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Google customer service is absolute shit when you're trying to do anything that their automated stuff can't help you with. Is she signed into any other devices, like Chrome on a PC?

A quick search brings up the 5a was prone to motherboard failures, so that may be your issue. Google even offered a 2 year extended repair program for it. If you can find a replacement motherboard for a reasonable price and are feeling adventurous, you could try replacing it yourself. If all you need to do is get it functional enough to validate 2FA, you don't need to do a perfect job, just make sure not to completely break the display.

This kind of shit is why I hate 2FA that doesn't have redundant methods built in and am hesitant to use passkeys. I want to be able to log in to important accounts like Google with the the contents of my brain and not be dependent on any devices that I might not have on me or have failed.

Edit: Just noticed that you said you don't think she's logged into her account on any other devices. That sucks. I know that I had to recover my Dad's Google account maybe a decade or more ago and there once was an option to validate a bunch of info about the account and have them send a reset link to another email. Since then, I have my account set as the recovery account for his.
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Gotta be really fucking careful with Google these days. When they sent their "we're deleting inactive accounts" emails a while back, I tried to log into a bunch of old accounts, and it wouldn't let me into some of them even though I had the correct info. They gave me some sort of "we think this might be fraud" warning, and sent a link to the recovery email. I have access to the recovery mails and used their verify links, but they still wouldn't let me into the accounts.
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Ok. So.. Im a boomer when it comes to phones and still have an iPhone 11. If its free with my Verizon plan, Ill take it - sure. But I havent felt the need to up until lately.

I was seeing one girl that was a manager of an AT&T store and when she was clowning on me about my phone, I just thought she was trying to sell me a phone. Then this past weekend, I went on a date with the assistant manager at my Gym and she said I need to get a new phone because my current phone is so small and old. I actually like the size of the 11 because it fits in all my sport pockets on my gym clothes etc.

Then, last night - I go to a birthday party at one of the dance halls and afterwards, buddy and I stopped by the bar close to where I live. Bunch of the bartenders there were off the clock and one of them thats friends with the bartender I like comes over and sits next to me. Talks to me about that bartender, and the next thing I know shes asking me to use my phone to show me some dude on Facebook that got kicked out earlier. Fuck man, it was like the end of the world that I had a fucking iphone 11. If shes best friends with the person I actually want to fuck then..

Anyways - I need a new phone. On a normal basis I wouldnt care if it was android or apple - but the things we'll do for pussy is telling me that I need an iphone. Is the 16 the newest? Or? Any suggestions on how to get it cheaper with Verizon? Or should I switch carriers altogether for a new phone? Just any type of help would be appreciated. I typically dont buy the new fancy shit but this phone thing is getting ridiculous.
 
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Daidraco said:
Ok. So.. Im a boomer when it comes to phones and still have an iPhone 11. If its free with my Verizon plan, Ill take it - sure. But I havent felt the need to up until lately.

I was seeing one girl that was a manager of an AT&T store and when she was clowning on me about my phone, I just thought she was trying to sell me a phone. Then this past weekend, I went on a date with the assistant manager at my Gym and she said I need to get a new phone because my current phone is so small and old. I actually like the size of the 11 because it fits in all my sport pockets on my gym clothes etc.

Then, last night - I go to a birthday party at one of the dance halls and afterwards, buddy and I stopped by the bar close to where I live. Bunch of the bartenders there were off the clock and one of them thats friends with the bartender I like comes over and sits next to me. Talks to me about that bartender, and the next thing I know shes asking me to use my phone to show me some dude on Facebook that got kicked out earlier. Fuck man, it was like the end of the world that I had a fucking iphone 11. If shes best friends with the person I actually want to fuck then..

Anyways - I need a new phone. On a normal basis I wouldnt care if it was android or apple - but the things we'll do for pussy is telling me that I need an iphone. Is the 16 the newest? Or? Any suggestions on how to get it cheaper with Verizon? Or should I switch carriers altogether for a new phone? Just any type of help would be appreciated. I typically dont buy the new fancy shit but this phone thing is getting ridiculous.
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Buy the phone you want to afford and use the carrier that provides the best value. It's not rocket surgery, every year is an incremental bump. You get what you pay for (mostly) and if you want to stick with iPhone you have even less to think about other than total $ to spend. The only 'new' stuff is all the AI (RAM needed) and the new camera button thing they added recently.

IMO, Verizon's determination to ride the MMWave 5G horse makes it a very poor value for me because I don't hang out in major metro areas all day, especially considering their price. However, they have the only 'workable' coverage near where I am right now so there's no other good options. Major carriers all have pros/cons depending on what you want but IMO local coverage is king. You can also look at MVNOs which would be your stuff like Cricket/Boost/etc. and also the cable company ones like Xfinity. Cheaper plans, lower priority on the network so it varies.
 
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Yeah, there hasn't been a game changing advance in phones lately, which is why your 11 still works fine. Just buy whatever is a generation or two old in the ecosystem you are part of. I am pretty much locked into Google world so I just buy the last generation Pixel when they drop the price after the new version comes out and that serves me well. I don't get involved with the whole mess with the carriers. Just buy unlocked phones and pay cash for them and choose my carrier based on who has the best service in my area and don't sign any contracts in case that changes.
 
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Daidraco said:
Ok. So.. Im a boomer when it comes to phones and still have an iPhone 11. If its free with my Verizon plan, Ill take it - sure. But I havent felt the need to up until lately.

I was seeing one girl that was a manager of an AT&T store and when she was clowning on me about my phone, I just thought she was trying to sell me a phone. Then this past weekend, I went on a date with the assistant manager at my Gym and she said I need to get a new phone because my current phone is so small and old. I actually like the size of the 11 because it fits in all my sport pockets on my gym clothes etc.

Then, last night - I go to a birthday party at one of the dance halls and afterwards, buddy and I stopped by the bar close to where I live. Bunch of the bartenders there were off the clock and one of them thats friends with the bartender I like comes over and sits next to me. Talks to me about that bartender, and the next thing I know shes asking me to use my phone to show me some dude on Facebook that got kicked out earlier. Fuck man, it was like the end of the world that I had a fucking iphone 11. If shes best friends with the person I actually want to fuck then..

Anyways - I need a new phone. On a normal basis I wouldnt care if it was android or apple - but the things we'll do for pussy is telling me that I need an iphone. Is the 16 the newest? Or? Any suggestions on how to get it cheaper with Verizon? Or should I switch carriers altogether for a new phone? Just any type of help would be appreciated. I typically dont buy the new fancy shit but this phone thing is getting ridiculous.
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Do they not offer a free upgrade when you sign a new contract? I have ATT and they offer that every few years.
 
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Daidraco said:
Ok. So.. Im a boomer when it comes to phones and still have an iPhone 11. If its free with my Verizon plan, Ill take it - sure. But I havent felt the need to up until lately.

I was seeing one girl that was a manager of an AT&T store and when she was clowning on me about my phone, I just thought she was trying to sell me a phone. Then this past weekend, I went on a date with the assistant manager at my Gym and she said I need to get a new phone because my current phone is so small and old. I actually like the size of the 11 because it fits in all my sport pockets on my gym clothes etc.

Then, last night - I go to a birthday party at one of the dance halls and afterwards, buddy and I stopped by the bar close to where I live. Bunch of the bartenders there were off the clock and one of them thats friends with the bartender I like comes over and sits next to me. Talks to me about that bartender, and the next thing I know shes asking me to use my phone to show me some dude on Facebook that got kicked out earlier. Fuck man, it was like the end of the world that I had a fucking iphone 11. If shes best friends with the person I actually want to fuck then..

Anyways - I need a new phone. On a normal basis I wouldnt care if it was android or apple - but the things we'll do for pussy is telling me that I need an iphone. Is the 16 the newest? Or? Any suggestions on how to get it cheaper with Verizon? Or should I switch carriers altogether for a new phone? Just any type of help would be appreciated. I typically dont buy the new fancy shit but this phone thing is getting ridiculous.
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Pick up on of these bad boys and reassert your dominance:
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I bet her phone doesn't even take sd cards.
 
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Animosity said:
Do they not offer a free upgrade when you sign a new contract? I have ATT and they offer that every few years.
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I havent signed a contract in years. Half this board is millionaires and Im not quite the “drop 2k” on a phone type of spender.

I do have Xfinity, though - and i think i recall seeing something saying their plans are cheaper. So that might be the go-to like Palum Palum suggested.
 
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Daidraco said:
I havent signed a contract in years. Half this board is millionaires and Im not quite the “drop 2k” on a phone type of spender.

I do have Xfinity, though - and i think i recall seeing something saying their plans are cheaper. So that might be the go-to like Palum Palum suggested.
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Well if you know you are gonna be with them for a few more years, its worth signing the new contract and getting a new phone for free.

I have friends who work at Xfinity and yes they offer really good plans for like $50 a month. Might include a free phone too. Cant remember.
 
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Daidraco said:
Ok. So.. Im a boomer when it comes to phones and still have an iPhone 11. If its free with my Verizon plan, Ill take it - sure. But I havent felt the need to up until lately.

I was seeing one girl that was a manager of an AT&T store and when she was clowning on me about my phone, I just thought she was trying to sell me a phone. Then this past weekend, I went on a date with the assistant manager at my Gym and she said I need to get a new phone because my current phone is so small and old. I actually like the size of the 11 because it fits in all my sport pockets on my gym clothes etc.

Then, last night - I go to a birthday party at one of the dance halls and afterwards, buddy and I stopped by the bar close to where I live. Bunch of the bartenders there were off the clock and one of them thats friends with the bartender I like comes over and sits next to me. Talks to me about that bartender, and the next thing I know shes asking me to use my phone to show me some dude on Facebook that got kicked out earlier. Fuck man, it was like the end of the world that I had a fucking iphone 11. If shes best friends with the person I actually want to fuck then..

Anyways - I need a new phone. On a normal basis I wouldnt care if it was android or apple - but the things we'll do for pussy is telling me that I need an iphone. Is the 16 the newest? Or? Any suggestions on how to get it cheaper with Verizon? Or should I switch carriers altogether for a new phone? Just any type of help would be appreciated. I typically dont buy the new fancy shit but this phone thing is getting ridiculous.
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did you get the regular non max/pro dual lens iphone?
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in snobby genz culture, you're a super poor if you don't have 3 lens, don't even @ me

also, the 3lens pro picture is doing another faux paux, it's covering up the apple logo, if youre gonna get a case, you have to get one where there is a hole in the back to show off the apple

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Maybe don't associate with people who have an issue with you not caring about having a new phone?
 
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Animosity said:
Well if you know you are gonna be with them for a few more years, its worth signing the new contract and getting a new phone for free.

I have friends who work at Xfinity and yes they offer really good plans for like $50 a month. Might include a free phone too. Cant remember.
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It worked out wonderfully, actually. Was paying ~$85 for unlimited everything at Verizon. Transferred over to Xfinity and something to do with having internet through my business? or my residential? Im not sure - but it ends up with a free line to use. So I'm just paying for the apple 16 pro max on a contract for two years at $48/month. Will probably take that much time to recover the costs that incurred today in difference. But this is a rather substantial upgrade, ha!
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did you get the regular non max/pro dual lens iphone?
3ec3b162d0ef621e374ea12f950f19b6.png


in snobby genz culture, you're a super poor if you don't have 3 lens, don't even @ me

also, the 3lens pro picture is doing another faux paux, it's covering up the apple logo, if youre gonna get a case, you have to get one where there is a hole in the back to show off the apple

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Got the iPhone 16 Pro Max chonker.
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Maybe don't associate with people who have an issue with you not caring about having a new phone?
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I mean, you're not wrong. But I walked that life for over 20 years. If all it takes is a fancy phone to appease these women, Ill gladly do it. Or in other words - if all they have to complain about on me is a phone? I'm doing pretty good.
 
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Daidraco said:
It worked out wonderfully, actually. Was paying ~$85 for unlimited everything at Verizon. Transferred over to Xfinity and something to do with having internet through my business? or my residential? Im not sure - but it ends up with a free line to use. So I'm just paying for the apple 16 pro max on a contract for two years at $48/month. Will probably take that much time to recover the costs that incurred today in difference. But this is a rather substantial upgrade, ha!

Got the iPhone 16 Pro Max chonker.

I mean, you're not wrong. But I walked that life for over 20 years. If all it takes is a fancy phone to appease these women, Ill gladly do it. Or in other words - if all they have to complain about on me is a phone? I'm doing pretty good.
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I assume I will be getting the finders fee paid by travelers cheques?
 
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Whats a traveler's cheque?
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They're a bit like a money order or cashier's check - you pay a company to generate an instrument that is guaranteed to be paid to whoever you give it to. They can also be canceled and refunded if they are lost.

Major difference is that traveler's checks are normally in set denominations ($20/$50/$100/etc) while MOs are exact value.
 
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They're a bit like a money order or cashier's check - you pay a company to generate an instrument that is guaranteed to be paid to whoever you give it to. They can also be canceled and refunded if they are lost.

Major difference is that traveler's checks are normally in set denominations ($20/$50/$100/etc) while MOs are exact value.
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I was just throwing his carrier pigeon joke back at him. But thank you for the explanation, my sweet summer child.
 
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Whats a traveler's cheque?
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Before credit cards were so widespread you would buy them when you went on vacation. Spent like cash but if they got stolen or destroyed you could report it and have them replaced. It was considered safer than carrying cash.
 
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