u/MT3426

Trying to transfer audiobook chapters (MP3 files).

One file transferred via drag and drop (PC) but took a long time.

No additional files would transfer. Transfer starts, says will take 10 minutes, and then after a bit of progress on the transfer bar, the file transfer just aborts.

Tried rebooting MK, rebooting computer, copy and paste instead of drag and drop, nothing seems to work.

Phone just received, already updated to version 1.4.0. USB settings in phone set to file transfer.

Is it normal for a 12 MB MP3 file to take 10 minutes to transfer? Since it's new, trying to figure out what is normal vs what is a device defect.

Thank you!

Trying to help elderly family members with their old table/chair set.

They're attached to the set, but embarrassed by the discoloration of the tabletop. It's not used as a dining table (very light laptop use)

In cleaning the sticky chair arms with soapy water + scotchpad, the dark red stain came off. Underlying wood is quite nice.

Any advice on the tabletop?

Wondering if it makes sense to try to scrub the red color off the tabletop (down to the natural wood and then cover with shellac?) vs just cover the splotchiness with a more even color?

If the former, is there a way to just sandpaper it down by hand?

Have zero experience, and they're not open to having the table hauled elsewhere, so trying to keep it simple/minimal fumes/mess.

(If there are pros in the Bay Area that can take care of something like this on site, please advise!)

Thank you!

soapy water + scotchbright pad removed the old red color/grime

https://preview.redd.it/jq90sb8eh32h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95e52eaea36f34e1397680b5b1a340a1123fd0d7

table had old glass sitting on it, whitish areas look like where the varnish (?) has thinned/broken down

https://preview.redd.it/685uqb8eh32h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cbcfa0bf7a4adc732028a71870f82db0eec7501e

https://preview.redd.it/ofd9oc8eh32h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65917f9b3ba07c0df3e4bfd26b7f26a4bae7c2f8

soapy water + scotchpad removed old color

This table/chair set belongs to aging family member. Was trying to help them clean it up a bit.

Is there a simple diy that could be done to make the tabletop in particular look better?

There are some photos of the underlying wood (exposed with soapy water + toothbrush). Is it veneer? Is it actually rosewood/worth professional restoration?

If it's worth professional restoration and there is someone you'd recommend in the Bay Area, their contact info would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

wood exposed after toothbrush/soapy water

dark red color came off with toothbrush and soapy water

https://preview.redd.it/pff9zf3css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7138309010659d3634315453f9f3212ad2d70757

https://preview.redd.it/oobc2h3css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84ef5d960bfdc008c05b2fba60d3f9a203cb047f

https://preview.redd.it/7x9xli3css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b64829864fb7cde76f960bb599231ea362784d9

https://preview.redd.it/5a4f1i3css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58ddb8925a876bcdf68978e9ade573377c621986

https://preview.redd.it/hjt6bj3css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36305b6e0a553b6b1c714959e23ffc2f6e07cf7c

https://preview.redd.it/lc0wqe4css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16cfd65d7ce93f44e191ff1fca94397b55fd08fb

https://preview.redd.it/pnhnbz3css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78da335830ac190fc4e8dd26472f1f62e1aa5f2e

https://preview.redd.it/v59g424css1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=519c7a6bc26355656783ffc2e626771cdc256523

This table/chair set belongs to aging family member. Was trying to help them clean it up a bit.

Any advice?

Would be willing to hire a professional, but we don't really know enough to know a Restor-a-finish job from one that's not.

Is there a simple diy that could be done to make the tabletop in particular look better?

There are some photos of the underlying wood. Is it veneer? Is it actually rosewood/worth professional refinishing?

If it's worth professional restoration and there is someone you'd recommend in the Bay Area, their contact info would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

old dark red color came off with toothbrush and soapy water

https://preview.redd.it/u5u1i9rzls1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a9e1fa971ec1b4b453d6b4d264aee2d7cb584ed

https://preview.redd.it/1sx005rzls1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e8909001a5fce6b7a5a1eefa37f9956dcdd1d47b

https://preview.redd.it/8c54q5rzls1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=556d8e460c162e405849da43b96603a02c759199

https://preview.redd.it/blwl27rzls1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6564dcb6fe728e97de17edb9f2a2e4db37aaea04

https://preview.redd.it/uck0p6rzls1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70933c8e1ac5b1ca41ed9f5bfe2957a718d53c68

Hi all,

This table/chair set belongs to aging family member. Was trying to help them clean it up a bit. Any advice?

Would be willing to hire a professional to do a good job, but we don't really know enough to know a Restor-a-finish job from one that's not.

Is there anything simple that could be done as a diy to make the tabletop in particular look better?

There are some photos of the underlying wood. Is it veneer? Is it actually rosewood/worth professional refinishing?

If so, if anyone recommends a particular professional restoration expert in the Bay Area, greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

toothbrush and soapy water pulled off the old dark red color

https://preview.redd.it/mviq3y3ljs1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c43fae75d121ea82c6dca9f585c5d5c0b989d19

https://preview.redd.it/0tf1hz3ljs1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1a00edc6be23177578cd68e9e16d946963aeceb

https://preview.redd.it/vzhwqb4ljs1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=856365500cc78bf6d1e3f0ee046d086f1bf860db

https://preview.redd.it/vgf2a04ljs1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2a9549c5aa8e0b2cf6b3f0c53bf5b967fddeb5c

https://preview.redd.it/9q1oa14ljs1h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f87e69dd47d211dfb33ef4c44eaec2cfce0323e2

No tax, no tariffs, no shipping fee.

Just want to put this out there, so folks are aware and don't overpay for used phones. (Multiple listings on ebay for more than $339.)

Hi all,

I know this depends on what network coverage is like where one lives, but have folks had issues with being limited to 4G (no 5G) coverage in terms of call or text?

We were looking at Tello vs Red Pocket (ebay/gsma) vs US Mobile.

Is a data plan needed for MMS or maps, or other functions on the phone?

Thank you in advance!

Saw something on Mudita forums about security concerns someone raised about their being on Android 12/Android 12 no longer supported by Google.

Light OS is built off of an even earlier Android system.

Are there similar security concerns?

Or is it a non-issue because of how the inherent phone limitations (minimal internet access, etc), and that users aren't usually targets of interest?

Thank you!

Hi all,

We're trying to decide between LP2 and Mudita Kompakt (LP3 looks nice, but prefer e-ink).

For those using LP2, how has it held up over time?

We keep phones until they die (current one 9 years old).

Does the case hold up? Read a comment someone made that seemed to suggest the hardware was a bit beat up over the years.

LP2 battery is small. Are there issues keeping a full day's charge after a few years?

We rarely use the phone camera, but there's a bit of a (likely irrational) worry of not having a camera in case of an auto accident (for insurance documentation purposes). How do LP2 folks deal with this?

What are you doing if you need to send a photo to someone?

Or scan barcode to send back a return?

Thank you very much!

Google says 3/4" - is this accurate? Would anyone use larger than 3/4"?

(HBL9430a and HBL9450a in Raco 260 box)

There is an electrician involved. We asked what size connectors to get and had trouble getting clear answer.

If someone can help advise the right size romex connectors, that would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!