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Hi

I have tried entering the two well tasty competitions in the November issue of PC Format, but have not received any confirmation after submitting my entry, as was the case with my Nokia 3xxx.

I have an LG E612 [Optimus L5] and run the Android 4.01 update [used LG update service].

How common is this problem, and how might I resolve it?

Thank you.
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Did these competitions specifically say you would be SMSed a confirmation :?:
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hamin_aus wrote:Did these competitions specifically say you would be SMSed a confirmation :?:
Well.....I tried entering from my Maternal Unit's 5210. Confirmation received.
I think that confirms it.
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It confirms their system is working.

The information you provided is pretty hilarious tho.
Like their SMS system knows what make/model/OS phone it is SMSing and goes an LG E612? nah got gonna reply to that scrub

You give all that super-useful (LOL) info about your phone, but neglect to mention who your carrier is...
That is probably where the issue is.
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Most probably his maternal unit is his carrier, unless there was surrogate motherercy or adoptioncy.
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GDI_Lord wrote:Most probably his maternal unit is his carrier, unless there was surrogate motherercy or adoptioncy.
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Not sure if your questioning the troll value of that post is sincere or a recursive troll...
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@Stuart: 'twas troll.

@doo: Recursive troll? Or were you referring to Stuart posting a picture of a guy who is his own grandfather and that way recursive?
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GDI_Lord wrote:a picture of a guy who is his own grandfather
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Corporaate firewall can haz youtube block.
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GDI_Lord wrote:Corporaate firewall can haz youtube block.
Stuupid corporaate firewaall.
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hamin_aus wrote:It confirms their system is working.

The information you provided is pretty hilarious tho.
Like their SMS system knows what make/model/OS phone it is SMSing and goes an LG E612? nah got gonna reply to that scrub

You give all that super-useful (LOL) info about your phone, but neglect to mention who your carrier is...
That is probably where the issue is.
My service provider is Cell C. My brother and mother use MTN.

I gave that information in case it was pertinent. Ignorance is...
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Seeing as they HAVE been shown to work, I guess I could get myself an MTN sim card....
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or you could just not do the while SMS competition thing?

Just a thought...
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That is true.
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