This is appealing. I had an LG flip phone for 7 years and it was glitch free. Unfortunately, it became obsolete because it was 3G. Agree that it's too bad it's limited to a couple carriers. Would have to switch carriers to get it but will consider.
Can someone tell me how to remove voice mail notification from home screen. Someone left a message. That message has been deleted. Yet the home screen still indicates "1 voicemail". It's annoying and leads me to believe I may have a NEW voicemail!
Hello Jose! I am living here in Seoul right now and we have an abundance of those phones here that are sold as secondary phones or phones for elders. I have been meaning to buy one so that I can detox myself a bit from social media. I have a question, since it is based on Android, can you change the wallpaper and lockscreen from any picture that you have in your gallery? Thank you.
@Kane Thanks for this. Now I have a final answer as to how they do them. Thanks a ton. I have fixed it on my latest video that had the inaccuracy above.
Too bad this phone doesn't have voice to text with messenger. I saw the at&t alcatel smartflip have that option. I have the LG and I tried to see if it had that but I don't believe so.
Maybe it’s possible. The one Jose is referencing is on LG’s website. Maybe you can get it shipped to you and activate the device online or over the phone🙂
i bought this phone unlocked but when i insert my sim card (at&t) i can make texts but not phone calls. i went to the store and she said its a 3g phone?? i was so confused. do you know how i can fix the settings so i can make and receive calls?
I recently had to upgrade from a 3G Tracfone to a 4G tracfone (Classic flip phone). For some reason my bluetooth is now not connecting to my vehicle. It is pairing but not connecting. I have an old vehicle and had the Parrot CK3000 installed. It was working fine until I switched phones.
Hi Jose, I tried the secret code and it didn't do anything for me. When I hit call it just deleted everything that I typed and no menu appeared. Do I need to do something else? I really want to install apps
Sadly Tracfone and Straight Talk Wireless require their devices to be on their network from 6-12 months before unlocking them to use on another network. Here is a link to Tracfone's policy: www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home/!ut/p/a1/dYzBCsIwEES_JtfsFsW23lLw0iiepHUvkkpMizEpaTTg16u9CTq3N7wZIGiBnHoMRsXBO2U_TKuTLDdFVmIm9_luieIgZFXJGhFzaIBmBf9EINRAxvpufjsK1y0KAxT0RQcd-D286z7GcVozZJhS4sZ7YzU_-xvDX5PeTxHabxPGq3tudSNehycElw!!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
@@JoseBriones when I called them and wanted to carrier unlock my phone that I bought through them they said it has to be activated and refilled exactly 12 months from the date of purchase however that was for an iPhone. (I had bought the device through straight talk)
@@the_allamerican7057 Thanks for sharing your experience. I believe 12 is the norm, but I know some who have been able to work it out from 6 months on.
@@JoseBriones yeah no problem. It might be device specific. I’m not really sure. Is this compatible with all major networks? in my area only Verizon and att work. Verizon’s the best though.
seems like a great little flip phone, thanks Jose. is this a 4G phone ? and, does LG make similar / other feature phones that are possibly already unlocked ?
@@JoseBriones Great video! Do you know if this is unlocked? I bought it at BestBuy in a Tracfone box, but TF said it wasn't compatible in my area. I would like to use it in Europe with Sim card!
The external 0.9 inch LED display did not work. I had to return this phone. Has anyone else had this problem? I called LG and Tracfone. This display was defective. (The large internal display was fine.)
Good afternoon José. Sorry disturb you again.Better flip phone LG classic with pro androide or total wireless (unlock)LG flip classic .Thanks.I follow your comentarys always very clear.
Jose - curious on your review and how your site (Dumbphone Finder) define things. I have this phone - it DOES NOT have group messaging, but your review and the site says that it does?
@@JoseBriones That allows the texts to come in as a group, but when I reply it only goes to a single person. I've tried Tracfone support a ton, and they're telling me its a limitation of the phone.
@@sarahpelster9944 I've gone down a bit of rabbit hole on this - group MMS WAS added as part of the Kai OS 3.1 update. The trick is you have to start a NEW text thread with a group for it apply after the update.
Does this phone have some form of text assistance, like voice text? Trying to find something to make texting easier than having to press a key multiple times for accessing the desired letter. Need a phone for making calls and texting only, to replace an LG 840G that’s no longer useable because of the 3G shutdown.
I registered my grandmothers tracfone on the website but it will not work and it says “Unknown” when I try and see the phone #. Im lost and don’t know what to do
Thank you for the excellent video Jose. You familiar with, or have used, the previous LG flip model? LG Exalt LTE / LG Wine it's called (VN220 / UN220). Very minimal info on the net about that one.
KJV John 3:16-17 " 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
@@JoseBriones Thank you very much! Your reviews are awesome! Extremely thorough and clear. Really helped me make a final decision for the LG Classic Flip to replace my Plum that isn't working on the AT&T network in my area.
@@cw5982 The best buttons I've tried on a dumbphone are on the Punkt MP02. They are premium and well made, but the device is $350. If I mention the buttons, its because they are bad usually or extremely good. If I don't mention it, they are average and just the regular kind. I'll try to add this to my reviews in the future :) Sunbeam F1 has good (not perfect) buttons $195
@@danc2014 thanks Dan I found it .Yes right above the green send button . The button on the back is for 911 hands free speaker phone emergency situation i think
Yes it does. It has a low power assistant. It works for simple texts like "I am on my way, get the groceries" or something simple like 2 or 3 sentences at most. Don't expect it to type paragraphs for you haha.
Good question. Overall, yes. It has some good functions, fast responses, and you can even uninstall the browser and other WiFi connections if you don't want them to have unlimited access to the internet. Here is a eBay listing from a seller that removes a lot of features: ebay.to/3tO7Cbq if you don't know how to do it yourself. If you don't want to remove these features, the regular one will be fine :)
Hola, José. Recién compré este. O eso creo. Sabes si existen tres versiones? Por la guía de uso rápido parece que sí. LM-Y120L; LM-Y120S y LM-Y120K. El que compré no puede agarrar señal wi-fi, pero sí 3G. El tuyo tiene radio inalámbrica? No me gustaría pensar en que compré un celular pirata/falso.
My advice for trying to fix it, after buying a new battery, and another new sim card only to NO advale it just simply is still just will work and even after 2 hour's on the phone with there advise, after that called another company "Con**** Cel**8, and being recorded only to sell me a $59 dollar phone, There just has to be a much simpler way and price for just a newer design for a"Classic" cell phone,, any and all positive comment are all welcome. Thanks.
I just received this TracFone Carrier-Locked LG Classic Flip 4G LTE, 4 months after I purchased it on Amazon in November. I haven't activated it yet, but on my WiFi network, it only shows 3G, not 4G. Should I be concerned?
We are seniors and don't know jack about using these phones. We were looking for the basic info on how to like type and shift keys to pair our phone to our car.
I have the LG Cingular flip IV. This KaiOS phone is nothing but an advertisers dream; everyday it's loaded with ad messages !!!!!! Also, only certain messages and calls can be blocked or marked has spam!!!!!! This phone truly sucks!!!!!!! One of the worst flip phones I ever used!!!!! Buyer Beware!!!!!!!
bro ok, i got the apps for flip, but dude how the hell do i download other apps instead of some random jewish apps, i wanna download my discord on there, i saw a dude who had downloaded it onto there phone but literally nobody tells me how to
thats the problem I dont know if discord even has a apk port like that, and i tried to install one from a site that did claim to be a apk and the phone just sat there and said that I cant download it because im "not the admin" or sum like that@@JoseBriones
I used to have a LG black flipphone but I accidently washed is now I have a gray LG flipphone
This is appealing. I had an LG flip phone for 7 years and it was glitch free. Unfortunately, it became obsolete because it was 3G. Agree that it's too bad it's limited to a couple carriers. Would have to switch carriers to get it but will consider.
Hey Andrew! Agreed, if this was on more carriers, it'd be amazing!
I once had an LG flip phone like that and a Nokia 3310, after landlines started being phased out, back in the early 2000s. Nostalgia!
I have this device - how can I change the numbers of rings for an incoming call before it disconnects or rolls to message?
This is the best 4g flip phone I ever had for the price, the LG exalt is also very good but it's expensive
I just bought the phone and it's awesome
Can someone tell me how to remove voice mail notification from home screen. Someone left a message. That message has been deleted. Yet the home screen still indicates "1 voicemail". It's annoying and leads me to believe I may have a NEW voicemail!
Anyone know any current TracFone with NO INTERNET? just basic call and text?
Excellent question
I had a LG flip phone years ago. I’m sure this one is a lot better though.
Gmail doesnt connect and neither on the browser!
literally one of the only useful videos about this cellphone. great video!
I have this exact phone. Please show me how to access/delete missed calls.
Hi ...you say only 2 carriers, is that in the U.S.? My sister is going to activate hers and we live in Montreal. Just asking.
If you get it unlocked, it should work in a lot of places.
Hello Jose! I am living here in Seoul right now and we have an abundance of those phones here that are sold as secondary phones or phones for elders. I have been meaning to buy one so that I can detox myself a bit from social media. I have a question, since it is based on Android, can you change the wallpaper and lockscreen from any picture that you have in your gallery? Thank you.
You can change the wallpaper :)
With tracfone at least, you can pay an $18 unlocking fee to unlock a phone before it's been active for 12 months
Thanks for letting me know! Appreciate the info.
@Kane Thanks for this. Now I have a final answer as to how they do them. Thanks a ton. I have fixed it on my latest video that had the inaccuracy above.
Does this do call recording both incoming and outgoing calls?
Sorry José i forget mention in total wireless flip classic have Kaios and other is pró android.Obrigado
Too bad this phone doesn't have voice to text with messenger. I saw the at&t alcatel smartflip have that option. I have the LG and I tried to see if it had that but I don't believe so.
Jose you are an amazing wealth of information! Thank you for your work😊
Damn this might be the one for me if it were available in Australia
You can try and see if the LG Wine 2 (same device) works over there :)
Maybe it’s possible. The one Jose is referencing is on LG’s website. Maybe you can get it shipped to you and activate the device online or over the phone🙂
i bought this phone unlocked but when i insert my sim card (at&t) i can make texts but not phone calls. i went to the store and she said its a 3g phone?? i was so confused. do you know how i can fix the settings so i can make and receive calls?
I recently had to upgrade from a 3G Tracfone to a 4G tracfone (Classic flip phone). For some reason my bluetooth is now not connecting to my vehicle. It is pairing but not connecting. I have an old vehicle and had the Parrot CK3000 installed. It was working fine until I switched phones.
I found my old LG in drawer i cant remember how to use it
Hi Jose, I tried the secret code and it didn't do anything for me. When I hit call it just deleted everything that I typed and no menu appeared. Do I need to do something else? I really want to install apps
Can you explain how you unlock after 6months? I don’t understand how that works or why that’s a thing
Sadly Tracfone and Straight Talk Wireless require their devices to be on their network from 6-12 months before unlocking them to use on another network. Here is a link to Tracfone's policy: www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home/!ut/p/a1/dYzBCsIwEES_JtfsFsW23lLw0iiepHUvkkpMizEpaTTg16u9CTq3N7wZIGiBnHoMRsXBO2U_TKuTLDdFVmIm9_luieIgZFXJGhFzaIBmBf9EINRAxvpufjsK1y0KAxT0RQcd-D286z7GcVozZJhS4sZ7YzU_-xvDX5PeTxHabxPGq3tudSNehycElw!!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
@@JoseBriones when I called them and wanted to carrier unlock my phone that I bought through them they said it has to be activated and refilled exactly 12 months from the date of purchase however that was for an iPhone. (I had bought the device through straight talk)
@@the_allamerican7057 Thanks for sharing your experience. I believe 12 is the norm, but I know some who have been able to work it out from 6 months on.
@@JoseBriones yeah no problem. It might be device specific. I’m not really sure. Is this compatible with all major networks? in my area only Verizon and att work. Verizon’s the best though.
@@the_allamerican7057 if you activate on tracfone it will be on the verizon network
Does it have Goole maps location share? Wanted to buy this for my daughter who just got into middle school and she walks daily morning and evng.
It does not.
You need a smart phone for that kind of feature
How do you get caller ID to show when someone calls who is in your contact list?
And how do you get to text messages?
What's wild is after the death of 3g in the US this phone is reselling over $100 on the market right now. Good Luck
seems like a great little flip phone, thanks Jose. is this a 4G phone ? and, does LG make similar / other feature phones that are possibly already unlocked ?
It is 4G and the only other one I know is the LG Exalt 4G :)
@@JoseBriones thanks Jose, i will check it out ! have a great week !!
@@bobgox Thanks! You as well :D
@@JoseBriones Great video! Do you know if this is unlocked? I bought it at BestBuy in a Tracfone box, but TF said it wasn't compatible in my area. I would like to use it in Europe with Sim card!
@@CatherineOusselin It's not unlocked. You need to pay them about $100 to unlock it and then you may be able to use it with different carriers.
The external 0.9 inch LED display did not work. I had to return this phone. Has anyone else had this problem? I called LG and Tracfone. This display was defective. (The large internal display was fine.)
My internal screen backlight goes out when fully opened, < 2 years old.
Good afternoon José .Lg flip classic is better than Alcatelgo flip 4 or Nokia flip 2720.Is flip you please sugesr or other model.Thanks
Yes. The LG classic is better than those for sure.
Muito obrigado (thanks)
🌟🌟Get it here: amzn.to/3dm7w3R🌟🌟
🌟🌟Check out the apps here: www.apps4flip.com 🌟🌟
Good afternoon José. Sorry disturb you again.Better flip phone LG classic with pro androide or total wireless (unlock)LG flip classic .Thanks.I follow your comentarys always very clear.
Where can you find this for $30? Or is there a newer version that now is like $100? I can only find this for over $100.
Ahhhh just noticed it’s Mirco usb noooo! 😂
LG closed their phone department in 2021 so all their phones are discontinued
Jose - curious on your review and how your site (Dumbphone Finder) define things. I have this phone - it DOES NOT have group messaging, but your review and the site says that it does?
Go to messages. Settings. MMS. Enable group MMS.
@@JoseBriones That allows the texts to come in as a group, but when I reply it only goes to a single person. I've tried Tracfone support a ton, and they're telling me its a limitation of the phone.
This is also my experience with this phone.
@@sarahpelster9944 I've gone down a bit of rabbit hole on this - group MMS WAS added as part of the Kai OS 3.1 update. The trick is you have to start a NEW text thread with a group for it apply after the update.
@@mikebuck5279 Its an AOSP based phone though...
Where can I check my missed calls?
Press the phone key and you should have an option for history
Ok , press the green send key and all calls and missed calls will show 👍
Does this phone have some form of text assistance, like voice text? Trying to find something to make texting easier than having to press a key multiple times for accessing the desired letter. Need a phone for making calls and texting only, to replace an LG 840G that’s no longer useable because of the 3G shutdown.
It does not. Check my other reply for something along your needs.
How do you put minutes on this tracfone
Can you help me how to get apps4flip please on my LG classic flip
Thanks Jose! Appreciate your review of this. I’m looking to downsize. Do you happen to know if group texting works on this phone?
Group text works :)
@@JoseBriones I appreciate you, sir!
Hiii jose I am from India is there a way to use it In my country by our local networks and can i have any chances to buy it? From here (India)
I registered my grandmothers tracfone on the website but it will not work and it says “Unknown” when I try and see the phone #. Im lost and don’t know what to do
You have to call Customer service. They can help you with this error
Hello, it works like a hotspot? To share internet with other devices? Thanks
It does.
What is the button on the back of phone for?
SOS or customizable button
Thank you for the excellent video Jose.
You familiar with, or have used, the previous LG flip model? LG Exalt LTE / LG Wine it's called (VN220 / UN220).
Very minimal info on the net about that one.
I have not. I'll check it out and see what I can do
KJV John 3:16-17 " 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
I have the lg vn220, its definitely the best flip phone i have ever used especially since it features message plus
Can i port my cell number from a Sprint/TMobile flip to Tracfone on this device, would you know? Thanks.
Yes. You should be able as long as you get the account # and pin
Is this phone not made anymore? :( I can’t find where to buy it
It was discontinued.
Do you by any chance know how to check missed calls? Thanks
On my phone, they show on the notification shade. Does that not happen for you?
How can you check remaining minutes on LG flip phone?
Dial the TracFone # or send a text to find your balance.
I have one right now but mine is a straight talk
I need a phone that has no access to the internet. Any suggestions? A phone that is not capable of accessing the internet
Sunbeam F1
@@JoseBriones dang, $200? Sheesh. I found the gabb phone. Only $95
how do i add music in the music tab
Connect to your laptop and add the files to it.
@@JoseBriones ok thanks
It doesn't work on my l g classic that's code
What’s about the new Kyocera extreme?
Plan to test this summer :)
Hello folks!
Can someone point me to how to insert the SIM card please?
Take out the battery and there is a small SIM compartment. Slide it and insert the SIM.
Does it show you your minute balance on the screen?
It does not.
Where can i buy this phone
Amazon
Can I connect a bluetooth keyboard to make texting easier while at the office?
You can!!
@@JoseBriones Thank you very much! Your reviews are awesome! Extremely thorough and clear. Really helped me make a final decision for the LG Classic Flip to replace my Plum that isn't working on the AT&T network in my area.
@@FrankDillman glad I was able to help :)
How are the buttons? Many of the flip phone have cheap buttons.
These are pretty solid for a phone being $20
@@JoseBriones I prefer good buttons, even if I have to pay a bit more. On some of your videos, you mention the buttons, but not all.
@@cw5982 The best buttons I've tried on a dumbphone are on the Punkt MP02. They are premium and well made, but the device is $350. If I mention the buttons, its because they are bad usually or extremely good. If I don't mention it, they are average and just the regular kind. I'll try to add this to my reviews in the future :) Sunbeam F1 has good (not perfect) buttons $195
Does this phone have the
airplane mode setting?
It does :)
does this LG Classic have a speakerphone on it
Yes
@@JoseBriones hi Joe how do i activate the speaker phone.The button on the back is for emergency calls i am told by Tracphone
@@mikebulger1725 the button over the green send is speaker
@@danc2014 thanks Dan I found it .Yes right above the green send button .
The button on the back is for 911 hands free speaker phone emergency situation i think
@@danc2014 thank you for answering the question.
Does this phone have speech to text???
Yes it does. It has a low power assistant. It works for simple texts like "I am on my way, get the groceries" or something simple like 2 or 3 sentences at most. Don't expect it to type paragraphs for you haha.
@@JoseBriones awesome thank you Jose!
Also I would love to see a review of the Alcatel go flip 3 or another cases smart flip it would be great to see your opinion on it
@@marshallramirez3068 I will. Just have to get through certain devices right now, but it is in the works :)
@@marshallramirez3068 I have an Alcatel go flip and it is slow and glitchy. I am looking for a replacement.
Can this phone block unwanted phone numbers ? Thanks ...
It can :).
@@JoseBriones Thanks for getti ng back to me. BTW, I guess that's explained in the manual ?
@@michaelallard2640 It is explained there :)
Do you think this would be a good 1st phone for an 11 year old???
Good question. Overall, yes. It has some good functions, fast responses, and you can even uninstall the browser and other WiFi connections if you don't want them to have unlimited access to the internet. Here is a eBay listing from a seller that removes a lot of features: ebay.to/3tO7Cbq if you don't know how to do it yourself. If you don't want to remove these features, the regular one will be fine :)
I used it for a TracFone how can I add minutes
And keep your same number that I have
You have to call them for minutes and transfer of service.
@@JoseBriones do you have the phone number
@@pauljohnson9626 1-800-867-7183
@@JoseBriones Thank You
If someone sends a link by text, can that link be followed/clicked?
It depends on the link. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not.
Hola, José.
Recién compré este. O eso creo. Sabes si existen tres versiones? Por la guía de uso rápido parece que sí. LM-Y120L; LM-Y120S y LM-Y120K. El que compré no puede agarrar señal wi-fi, pero sí 3G. El tuyo tiene radio inalámbrica?
No me gustaría pensar en que compré un celular pirata/falso.
No tiene radio. Me imagino que tal vez hay regiones que no tienen el WiFi activado
Can you put spotify on this with
something like apkpure?
Sadly, no. The LG Classic only takes apps from apps4flip as they need to modded and customized to avoid the restrictions placed by LG.
My advice for trying to fix it, after buying a new battery, and another new sim card only to NO advale it just simply is still just will work and even after 2 hour's on the phone with there advise, after that called another company "Con**** Cel**8, and being recorded only to sell me a $59 dollar phone, There just has to be a much simpler way and price for just a newer design for a"Classic" cell phone,, any and all positive comment are all welcome. Thanks.
I can find nothing about adding minutes from a tracfone card.
You have to call customer service
I am from India i want it how can I get it
Try searching for LG Wine LTE 2 and you can get it shipped from Europe.
I almost didn’t recognize you w/o your beard lol nice vid as always man!
Haha. Beard is coming back soon :)
Rubber keypad or plastic?
Plastic keypad with a decent feel. For $30, it is quite nice haha
Is this available in india?
Not without importing it.
Can u use apple music app with this? Thank you:))
No. Only the apps on apps4flip.com
I love this device, but the camera is a little off. It makes things look very bright like almost white and not see too well. How do you fix that?
We are having the same problem. Haven't had any luck trying to find a solution, and yours is the only comment I've seen with the same problem
I just received this TracFone Carrier-Locked LG Classic Flip 4G LTE, 4 months after I purchased it on Amazon in November. I haven't activated it yet, but on my WiFi network, it only shows 3G, not 4G. Should I be concerned?
Not really once you install a SIM you should be fine.
Does texting with someone appear as a conversation view? Or is every single text with the same person a separate message that must be opened?
Conversation view :)
Idk but the apps UI really scream Android. This is the mocordroid phone?
It does have android as the base layer. It is just heavily customized.
As I thought
The android is leaked out when it opened 3rd party apps lel
And now their on Total Wireless
woah this phone is like $150 now ?
It’s because LG phones are discontinued, LG stopped making phones
We are seniors and don't know jack about using these phones. We were looking for the basic info on how to like type and shift keys to pair our phone to our car.
SLOW DOWN YOU TALK TO FADT TO LEARN!!
You can slow down the video playback in settings :)
I have the LG Cingular flip IV. This KaiOS phone is nothing but an advertisers dream; everyday it's loaded with ad messages !!!!!! Also, only certain messages and calls can be blocked or marked has spam!!!!!! This phone truly sucks!!!!!!! One of the worst flip phones I ever used!!!!! Buyer Beware!!!!!!!
How do the people on eBay make these phones kosher?
Just through developer tools
My aunt got hers from US Cellular. Said it was a hundred fifty dollar phone.
That’s crazy! They sell them at Walmart for $20-$30
Group messaging? Responding to a group, not individuals, and individuals respond to the group, not directly to me.
Yes. It does work, but you have to enable it. It will sometimes fail, but it’s pretty reliable :)
How about Gmail?
Via browser only.
This phone sucks, just loading a contact, insane how complex that is
It is definitely harder than on a smartphone, but you get used to it after a couple tries. There are better alternatives out there though :)
PLEASE WHEN YOU FILM INSTRUCTIONS S H O W KEYPAD, we can’t see what you are doing!!
There is no call mode... I can't even dial a number...
You can't download anything on this... Pass
bro ok, i got the apps for flip, but dude how the hell do i download other apps instead of some random jewish apps, i wanna download my discord on there, i saw a dude who had downloaded it onto there phone but literally nobody tells me how to
Browser, download discord apk, install it, use it
thats the problem I dont know if discord even has a apk port like that, and i tried to install one from a site that did claim to be a apk and the phone just sat there and said that I cant download it because im "not the admin" or sum like that@@JoseBriones
Wowowow
It's a 8G
Wish you would talk more about the phone, instead of complaining 5 times about the lack of carries!
Thanks for the feedback
Again another fast-talkin video that tells us what the features are but not how to get to them or use them 😞
Sorry. I try to keep my reviews short and to the point, but if you have a specific question, please let me know.
can you download WhatsApp on this?
Nope.
Tracfone straitalk, don't waste your money and time with them they will play games with your service and access! 🤑😠😡🤬
Gee that was helpful/useful NOT!
does this phone have Wifi Calling?