So close to preordering, but have a couple of questions...
I've decided that the Lightphone lll is going to be my next phone (once I can get over the price, duties, etc.). Over the past couple weeks I've been making lists, writing down questions and doing a lot of research. I think I almost have everything answered.
(I made an app wishlist that I "need" to have on my phone and have slowly been stroking things off that I'm confident I can live without having in my pocket. Every day the list gets shorter! I think I'm down to pretty much the basics that come with the LP lll except for just a couple which I'm assuming I can sideload if needed).
A couple questions though....
- TEXTING - This is the big one!
I'm coming from the Apple ecosystem (I've had an iPhone since the 3G and have never used anything other than iMessage). I'm aware that I need to unattach my phone from RCS and wait 30+ days, etc. and I'm anticipating that whole thing to just be a nightmare. https://www.reddit.com/r/LightPhone/comments/1mjex3o/psa_how_to_disable_rcsimessage/ How far ahead of time is it best for me to start this whole process? How was your experience?
Note: Everyone in my life uses iPhones.
Is it possible for me to still receive texts on my iMac as well as the LP lll? Not a dealbreaker if I can't, but I'm unsure if that's even possible. I'm really comfortable with iMessage but I'm assuming that I can't keep iMessage on my laptop and just use the Lightphone texting on the phone and have those sync. In this scenario is it better to use something like WhatsApp since I can have those both on my laptop AND the phone? Or something else? I was fine with that idea until I found out that WhatsApp is Meta... not I'm not so sure. I do like the idea of just using the texting on the LP lll just how it is and not sideloading anything for that purpose.
I've love to hear how you're dealing with texts syncing to both your phone and computer. Or is this just something you're letting go of.
- QUESTION FOR CDN USERS - I'm planning to switch carriers shortly anyway so I may as well move over to one that's LPlll friendly. Which carrier are you use with the Lightphone lll?
EDITED: The community forums at Public Mobile are saying that it's not compatible with Telus (who also owns Koobo) so now I'm really curious what Cdn. carriers are being used since Lightphone says it is compatible with both.
What was your experience with customs / duty? I live close enough to the border that I could easily ship it to the US and go across and pick it up myself to avoid brokerage fees.
PHYSICAL SIM VS. E-SIM - I need to keep my iPhone so I can access our Google routers (darn). I would also like to be able to move back to my iPhone when traveling so I don't need to bring a laptop to check emails, etc. In this case is it a good idea to get a physical sim instead of just using my current e-sim to make the switch easier?
CUSTOMER SUPPORT - I will admit I'm a little nervous making such a big purchase that doesn't have a return policy. (I wish I would have decided to do this earlier in the year when the phone was $300 less). Shipping it back over the border for any issues would also be expensive. What's your experience with customer support and the product in general?
Thank you so much for your help!