Can the mp3 player work with playlist in m3u-format? It would make it possible to export mp3 from my iTunes library together with my playlists in m3u and then play the mp3 in the order of my iTunes playlists. That would make this phone a good mp3-player.
I am SO happy to have found your channel! I have been researching but couldn't find much info on dumb phones for Verizon. Your website is the exact tool I was looking for! Unfortunately it looks like not many devices work with Verizon :/ but hopefully I'll find something!
Nice vid as always! I would love to see a side by side comparison of M5/M6/M7, it's actually not that easy to see all of the features, pros+cons side by side online.
Wondering how to get upper case on the text messaging. I like to enter names correctly. The other thing I was wondering is will it work with a USB C keyboard. Just wondering if my elderly mother will be able to work out how to do texting on this device. edit I was able to find info on getting Capital letters
Thanks for the video, loving my M6 except for having trouble setting up carriers (do have the US model, double-checked), including actual T-Mobile. Any suggestions for service with this amazing phone? So far it's the only true old school phone, not a fan of most "dumb" phones still just basically being diet Android😅☺️
Jose I wanna say I LOVE your channel and your website! I appreciate that your channel and website focus on digital minimalism and detoxing! This is something that I hope more people can get into! And for this phone - it sounds like a fantastic package and I wish that more manufacturers would do the same (especially Nokia - I am DYING for a 4g 5185!). I did want to ask if this phone as anything other than SMS/MMS messaging? The only problem I have with those protocols is that they are not secure or private in any way, which is another area that I think people really need to start caring about. I am assuming Signal is a no-go for this device?
Hi, José! 1:25. Do you know any flip phone with Mocor Os? in the dumb phone finder I only found one in chocolate bar format (by the way, the AGM M6 is not listed with that operating system). It would be nice to see more of Mocor Os in the channel.
can you change the t9 to regular old style text? like hitting the button a couple times to to get the 2nd and third letters? i find the default to be frustrating
@@scottlucas8722 Oh yeah. It won't work with postpaid AT&T, you'd have to use an AT&T MVNO like H20 Wireless or Tracfone. AT&T only activates their "approved" phones and many dumbphones are not "approved."
Great video thanks! I just got the m6 for my son as a first phone. I'm having an issue with setting a screen lock. I was able to set a pin for the phone when it is turned off but I'd like a lock screen pin so that others can't use the phone. Any ideas?
I have a couple questions about the AGM M6 that I just kind find the answer to. 1, how do you change the ringtone volume? Or even change the ringtone itself? And 2, How can you tell if you have voicemail and how can you check it? The only way I've found on it is to just call your own phone number.
Ringtone volume is changed on the profiles. You can customize it to different settings. Ringtone itself I believe it’s under settings. Sadly, there is no voicemail indicator on ThreadX, you have to call the voicemail number. It’s less than ideal tbh.
@@JoseBriones Thank you so much for pointing out the Profiles setting. I’m not sure I ever would realize those options fall under there. That part didn’t seem intuitive to me but this is the first time I’ve used this particular mobile OS. Been setting up this phone for my father, and I think it will work out quite well for him. We’ll see how pairing it to his truck via Bluetooth goes later. 👍Thanks again.
Hi Jose, thanks for the great videos, I've read a few Amazon reviews where they complained of this phone pocket dialing 911 when it was locked, have you experienced any such issues, I'm not sure if the customizable side button is active when the phone is locked, or if there may be some SOS feature on the AGM's
@@JoseBriones I just got my phone today, it looks like when in a locked state, pressing 1 or 9 brings up "Emergency call" so that 911 can be dialed,I looked though every option I can find in the phone, do you know if this can be disabled?
Just a FYI to anyone who may be wondering the same thing about the SOS feature I raised here. I contacted AGM support, they had me update the phone to a later version by flashing it, this then gives an additional confirmation dialog that needs to be pressed before it will dial 911. It doesn't appear possible to lock or disable this.
OK! So here's a question. With the AGM M7 in order to access your voicemails, you either have to wait for the notification icon to show up, drag down and tap 'voicemail', or you have to go to the touchscreen dailpad menu and hold down the number 1 button on the touch screen. Have they fixed this on the m6, where the physical button number one will call voicemail inbox, or do you again have to navigate?
Based on your recommendation, I bought this phone. Impossible to open the back cover! The instructions say "Press and pull down to open the outer battery door". Have tried this for almost an hour, and it WILL NOT slide or open. Is there a special trick involved to open the back cover?
Jose you make great informative videos. Keep it up! Also nice website too! -- Does the AGM M6 support VoLTE, and HD Voice or EVS as implemented on T-Mo in the US?
Hi there, Jose, thanks for the review! Is it possible to backup the data (contacts, messages, calendar, voice recordings, etc.) online or onto the memory card? It would help if I lost the phone and decided to get another one of the same.
@@JoseBriones I went ahead and bought the AGM M6 and it works with Consumer Cellular. Very affordable option! The only thing that's challenging to figure out is how to change the PIN / Security code on the phone. Do you know how to do this? Otherwise, if this phone had a better camera, it would be perfect. Even without a better camera, it's good enough for me. Thanks for your informative and helpful site.
In the review you describe the browser as text. If I was concerned about my young teenager with a phone that has a browser, what is it actually capable of? Would you recommend instead something like the Sunbeam in that case?
Hi, nice review! I'm thinking on buying this phone for road cycling as I'm pretty sure the loud speaker is audible under any circumpstance -in addition to the antishock design, which is also perfect for doing sports. Just one question: Is it possible to log in to your Yahoo or Gmail account through the basic internet navigator of this phone?
@@JoseBriones Thank you for your kind response!! I think I will give the phone a try. I'm not compatible with the always-connected philosophy and I definetively don't want nor need an smarthone at this moment. That's why I'm still using my old and always reliable Nokia 2610 😅
If you buy the North American version of M6, and then you travel to Europe, will it work there? For example, suppose you travel to Romania, or Bulgaria, and you buy a SIM card in that country, and install it, will it work there?
@@JoseBriones Thank you; as long as it works for calls and texts, that will be enough. So glad I discovered your channel ... you speak clearly, and it is very informative!
Hello, Jose. Thanks for your videos and website. Question: I recently purchased the AGM M6 (in part from your recommendation) for the group messaging capability. However, i am considering returning it for the following reasons; 1) i can receive group messages, but when i reply, there is no 'reply all' function that i can find. It only lists the sender, and i would have to manually put the other recipients back on the thread 2) i can see received group messages after first turning the phone on, but after a while, when i try to reopen old mms messages, they open blank Any thoughts or suggestions?
@@JoseBriones follow-up question: Do you happen to know how to set up group contacts for the AGM M6? I assumed that I would be able to import contacts into whichever group I want, but I see no way of doing that.
Hey Jose, thank you for the great review. I just ordered one of these I found on Amazon. I am wondering if you know what will happen to the second sim line after July 1st when Tmobile shuts down 3g and it's then gone forever. I'm upgrading from my 3g device. I bought this phone and then discovered the second sim is 3G! Can you tell me anything?
Sorry. I may have said that wrong. The AGM M6 had a super basic browser. But they have nowadays removed it from the phone. So new units of the phone do not have a browser anymore
Looks solid and rugged, but don’t love the inbox/outbox setup. I also like that it supports T9 which the AGMM7 doesn’t have. The lack of the touch screen isn’t great but still a solid phone. Awesome there’s MMS. I think there are better options but still a good phone for the basics and great battery life-wow a week! Makes me realize I’d love to see a rugged sunbeam…
Hi, I’ve been trying to find a reliable dumb phone for a while. I tried out the Nokia 225 but it just has a really cheap plastic feel and it’s extremely light. I’m looking for something that feels good in the hands and is reliable for calling, texting, and maybe even offer hotspot (as my plan right now with straight talk gives me hotspot) I’m not quite sure what device I should get and I don’t want to be disappointed in my purchase. What would you recommend ??
So Jose, you say in this review that this works with T-Mobile in the U.S. So would it be safe to assume that it will work with Mint Mobile which is an MVNO of T-Mobile? I read recently that it will, but that mms messaging doesn't work when using T-Mobile or MVNO's of it. Do you know anything about this?
So… I love all the specs of this phone, BUT… Amazon reviews are saying it doesn’t work with T-Mobile while other reviews say it does. Dumb phone finder says it is compatible. But after the 2022 updates to the carriers supported stuff makes me curious if anything has changed.
i just want something basic and durable. i was using an old nokia from the late 90s, but my sim card quit working so i had to get a new one but unfortunately my new sim card does not support the 2g gsm network. tmobile told me their new sim cards are only 4g and up so unfortunately i had to go back to my smartphone. AND I HATE IT! i may get this dumb phone, but i really really want my old nokia back…
It must have been my internet. It works and I found the perfect phone for me (Qin F30) talk, text, navigation and email! That’s all I needed and wanted. Thank you for your videos and your website
"Battery life is amazing...a week" LOL I see that today's generation raised on smartphones has a very distorted view of "amazing battery life." I wouldn't go below three weeks, and any phone that only lasted one week wouldn't survive very long in my house because sooner or later I'd smash it against the wall.
Thank you for your support, Jose! Love your channel! AGM M6, as simple as it is supposed to be.
does the agm m6 work with metro pcs?
Can the mp3 player work with playlist in m3u-format? It would make it possible to export mp3 from my iTunes library together with my playlists in m3u and then play the mp3 in the order of my iTunes playlists. That would make this phone a good mp3-player.
I am SO happy to have found your channel! I have been researching but couldn't find much info on dumb phones for Verizon. Your website is the exact tool I was looking for! Unfortunately it looks like not many devices work with Verizon :/ but hopefully I'll find something!
Nice vid as always! I would love to see a side by side comparison of M5/M6/M7, it's actually not that easy to see all of the features, pros+cons side by side online.
I can do that :)
@@JoseBriones hi, is there a review of the M7? Tia!
@@prenomnom4273 Yep. Review is on the channel :)
Wondering how to get upper case on the text messaging. I like to enter names correctly. The other thing I was wondering is will it work with a USB C keyboard. Just wondering if my elderly mother will be able to work out how to do texting on this device.
edit
I was able to find info on getting Capital letters
Thanks for the video, loving my M6 except for having trouble setting up carriers (do have the US model, double-checked), including actual T-Mobile. Any suggestions for service with this amazing phone? So far it's the only true old school phone, not a fan of most "dumb" phones still just basically being diet Android😅☺️
Jose I wanna say I LOVE your channel and your website! I appreciate that your channel and website focus on digital minimalism and detoxing! This is something that I hope more people can get into! And for this phone - it sounds like a fantastic package and I wish that more manufacturers would do the same (especially Nokia - I am DYING for a 4g 5185!). I did want to ask if this phone as anything other than SMS/MMS messaging? The only problem I have with those protocols is that they are not secure or private in any way, which is another area that I think people really need to start caring about. I am assuming Signal is a no-go for this device?
Sadly signal is a no go for sure. Doesn’t have the capability at all. You can get the M7 and you can install it there for sure.
Hi, José!
1:25. Do you know any flip phone with Mocor Os? in the dumb phone finder I only found one in chocolate bar format (by the way, the AGM M6 is not listed with that operating system).
It would be nice to see more of Mocor Os in the channel.
Mocor OS solo significa que sea básico. Están basados en Android o ThreadX. Mocor significa básico en Chino según me indican.
How to change the text part? Or even when your putting in a new contact. It has c b a 2.
Use the # key.
The speaker volume blew my mind.
The speaker is annoyingly loud even on the lowest radio volume.
Does anyone know how to disable predictive text on this thing?
can you change the t9 to regular old style text? like hitting the button a couple times to to get the 2nd and third letters? i find the default to be frustrating
Yep. You can. I believe the # key should change the keyboard.
Monster speaker and very strong. Support the dock 4 charge. Very cool
Why would a sim not be detected on this phone? Bought this unlocked phone and would like it but it will not detect the sim,
It depends on your area and service. What carrier are you using?
@@JoseBriones ATT took it to the ATT store and they inserted a 5G sim but its not being detected.
@@scottlucas8722 Oh yeah. It won't work with postpaid AT&T, you'd have to use an AT&T MVNO like H20 Wireless or Tracfone. AT&T only activates their "approved" phones and many dumbphones are not "approved."
Anyone know how to remove the web browser on this phone?
Not possible unless you build a custom ROM for it. CAT B40 may be another option for you.
@@JoseBriones what about the agm m7
@@czidele yes. You can remove it via ADB
Don't know if you're still looking but I just got one for my son (I'm in New Zealand) and it is a version without the browser
very informative, thanks but i do have a question, although i followed the intructions for removing the cover i can't get it to move. Any suggestions?
There is a little flap that you need to lift. Is it stuck?
Great video thanks! I just got the m6 for my son as a first phone. I'm having an issue with setting a screen lock. I was able to set a pin for the phone when it is turned off but I'd like a lock screen pin so that others can't use the phone. Any ideas?
I have a couple questions about the AGM M6 that I just kind find the answer to.
1, how do you change the ringtone volume? Or even change the ringtone itself?
And 2, How can you tell if you have voicemail and how can you check it? The only way I've found on it is to just call your own phone number.
Ringtone volume is changed on the profiles. You can customize it to different settings. Ringtone itself I believe it’s under settings.
Sadly, there is no voicemail indicator on ThreadX, you have to call the voicemail number. It’s less than ideal tbh.
@@JoseBriones Thank you so much for pointing out the Profiles setting. I’m not sure I ever would realize those options fall under there. That part didn’t seem intuitive to me but this is the first time I’ve used this particular mobile OS. Been setting up this phone for my father, and I think it will work out quite well for him. We’ll see how pairing it to his truck via Bluetooth goes later. 👍Thanks again.
Is there anything like this with hotspot or tethering?
Cat B40 is the closest.
i just hope the m7 will be less bulky, then I'll get it. thanks for your effort!
Hi Jose, thanks for the great videos, I've read a few Amazon reviews where they complained of this phone pocket dialing 911 when it was locked, have you experienced any such issues, I'm not sure if the customizable side button is active when the phone is locked, or if there may be some SOS feature on the AGM's
No issues on my side. Just put a passcode and never autodialed. SOS can be disabled as well.
@@JoseBriones I just got my phone today, it looks like when in a locked state, pressing 1 or 9 brings up "Emergency call" so that 911 can be dialed,I looked though every option I can find in the phone, do you know if this can be disabled?
Just a FYI to anyone who may be wondering the same thing about the SOS feature I raised here.
I contacted AGM support, they had me update the phone to a later version by flashing it, this then gives an additional confirmation dialog that needs to be pressed before it will dial 911.
It doesn't appear possible to lock or disable this.
OK! So here's a question. With the AGM M7 in order to access your voicemails, you either have to wait for the notification icon to show up, drag down and tap 'voicemail', or you have to go to the touchscreen dailpad menu and hold down the number 1 button on the touch screen. Have they fixed this on the m6, where the physical button number one will call voicemail inbox, or do you again have to navigate?
Pressing 1 works on my unit :)
On your website I think it said this has spotify, but I couldn't find anything that says it does. Would you be able to clear this up please? Thanks!
Not the M6, but the M7 or the M5
What do you think the best "dumb" phone is for cricket? Currently looking to get one.
Alcatel Go Flip or Cricket My debut flip
Any comments on screen brightness? can you read on the beach under the sun? Can you install old java apps? Thanks for this review
No to old java apps. Screen is bright enough, not too much, but it's good for outside.
Can I use it outside US? Do international sim cards work?
Yes
Based on your recommendation, I bought this phone. Impossible to open the back cover! The instructions say "Press and pull down to open the outer battery door". Have tried this for almost an hour, and it WILL NOT slide or open. Is there a special trick involved to open the back cover?
It has a little place where you can put your finger and detach the cover.
Hello. Have you heard of Crosscall ? Might be interesting for the cannel.
I'll take a look at them.
Can you install old fashion games through the browser
Nope.
Jose you make great informative videos. Keep it up! Also nice website too! -- Does the AGM M6 support VoLTE, and HD Voice or EVS as implemented on T-Mo in the US?
VoLTE yes. No HD or EVS
@@JoseBriones Thank you sir. Is the M7 the same configuration?
Would this phone work with Consumer Cellular and/or Tello
Tello yes
Trying to choose between the AGM 6 and the Jethro SC490. Which would you choose if you didn't need a browser?
Jethro
@@JoseBriones Thanks. Getting a dumb phone for an elderly relative and the Jethro sounds like a good buy.
Hi Jose and God bless you for your channel, quick question, is Uber possible to download?
Not on this phone. CAT S22 yes.
@@JoseBriones Thanks for the reply!
Hi there, Jose, thanks for the review!
Is it possible to backup the data (contacts, messages, calendar, voice recordings, etc.) online or onto the memory card?
It would help if I lost the phone and decided to get another one of the same.
No backup mode on this OS yet.
I am currently a Consumer Cellular customer. Can I use a factory unlocked AGM M6 with this carrier?
I am not sure. If it uses T-mobile network, probably. If AT&T, most likely not.
@@JoseBriones I went ahead and bought the AGM M6 and it works with Consumer Cellular. Very affordable option! The only thing that's challenging to figure out is how to change the PIN / Security code on the phone. Do you know how to do this? Otherwise, if this phone had a better camera, it would be perfect. Even without a better camera, it's good enough for me. Thanks for your informative and helpful site.
In the review you describe the browser as text. If I was concerned about my young teenager with a phone that has a browser, what is it actually capable of? Would you recommend instead something like the Sunbeam in that case?
It can load images, video, and text. If you want no browser access, RUclips, or compromising websites, I'd recommend the sunbeam for sure.
Hi, nice review! I'm thinking on buying this phone for road cycling as I'm pretty sure the loud speaker is audible under any circumpstance -in addition to the antishock design, which is also perfect for doing sports. Just one question: Is it possible to log in to your Yahoo or Gmail account through the basic internet navigator of this phone?
Possible? Yes. Easy? No. It will take a while to do so, but it is possible.
@@JoseBriones Thank you for your kind response!! I think I will give the phone a try. I'm not compatible with the always-connected philosophy and I definetively don't want nor need an smarthone at this moment. That's why I'm still using my old and always reliable Nokia 2610 😅
i love this channel
would you recommend this or the agm m7?
Simple phone, AGM M6. If you need apps let me Spotify, Uber, etc. AGM M7.
Does the AGM M6 have a headphone port, or is the speaker the only way to listen to it?
No headphone jack. You can use an adapter though
@@JoseBriones Thank you! Appreciate that you reply to questions!
If you buy the North American version of M6, and then you travel to Europe, will it work there? For example, suppose you travel to Romania, or Bulgaria, and you buy a SIM card in that country, and install it, will it work there?
It will work with limited support, but it will work for basic calls and texts.
@@JoseBriones Thank you; as long as it works for calls and texts, that will be enough. So glad I discovered your channel ... you speak clearly, and it is very informative!
Hello Sir, can I play videos on my SD card on this phone?
You should be able to.
Hello, Jose. Thanks for your videos and website.
Question: I recently purchased the AGM M6 (in part from your recommendation) for the group messaging capability. However, i am considering returning it for the following reasons;
1) i can receive group messages, but when i reply, there is no 'reply all' function that i can find. It only lists the sender, and i would have to manually put the other recipients back on the thread
2) i can see received group messages after first turning the phone on, but after a while, when i try to reopen old mms messages, they open blank
Any thoughts or suggestions?
No fixes for those right now sadly :(
@@JoseBriones follow-up question: Do you happen to know how to set up group contacts for the AGM M6? I assumed that I would be able to import contacts into whichever group I want, but I see no way of doing that.
Is this as loud as the M7?
Yes.
So this phone can still access the internet?
Yes. It can.
Hey Jose, thank you for the great review. I just ordered one of these I found on Amazon. I am wondering if you know what will happen to the second sim line after July 1st when Tmobile shuts down 3g and it's then gone forever. I'm upgrading from my 3g device. I bought this phone and then discovered the second sim is 3G! Can you tell me anything?
Not sure. We are all expecting haha.
you said that it had a paid browser, does this mean you would have to get a premium feature or something?
Sorry. I may have said that wrong. The AGM M6 had a super basic browser. But they have nowadays removed it from the phone. So new units of the phone do not have a browser anymore
yea i was looking into that i found that, thanks@@JoseBriones
Jose i bought agm6. I am a senior and i cannot get the back off. Everyone makes it se3m easy on yt. Any tips? Thx
There is a small opening on the back. On the left side. You can fit your nail and remove the cover that way.
@@JoseBriones thx. I chkd and saw no small opening. Im afraid to pry it off for fear of breaking it.
AGM M6 VS AGM M7 which is better for audio purposes?
Both are pretty much the same. AGM M7 you can configure further.
@@JoseBriones thanks sir
Looks solid and rugged, but don’t love the inbox/outbox setup. I also like that it supports T9 which the AGMM7 doesn’t have. The lack of the touch screen isn’t great but still a solid phone. Awesome there’s MMS. I think there are better options but still a good phone for the basics and great battery life-wow a week! Makes me realize I’d love to see a rugged sunbeam…
Does this work on tmobile carrier?
Yes
man cant thank you enough!
Hi, I’ve been trying to find a reliable dumb phone for a while. I tried out the Nokia 225 but it just has a really cheap plastic feel and it’s extremely light. I’m looking for something that feels good in the hands and is reliable for calling, texting, and maybe even offer hotspot (as my plan right now with straight talk gives me hotspot) I’m not quite sure what device I should get and I don’t want to be disappointed in my purchase. What would you recommend ??
Xiaomi F21 Pro
Jose-
I saw an Amazon review that says AT & T does not support 4G for this phone, only 3G. Do you know if this is true? Thank you!
That is correct. T-Mobile supports LTE for this phone.
So Jose, you say in this review that this works with T-Mobile in the U.S. So would it be safe to assume that it will work with Mint Mobile which is an MVNO of T-Mobile? I read recently that it will, but that mms messaging doesn't work when using T-Mobile or MVNO's of it. Do you know anything about this?
It varies by area. But yes it should work on Mint.
Get it here: amzn.to/3kwPdOV
International: www.agmmobile.com/products/agm-m6
www.josebriones.org/dumbphones
Can you do facebook messenger voice ang video call on this phone?
Yes
@@JoseBriones what about maps for directions? That you can use from sent location from facebook messenger and whatsapp
Does it support 4g sim
Yes
This seems almost perfect. But I wish it didn't have bluetooth either. Group texts is a big plus. No GPS and no Google or Facebook apps is great.
I just got this and by default the Bluetooth is off. You have to activate it in order to use it
Also @Jose maybe on the dumb phone finder add a touch screen filter option? Thanks!
It’s coming. I have a lot of features to add, stay tuned.
Nice one
If I could just sideload Audible onto the phone, this would be my ideal phone.
You can.
So… I love all the specs of this phone, BUT… Amazon reviews are saying it doesn’t work with T-Mobile while other reviews say it does.
Dumb phone finder says it is compatible. But after the 2022 updates to the carriers supported stuff makes me curious if anything has changed.
Users have reported that the AGM M6 is still compatible as of now. Maybe the people on Amazon just didn't have strong coverage on their area.
@@JoseBriones excellent! Thank you! This just made my decision exponentially easier.
I can confirm that the AGM M6 still works on Tello. It's an MVNO that uses the T-Mobile network.
i just want something basic and durable. i was using an old nokia from the late 90s, but my sim card quit working so i had to get a new one but unfortunately my new sim card does not support the 2g gsm network. tmobile told me their new sim cards are only 4g and up so unfortunately i had to go back to my smartphone. AND I HATE IT! i may get this dumb phone, but i really really want my old nokia back…
Your website doesn’t work
The dumbphone finder? dumbphonefinder.com
It must have been my internet. It works and I found the perfect phone for me (Qin F30) talk, text, navigation and email! That’s all I needed and wanted. Thank you for your videos and your website
is there a Russian language?
Yes. There is a Russian version.
Great - I think I'am going to buy one (if it would have whatsapp installed would be nice)...
No whatsapp. For that you need the AGM M7
Nice RUGGED PHONE, GREAT loudspeaker, longlasting battery life , but I buyed M7, I just can´t live without hotspot
Absolutely. If you need hotspot, the AGM M7 is a better option
"Battery life is amazing...a week"
LOL I see that today's generation raised on smartphones has a very distorted view of "amazing battery life." I wouldn't go below three weeks, and any phone that only lasted one week wouldn't survive very long in my house because sooner or later I'd smash it against the wall.
The ring helps the visually challenged.
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