Q update MOL2...

Okay, so I am not cutting edge on this one, but I have made the move to MOTO’s latest update to the Q (December 16, 2006).  This update is said to make the following changes: Before Update: E911: When device is locked, user could not dial 911 without using Alt key in between the numbers. After Update: Supported without using Alt key Before Update: Master Reset: Did not remove all user content After Update:Complete end user data wipe supported Before Update: BT Dial Up Networking: VZ Access manager did not support BT Dial Up After...

Change Default Voicemail Preset to Input...

A colleague accidently changed his voicemail preset to dial only “*8.” While looking for a solution for him, I came across this helpful timesaver. Your network stores the voicemail messages you receive. To listen to your messages, call your voicemail number. Note: Your service provider may include additional information about using this feature. When you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays the voicemail message indicator and New Voicemail. To check voicemail messages: Press and hold the key. Note: You can store a p (pause), w (wait), or n...

My Apologies TDOT...

I don’t mean to complain… A while ago, I posted a complaint about TDOT’s inability to hang signs correctly.  While exiting from 129 N (Alcoa Highway) onto Kingston Pike, the warning sign for the red light is hung upside down.  As noted in that piece, not only is the sign upside down, a crew had to go back to this sign to affix a warning sign about the traffic cameras AND STILL DID NOT FIX THE OBVIOUSLY CARELESS JOB. This week while driving down Vanosdale/Buckingham to Kingston Pike, I saw the second sighting of TDOT’s carelessness. Of course, I...

Q Upgrade...

The Motorola Q has been a pretty good phone.  The PDA has been just okay.  Generally, load times are slow and the phone is subject to crashing upon moments notice.  Battery life?  If you don’t upgrade to the larger capacity battery, you better walk around with a USB cord in your pocket and snag a charge anytime you are near a USB power jack. Several weeks ago, Motorola released an update to the Q that was touted to increase battery life, reduce crashes, and allow the use of the EV-DO through a USB connection.  I have waited while a few sources tried it out [CEN,...