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MI5
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I've started this as an easy to find index of member guides, help topics and info written by the community, for the community. I will have missed many in this first pass (no offence to anyone intended), so please add to them if you know of or find any others. Please also do not waffle on "off topic" in this thread. Let's keep it clean & tidy slight_smile

It would be great if this thread could be made sticky at the top of this board for even easier access wink 

When linking to a thread in response to a question, please credit the original poster in your reply. 

 

Accidental MMS Sending and How to avoid it by MI5Here

A guide to O2 Refresh by lovemyphoneHere

A guide to personalising your phone by Marjo - Here

A mini guide to doing a Sim Swap on O2 by lovemyphone - Here

All you need to know about O2 Recycle by Chris_k - Here

All you need to know about Voicemail by MI5 - Here

App Guide - My O2 by gmarkj - Here

App Guide - My O2 PAYG by Daddydoink - Here

App Guide - My O2 - Bills section by MI5 - Here

App Guide - My O2 - Allowances by gmarkj - Here  

App Guide - My O2 - Bolt-ons by Fellwalker - Here

Backing up your phone by MI5 - Here

Call merging and call conferencing by Martin-O2 - Here

Cancelling your contract - An updated guide by davethorp - Here

Cancelling your contract and leaving O2 [before July 1st 2019] by davethorp - Here

Conference Calling Hints and Tips - Avoiding Call Charges by pgn - Here

Connecting Android phone to data services by jonsieHere

Connecting iPhone to data services by jonsieHere

Coronavirus (Covid 19) Community Help and Support by MI5 - Here

Cruise Liners / Aircraft Charges by darrengfHere

Guide - How do I find my own mobile number? by pgn - Here

Guide: How to Connect to WiFi Extra by Spenny - Here

Guide: Connecting your Samsung Smartwatch by MI5 - Here

Guide to O2 BARs by pgn - Here

Guide to resetting Samsung phones by MI5Here

Guide to premium rate text messages  by adamtemp64 - Here

Guide to what to do in case of loss of service due to possible fraud by Rob76 - Here

How to Pay Your Bill (Contract) by Cleoriff - Here

How to Top Up (PAYG) by Cleoriff - Here

How do I get to the Download Bill screen? by gmarkj - Here

How to get your PAC code by MI5 - Here

How to BackUp your Samsung phone (A little old now but still some useful info within) by MI5Here

How to deal with SPAM/SCAM calls and texts by adamtemp64 and CleoriffHere

How to change your mobile number by SamsungFanBoy - Here

How to lengthen the time your phone rings by jonsieHere

How-to guide: My O2 by pgn Here

How to help find & contact O2: A Guide  by Marjo - Here

How to set up a SIM pin on O2 by jonsieHere

International Roaming for Pay Monthly contract by darrengfHere

International Roaming for Pay as You Go by darrengf - Here

Introducing O2 Switch Up. Swap phones whenever you want! by Chris_K - Here

iPhone 14 & Apple Watch - Megathread by Chris_K - Here

iPhone XS/XS Max/XR Dual Sim Guide by Davethorp - Here

Lost or Stolen Device? How to report it by MI5 - Here

Migration & porting into O2 by EmilieT - Here

Monthly Payments by jonsieHere

My O2 Website Guide by PhoneChanger - Here

Network Issues? Self help thread by adamtemp64Here

NGTS (Next Generation Text Relay service) by MI5Here

O2 Guide to Charge to Mobile by MarjoHere

O2 guide to premium SMS numbers by Martin-O2 - Here

O2 Open and Friends and Family Discount Schemes: A guide by MI5Here

Phishing, Smishing & Scams. Latest info & advice. by Chris_K - Here

Pay As You Go: Introducing "Rolling Plans" by Chris_K- Here

Resolving Indoor Coverage Issues by adamtemp64Here

Roaming MegaGuide by Chris_K - Here

Roaming in Turkey and Cyprus On PAYG by darrengf - Here

Signature, avatar and other forum profile customisation by MarjoHere

SIM cards & SIM swapping by darrengfHere

Spend caps & Charge to Mobile on O2 by MI5 - Here

Text Message Tips (not sent or received) by jonsie - Here

Tips to avoid unexpected charges on your bill by Cleoriff - Here

Tips to make the most of your mobile data by Marjo (with community members)Here

Understanding SOGA & Warranty by adamtemp64 - Here

Unlocking your phone by MI5Here

Upgrade a Windows Mobile 8.1 Phone to a Windows 10 Phone by Ian159 - Here

Upgrading your O2 Phone by lovemyphoneHere

USA - Roaming with O2 by Chris_K - Here

Volt Megaguide by Chris_K - Here

Welcome to O2! by Martin-O2 - Here

What code do I need: PAC or PUK? by GmarkjHere

What is 2G, 3G & 4G? by darrengfHere

Where is my discount or extra data? by MI5 - Here

Your Allowances - what is and isn't included by MI5 - Here

Your guide to O2 Travel by lovemyphone - Here

O2 Age restriction: what it is and how to manage it? by MI5 - Here

A guide to personalising your phone by Marjo - Here

A guide to adding and removing O2 Extras by jonsie - Here

A Guide to Skype by Bambino - Here

iPhone 15 & Watch Series 9 Megathread + FAQ's by Chris_K - #iPhone15

A Guide to redeem a Gift With Purchase - by Dave_O2 Guide: Gift with Purchase

Apple Watch FAQs & Activation Guideby Dave_O2 - #Activate Apple Watch Guide
 
                                eSIM - How to activate - by Dave_O2 - eSIM - How to activate  
 
 

 

*Credits to @MI5, @Anonymous, @gmarkj@Daddydoink@Fellwalker@davethorp@adamtemp64@Cleoriff@jonsie@PhoneChanger, @Anonymous, @darrengf@pgn

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@welshsteve76 wrote:

This list is awesome. Great job @MI5 (and anyone else who helped put it together)


Yes considering it was started nearly 5 years ago and has undergone a lot of changes over the years, it's my go to list which I open first thing on my PC.

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MI5
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@welshsteve76 wrote:

This list is awesome. Great job @MI5 (and anyone else who helped put it together)


Thanks Steve, nice to be appreciated wink

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Hey guys, I've just updated the link to @jonsie's How to lengthen ringtime on any O2 mobile guide, as it was updated over the weekend! slight_smile It is now a proper guide in the How-To Guides section. thumbsup

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Cleoriff
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Good news @Martin-O2

 

On that subject, is there any news about the 'bug' which takes you to the first post and never the one which has just been posted?

It's beyond a joke now.

Some guides have 5-6 pages of comments and having to scroll through to the last one posted is so time consuming. Half the time I just feel like giving up!!

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Hey @Cleoriff unfortunately no news on that one. It's still listed as a bug but we don't have an eta on a fix yet. We'll give you a shout as soon as there is any movement. 

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It's not too bad if it's a single page but when the thread runs to a few pages it's really annoying. This is one of the reasons that i think the guides should be locked and questions asked on a new thread.

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Cleoriff
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@jonsie wrote:

It's not too bad if it's a single page but when the thread runs to a few pages it's really annoying. This is one of the reasons that i think the guides should be locked and questions asked on a new thread.


I seem to remember asking that about 2 years ago @jonsie

The answer then (under different management) was a resounding NO....Astounded

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FYI I've just added the phone personalisation guide to the list slight_smile

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Thanks @Marjo  thumbsup

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Any chance this Guide could be reinstated, @Martin-O2 ? It lands me in the middle of nowhere when I click on the link on my mobile 😵

A guide how to share data on O2 by MI5 - Here

Ditto here:

App Guide - Priority Moments by wanty & MI5 - Here & Here

App Guide - O2 Matchday by MI5 Here

App Guide - My Network by MI5 Here

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Thanks!

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