u/Prophit219

I switched from Samsung to Google messages a few weeks back and everything has been fine until I got a new phone Oppo Find N6 that also uses google messages. When I did the back up none of my contact history or texts showed up. I waited some 24 hours and still nothing. I had to use a 3rd party sms backup and restore to get my texts and phone histories but now the contact info doesn't show up. I look for my bosses name and its not in the contact list neither are some coworkers or doctors I have appointments with. I switched Google messenger to the oppo and back , I deleted cache data and restarted and google messages refuses to budge and update. It took me about a week to transfer my data to this phone and I really don't want to do a factory reset. Any suggestions?

So I'm using a Note20 ultra because I like expandable storage and the pen and water resistance. I'm a bit clumsy and have dropped my phone but it has a cover. So my questions are

1. In regards to using it on T mobile it's been mixed so far but it works apparently though I haven't heard anything about use in Miami, FL. Any clarification on that would be appreciated

2. From what I understand you can't use the oppo account unless you set the region as PR. What does this do? I take it it allows data transfers like contacts and texts? Or does it mean I star from scratch? Can I just use Google (I've had samsung phones since the galaxy and so that's the only eco system I've used to transfer).

3. Is insurance worth it? T mobile has been pretty good for drops and water damage. I can try and be as careful as I can but I'm always on the move and I occasionally have butter fingers and I know they won't cover it. Do what is my best alternative?

4. I found out there's no 1tb global version so I have to go with 512gb. Anything I should specifically be on the lookout when purchasing ?Is bludiode a good place to buy it?

Hello. Has anyone tried out the usb c video out? Google doesn't give me a clear answer. I'm a heavy dex user and move around a lot so connecting to a bigger monitor or a tv is a feature I need.

Update: The community gave me an answer. Yes, the USB-C port has video out and you can connect it to a monitor or AR glasses. No desktop but the tech is more than enough to mimic it and there are desktop apks being cooked up. Thanks for your responses.