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⁺˚⋆｡°✩ Neon ✩°｡⋆˚⁺ ‧₊˚ ⋅ any pronouns ‧₊˚ ⋅ ⋆˚꩜｡ art ★ fashion ★ tech ★ feelings ⋆˚꩜｡

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⊹ ࣪⋆.°✧ ࣪ ˖ Welcome ⋆.˚⟡⊹₊⋆

> My name is Neon, I’m 24, and I turn whatever I’m into at the moment into a personality trait ⋆˚꩜｡

> I’m into Art, Cosplay, Fashion, Fandom, Photography, and Tech ᯓ★

> Nothing here is curated, only collected. An outlet for my ramblings .𖥔 ݁ ˖

> Stay and read for as long as you’d like! My ask box is always open if you ever feel inclined to ask me something ₊˚⊹♡

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✦•┈๑⋅⋯Neon’s Guide for Switching to a Kyocera 902KC⋯⋅๑┈•✦ > When I was flirting with the idea of making the switch, I sort of had to reference a bunch of posts from a bunch of different people, and I wanted to somehow make it easier for anyone else coming into the world of flip-phones in the US! This guide will go over how to research compatibility before you buy, how to add an APN, and how to install apps! So, from beginning to end, here we go! ₊˚✩

> Before buying your Kyocera, you must ensure that the bands it carries are compatible with the bands available in your area. I used CellMapper.net to scope out T-Mobile’s service, since AT&T is very strict about which phones you use with their service, and I heard that Verizon wasn’t the best for Flip Phone connectivity. > You’ll want to look around your area and see if you spot any towers supporting bands 1, 2, 3, and 4 for 4G. You should see something like this for your area. If you don’t see any, or many towers supporting those bands, there’s a risk you won’t be able to use your phone as an actual phone. Service will be dubious if that’s the case. > After which, feel free to buy your Kyocera! I purchased mine locally for $80, but you can find them on ebay too. I’ve heard of people buying them from Kyoex.com as well. > Once you have it in your hands, if it’s in Japanese, you’ll obviously want to switch it to English. > Make your way over to settings, hit the last option on the first page, and then the seventh option on the second page. On the third page you’ll have Language at the very top. After you click it, it should prompt you between English and Japanese. > Once that’s done, feel free to either take it in for activation, or you can do what I did and order a sim off of Amazon and activate it yourself. > After which, you need to add an APN. You can do this locally on the device, or you can install an app that lets you control your phone on your PC so you don’t have to suffer the T9 typing as you do this. > I followed Riley Anderson’s guide on YouTube for how to do this, but if you’re more of a text-based learner, feel free to continue reading. > Go to SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE > and scroll to BUILD NUMBER. Tap it 7 times until you get notified that you’re now a developer. > After which, go to DEVELOPER SETTINGS > USB DEBUGGING and check it on. > On your PC, you’re going to want to install Vysor, and it’s ADB drivers. > While you’re at it, you should also download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot. > Once done, plug your Kyocera in, ensure you’re using a data-transfer cable, and hit okay on the screen that comes up on your phone. Your device should show up on Vysor’s ‘Android Devices’ Menu.

> Once you click it, you’ll need to allow USB debugging on your phone before proceeding. > If you have everything set up properly, you should now be able to control your phone from your computah.

> SETTINGS > WIRELESS/NETWORK > CELLULAR NETWORKS > ACCESS POINT NAMES > MENU > NEW APN > Now this may look a little intimidating, but think of it like a forum that you just have to copy and paste shit into. > Simply look up your carrier’s APN information online, then copy and paste it accordingly. Save, and you should be set. > Tello specifically suggests adding an ims if you’re having issues sending images, which I was. To add the ims, you have to repeat the steps. > Now, to install apps, you’ll want to launch ‘cmd-ere.exe’ from Minimal ADB and Fastboot’s folder. It will open up a new command prompt window. > If you were intimidated like I was, don’t be. You cannot fuck this up. > Your phone may once again ask you if you want to enable usb debugging, click ok. > In the command prompt, type in ‘adb devices’ and hit enter. The program should give you something that says-   List of devices attached [numbers] device > If it says ‘unauthorized’ after your device, you just need to click ok on the permissions prompted on your phone. > Now, go look for APKs of your desired apps. Keep your expectations realistic, remember you’re running on Android 8. I suggest browsing on apkpure.com, but as always, be sure to check anything you download for viruses or any potential malware. > Take your apk download, and rename it to something simpler. For example, if you download something named AppNameVersion2.0.38.03.20.2002.apk, simply rename it to AppName.apk > Move your renamed apk file into the same file/directory as Minimal ADB Fastboot. > Once that’s done, go back to your command prompt and type in ‘adb install [app name].apk’ and hit enter. It might take a moment, but you should get a success entry if everything is done properly. > That’s it! Now you’ll be able to use your flip phone to the best of its capabilities, and install apps. I do recommend downloading an app store, such as Aurora Store. That way you don’t have to repeat these steps just to get more apps on your phone.

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I got into HorsegiirL from your recommendation and I was so excited when her tour was coming to Denver I bought ViP tickets, but now my friend from Mexico can't make it anymore and I can't find anyone else that can go 😭😭😭

> !!! My friends nd I are going to her show bro u cld totally join us !!! Pm me bro we can gallop together ⊹ ࣪ ˖

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˚₊‧꒰ა Digital Minimalism ໒꒱ ‧₊˚ sorta...

> Recently, I made the switch from an iPhone to a Kyocera flip phone. > It wasn’t because I became convinced that technology is evil, but more so because I wanted to reshape my relationship to it. > I wanted to avoid being plugged in constantly. > I broke down my tech so that I could use it more intentionally. > Rather than a glass brick that has it all, I split my shit up into multiple dedicated devices to desperately avoid doomscrolling. I now have a flip phone, a camera, mp3 player, and carry around either a journal, a book, or my 2DS for entertainment. > That’s right baybee, I’m living like it’s 2008 again, economic recession and everything! ✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. My Everyday Carry . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁

> My everyday carry wasn’t fully pieced together until I finally made the switch. It wasn’t until my smartphone became a slightly-less smartphone that I realized what I truly needed to carry with me. > My flip phone doesn’t have a good camera, it can be slow to load apps, clunky to text on, no gps, and it sure as fuck isn’t gonna stream music off Spotify. > Thankfully, papa’s an impulsive spender and has accumulated a concerning amount of gadgets over the years. > (I’m papa btw) > I’ve got an Innioasis Y1 as my dedicated MP3 player.  >The main perks about this bad boy is that he’s not just an mp3 player, but a media player as a whole. I put a couple Bratz movies on him for our flight to Katsucon this year and my god I was thankful for his creation. He’s also bluetooth compatible, but I prefer to use my wired headphones with it. Unless I’m at work and gotta fake it for OSHA. > For cameras, I bounce between my Sony ZV-1F and my Kodak PixPro FZ55. > The Sony is for when I actually care about image quality, while the Kodak is for vibes. That's as best as I can explain it. I do tend to carry my Kodak around more though, I feel like it makes me care less about the picture being perfect somehow. > As for entertainment, I’ve got options.  > I recently just finished reading the first volume of Goodnight PunPun, and I fully intend to keep reading and get the second one once rent stops financially threatening me. > Sometimes I bring my sketchbook and a handful of art supplies. Occasionally I’ll bring my 2DS along for the ride instead. > At home, I feel as though I have a million different hobbies fighting for my attention, so boredom is never an issue there.  > Sewing, drawing, painting, cosplaying, gaming, reading, crocheting, sculpting, general crafting, writing-  the list goes on and on dawg. No excuses to be doomscrolling. . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. What’s Changed? . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. > Other than my phone? Quite a bit. > During the first few days of my switch, I found myself reaching for my flip as if it was my iPhone. I’d flip it open, realize I don’t have TikTok on there, and then close it and pick something else to do. Still won’t clean my apartment tho lmao. > Recently, I’ve been getting back into writing. It’s the whole reason I decided to start this blog! It’s odd. I was expecting to dive more into my art as a result, but I’ve found myself with just too many thoughts to keep to myself about this. > I feel like I actually have space to think now. Room to breathe. > Unfortunately, this has also made me realize just how little of a social life I truly have. I feel like part of what has made my switch so easy is that I don’t have a big circle of friends. My current contact list is about 10 entries long, and that’s including my manager, and a few coworkers. If you were to look at my call history, you’d see that it’s just > Mom > Boyfriend > Little Sister 1 > Little Sister 2 > That’s it. > I feel like that’s a little embarrassing, but I’m just gonna cope and say I’ve just been protecting my peace a little too well I guess. The good thing is that it’s never too late to make more friends. This has made me want to seek out more in-person friendships, or maybe just give my number to some of my online friends so they can reach me- but I’m honestly a bit too weary of online safety to message someone my number. They’d have to get that shit via messenger pigeon or someshit, just to be safe. > Overall, I do feel more connected to my surroundings now. I feel more conscious. I don’t know how else to explain it. Yes, it’s sort of a pain in the ass to break apart my tech into dedicated devices, but now I can actually experience life around me more. I’m not as distracted as I used to be. I feel like I’m actually present with my loved ones now. > Thanks for reading, I really do appreciate your time <3

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Lol I'm pretty sure I originally followed you initially on Tumblr crazy to see you back here!

> I used to go by Naps if that helps any!꩜ > I'm interested to learn who you are („★0★„)