I actually reached out to a Motorola agent on Reddit about the clock & shortcut features being absent, on my Think Phone. This is what she said; "Appreciate the detailed response. The lock screen customization feature is currently not working in the Android 14 release for any devices, including ThinkPhone. However, it's important to mention that there are plans to enhance customization in upcoming updates. -Elle
Also she may be spot on because I just checked my Asus rog phone 6 as well and although it implies that the feature is there it surely is not. Thank you for the information that you shared.
Thanks RJ. The ThinkPhone has trouble skipping tracks on the peek display when tapping on the display “skip track” button. The side physical buttons work better.
Thank you for that, I was finally pinned it down from your comment, and I finally see the weird interaction on that screen. I'm going to try to reduplicate that issue in a short. 👍🏾👍🏾
Your welcome and thank you for sharing, I know I may not catch everything but you all help me a lot with your comments when you experience and catch things that I don't see or think to look for, I really appreciate it. 👍🏾👍🏾
Off champion the Moto edge Plus 2023 to me is the most underrated smartphone or 2023 nobody hardly talked about it nobody hardly advertised it and this phone floated around with 512 gigs of internal storage, 8Gen2 chip what a 160 Hertz refresh rate 68 watt charging so if there was any name other than Motorola on this phone it would have been talked about and praised but since it wasn't folks can't be using software updates as an excuse not to pick up this phone when Google Apple Samsung are asking 800 to 1,000 plus dollars for one of their flagship devices and hear this phone is was selling close to 799 and you can get it currently for about 599.99 even to 499 and hardly nobody batted an eyelash and it's secretly The underground King of phones that no one has talked about. And I don't know why people don't like curved displays if every phone what's flat people were complaining and get tired of a phone being a flat display so that ain't a reason either to not pick up this device
I will admit the price is great however your taking a loss on post device purchase support. Security updates are months late which is crucial nowadays and forget about asking when software updates are coming. You’re essentially paying more but getting the 7 plus years of support if you plan or not plan on keeping it that long. If Motorola would charge a lot more if they had the same software support that apple, google, Samsung has that all cost money. The team is small in that department so they can charge less for the devices.
@@mrnobodymobile the thinkphone and Edge Plus are running android 14 both are on the latest security patch and the Thinkphone actually is getting monthly security patches and they mostly have come faster than my S23 ultra and my pixel fold... Ijs Also I don't know why you would think the team is small these guys out just about as many phones as Samsung does in a about just as many markets as every price level, and still showing off different designs in the process of innovation, I think someone new has taken over the mobile head at Motorola because they are on the right track as of late.
Good thing about the thinkphone is so many businesses have it and are depending on security patches and consistent updates. So you know you're buying a phone that'll have good update/security protection for at least another 3 years.
@@markschwacofer1802 I think you will be fine. The edge plus has been a great phone and still one of if not the smoothest operating phone I have especially with that 165hz rr display.
I was sold on the Thinkphone until i leanred about the Edge Plus. As much as i like the Thinkphone, i had to cancel my order for it after purchasing the Plus.
@@RJ_Uploads If I could afford it, I would've kept the order for the Thinkphone and would have both, or give the Thinkphone to my wife. I cancelled the order against my feelings
@@Arrozconchopsticks I not gonna even lie, as far as support, the Thinkphone has been on point as far as monthly support, it even has been getting the monthly security updates before my s23 ultra and my pixel fold and has been running smoothly, it's the one phone I actually go out the house without a case on and not worry one bit about it because of the aramid fiber back and the mil std protection, plus that red action button is boss.
Yeah that feature didn't make it to any of my smartphones that just got android 14 not named pixel, but check the comment section there is a very good comment about enhancements coming on some future updates that should be great. 👇🏾👇🏾
I really appreciate it and thanks for the love and shout out I honestly am not worried about too many subscribers because I actually like to interact and talk and chat with you all and answer questions that y'all may have that I can answer if I can.
I have the Edge Plus 2023 and Im considering ordering the Motorola X40 Pro from over seas in the Light blue color with the 512 and 12gb combo 125W Charging
RJ I got the razor plus 2023 and it's still sitting on Android 13 so that ought to tell you something about what you're mentioning with the updates on the think phone and The edge Plus 2023
Yep because I have the regular razor 2023 and it's on March 2024 security and got an update but it wasn't Android 14, I spoke with a rep on Reddit and the razor and razor plus 2023 are in line to get Android 14 supposedly within the next month or so.
Good vid. Love those phones I got the think phone it just recently picked up the 2024 edge not a big fan of those curved screens but that's why it's got that name
That's that TH-cam algorithm for you 😁, I'm glad you found it, this is probably one of my favorite phones out of the last few years that have come out, I still recommend it now over a lot of phones that have come out this year, the phone is so smooth and handles everything with ease, not to mention the storage and cameras are great.
I could get them both renewed from about the same price, edge+ cost just $30 more. Whicne would you get? I’m concerned that the curved screen will shatter the first tine I drop it even with a case. But I like the better specs and gor only $30 more than the Think phone I’m facing a tough choice
I would still go with the edge plus 2023, there are cases that can help with that, but personally I think I have cracked more flat displays than curved, and you can find more screen protectors and cases for the edge plus and alternative out there that you can find. I have both but I would get the edge plus 2023.
@@RJ_Uploads Thank you, I ordered the edge+ and I'm typing this message on it. It's a slippery bugger and tough to type because when your hands touch the edges it does things you don't intend to do. I'll get a case to hopefully remedy this. Other than that annoyance, it's very responsive and I'm liking the flashlight and camera gestures.
@@bucket7548 I still think the cameras on the Moto Edge Plus 2023 with the three times zoom some of the features that are packed inside of the edge plus as well, but I think it's just an all-around better camera system. But the styler still has good cameras. But at the price that you can find the edge plus right now that's unbeatable
Just for informational facts Google Play systems update has nothing to do with security. Both those phones are beautiful Love them but to think phone is going to be supported a lot better
I that's without a doubt, the Thinkphone is the only Motorola phone that has ever gotten monthly security updates about as fast as my Samsung and with my Google pixel phones, I just wish they would have given both the hello UI treatment like the newer devices that I have gotten this year from them.
No other Motorola phone gets the security updates like the Thinkphone, the edge gets it every other month, the cameras are leagues better on the EDGE PLUS.
Bro I think i almost able to make my decision lol but just want to ask what you think. Out of these 2 phones I won’t be able to get both with would have been amazing! So which one out of the 2 should I get?!? Leaning towards the edge+ maybe ones it gets back down to 600$
I would say the the edge + because of the better cameras, more storage, accessory support from other manufacturers, and my personal favorite the esim support on the phone, and the phone may be back on sale soon because the 2024 models are getting released now and you may be able to find it a little cheaper than $600 because I actually saw it on sale for $500 last month at Best buy and with some open box models also on sale for around $385 in excellent condition which were great deals. I will keep an eye out and if I see anything I will screen shot it and put it in the community post. 👍🏾👍🏾
@@RJ_Uploads bro so I looked up news on the edge+ 2024 and they was saying it would be released maybe this month! BUT I was reading and it said the camera video was only going up to 4k 30fr and NOT 4k 60fr smh that’s a deal breaker and will definitely go with the edge+ 2023
I bought the Thinkphone first because I saw it on the Motorola website for the public to buy especially after they initially said this phone would be only sold to businesses and companies... I I bought the edge plus 2023 because I was waiting on it to be released, I love the design when I saw it. The one I would keep for me is the edge plus because I loved curved edge phones and this one is special with the quad curves, the phone is smooth and I just enjoy the cameras and UI.
@@RJ_Uploads Thanks. Guess I have to decide if the Edge+ is worth the extra $200 over the Thinkphone. Also have the Oneplus 12r in the mix too. Rather have a Moto though. Too many choices.
There may be some deals out there but me personally I the 165 hz display, the esim support, and the 512gb of storage, SD8gen2, plus the fact that you can hook the phone up wired to any monitor or tv did it for me, plus the speakers sound so much better on the edge than the thinkphone...
Can you do me a favor? Can you try to load the older version (9) of the moto app and tell me if it runs on the +2023? It has moto drive on it which is a feature to have the phone talk with you while driving and better than Google auto for hands free. Use a good APK from the mirror. Thanks!
Hey, I tried to download a few different apks but it's telling me that they are invalid, I'm guessing since it's running android 14, I tried with the edge plus 2023 and the thinkphone.
@@RJ_Uploads ok ty. There goes that. Im looking for a better deal. They raised the price to 799 this week with a "free" tablet. Looking for new and sealed.
i have the Edge+ 2023 as well....on android 13 i found it to be buggy and somewhat annoying....on android 14 now for about a month and it's been really solid....quite happy with the phone overall.. looking forward to hopefully get the clock/lock screen customization.
I am glad you are having a better experience now that the update has come through, I think the clock situation is with all the other brands because my Asus is the same way with the clock.
does the motorola edge plus have the ability to use multiple bluetooth devices at the same time? like samsung devices you can pair two bluetooth speakers to a single phone and use them both at the same time as audio outputs. was wondering if the motorola did something similar?
From my usage nope, and from my little knowledge Samsung has been doing this for years and I have figured out why no one else is doing it unless Samsung has it patented or something because it's a very smart Bluetooth audio idea and can even eliminate all these companies wanting you to buy the same Bluetooth speaker so they can connect together... Great point comment by the way I should bring that up into a reddit post and see what happens 👍🏾👍🏾
@@RJ_Uploads thats a bummer because the specs are similar to the S23+ if i didnt use the multi bluetooth feature for speakers i would get this phone in a heartbeat. guess im stuck with samsung for a little while longer.
And you do realize ramboost is useless. Think about what RAM is rapid access memory rambles uses part of your hard drive which is a lot slower than actual RAM so it doesn't speed your phone up anymore it actually taxes your system.
Think before you buy the thinkphone yes it’s really bad. I have it for almost 2 months and it has so much issues trust me that phone is really bad deal the price drop from $600 to $300 think about it like why everybody know Motorola broke they will not give you one dollar discount but they know it’s a failure model.
@@مهربدباباتوصواريخ so what issues have you had with it, I still have 2 think phones that I purchased, and they haven't given me any issues at all and I have had mine since November... Just curious as to the issues you are having...
I actually reached out to a Motorola agent on Reddit about the clock & shortcut features being absent, on my Think Phone. This is what she said; "Appreciate the detailed response. The lock screen customization feature is currently not working in the Android 14 release for any devices, including ThinkPhone. However, it's important to mention that there are plans to enhance customization in upcoming updates. -Elle
That is awesome my friend thanks for that update it is very much appreciated 👍🏾👍🏾
Also she may be spot on because I just checked my Asus rog phone 6 as well and although it implies that the feature is there it surely is not. Thank you for the information that you shared.
Hope so. That seemed to be the biggest draw to Android 14. It was a major disappointment to not have that feature work.
They have started implementing the enhancements to the phone in the may update to the think phone.
6 months later still not fixed
Let us know when the update for the clock comes through. Props to Motorola for staying on top of the updates for the thinkphone.
I will most certainly do that Barry 👍🏾👍🏾
@@RJ_Uploads 💪🏽
My edge 2023 still goin strong i just don't like the battery life but I'm after that edge plus definitely.
Keep an eye out, it's Black Friday season.
@RJ_Uploads facts. 💯
Thanks RJ. The ThinkPhone has trouble skipping tracks on the peek display when tapping on the display “skip track” button. The side physical buttons work better.
Thank you for that, I was finally pinned it down from your comment, and I finally see the weird interaction on that screen. I'm going to try to reduplicate that issue in a short. 👍🏾👍🏾
Cool recs, I have the Stylus, been having some compatibility issues with some headphones... fingers crossed this update fixes it!
What headphones are you having issues with?
Again. Thanks for the great media content. Thanks for listening.
Your welcome and thank you for sharing, I know I may not catch everything but you all help me a lot with your comments when you experience and catch things that I don't see or think to look for, I really appreciate it. 👍🏾👍🏾
Off champion the Moto edge Plus 2023 to me is the most underrated smartphone or 2023 nobody hardly talked about it nobody hardly advertised it and this phone floated around with 512 gigs of internal storage, 8Gen2 chip what a 160 Hertz refresh rate 68 watt charging so if there was any name other than Motorola on this phone it would have been talked about and praised but since it wasn't folks can't be using software updates as an excuse not to pick up this phone when Google Apple Samsung are asking 800 to 1,000 plus dollars for one of their flagship devices and hear this phone is was selling close to 799 and you can get it currently for about 599.99 even to 499 and hardly nobody batted an eyelash and it's secretly The underground King of phones that no one has talked about. And I don't know why people don't like curved displays if every phone what's flat people were complaining and get tired of a phone being a flat display so that ain't a reason either to not pick up this device
You spoke nothing but the truth, and you know since you called it the underground king you are spot on with that analogy.
I will admit the price is great however your taking a loss on post device purchase support. Security updates are months late which is crucial nowadays and forget about asking when software updates are coming. You’re essentially paying more but getting the 7 plus years of support if you plan or not plan on keeping it that long. If Motorola would charge a lot more if they had the same software support that apple, google, Samsung has that all cost money. The team is small in that department so they can charge less for the devices.
@@mrnobodymobile the thinkphone and Edge Plus are running android 14 both are on the latest security patch and the Thinkphone actually is getting monthly security patches and they mostly have come faster than my S23 ultra and my pixel fold... Ijs
Also I don't know why you would think the team is small these guys out just about as many phones as Samsung does in a about just as many markets as every price level, and still showing off different designs in the process of innovation, I think someone new has taken over the mobile head at Motorola because they are on the right track as of late.
@@mrnobodymobile if that ever is a real issue and its past warrenty I would load lineage os and get monthly security patches.
Good thing about the thinkphone is so many businesses have it and are depending on security patches and consistent updates. So you know you're buying a phone that'll have good update/security protection for at least another 3 years.
Exactly what I was thinking 👍🏾👍🏾
i bought the Edge Plus 449. today 11-3 hopefully ill get decent updates for a couple years
@@markschwacofer1802 I think you will be fine. The edge plus has been a great phone and still one of if not the smoothest operating phone I have especially with that 165hz rr display.
I was sold on the Thinkphone until i leanred about the Edge Plus. As much as i like the Thinkphone, i had to cancel my order for it after purchasing the Plus.
I like them both but the edge plus just feels good to me.
@@RJ_Uploads If I could afford it, I would've kept the order for the Thinkphone and would have both, or give the Thinkphone to my wife. I cancelled the order against my feelings
@@Arrozconchopsticks I not gonna even lie, as far as support, the Thinkphone has been on point as far as monthly support, it even has been getting the monthly security updates before my s23 ultra and my pixel fold and has been running smoothly, it's the one phone I actually go out the house without a case on and not worry one bit about it because of the aramid fiber back and the mil std protection, plus that red action button is boss.
Oh and I forgot to add wireless charging reverse wireless charging and some of these smartphones last year even currently didn't have those features
This the real flagship killer right here
Exactly... It is the Real Flagship killa.
Sucks that we didn't get the clock feature. Major bummer!
Yeah that feature didn't make it to any of my smartphones that just got android 14 not named pixel, but check the comment section there is a very good comment about enhancements coming on some future updates that should be great. 👇🏾👇🏾
I've reallybeen enjoying your channel. You should have far more subs than you do. Keep the awesome content coming my friend. ✌️👍
I really appreciate it and thanks for the love and shout out I honestly am not worried about too many subscribers because I actually like to interact and talk and chat with you all and answer questions that y'all may have that I can answer if I can.
thanks RJ, nice vid 🙂👍
I Appreciate the support 👍🏾👍🏾
I have the Edge Plus 2023 and Im considering ordering the Motorola X40 Pro from over seas in the Light blue color with the 512 and 12gb combo 125W Charging
That sounds pretty cool, besides the 2 different charging speeds and ram management, I think the battery's are different sizes also
RJ I got the razor plus 2023 and it's still sitting on Android 13 so that ought to tell you something about what you're mentioning with the updates on the think phone and The edge Plus 2023
Yep because I have the regular razor 2023 and it's on March 2024 security and got an update but it wasn't Android 14, I spoke with a rep on Reddit and the razor and razor plus 2023 are in line to get Android 14 supposedly within the next month or so.
Good vid. Love those phones I got the think phone it just recently picked up the 2024 edge not a big fan of those curved screens but that's why it's got that name
@@MichaelWeeks-d7i yeah I just heard they are releasing a thinkphone 2024 hopefully in the fall. 👍🏾👍🏾
Ive been searching about this phone for a while and your videos never came up until today which is weird because you have several videos on it
That's that TH-cam algorithm for you 😁, I'm glad you found it, this is probably one of my favorite phones out of the last few years that have come out, I still recommend it now over a lot of phones that have come out this year, the phone is so smooth and handles everything with ease, not to mention the storage and cameras are great.
I could get them both renewed from about the same price, edge+ cost just $30 more. Whicne would you get? I’m concerned that the curved screen will shatter the first tine I drop it even with a case. But I like the better specs and gor only $30 more than the Think phone I’m facing a tough choice
I would still go with the edge plus 2023, there are cases that can help with that, but personally I think I have cracked more flat displays than curved, and you can find more screen protectors and cases for the edge plus and alternative out there that you can find. I have both but I would get the edge plus 2023.
@@RJ_Uploads Thank you, I ordered the edge+ and I'm typing this message on it. It's a slippery bugger and tough to type because when your hands touch the edges it does things you don't intend to do. I'll get a case to hopefully remedy this. Other than that annoyance, it's very responsive and I'm liking the flashlight and camera gestures.
What do you think about the cameras on the moto g stylus 2024 vs the edge plus 2023?
@@bucket7548 I still think the cameras on the Moto Edge Plus 2023 with the three times zoom some of the features that are packed inside of the edge plus as well, but I think it's just an all-around better camera system. But the styler still has good cameras. But at the price that you can find the edge plus right now that's unbeatable
@@RJ_Uploads thanks 🙏
WE DEMAND MORE THINKPHONE VIDEOS.
TRY TO ROOT YOURS LOL.
I will see what I can pull off👍🏾👍🏾
Did you get your September security patch for the Moto edge Plus 2023?
Yes I did, I also got it for my razor 2024, moto g stylus 2024 and think phone 👍🏾👍🏾
@@RJ_Uploads I will check my Stylus for the still waiting for my nephew to mail me the razor plus 2024 so I can get into that bad boy
Great video I’m waiting for the edge plus 2023 to come in my question is what cases have you found to be good?
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These are my 3 favorite 😭cases for the edge plus 23, very minimalist but for different occasions.
@@RJ_Uploads thank you made my choice easier
Didn't run into any problems with the update and my camera appears to be taking pictures. I've noticed the biggest difference on my night shots.
That's awesome, what's the biggest difference in the night shots?
Just for informational facts Google Play systems update has nothing to do with security. Both those phones are beautiful Love them but to think phone is going to be supported a lot better
I that's without a doubt, the Thinkphone is the only Motorola phone that has ever gotten monthly security updates about as fast as my Samsung and with my Google pixel phones, I just wish they would have given both the hello UI treatment like the newer devices that I have gotten this year from them.
@@RJ_Uploads I totally agree I just got the Moto stylus and the edge both 2024 editions Love that hello ui
The think phone get 5 years of Security Updates
I think it is 4 years security updates and 3 years of os updates
RJ what about security updates is the edge plus getting them like the thinkphone and which has better canera?Thanks
No other Motorola phone gets the security updates like the Thinkphone, the edge gets it every other month, the cameras are leagues better on the EDGE PLUS.
Bro I think i almost able to make my decision lol but just want to ask what you think. Out of these 2 phones I won’t be able to get both with would have been amazing! So which one out of the 2 should I get?!? Leaning towards the edge+ maybe ones it gets back down to 600$
I would say the the edge + because of the better cameras, more storage, accessory support from other manufacturers, and my personal favorite the esim support on the phone, and the phone may be back on sale soon because the 2024 models are getting released now and you may be able to find it a little cheaper than $600 because I actually saw it on sale for $500 last month at Best buy and with some open box models also on sale for around $385 in excellent condition which were great deals. I will keep an eye out and if I see anything I will screen shot it and put it in the community post. 👍🏾👍🏾
@@RJ_Uploads ahh nice ok definitely will keep a eye on it!
@@RJ_Uploads bro so I looked up news on the edge+ 2024 and they was saying it would be released maybe this month! BUT I was reading and it said the camera video was only going up to 4k 30fr and NOT 4k 60fr smh that’s a deal breaker and will definitely go with the edge+ 2023
@user-tn7fr1mg2l I'm waiting to see what it does but I doubt they go backwards especially since the cameras on the edge plus 2023 are so good...
@@RJ_Uploads yea hopefully because that would make no sense!
Please post about any screen protectors for edge plus 2023
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This s21+ screen protector works beautifully on the moto edge plus 2023, that's what I'm using on mine right now.
The edge Is on sale right now for $499....still good?
@@Cubano2031 still great!
Stuck between these 2 phones.
Which did you have first? Why did you get the other? Which is the one you’d pick?
I bought the Thinkphone first because I saw it on the Motorola website for the public to buy especially after they initially said this phone would be only sold to businesses and companies...
I I bought the edge plus 2023 because I was waiting on it to be released, I love the design when I saw it.
The one I would keep for me is the edge plus because I loved curved edge phones and this one is special with the quad curves, the phone is smooth and I just enjoy the cameras and UI.
@@RJ_Uploads Thanks. Guess I have to decide if the Edge+ is worth the extra $200 over the Thinkphone. Also have the Oneplus 12r in the mix too. Rather have a Moto though. Too many choices.
There may be some deals out there but me personally I the 165 hz display, the esim support, and the 512gb of storage, SD8gen2, plus the fact that you can hook the phone up wired to any monitor or tv did it for me, plus the speakers sound so much better on the edge than the thinkphone...
Can you do me a favor? Can you try to load the older version (9) of the moto app and tell me if it runs on the +2023? It has moto drive on it which is a feature to have the phone talk with you while driving and better than Google auto for hands free. Use a good APK from the mirror. Thanks!
Hey, I tried to download a few different apks but it's telling me that they are invalid, I'm guessing since it's running android 14, I tried with the edge plus 2023 and the thinkphone.
@@RJ_Uploads ok ty. There goes that. Im looking for a better deal. They raised the price to 799 this week with a "free" tablet. Looking for new and sealed.
@@67micber yeah I saw it on sale last week at $599, it's still one of the best phones out from my opinion.
@@RJ_Uploads waiting for the 2024 to come out and watch this drop to 499 or 450...
i have the Edge+ 2023 as well....on android 13 i found it to be buggy and somewhat annoying....on android 14 now for about a month and it's been really solid....quite happy with the phone overall..
looking forward to hopefully get the clock/lock screen customization.
I am glad you are having a better experience now that the update has come through, I think the clock situation is with all the other brands because my Asus is the same way with the clock.
does the motorola edge plus have the ability to use multiple bluetooth devices at the same time? like samsung devices you can pair two bluetooth speakers to a single phone and use them both at the same time as audio outputs. was wondering if the motorola did something similar?
From my usage nope, and from my little knowledge Samsung has been doing this for years and I have figured out why no one else is doing it unless Samsung has it patented or something because it's a very smart Bluetooth audio idea and can even eliminate all these companies wanting you to buy the same Bluetooth speaker so they can connect together... Great point comment by the way I should bring that up into a reddit post and see what happens 👍🏾👍🏾
@@RJ_Uploads thats a bummer because the specs are similar to the S23+ if i didnt use the multi bluetooth feature for speakers i would get this phone in a heartbeat. guess im stuck with samsung for a little while longer.
Which has better battery life?
Edge plus 👍🏾👍🏾
Rj which has better battery life?
@@chris201 The Motorola Edge Plus.
Which is the best phone?
Me personally I prefer the edge plus 2023.
No VoNR support.
full stop.
The phone does support vonr, the problem is the service provider and the gatekeeping of what phones they allow to use certain features.
They are falling off in 2024 with the 8s Gen 3 last years phone is better
I truly believe they took a step back with the 2024 models compared to last year's edge plus 2023
How are your hands after the Android 14 update?
Did you mean to say hands? If so my hands are fine after the Android 14 update 😁
And you do realize ramboost is useless. Think about what RAM is rapid access memory rambles uses part of your hard drive which is a lot slower than actual RAM so it doesn't speed your phone up anymore it actually taxes your system.
Think before you buy the thinkphone yes it’s really bad. I have it for almost 2 months and it has so much issues trust me that phone is really bad deal the price drop from $600 to $300 think about it like why everybody know Motorola broke they will not give you one dollar discount but they know it’s a failure model.
@@مهربدباباتوصواريخ so what issues have you had with it, I still have 2 think phones that I purchased, and they haven't given me any issues at all and I have had mine since November... Just curious as to the issues you are having...