Good option for someone who still wants some smart functionality (weather, rideshare, smart home, streaming music, maps) without the level of distraction. Looks like it holds a charge for a while too.
@@JoseBriones i would appreciate that. My unit just arrived. Is there a way to install google services in this? i already done *#731123#. i really like to sync my google contacts in this phone.
Thanks for your reviews! I want to buy a M7 or a M5. The M7 is ugly af but has a good speaker. The M5 looks good but I don't know how the speaker sounds like. You tested both: can i use the M5 speaker for listening to podcasts or radio or is the speaker too bad?
@@JoseBriones thank you for your response :) it's still a hard decision... damn which one would you prefer? the M7 is a little bit newer but they both have the same software right? is the M7 a lot faster?
Hi Jose, first of all, excellent channel. Secondly, I have a few questions I can't seem to find the answer for. Can this run Spotify? And when I use WhatsApp, can I use WhatsApp web on my laptop with this? Thank you! :) And because of you I've bought the unpluq key, so thanks for advocating for them!!
@@JoseBriones on the website www.agmmobile.com/en/product/M5 it says that there is no access to the app store and users can not install applications. I am confused. Please help me out.
@@robbor2451 Yes. Their documentation is really confusing, but it is possible to install apps via the code I mentioned. Again, it is possible and there are other users that have done it as well. if you need extra help, let me know.
Great review, it's something like this I was looking for. I tried to look at their website for this but only saw M6 and M7 now. Is M6 the same as M5 but just upgraded?
Fantastic video! great find! You have a good channel, please keep it up! I also have a question. I read that you should not install too many apps on this phone because of memory. Can I install spotify, headspace, pocket and banking app? Can you make a tutorial? Can I download spotify premium music on this device on SD card for offline listening or do I need to get MP3 to external SD card? Thanks for help!
Once you input the code (its on the manual) you can load apps from the apk. Those 4 apps will be fine so no worries. If you have premium, you can offline listen :)
Camera is decent. It won’t win any awards. It would be fine for quick snaps or getting some information sent quickly. In other words, it does the job, but it won’t wow you. As far as compatibility, you shouldn’t have issues. This phone should work for the Australian market. I recommend you check out the M5 or the M7 (new release) on the official website to get the right model as there are 3 different ones nowadays.
Hey. Great video, nice review. But I have a question on a topic that I don't think you covered in the video. Can you install Galaxy Wearable as APK an connect the device with a Galaxy Watch?
Do you Know if there s a possibility to add an app installed via apk pure to the home screen as a widget. I'm thinking of speed dial widget app. Thanks for your Time.
Hi, Briones. How are you and family? Hope you are fine. What can you tell us about the battery test or how many hours it lasts for standard use? Thanks for your videos.
My situation is: im digital minimalist, and my smartphone which is not smart at all (i deleted most the apps and installed minimal launcher) is ok but i want keypad phone that can run apps like telegram, viber and is durable so am not scared of dropping it and m5 seems best for me. Can you recommend it for me? Btw buttons design reminds me Vertu phones becouse of this kinda v shape Edited: nvm its not available in my country even on agm's official website
It depends on your needs, but the Schok Classic, Sunbeam F1, or Light Phone 2 will have maps. It really depends on what you are looking for, but those are some options that have extra features and better compatibility in the USA. It also depends on where you are located.
@@nxel2 AGM M7 would be a great option for phone and maps :) Also, the Nokia 6300 and 8000. But those are in need of workarounds for other functions like group text via sms.
Hi, Jose. First of all I’d like to thank you. Your reviews have been very helpful. I live in Europe and am looking for a dumbphone to switch to from a smartphone because I waste a lot of time using it, and also because of privacy concerns. I want to be able to call through WhatsApp, as well as having hotspot. My search has led me towards the AGM M5, the Nuu F4l and the Schok Classic, which all seem to be great for my budget. I have three questions: 1. Which of these phones is better in terms of privacy? (I know you can be tracked with any phone, and that a privacy-oriented device with WhatsApp is kind of an oxymoron) 2. I haven’t been able to find a lot of information about AGM (I think they’re Chinese) and Schok Gear (probably from the USA?). What do you know about these companies? 3. Would the F4L and the Schok Classic work well in Europe? Thanks in advance.
The Schok Classic will work for sure. I know people that have imported it and get good signal. In terms of privacy, I will say that Schok is the “best.” As you said, no company is perfect, but Schok is the best out of the three. The AGM devices are good enough, but you may want to install some blocker apps (some devices have been found to be sending data to Baidu, Chinese Google.) to mitigate the data they send. F4L would be the most basic, but we have no idea of their privacy policies as of right now. Schok is based in the US and they definitely are more privacy oriented than AGM. AGM is supposedly from the UK, but it is a Chinese brand for sure haha. If you want maximum privacy, other devices would be best at the cost of whatsapp, however. Punkt MP02, Light Phone 2, Mudita Pure, or Sunbeam F1.
@@JoseBriones My reason for having WhatsApp is that I have family outside the country. I guess I could use Signal, though. The Sunbeam F1 would actually be perfect if it had Signal and hotspot, as I want it to have a camera. Do you know when they'll be releasing a new version? Too bad AGM is not privacy-oriented. Is Android in the Schok Classic de-Googled? Thanks for the reply!
Call quality is good. Not smartphone like, but nobody ever complained about my signal or voice. I used ATT and reception is pretty good :) I assume internationally it’d work better.
If you are pleased with the 8000, keep it for sure. It’s a very capable device :). I’ll keep reviewing the options here so stay tuned for more devices :D
@@JoseBriones thanks for this video, it actually opened up to me a totally new view. I was thinking of buying a KaiOS device but the possibility of having whatsapp web plus other apps makes me now much more interested in the M5. Why one should go for a KaiOS device instead of this M5, in your opinion?
I’d say go with KaiOS if you are planning to go even further into digital minimalism and get into a Light Phone, Mudita, or Punkt. Otherwise, no reason whatsoever. These android dumb phones are on equal standing as KaiOS.
I’m buying the M5 over the m7 but I am basic with phone knowledge. Could you please make a video on how to download apps on feature phones like this like you mentioned? I appreciate if you could thanks again
It is pretty easy :) First enter the code I pinned in the post and showed in the video. After that, go to apkpure.com or any other apk website. Download the app you want and click on it :) That's it :D
@@JoseBriones Hey mate cheers for the fast reply. That sounds pretty simple. Do you mean just type the code for example on the Home Screen. Which then allows me to open browser & download an app? Or do I need to type the code on a specific screen or once I open an APK website? Thanks again
I baught that phone and even though it was okay the screen turned completley white after a fall on wood from half a meter. pretty dissapointing tbh. Agm send me a replacement one, customs send it back though so after 6 months i still don´t have the replacement...
And what about the working hours? Will it take 2 days? Is it possible to play relatively heavy games normally? In the same gta sa. Or the ppsspp emulator
@@JoseBriones thats insane! Why doesnt this have more attention? I could not find ANY other reasonable digital-detox-phone for whatsapp and spotify. There has to be a downside haha
@@stefanmuller2924 It’s a niche, thats why most of the time. These companies don’t have the muscle to be promoting $85-100 devices haha. I guess if I were to be super critical, its a plastic phone, but i mean for $80 I can’t complain lol
Is it still worth it to buy in 2024? The only one available in my country is this m5 i dont see any m7 :( i really wanna go with nostalgic experience, minimize phone and long durability device, my eyes hurts a lot by the screen time. Any advice about device i should buy? But this one is available for now.
Hello Jose. I'm here in Portugal and I recently bought the Agm M5. I would like to install a better calendar and also a notepad. That's just what I miss about this phone. But I don't understand anything about Android installation or programming. I don't want to bother you but I would like you to help me. Can you tell me step by step how to do it and where to get the calendar and notepad? Thanks in advance for your attention. Yours sincerely, Miguel
The easiest way is to use ADB App Control: ruclips.net/video/yGhM3gI5p4k/видео.html before using ADB App control you have to have USB debugging enabled. You can do this by going to settings>about phone> click on the build number 7 times and then you go back and developer options should be enabled. Once you have developer options enabled and USB debugging done, you can use ADB app control and install any apps you want. Another way is to download an apk from apkpure.com and install it that way.
I really wanna get a phone like that cause I feel like my smartphone is just stealing my time. Did you test spotify? Does it run clean? Spotify really is the only thing that's keeping me away from buying this
@@JoseBriones ok then. Do you know what cell bands it uses for 3g and 4g? Cause the manufacturer says the M5 should not work in Canada, so now confused?????
where is the downside of this phone? Isn´t this THE digital detox phone? Has all the apps (whatsapp, spotify etc.), incredible battery life, bluetooth, simcard and microsd card slot, and its only 80€!? The light Phone 2 can only text basically and is 200€ more?? There has to be a downside, right??
@@stefanmuller2924 It’s just a matter of bands. The company is from the UK so it prioritizes global bands instead of the US bands. That’s it. Tough luck for us haha
Good option for someone who still wants some smart functionality (weather, rideshare, smart home, streaming music, maps) without the level of distraction. Looks like it holds a charge for a while too.
Thank you for bringing these devices to our attention. Glad I subscribed.
Happy to hear it helps! There are more to come :)
agreed :)
Wonderful job on such regular videos!
dude you just save me from making a mistake. thank you so much. subscribed.
Glad I was able to help. Let me know if you have any extra questions :)
@@JoseBriones i would appreciate that. My unit just arrived. Is there a way to install google services in this? i already done *#731123#. i really like to sync my google contacts in this phone.
@@NoWayTv05 Micro-G is your best option
thanks for the great review,, a shame that it only works with ATT, sadly
Where do you hunt such great devices!
Thanks for your reviews!
I want to buy a M7 or a M5.
The M7 is ugly af but has a good speaker.
The M5 looks good but I don't know how the speaker sounds like. You tested both: can i use the M5 speaker for listening to podcasts or radio or is the speaker too bad?
The M7 speaker is massive. The M5 is good enough and will do for listening to podcasts or radio
@@JoseBriones thank you for your response :)
it's still a hard decision... damn
which one would you prefer? the M7 is a little bit newer but they both have the same software right? is the M7 a lot faster?
@@JoseBriones have you ever tried the AGM M2???
Maybe It's One of the best features phones in the market. The keyboard It's very responsive and solid. The sound is nice. The Phone is very compact.
Hi Jose, first of all, excellent channel. Secondly, I have a few questions I can't seem to find the answer for. Can this run Spotify? And when I use WhatsApp, can I use WhatsApp web on my laptop with this? Thank you! :) And because of you I've bought the unpluq key, so thanks for advocating for them!!
This can run spotify for sure and you can definitely use WhatsApp Web on your laptop with this :)
@@JoseBriones You helped mr out. I ve been searching for this for a while. Thanks!
@@robbor2451 Glad I helped :)
@@JoseBriones on the website www.agmmobile.com/en/product/M5 it says that there is no access to the app store and users can not install applications. I am confused. Please help me out.
@@robbor2451 Yes. Their documentation is really confusing, but it is possible to install apps via the code I mentioned. Again, it is possible and there are other users that have done it as well. if you need extra help, let me know.
Great review, it's something like this I was looking for. I tried to look at their website for this but only saw M6 and M7 now. Is M6 the same as M5 but just upgraded?
No. M6 is not the same. Get the M7
Fantastic video! great find! You have a good channel, please keep it up!
I also have a question. I read that you should not install too many apps on this phone because of memory. Can I install spotify, headspace, pocket and banking app? Can you make a tutorial? Can I download spotify premium music on this device on SD card for offline listening or do I need to get MP3 to external SD card? Thanks for help!
Once you input the code (its on the manual) you can load apps from the apk. Those 4 apps will be fine so no worries. If you have premium, you can offline listen :)
@@JoseBriones thank you for info!
No mention of the camera does it have one? Is it any good? Also do you know if it works in Australia we don't have 2G
Camera is decent. It won’t win any awards. It would be fine for quick snaps or getting some information sent quickly. In other words, it does the job, but it won’t wow you.
As far as compatibility, you shouldn’t have issues. This phone should work for the Australian market. I recommend you check out the M5 or the M7 (new release) on the official website to get the right model as there are 3 different ones nowadays.
Hey. Great video, nice review. But I have a question on a topic that I don't think you covered in the video. Can you install Galaxy Wearable as APK an connect the device with a Galaxy Watch?
I’ll check it and let you know.
@@JoseBriones any updates?
Do you Know if there s a possibility to add an app installed via apk pure to the home screen as a widget. I'm thinking of speed dial widget app. Thanks for your Time.
I am not sure if it would work with the original homescreen. However, you can install a different homescreen and install widgets in it :)
Thanks. You mean download a home screen APK? , Got some recommendation?
Hi, thank you for the vidéo, is there à hot-spot on the phone to put the 4g on a computer? Also does the bluetooth works Well to listen music?
Yes and yes.
Hi, Briones. How are you and family? Hope you are fine. What can you tell us about the battery test or how many hours it lasts for standard use? Thanks for your videos.
It will last 2-3 days with average use. 1 day with heavy use.
My situation is: im digital minimalist, and my smartphone which is not smart at all (i deleted most the apps and installed minimal launcher) is ok but i want keypad phone that can run apps like telegram, viber and is durable so am not scared of dropping it and m5 seems best for me. Can you recommend it for me? Btw buttons design reminds me Vertu phones becouse of this kinda v shape
Edited: nvm its not available in my country even on agm's official website
So what's the better option instead of this? For the maps stuff too. Thanks
It depends on your needs, but the Schok Classic, Sunbeam F1, or Light Phone 2 will have maps. It really depends on what you are looking for, but those are some options that have extra features and better compatibility in the USA. It also depends on where you are located.
@@JoseBriones thanks! I'm in Europe. I wanted to have directions like you. What's the option for me.? Thanks!
@@nxel2 AGM M7 would be a great option for phone and maps :) Also, the Nokia 6300 and 8000. But those are in need of workarounds for other functions like group text via sms.
@@JoseBriones thanks a lot for your replies. The only downside of the M7 is the size... 😅 But I guess if WhatsApp and maps works...
@@nxel2 Haha. Absolutely
Hi, Jose.
First of all I’d like to thank you. Your reviews have been very helpful.
I live in Europe and am looking for a dumbphone to switch to from a smartphone because I waste a lot of time using it, and also because of privacy concerns. I want to be able to call through WhatsApp, as well as having hotspot. My search has led me towards the AGM M5, the Nuu F4l and the Schok Classic, which all seem to be great for my budget.
I have three questions:
1. Which of these phones is better in terms of privacy? (I know you can be tracked with any phone, and that a privacy-oriented device with WhatsApp is kind of an oxymoron)
2. I haven’t been able to find a lot of information about AGM (I think they’re Chinese) and Schok Gear (probably from the USA?). What do you know about these companies?
3. Would the F4L and the Schok Classic work well in Europe?
Thanks in advance.
The Schok Classic will work for sure. I know people that have imported it and get good signal. In terms of privacy, I will say that Schok is the “best.” As you said, no company is perfect, but Schok is the best out of the three. The AGM devices are good enough, but you may want to install some blocker apps (some devices have been found to be sending data to Baidu, Chinese Google.) to mitigate the data they send. F4L would be the most basic, but we have no idea of their privacy policies as of right now. Schok is based in the US and they definitely are more privacy oriented than AGM. AGM is supposedly from the UK, but it is a Chinese brand for sure haha.
If you want maximum privacy, other devices would be best at the cost of whatsapp, however. Punkt MP02, Light Phone 2, Mudita Pure, or Sunbeam F1.
@@JoseBriones My reason for having WhatsApp is that I have family outside the country. I guess I could use Signal, though. The Sunbeam F1 would actually be perfect if it had Signal and hotspot, as I want it to have a camera. Do you know when they'll be releasing a new version?
Too bad AGM is not privacy-oriented. Is Android in the Schok Classic de-Googled?
Thanks for the reply!
Will this phone work in Canada? Rogers network?
I’ve heard phones that will work on ATT will work in Canada
It does work in Canada :)
Curious about contacts. Any way to sync contacts?
You could download DavX from F-droid or set up Google contacts
How can we get this. In India?
What is the call quality like? Phones like the Nokia 8000 4G KaiOS phone have very good call quality and good signal sensitivity but KaiOS very laggy.
Call quality is good. Not smartphone like, but nobody ever complained about my signal or voice. I used ATT and reception is pretty good :) I assume internationally it’d work better.
@@JoseBriones I had a Nokia 8000 4G for Christmas and reasonably pleased with it. If I had known about the AGM M5 before I might of got it. 🤔
If you are pleased with the 8000, keep it for sure. It’s a very capable device :). I’ll keep reviewing the options here so stay tuned for more devices :D
@@JoseBriones thanks for this video, it actually opened up to me a totally new view. I was thinking of buying a KaiOS device but the possibility of having whatsapp web plus other apps makes me now much more interested in the M5. Why one should go for a KaiOS device instead of this M5, in your opinion?
I’d say go with KaiOS if you are planning to go even further into digital minimalism and get into a Light Phone, Mudita, or Punkt. Otherwise, no reason whatsoever. These android dumb phones are on equal standing as KaiOS.
I’m buying the M5 over the m7 but I am basic with phone knowledge. Could you please make a video on how to download apps on feature phones like this like you mentioned? I appreciate if you could thanks again
It is pretty easy :) First enter the code I pinned in the post and showed in the video. After that, go to apkpure.com or any other apk website. Download the app you want and click on it :) That's it :D
@@JoseBriones Hey mate cheers for the fast reply. That sounds pretty simple. Do you mean just type the code for example on the Home Screen. Which then allows me to open browser & download an app? Or do I need to type the code on a specific screen or once I open an APK website?
Thanks again
@@TubaraoCK6 Type the code on the dialer :). Then you can go to the browser, download the apk, and install
Does map work. I need a phone for my kid. Who needs phone to call message and maps and gps that's all. No need anything else.
You can load Organic Maps and it should work
Does this phone have a GPS inside?
Turn by turn only. No full GPS sadly.
Sir, can a senior person Receive watsapp call by clicking physical green button? Does it suport skype video call?
Yes. A senior person can receive whatsapp calls :). If you install Skype, this can run Skype as well :)
I baught that phone and even though it was okay the screen turned completley white after a fall on wood from half a meter. pretty dissapointing tbh. Agm send me a replacement one, customs send it back though so after 6 months i still don´t have the replacement...
And what about the working hours? Will it take 2 days? Is it possible to play relatively heavy games normally? In the same gta sa. Or the ppsspp emulator
2 days of battery is pretty normal for AGM devices. Not really a fit for heavy games.
@@JoseBriones It is clear, and the same gta San andreas will pull?
does this support full spotify with all its features and highest sound qualitys?
Yep. It does
@@JoseBriones thats insane! Why doesnt this have more attention? I could not find ANY other reasonable digital-detox-phone for whatsapp and spotify. There has to be a downside haha
@@stefanmuller2924 It’s a niche, thats why most of the time. These companies don’t have the muscle to be promoting $85-100 devices haha. I guess if I were to be super critical, its a plastic phone, but i mean for $80 I can’t complain lol
Is it still worth it to buy in 2024? The only one available in my country is this m5 i dont see any m7 :(
i really wanna go with nostalgic experience, minimize phone and long durability device, my eyes hurts a lot by the screen time. Any advice about device i should buy? But this one is available for now.
If you cannot get the m7, the M5 is a good option. Try it out and see if it works for you!
i recently found cat s22 in online store too, which one would be better/(you prefer), this m5 or the cat s22?
@@JoseBriones
Hello Jose.
I'm here in Portugal and I recently bought the Agm M5. I would like to install a better calendar and also a notepad. That's just what I miss about this phone. But I don't understand anything about Android installation or programming.
I don't want to bother you but I would like you to help me. Can you tell me step by step how to do it and where to get the calendar and notepad?
Thanks in advance for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
Miguel
The easiest way is to use ADB App Control: ruclips.net/video/yGhM3gI5p4k/видео.html before using ADB App control you have to have USB debugging enabled. You can do this by going to settings>about phone> click on the build number 7 times and then you go back and developer options should be enabled. Once you have developer options enabled and USB debugging done, you can use ADB app control and install any apps you want.
Another way is to download an apk from apkpure.com and install it that way.
@@JoseBriones It's done José. Thank you very much José. Thank you very much 😊
I really wanna get a phone like that cause I feel like my smartphone is just stealing my time. Did you test spotify? Does it run clean? Spotify really is the only thing that's keeping me away from buying this
Spotify works great on this and without any issues :)
@@JoseBriones thank you!
I have downloaded RUclips, but it won't open. Have you been able to download RUclips and get it to run ?
Download NewPipe. It’s RUclips without the need of Google play services. It will work on the device.
@@JoseBriones you are the man, thank you
Does it support WhatsApp voice and video call ?? Voice and picture message ?? Does it have RUclips ??
Yes. and Yes
@@JoseBriones 😁👍
I like it , Thank you Jose
Awesome!! Hope it helps you on your journey!
can i pair it with smart watch cuz it is android?
With some Smartwatches yes.
@@JoseBriones with huawei gt sport? cuz i must be sure... thank you a lot
@@petarsimara141 Does it have an app or does it only need Bluetooth to connect?
@@JoseBriones the watch only bt but on the phone i must instal health app. witout this app doesnt work
Also could you test more flip phones that are able to run Spotify?
Yep. Trying to. There is a lot of limitations with flip phones and Android, but I am doing my best :)
@@JoseBriones thank you. I appreciate all your work
What basic 4G phone would you recommend that works on verizon and has great battery life?
Either the Light Phone 2 or the Nokia 6300 4G. Maybe the Nuu F4L. Decent battery life and good OS.
Only works with ATT? Damn, that's a dealbreaker.
The AGM M7 works on Tmobile. Check it out.
Do this is a 2g not a 3g phone
This is a 4G phone. It can also do 3G and 2G
@@JoseBriones ok then. Do you know what cell bands it uses for 3g and 4g? Cause the manufacturer says the M5 should not work in Canada, so now confused?????
Do you prefer the M5 or the M7?
M7
Does whatsapp web work on this?
It does.
goodness, its huge!! haha
Idioma português?
Sim :)
where is the downside of this phone? Isn´t this THE digital detox phone?
Has all the apps (whatsapp, spotify etc.), incredible battery life, bluetooth, simcard and microsd card slot, and its only 80€!?
The light Phone 2 can only text basically and is 200€ more??
There has to be a downside, right??
It does not work in the US haha. But besides that, its a great phone for European customers :)
@@JoseBriones thats insane! Why doesnt work in the US? Could that extend to other countrys as well?
@@stefanmuller2924 It’s just a matter of bands. The company is from the UK so it prioritizes global bands instead of the US bands. That’s it. Tough luck for us haha
Aren’t these the phones you see in those overcrowded phone fixing shops? Looks like a 20ys old T9 Motorola to me.
They look similar indeed. But quite different in functionality
Please try running Snapchat on it
It can run it.