A201 is back! I think.

[A201]

With the help of a US Cellular employee and one of my technologically advanced daughters, I'M back on Fishlore.

Apparently my new advanced phone only connects to Fishlore with the use of wifi.

My old primitive cell phone connected just fine without it.

Moderators, thanks for the help.

 

[Rose of Sharon]

So glad you're back, A201! Ain't tech wonderful, lol!!!

 

[Gnop1950]

With the help of a US Cellular employee and one of my technologically advanced daughters, I'M back on Fishlore.

Apparently my new advanced phone only connects to Fishlore with the use of wifi.

My old primitive cell phone connected just fine without it.

Moderators, thanks for the help.

Welcome back. The phone issue may be that you have/had cellular data off or restricted in the settings. That would prevent you from connecting except via WiFi.

In any event, welcome back.

 

[Lucy]

Nice to see you

 

[Fishfur]

Welcome back. Ain’t technology a wonder? I remember thinking, way back in my teens, that learning to drive a stick shift was hard.

Hah! It was easy peasy compared to learning to deal with all these assorted modern electronic & digital devices.

 

[Fishadict512]

I was born into a world with electronic devices… for me life would be weird withh our them.

When I got old I'll definitely be having the same porblens.

Not calling any one old though!

 

[3Fishnight]

I was born into a world with electronic devices… for me life would be weird withh our them.

When I got old I'll definitely be having the same porblens.

Not calling any one old though!

I gotta force myself to get off my phone. My moms always asking how did you do this or that when im using technology. I tell her most of it is common sense but it can actually get very tricky. Much trickier than i know. I hang out with 75 ish y/olds. Its funny how something so simple can actually twist their mind up. But they know all the songs and artists from the 60s and 70s, all that goes over my head.

 

[Coradee]

Welcome back glad you found the solution to your problem technology is wonderful….when it works and incredibly frustrating when it doesn’t.

 

[GlennO]

Welcome back! I’m travelling and currently using just a cellular connection to access Fishlore. I’ve noticed that Fishlore doesn’t like any of the motel wifi connections that I’ve used while I’ve been on the road.

 

[bgarthe]

Yes…..glad things worked out for ya A201. I’m one of the older guys and I have to say…..love to use technology as a tool when needed so long as I don’t become dependent on it for hours on end. Imho, it’s so sad to see people spend every waking moment attached to the phone, a game, or texting instead of actual conversation. Almost every time my wife and I eat out, the surrounding tables are full of patrons texting…..and…..don’t even get me started on those who text while driving. Oops……sorry for da rant.

 

[jdhef]

Glad to see you have made it back!

 

[RayClem]

In years past, children were often recruited to help on the farm or to assist with chores around the house and yard. Today, we recruit our children (or grandchildren) to help solve our technical issues. If you cannot figure something out....ask your grandkid.

 

[Fishadict512]

I gotta force myself to get off my phone. My moms always asking how did you do this or that when im using technology. I tell her most of it is common sense but it can actually get very tricky. Much trickier than i know. I hang out with 75 ish y/olds. Its funny how something so simple can actually twist their mind up. But they know all the songs and artists from the 60s and 70s, all that goes over my head.

My family calls me tech support lol. They always call me to help with their problems.

 

[Lucy]

With the help of a US Cellular employee and one of my technologically advanced daughters, I'M back on Fishlore.

Apparently my new advanced phone only connects to Fishlore with the use of wifi.

My old primitive cell phone connected just fine without it.

Moderators, thanks for the help.

Are you really back? Wondering if you're still having issues.

 

[A201]

I was still having issues until a few minutes ago.

I don't exactly know what button I pushed or what button pushing procedure I accidentally stumbled upon, but suddenly I was allowed to reset my password.

A very nice computer nerd at the local phone store tried unsuccessfully to solve the problem on three different occasions. He came to the conclusion that the technology of my new phone was incompatible with FishLore's technology. Somehow a connection could be made to Fishlore using wifi. He really couldn't explain why.

So A201 is back for now. Hopefully I won't push the wrong button, Lol.

 

[tinylostwine]

True story - while i am not young i'm the 'techie' in the family. My Mom once had me fly home over the weekend because she couldn't turn her computer on. Problem: She had removed the power plug.

 

[Fishfur]

True story - while i am not young i'm the 'techie' in the family. My Mom once had me fly home over the weekend because she couldn't turn her computer on. Problem: She had removed the power plug.

My own mother, who was a treasure in just about every possible way, (May she rest in peace) was absolutely convinced that the computer we got her so she could stay in touch with her grandkids & us, would blow up if she did anything wrong. One mistaken button push was all it would take, she was sure.

She was an excellent typist but so sure the new machine would either die on the spot & cost fortunes to fix or blow up her house with her in it, that in the end it became nothing but a huge & expensive paperweight that needed careful dusting.

I was still having issues until a few minutes ago.

I don't exactly know what button I pushed or what button pushing procedure I accidentally stumbled upon, but suddenly I was allowed to reset my password.

A very nice computer nerd at the local phone store tried unsuccessfully to solve the problem on three different occasions. He came to the conclusion that the technology of my new phone was incompatible with FishLore's technology. Somehow a connection could be made to Fishlore using wifi. He really couldn't explain why.

So A201 is back for now. Hopefully I won't push the wrong button, Lol.

Here’s hoping the techie gremlins don’t come back to plague you .

 

[Deathstar31]

With the help of a US Cellular employee and one of my technologically advanced daughters, I'M back on Fishlore.

Apparently my new advanced phone only connects to Fishlore with the use of wifi.

My old primitive cell phone connected just fine without it.

Moderators, thanks for the help.

Nice to meet you!

 

[tinylostwine]

With the help of a US Cellular employee and one of my technologically advanced daughters, I'M back on Fishlore.

Apparently my new advanced phone only connects to Fishlore with the use of wifi.

My old primitive cell phone connected just fine without it.

Moderators, thanks for the help.

Can you connect other sites using mobile? The IP is totally different when using wifi instead of mobile data (the ip fishlore sees). It begs the question if fishlore is blocking your mobile provider (i realize you have cellure one but i forget who's towers they use).

[Correction they have their own towers.]

 

[A201]

I had no trouble connecting to the Monster Fishkeeper forum and the Aquarium Advice forum, without wifi.

I'm thinking during the data synchronization between my old phone to the new, my FishLore password was voided. For some unknown reason, the Fishlore system wouldn't allow me to reset a new password. An administrator sent me a password reset, but once again the system denied me access.

The curse was broken this morning by simply pressing my finger down on the FishLore icon on my phone, and holding it there for several seconds.

I was allowed to reset using a new password. All is back to normal. It's good to be back.

 

[Lucy]

That's awesome
Welcome back for realsies now

 

[A201]

Thanks. It's been an adventure.