[dba-Tech] Sorting Android Contacts

[Arthur Fuller]

I'm a few waves behind the curve on all this smart-phone stuff (I haven't
even tried to play a game or anything like that, so far it's a phone plus a
gmail reader/writer).

One thing that irritates me is the sorting method on my Phone/Contacts. The
way I've entered names is First + Last, which defaults to the sorting
method, which is asinine: I want the list sorted by Last + First.

Is there any way to tell this ostensibly "smart" phone to do what I want?

It would appear that smart phones are an instance of "Be careful what you
ask for, lest you shall receive it." We wanted software so simple that it
would not require a manual. As a result, I have mastered about 1% of what
this smart phone can allegedly do. I am reduced to using it as a phone, to
make and receive calls. Occasionally I check my emails on it, but essential
commands such as "forward to", "reply to all" and others are, if they exist
in this minimal UI, are not readily apparent.

Fortunately, I have zero interest in playing games on my phone. I have one
particular friend who is addicted to phone-gaming, and he is not alone in
this addiction. I say "addiction" seriously; I am acquainted with this
medical/psychological issue, and he displays all the symptoms. This is a
problem not restricted to a few people scattered hither and yon, but rather
a widespread problem with psychological and sociological issues attendant,
to the point where Toronto's Center For Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
has added to its list of remedial programs a new program designed to wean
patients from their smart-phone addictions. (This is *serious*.)

-- 
Arthur