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new ENV3 cell from verizon doesn't show contact list on my car's bluetooth - pd $500 in 07 for bluetooth device in car; mercedes states must now upgrade bluetooth for it to work with new phones ; can't believe that's the case; is there any phone out there that will work with my car's bluetooth device - specifically, will let me access the contact list on the screen, the name of the caller (if in my contact list) will appear, etc.
thank you
What Mercedes is telling you is completely correct. The bluetooth version of your car is not compatible with the new phone you have and that is why it can't support the features that you are wanting it support. They aren't pulling your leg and are telling you the truth. I know you paid the extra money back in 2007, but unfortunately, bluetooth changed and was improved and this rendered many car's complete bluetooth experience less than satisfactory. If I were you, I wouldn't pay anymore and just use it for the speaker portion and use voice dialing or speed dialing from the phone. Otherwise, you can pay to have it upgraded. Just a thought. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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| Comment | thanks for your info I actually went and met with a bluetooth "expert" at Verizon apparently Motorola phones are compatible with my older system; so I paid the return/restock fee and bought a different phone which works fine They said that when I went to Mercedes they should have provided me with a list of compatible phones - wouldn't that have been nice! anyhow, thanks for your response | ||
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DebiN
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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience
Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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