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AmberkBeginner

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PeterMBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

My number used for phishing

Had a call this morning from a number in my area, very nice lady asking me questions, because she had a call from my phone # that was phishing for visa information, She was calling to let me know, was not asking anything personal , just a friendly mention.I would like to know if there is anything I can do to block this from happening. I use the phone mainly for business, and would not like anyone to get this kind of call from what appears to be my number.Thanks,

7 months ago

Séverine JohnsonBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

My New Phone Got 14 Viruses in 3 months?

I just got a new Android phone Samsung 13A, I’ve downloaded apps. I’ve been trying to increase my income so I’ve been trying apps, some apps are brand new to the market. I had a phone through Koodo for 5 years until May and never had a virus. But wasn’t using as many apps before. I have like a stock trading app, a few games that I enjoy and have gotten paid. But what do I do? If I clean it maybe it will do more damage.

8 months ago

Aaronb1987Beginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

need help wifi calling

Need help this is so frustrating can't talk to any one on getting my wifi calling to work and says my number not recognized for verification code

8 months ago

divertedConnector

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

blocking your own number

How do i block my number so it isn’t displayed on the phones i’m calling ?

8 months ago

RandyABeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

upgrade phone and may need new sim card

I am a monthly customer with an old 3g Samsung Galaxy J3. I received a call telling me I need to upgrade, now have a Iphone 14 Pro but online it looks like the sim card is not transferable. I want to keep the same number, how do I know if sim card will fit and is it cheaper to order online? Tried a call but did not understand answer, I may go back to Bell.

8 months ago

ChergordConnector

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Slow and Weird Service

Been with Telus since it was AGT and we recently switched from Telus to Koodo for our mobile phones (on Telus’s advice, to save $$). We noticed a real degradation in speed and functionality: no response from Touch Screen for 10 minutes; asking for password with no keyboard; “no server available” on multiple apps. Wondering if anyone else experienced the same difference in service and how you handled it.

8 months ago

chris.macintyreBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Non-Koodo Phone Picture and group messaging APN Update

Hi All, I recently followed these instructions to update my phone’s Access Point Name for Picture and Group messaging compatibility:This link under the tab “Updating Android settings for picture and group messaging compatibility”https://www.koodomobile.com/en/help/picturemessagingchangesPicture and group messaging works fine but my hotspot would no longer work for connected devices. They could connect but would not have access to the internet. I did multiple restarts of devices, tried two laptops, changed the hotspot password, and forgot the network on the connecting device, no luck. I switched back to the original settings and my hotspot is working fine.Any thoughts? Using a Nokia G21. Thanks!

8 months ago

shokableAdvocate

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Why can't I get 5G?

I have the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G unlocked from Samsung Canada. And despite some other members on Reddit saying they have 5G service throttled to their plan. My phone still can’t get 5G signal even after doing the tricks including switching network modes, swapping perks, and removing and reinserting my SIM card. I am in a 5G signal area and my mom’s iPhone on Public Mobile has 5G service everywhere. My plan is the $50 40 GB plan I got in the self-serve.

8 months ago

nikidaiBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

I can't receive text message and send text message.

I have followed koodo step that transfer my phone number from virgin to koodo.I can receive phone call and call out, and sign in koodo online, it shows successfully transfered.And I called virgin that they told me I already cancel their service.But why I can’t receive and send text message.When I text back “YES” within 2 minutes.

8 months ago

Matt Laws

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

VoLTE with Oneplus 10 Pro

Hello. I have a Oneplus 10 Pro phone and VoLTE and Vo-WIFI doesn’t work. I don’t need Vo-WIFI to work but with the upcoming 3G shutdown I want VoLTE to work for better peace of mind. I currently have “Koodo VoLTE Access” listed in the add-ons section in my account. VoLTE is turned on, on the phone. This isn’t enough to activate VoLTE.

8 months ago

Sang-gye BuschmannLeader

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Samsung A52 connectivity a network issue?

Hi there, This is issue is not new, but I think it’s gotten worse recently. So here it goes:I am currently in a rural corner of Nova Scotia, where connectivity is admittedly poor.However, my partner and I both use Koodo, have the same plan, and the phones are sitting next to one another on the window sill …. difference: his phone (a 2018 Motorola, maybe $100) has enough connectivity to provide a hotspot with acceptable latency for video streaming, while I was not even able to provide ANY internet connection via hotspot. As I said, that phenomenon is not new, but it’s never been as bad. After resetting the network, I am now able to create a very, very, very, very, ….. poor connection. Definitely not good enough for video.As I said, it’s gotten worse. The last time we visited here, I was actually better able to use the internet on my laptop with using the phone as a hotspot than trying to access email, messages, youtube directly on the phone. I found that quite curious.I talked to Sams

8 months ago

ThisismultimediaConnector

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Koodo text offers spamming me

I was running out of data and Koodo always offers some kind of plan increase for 5 or 10 dollars per month and you can opt out at any time. So i proceeded to add 4 gigs for 5 dollars. I only wanted the data for this month/period so I thought I’d cancel it and it would last for the rest of the month and no longer be applied in subsequent months. I was wrong and it prorated the 20 days, removed the 4 gigs and charged me 3.xx for no use. I tried to add it back by sending the sms text ADD4 again and now I’m being spammed every minute with: Koodo: Sorry, it doesn’t look like you’re eligible for this offer at the moment. We’ll be sure to keep you in mind for future deals. I’ve received over 50 of them so far and they keep coming. Anyone experience this? Thanks,

8 months ago

kbailey88Beginner

posted in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Data Glitch

This is the second month in a row that there has been a glitch on my account and all of my data just disappears into the abyss. Last month when it happened, I changed my plan to get more data to avoid any charges. This month they just stole 31 GB from me in less than 30 minutes…………. I am really annoyed. You can see the minute by minute of usage on my account…… And when I spoke to a representative they suggested I buy more data….. like? It’s technologically impossible for me on my iPhone to burn through 31 GB in that short amount of time. 2 months ago before this nonsense started happening to me I average 3 GB of usage in a month………. So dumb. I want my data back.

8 months ago

sdjBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

eSIM problem - "Can't disable carrier"

Hi, I have a Pixel 6 with 3 eSIMs: 2 unused, and 1 for Koodo (main carrier). I decided to buy an extra eSIM for an upcoming trip on Airalo, and when I attempted to download it the process failed. I rebooted the phone to see if it'd make any difference, but when it came back I did not have any mobile service anymore: the Koodo eSIM had been disabled.When I try to reenable it, I see the message "Can't disable carrier - Something went wrong and your carrier could not be disabled".I then thought that the problem might be with the other 2 unused eSIMs. When I try to erase them from the device, I get a generic error saying that it was impossible to do so.I've already tried:Rebooting the device many times, including in Safe Mode Resetting the network/mobile Erasing all downloaded eSIMs (I get the same generic error) Talking to Google via chat/phoneI found a few references online saying that Pixel phones can only store 3 eSIMs max., but I could not find anyone experience the exact same prob

8 months ago

Rob chaBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Dropped Calls pixel 6

My pixel 6 is dropping both incoming and outgoing calls. I have tried with both wifi calling and regular calling. The problem is intermittent. At some points I cant hear the other caller and at some points they cant hear me. Other times the call drops outright. I have good reception with both my 5g cell signal and wifi internet.

8 months ago

HXMAdvocate

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Koodo Home Phone

I have a Koodo home phone.If I need a replacement, is the price the same as if I were purchasing a new phone?If the problem were just the battery, can a replacement battery be purchased?

8 months ago

tkambConnector

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Switch to 5G plan, eSIM not updated

Hi,I just switched to the 5G plan, however the eSIM I have is not showing the 5G option (only 3G/LTE).FYI I am on Carrier Setting “Koodo 53” and there is no update. What should I do?Thank you!

8 months ago

NelleBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Incoming calls from Telus going straight to voicemail

Hello: It seems only my Telus phone calls (from support agents), go straight to my voicemail. All other incoming phone calls work just fine. I have unblocked ALL phone numbers that start with the prefix of 1-866, as those are the prefix numbers for all of Telus’ outgoing calls. After I unblocked those numbers, the Telus agent I was chatting with, attempted to call me again, and it once again went directly to voicemail. Does anyone know how to fix this issue?

8 months ago

Harley NguyenOrganizer

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Don't receive welcome text after porting to Koodo

Hi,I transferred my mobility service from Bell to Koodo today Jun 15. I got a text message from Bell about the number transferred, replied ‘Yes’, then service with Bell got cancelled. Now I can call, text, using data with Koodo but I haven't received the welcome text message yet after having been waited for more than 2.5 hours. I saw that many people also got the same issue. Can someone from Koodo please look into it and advise me what I need to do to make sure everything works fine for me and my number was successfully ported (especially the emergency service like 911). Thank you!

8 months ago

HelenBBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Spam

I just received two emails from @msgkoodo. It doesn’t use my phone number, only my email. Help, please. helen

8 months ago

AceroBeginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Unlocking Bootloader

Do you guys offer bootloader codes for hopeless devices? I believe I got my huawei p20 pro from Koodoo and a while after I got my hands on it, Huawei decided to terminate permanently their unlocking service.Also this phone being quite secure, is uncrackable by third-party programs like PotatoNV, though I did not try any as most cost a few bucks.The software is honestly crap, hope you guys could help my case. I can provide further information on my device if needed.I am fully aware of the risks of unlocking the bootloader and it's consequences (Voiding warranty), I take full responsibility of any damage.

8 months ago

Mr_ash93Beginner

asked in Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Traveling abroad on Prepaid

Hi Community, I am travelling abroad and have had someone message me some important information to my phone number. As I’m on prepaid I am unable to activate easy roam. Do you know if there is a way for me to receive this text message? thanks for your help.

8 months ago

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