REVIEW: Alcatel MyFlip 2 - KaiOS Flip Phone w. Google Apps - The Best One Yet?
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Closer look at the ultra-budget, Alcatel MyFlip 2 KaiOS flip phone.
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Details:
2.8" Internal Screen; 1.44" External Preview Display; Google Assistant; 1.1 GHz Quad-Core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 200); Internal Memory 4GB; 4G LTE; Wi-Fi Capable; Bluetooth Capable; Internet Access; 2MP Camera & Video Recorder; Externa Caller ID; Supports Micro SD memory card up to 32GB (not included); SOS Button
Google Is Here To Assist You. As part of the KaiOS experience, the MY FLIP 2 comes preloaded with Google Assistant, which helps you get things done and find answers on the go, using just your voice.
Accessibility For All. The MY FLIP 2 comes with a host of accessibility features Real-Time-Text (RTT) and hearing aid compatibility that enables any user to easily stay connected. Plus, a dedicated external SOS button allows the user to call for help in case of an emergency.
BIG BUTTONS and large, legible numbers and make dialing effortless.
POWERFUL SPEAKER ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.
This Tracfone Alcatel A406 prepaid cell phone serves as a useful alternative to people who don't want to commit to a month-to-month cell service plan. With this prepaid phone, You can pay as you go. This allows you to track the amount of money you're spending easily. The prepaid Flip phone is easy to use and helps you keep track of your day-to-day. The phone book holds up to 1, 000 entries, and the hands-free speaker allows you to connect easily while driving. Listen to your favorite tunes on the MP3 player, and take photos and videos to share with friends and family.
DELIVERING THE ESSENTIALS
The 2.8-inch display includes an easy-to-use intuitive interface and a keypad designed for quick dialing and navigation. Check your calendar appointments, reply to email, and surf the web all with the fast speed of 4G LTE
It also has a music player for your entertainment, and since it has a built in micro SD card slot, you can expand its memory. Other features include a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a colored outer display and a 3.5mm headset jack.
The GO FLIP includes a Quad-Core processor, perfect for seamlessly transitioning to and from multiple applications. Looking for a charger won’t be part of your daily worries thanks to the long-lasting battery.
OS:
KaiOS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that "merges the power of a smartphone with the affordability of a feature phone". It is forked from B2G (Boot to Gecko), an open source community-driven successor of Firefox OS which was discontinued by Mozilla in 2016.
Primary features of KaiOS is to bring support of 4G LTE E, GPS and Wi-Fi with HTML5-based apps and longer battery life onto non-touch devices with optimized user interface, less memory and energy consumption. A dedicated app marketplace called KaiStore enables users to download application. Some services come preloaded as HTML5 applications, including Twitter, Facebook and RUclips. It is very light and is able to run on devices with just 256 MB of memory.
In June 2018, it was revealed that Google had invested US$22 million in the operating system
Easy. Accessible. Connected.
The Alcatel MY FLIP 2 is a modern flip phone with the essential features to get things done with none of the hassle. The 2.8'' display includes an easy-to-use intuitive interface and the large keypad is designed for quick dialing and navigation. Check your email, calendar appointments, and surf the web all with fast 4G LTE speeds. Experience Google Assistant and get things done using just your voice.
Easy and intuitive:
The 2.8'' internal display provides an easy viewing space for reading emails, messages, or phone numbers and it's easy to see who's calling without opening the phone thanks to the 1.44'' external preview display.
Google is here to assist you:
As part of the KaiOS experience, the MY FLIP 2 comes preloaded with Google Assistant, which helps you get things done and find answers on the go, using just your voice.
Accessibility for all:
The MY FLIP 2 comes with a host of accessibility features like Real-Time-Text (RTT) and hearing aid compatibility that enable any user to easily stay connected. Plus, a dedicated external SOS button1 allows the user to call for help in case of an emergency.
Power, speed, and endurance:
Be productive at work and home thanks to KaiOS, a quad-core processor, 4G LTE speeds, and an expandable memory slot. Looking for a charger won't be part of your daily worries thanks to the long-lasting battery.
Simply connected:
Enjoy crystal clear VoLTE call quality and browse the web, check email, and manage your calendar on the go with fast 4G LTE speeds.
Sibling devices:
Alcatel Go Flip (known as Cingular Flip 2 on AT&T, Alcatel MyFlip on TracFone Wireless) and 3088X
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More advanced than any iphone, this baby has a headphone jack
And a micro SD card slot and removable battery
@@danteerskine7678 true true
bro turned into dankpods
Curious why the FM radios on any of these phones doesn't play in stereo. On my smartphone with nextradio or on a phone like this flip phone. None of them play FM in stereo. My guess if you don't need stereo to listen to the radio in an emergency situation.
Ironically, few people actually review talking on these phones lol. It used to be the primary function of a phone.
Used to have a flip phone when I was like 5 it was red lol I never had it activated and eventually got my first "real" phone a smart phone.. at 13 an iphone 5 I paid $50 for from family boss who upgrades each damn model
Because phones are just being used as entertainment systems these days, instead of being used as a phone
All these phones that look like this one all have the same problem, you can't text and talk at the same time. Real problem when you come across banks and others who insist sending you a identity verification text that requires you to respond to while talking to them at the same time.
Great review now where can I find instructions for a MyFlip 2 for the one I have model T408DL its different from the one you are reviewing and what you are showing does not work on mine. I can't find any step by step setup and install info and I really need that. Thanks
I have a problem adding phone numbers to the phone directory
So which Alcatel flip phones have the ability to run WhatsApp?
I have a QUESTION!
Can I tether it to a Windows computer or use it as a hotspot?
Thanks.
I came to ask the same
How can I get the microphone to work? How can I download it so I can text
Does it work with Facebook, messenger, Instagram,music player and WhatsApp?
Yeah
What's and insta app idk cause I have not touched them
Can't get ringer on
how to unlock this phone to support other carriers like Tmobile?
Is there a way to remove the icons from the home screen? (RUclips, google maps etc) Thanks
can you still get google assist and google maps on your phone, i read google pulled them. thanks
great video...the link to amazon shows it's Android OS...then later is says KaiOS---I'm ordering it; hoping it is KaiOS 2.54, hope it's VOLTE compatible...long time Tracfone user...no one at Amazon, Tracfone,Ebay or anyone answers questions...
Super delayed when pressing that button to make the screen turn on
Hotspot?
How do you add airtime???
Can u put music on da SD CARD to listen to on the phone
Is there apps that you can download like Facebook messenger ?
If you transfer music on your laptop onto a Micro SD card and put the card into the flip phone does the music come up in the flip phone? And if so since this flip phone has Bluetooth, does it still play when you close it?
How to download whatsapp?
Great review. Unfortunately I was looking for a tutorial. SUGGESTION. If you just had a graphic or inset of what you were doing on keyboard while you were going through this it would have been a terrific tutorial. Also, if you don't already have a side-gig doing voiceovers you should set one up because you have a nice speaking voice and are easy to understand.
He does reviews not tutorials
Does it have a slot for an SD card?
Yes, it support unto 32gb
Nice job, thanks. Regards from Baltimore.
Does it work with SIMs from any country?
Is there an alternative that can use different SIMs globally; not prepaid?
The phone on the right -- first you say it's Total Wireless (even though it's got a Tracfone logo) then you say tracfone, then Net10. Sure they're all owned by the same company but still.
It seems like all of these phones come with Tracfone logo & firmware no matter which of these carriers you purchase from, (Tracfone controls all & then some, & they use the Verizon Network), I'm curious if these are interchangeable within all the smaller companies, I was told you must purchase from each carrier, though I find that hard to believe
Can you get either Lyft or Uber app through Google?
Very good review; thanks 👍🏼
Can you uninstall any pre installed apps like Google and play store?
I just got mine, Per Alcatel you cannot delete the preloaded "apps", I wanted to delete these as well.
thank you foe the reviews. I have an Alcatel flip phone model 40520, with a kaios 2.5.2 software, but it fails to download WhatsApp, it just says error, I've tried to restart, have enough space on the device but still doesn't install whatsapp. Do you have any suggestions? and for the version you showed with WhatsApp on the screen does it come installed or you download it? because if the issue is the version, I could get the version. Also, if anyone has WhatsApp on theirs can they confirm if it works fine. or/and if there's a flip phone you know that works with WhatsApp? Thanks
Hello, I'm having the same problem with whatsapp. The app shows up on the homepage but nothing happens when I click on it, except it says it's too old and needs to be updated. But I haven't figured out how and I've been trying for hours. If you ever figured out how to update please let me know. Thanks
Does this phone still have Google Assistant eventhough some KAIOS flip phones DON'T have Google at all? Thanks! ♐
Unfortunately yes it does.
Is there an option to clear the screen by flipping the phone closed and flipping it back open? Pressing the red arrow key is an issue for my elderly mother.
I found the lack of this feature annoying myself.
@@CSmith-gb1sl they can put a man on the moon, but not add this simple option. Anyways, I ended purchasing a Nokia flip phone for her. It has this option. But, it also has an SOS button below the volume on the right side. So, she keeps pushing it in error and the screen displays a message that confuses her. I've seen an SOS button on the cover of an Alcatel. I wish the people who design these phones, actually used them.
@@arizonarebel5706 With this phones cumbersome navagation, I keep dialing back the numbers I want to block, there seems to be a annoying delay between a key press & action in some areas. This phone is trying to be a smart phone & a flip phone at the same time. It would be nice if it has a mode to turn off all "smart" features & just became a simple phone. I thought Alcatel was owned or related to Nokia (French arm of Nokia). With my carrier I'm kind of limited to which phones I can get & use. This was my only choice for a flip but they are now offering an Onn, unless I want to go over to a glass monolith which I don't.
@@CSmith-gb1sl fyi, the Nokia I purchased on Amazon is unlocked. So, she can use it AT&T. Yes, they're in cahoots with each other. lol
@@arizonarebel5706 Is that the 2780 that comes in Red or Teal? ..$89, I only paid $19 for this alcatel, I have to have something compatible with the Verizon Network too. I understand my carrier may merge into Verizon this November forcing me into a monthly plan which I trying to avoid, probably will wait it out with this one till then to see what direction this takes, I'm not a cell phone person & would much rather use my home phone for communications.
Edit, after 6 months I have made so many unintentional callbacks to spam #'s trying to clear them out, the navigation on this phone is so awkward to use. :( Cannot see the last 2 digits numbers of anyone that calls me, as I am now on a 10/11 digit calling area (I would prefer Area Code splits than overlays to have retained 7 digit dialing), also Cannot see when I have a new Voice Mail message. I'm coming over from an LG L125 Classic, which developed an issue in the hinge, but the navigation on this is Alcatel is horrible compared to the LG. I'm not sure if its just the fact it's trying to be too much of a smart phone, or just poor firmware... is the industry trying to get me to go over to a frail glass monolith?
Any way to disconnect data & the KaiOS apps? I currently have TXT & data disabled through my carrier, & ONLY use this to make & receive Voice calls. I wasn't looking for a smart phone but this was one of the few flip type phones left. Since I'm on a Prepay, I don't want the data eating at my balance. I did go in & shut off data retrieval & roaming. It still wants to connect on my home WiFi which I believe is OK if it needs upgrades. Would like to disable the app store, book of faces app, since I likely will never use as well.
Also it is asking for the SD memory card, did not add one in my old phone, & it was fine. I agree, lots of tech & features for the money, but I really don't need or want it. thanks.
Why still Google? Shit. We wanted alternative.
Is WhatsApp compatible ?
Great review!! I have a My Flip 2.5 and thinking about going to this My Flip 2. I was thinking about ditching my smart phone and going back to my 'My Flip', but will this phone turn a picture horizontal like the video you played ? Also how is it for receiving larger photos and attachments? I love the way you compared the phones so I could see the difference between my old My Flip and this '2' model. 5 Star Review!! Thanks
@@yooperlooper This phone sucks for receiving pictures. It takes forever for them to download.
@@cherie0882 Thanks. I did ditch my smart phone but I use it as a camera when I want some decent pics. I don't get a lot of photos on my flip and [so far] it's been pretty good. Thanks for the comment.
Is there an AT&T version of this phone! Thanks! ♐
It’s called the Alcatel smart flip
Cool kos flip phone 😎
i had a acatel myflip 1
I hope you can review also nokia 2760 filp phone...
looks perfect for grandma 🙉
Is the keyboard backlit? Thanks! 🤔♐
4:27
Thanks! Got info! 👍♐
Too Large! We keep going backwards in time. Started it out with huge cell phones got them all the way down to a perfect size small flip phone only to have them huge again. Even the new flip dumb phones like this one is a lot larger than what we want. Seniors cannot hold them due to the fact they are too large open or closed. When open they are considerably larger than our smartphones. Even you have to open and close it with 2 hands. Did anyone else notice the quality of the phones are awful. Cheap plastic which feels awful in your hand 🤠
Yeah you right, todays Nokia dump phones are made with crap plastic , I compare them to my old Nokia 3100 and there is no comparison , old ones are made Like a tank 😅
can it run Uber by any chance?
Web version
Has anyone tried to block internet on this phone?
You can shut the internet switches off in the settings area, there is a switch for the network wireless & one for roaming, & don't connect to a Wi-Fi, that should cover you. Though it apparently is going to need updates, I only allow it on my home Wi-Fi.
4G is CDMA only or via SIM card? Ulnocked version for overseas use? Does it have wi-fi hotspot?
Crap its just likr the BlackBerry os
BB is is better than android and iOS at the time it first released. Not even Kai is can do what BB os can