.My p...

Webb by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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I see Koodo is up to their usual

Really starting to get out of hand https://mobilesyrup.com/2022/05/12/koodo-increases-cost-of-its-tab-plans-by-4-a-month/

JL9 by Mayor / Maire
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Is this price for real????

I suspect this is NOT 'original' (Samsung) S22. Just no way for that price? Anybody ever bought phone from China? 

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Coka by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Cheap 3G phones by and by disappearing from the market

This is in reference to a thread about simple phones from last summer: https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Get-Support/Dumbphones-recommendations/m-p/697525  In recent weeks the cheap but durable 3G flip phones made by Ushining (F 230) hav...

Natsu by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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