Flip Phones in 2019? - Rob Braxman Tech
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Date: 2022-03-20
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janburn007
Where I'm from, the 2G mobile phone network no longer exists - it was done away with a few years ago. This meant that anyone who had a mobile phone handset at that time, which could not handle a 3G connection, had to purchase a new phone handset. In rare instances, they might have also needed to get a new SIM card from their phone service provider.
I remember at the time, having to upgrade my own phone handset - which was slightly old, & still not a -smartphone-. I had held off upgrading to a smartphone for as long as I could. But then when I was forced to purchase a new handset, I thought I may as well upgrade to a smartphone with at least full 4G capability - so that it would hopefully last me for quite some time. So I ended up purchasing a dual-SIM phone (my previous 2G handset had also been dual-SIM) with two 4G SIM card slots - which was not that easy to find - because at that time, most dual-SIM smartphones only had either a 4G & 3G SIM card slot combination, or a 3G & 2G SIM slot combination. But with two 4G SIM slots - I was hoping my phone would last a lot longer.
Nevertheless, there were still a few of what we call -feature phone- models (ie non-smartphones) available on the market at that time - though they were technically not -flip-phones- because they did not flip or fold in half. It is still possible to buy a limited range of these very cheap -feature phones- - which admittedly only have a numeric keypad on them & no easy access to the internet. This means that some people may find them a bit of a hassle for texting - if they're into a lot of texting - but I was never really into that much - so it doesn't bother me - I'd much rather -talk- to someone on the phone.
I still have one of these 3G -feature phones- at home as well (it was one that someone gave me - but I did not use it much at that time, because it was not a dual-SIM phone. So I could start using that if I wanted to, to give me added privacy/security.
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Where I'm from, the 2G mobile phone network no longer exists - it was done away with a few years ago. This meant that anyone who had a mobile phone handset at that time, which could not handle a 3G connection, had to purchase a new phone handset. In rare instances, they might have also needed to get a new SIM card from their phone service provider.
I remember at the time, having to upgrade my own phone handset - which was slightly old, & still not a -smartphone-. I had held off upgrading to a smartphone for as long as I could. But then when I was forced to purchase a new handset, I thought I may as well upgrade to a smartphone with at least full 4G capability - so that it would hopefully last me for quite some time. So I ended up purchasing a dual-SIM phone (my previous 2G handset had also been dual-SIM) with two 4G SIM card slots - which was not that easy to find - because at that time, most dual-SIM smartphones only had either a 4G & 3G SIM card slot combination, or a 3G & 2G SIM slot combination. But with two 4G SIM slots - I was hoping my phone would last a lot longer.
Nevertheless, there were still a few of what we call -feature phone- models (ie non-smartphones) available on the market at that time - though they were technically not -flip-phones- because they did not flip or fold in half. It is still possible to buy a limited range of these very cheap -feature phones- - which admittedly only have a numeric keypad on them & no easy access to the internet. This means that some people may find them a bit of a hassle for texting - if they're into a lot of texting - but I was never really into that much - so it doesn't bother me - I'd much rather -talk- to someone on the phone.
I still have one of these 3G -feature phones- at home as well (it was one that someone gave me - but I did not use it much at that time, because it was not a dual-SIM phone. So I could start using that if I wanted to, to give me added privacy/security.
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DoubleZero
As someone who owns 3 blackberry phones (Bold 9900, Z10, Passport) and have used them for many years, I do have to give a warning to anyone who is considering buying a blackberry that is running BB10 OS (e. g. Z10, Passport. Blackberry themselves won't track you but sideloading android apps and downloading some native apps from Blackberry World on to the phone will have you tracked because it does ask for app permissions (such as shared files, location, camera, microphone, device identifying information, and more) when starting certain apps for the first time. The worst offenders are apps made by Amazon and Google. As Rob said in the video, use these phones for basic things like calls, texting and email. Do not expect it to function like a modern Android phone.
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As someone who owns 3 blackberry phones (Bold 9900, Z10, Passport) and have used them for many years, I do have to give a warning to anyone who is considering buying a blackberry that is running BB10 OS (e. g. Z10, Passport. Blackberry themselves won't track you but sideloading android apps and downloading some native apps from Blackberry World on to the phone will have you tracked because it does ask for app permissions (such as shared files, location, camera, microphone, device identifying information, and more) when starting certain apps for the first time. The worst offenders are apps made by Amazon and Google. As Rob said in the video, use these phones for basic things like calls, texting and email. Do not expect it to function like a modern Android phone.
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Clear
Rob thank you for the extensive information you gave us about these safer phones. I am concerned about someone's ability to download spyware to my phone remotely if they know my phone number. Everytime I've owned a smartphone, I had an icky feeling that some shady person in my life downloaded spyware without my knowledge and could see all my texts and hear my calls, take screenshots and operate my mic and cameras. Is this something that's possible on a dumb phone or a blackberry? Will someone be able to do this if they simply have my number? Technology makes me sick sometimes. I appreciate any info you have. Thanks again.
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Rob thank you for the extensive information you gave us about these safer phones. I am concerned about someone's ability to download spyware to my phone remotely if they know my phone number. Everytime I've owned a smartphone, I had an icky feeling that some shady person in my life downloaded spyware without my knowledge and could see all my texts and hear my calls, take screenshots and operate my mic and cameras. Is this something that's possible on a dumb phone or a blackberry? Will someone be able to do this if they simply have my number? Technology makes me sick sometimes. I appreciate any info you have. Thanks again.
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Chris
Hi Rob. great videos. thanks. I just thought I would let you know there is now a flip/dumb phone on the market that has a touch screen which includes a keyboard and it works surprisingly well. it's the Sunbeam F1 Orchid. it does all the standard flip phone stuff including a voice to text that's second to none. maps. current weather. camera with flash. 4G and bluetooth. but there is no internet/google. I use it most of the time and only switch the sim to a smart phone the few times I need one. using it on Mint.
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Hi Rob. great videos. thanks. I just thought I would let you know there is now a flip/dumb phone on the market that has a touch screen which includes a keyboard and it works surprisingly well. it's the Sunbeam F1 Orchid. it does all the standard flip phone stuff including a voice to text that's second to none. maps. current weather. camera with flash. 4G and bluetooth. but there is no internet/google. I use it most of the time and only switch the sim to a smart phone the few times I need one. using it on Mint.
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ronald
Rob, you were right there when I needed you! I'm 80 years of age, and build PC computers for fun. Thus, I don't need a texting device for what little social interaction I find necessary in dealing with others. A flip phone is ALL I need. So with your recommendation, I picked up a pre-owned LG B470 flip-phone, on Ebay, and I will be joining Ting for 10 bucks a month! (My Verizon's flip phone cost me $40 bucks a month) Goodbye Verizon! Thank you Rob for your GREAT HELP!
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Rob, you were right there when I needed you! I'm 80 years of age, and build PC computers for fun. Thus, I don't need a texting device for what little social interaction I find necessary in dealing with others. A flip phone is ALL I need. So with your recommendation, I picked up a pre-owned LG B470 flip-phone, on Ebay, and I will be joining Ting for 10 bucks a month! (My Verizon's flip phone cost me $40 bucks a month) Goodbye Verizon! Thank you Rob for your GREAT HELP!
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Rob
I've been playing with the Blackberry. Haven't used a blackberry before. I was able to watch set up Wifi! (with no location tracking, watch Youtube videos, take pics and videos, send texts. Have difficulty with the Email, and it doesn't seem to launch standard websites. None of that is a problem for its intended use but nice to know that some basic things are possible. I can load music, I'm sure. Dumb phones are now IN! (well the Blackberry is only partially dumb. LOL)
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I've been playing with the Blackberry. Haven't used a blackberry before. I was able to watch set up Wifi! (with no location tracking, watch Youtube videos, take pics and videos, send texts. Have difficulty with the Email, and it doesn't seem to launch standard websites. None of that is a problem for its intended use but nice to know that some basic things are possible. I can load music, I'm sure. Dumb phones are now IN! (well the Blackberry is only partially dumb. LOL)
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TheLostSingles
I still use my 2010 Samsung flipper for calls and texting. Otherwise I use my laptop for Internet stuff. Then again, I am a 70 year old kid. My next phone will likely be a Brax de-googled phone and never an apple or google smartphone. I was able to turn off my location on my flip phone. I don't know how good it works. I have no GPS in my car either. Thanks for the great videos, Rob.
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I still use my 2010 Samsung flipper for calls and texting. Otherwise I use my laptop for Internet stuff. Then again, I am a 70 year old kid. My next phone will likely be a Brax de-googled phone and never an apple or google smartphone. I was able to turn off my location on my flip phone. I don't know how good it works. I have no GPS in my car either. Thanks for the great videos, Rob.
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Holy
Ting mobile is a budget phone carrier with horrific customer service. I had my kids using Ting/Unreal Mobile - very cheap, but if you ever needed anything from them (like porting away your cell # to another carrier) you-re screwed. Chitchat Mobile was a couple more dollars per month, but they actually have staff and they will talk to you.
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Ting mobile is a budget phone carrier with horrific customer service. I had my kids using Ting/Unreal Mobile - very cheap, but if you ever needed anything from them (like porting away your cell # to another carrier) you-re screwed. Chitchat Mobile was a couple more dollars per month, but they actually have staff and they will talk to you.
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terry
Oh Lord, bring back the copper land line. Our lives have become EXPONENTIALLY more complex with 'high technology'. Are our lives really any better? We have become a society of paranoid lemmings who believe that next day delivery is the ultimate goal in life. We have no privacy. The jaws of the ruling class are closing upon us.
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Oh Lord, bring back the copper land line. Our lives have become EXPONENTIALLY more complex with 'high technology'. Are our lives really any better? We have become a society of paranoid lemmings who believe that next day delivery is the ultimate goal in life. We have no privacy. The jaws of the ruling class are closing upon us.
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The
I would kill to have my Blackberry back. I've hated -smart- phones since they came out. I wish that some company would create a phone exactly like the Blackberry that can just do texting and e-mail. Given the privacy concerns I would think there would be a decent market for it. I don't want/need all the app crap on my phone.
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I would kill to have my Blackberry back. I've hated -smart- phones since they came out. I wish that some company would create a phone exactly like the Blackberry that can just do texting and e-mail. Given the privacy concerns I would think there would be a decent market for it. I don't want/need all the app crap on my phone.
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