What kind of phone do you have?

[Amaranthus]

I just bought a new Samsung today. It looks pretty cool.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/images/artikelen/47/samsung-gt-c3590.jpg

[Davetello]

No frills. I'm not someone who cares about having a nice phone. I have a £15 phone to call and text, that's it. I have a tablet for my mobile needs so see no use for a smart phone.

[Amaranthus]

No frills. I'm not someone who cares about having a nice phone. I have a £15 phone to call and text, that's it. I have a tablet for my mobile needs so see no use for a smart phone.

I don't have a smartphone either. This is just a thread about phones, man.

[Davetello]

I don't have a smartphone either. This is just a thread about phones, man.

Didn't say you did, ma man. I'm so out of the loop on phones that I wouldn't even know if the one you bought is a smart phone or not. I thought it was when I looked at it but I wasn't implying that you're some mindless consumer who has to have the latest gear.

I'm not sure what you mean with your second sentence. I have a phone too - I presumed the thread was about all phones - be it the most state of the art or the most archaic. I was simply stating that my phone is pretty **** and low end but it performs the basic functions I require from a phone so I'm a happy bunny. I don't need a phone which can access the internet, play music etc when I'm out and about because A) I have other things that play music and B) I don't want to browse the internet in cafes or in the street.

[Amaranthus]

Didn't say you did, ma man. I'm so out of the loop on phones that I wouldn't even know if the one you bought is a smart phone or not, In fact I thought it was when I looked at it.

I'm not sure what you mean with your second sentence. I have a phone too - I presumed the thread was about all phones - be it the most state of the art or the most archaic. I was simply stating that my phone is pretty **** and low end but it performs the basic functions I require from a phone so I'm a happy bunny.

It's not a smartphone, I think.
I don't care anyway. I'm only going to use it for texts and calling.

[Prowler]

My first one was a Samsung Galaxy Ace 3. My current one is a Vodafone LTE 4G. It was quite cheap, especially by using the points I've accumulated. I first wanted to get a newer Samsung model, but holy ****, they're expensive as hell. And what for? Just to have Samsung apps? Pass.

[Davetello]

It's not a smartphone, I think.
I don't care anyway. I'm only going to use it for texts and calling.

Yes, that's the point I was making. I only use phones for texting and calling so there's no need for me to have anything fancy. A £15 PAYG is fine by me. In fact I barely use it anyway. I've topped up with £10 twice in the last six months, I think.

[Amaranthus]

Yes, that's the point I was making. I only use phones for texting and calling so there's no need for me to have anything fancy. A £15 PAYG is fine by me. In fact I barely use it anyway. I've topped up with £10 twice in the last six months, I think.

Fun fact: I used my previous phone (a Nokia) for 6 years.

[Davetello]

Fun fact: I used my previous phone (a Nokia) for 6 years.

Top man. That makes a lot of sense in this fast-moving, saturated market.

I have so little respect for phones that I don't even know what model mine is. It's a Nokia I think, but I don't know the exact type. It's downstairs right now. I tried to google for something which is identical to it but I couldn't find anything.

[Prowler]

Fun fact: I used my previous phone (a Nokia) for 6 years.
Of all the phones I've had the one that lasted the longest was a Nokia my parents had bought me in 2007. It lasted until it broke in 2012. That's when I got my first smartphone ever. They don't seem as durable, though.

[IndigoErth]

Mine is pretty similar actually, an older Samsung model I've had a few years via Virgin Mobile.

http://www.mphoneguide.com/images/phones/big/Samsung-Mantra-M340-1.jpg

No frills. I'm not someone who cares about having a nice phone. I have a £15 phone to call and text, that's it. I have a tablet for my mobile needs so see no use for a smart phone.
Likewise, I probably won't bother having a smart phone until there is no other option.

[Davetello]

That you in the phone photo? Hot stuff :lol:

[Prowler]

Flip phones looked cool... but I never found them very practical.

[TigerClaw]

I'm still using a Samsung Galaxy S3, but with an extended battery in it. :)

[IndigoErth]

That you in the phone photo? Hot stuff :lol:
No... :lol: Who knows who they hired for their stock image, but it wasn't me.

[Davetello]

No... :lol: Who knows who they hired for their stock image, but it wasn't me.

Yeah, I was being facetious seeing as it was a professional photo.

If there was any chance it was you I'd never have said that. That would have been way too sleazy.

[Gunpowder]

I still have a slide phone (LG) with a keyboard and all. I don't feel that I need a smart phone...as long as it can send/receive texts and calls, I'm set.

[Candy Kappa]

I have a Nokia N which I got from my mom after my old one died. Had it for a few years now.

Although, my mom did buy me a used iPhone 4 from a friend of hers, but I haven't started using it yet.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

http://cdn2.knowyourmobile.com/sites/knowyourmobilecom/files/9/49/11647.png

[joefsas]

Got me an Iphone 4s...I love the thing :D

[MrPliggins]

Just got an iPhone 6 at the end of December after having a flip phone for about 5 years. It's great but it's too easy to text now. I find myself texting much more.

[Jephael]

I have a Samsun Galaxy S5. The thing is awesome! Before that though I was using a Droid Charge.

[Netkeeper]

I have the best phone.

http://i.imgur.com/xU3ilbo.jpg

[TigerClaw]

I'm using the Samsung Galaxy S3 from Virgin Mobile.

[CaliperCat]

I just got a Kyocera Brigadier about a week ago. The thing's military grade, which is good, because I've got to be one of the top 10 clumsiest people who ever lived. Before that, I had a Samsung Intensity 2. I loved the sliding keyboard on it, and if I'd kept it another month, I would've had it for four years. Everyone else in my family needed new phones, though, and some of the buttons had quit working.

[Peanut]

I have an iPhone 4S, which is the biggest mistake I've made in a long time. First and last Apple product I ever buy.

It's only the third cell phone I've owned in about 10 years. I hate phones.

[DarkFell]

Motorola smartphone. That's how I'm typing to you guys. Hi there.

And Peanut..I'm in the same boat as you. Lost two cheapy phones, *one fell out of my purse, second one fell out of my backpack* and the last three had technical difficulties. Me thinks they're just cheaply made..and the smaller phones are just easier to lose. :/

[Slade]

iPhone 4s. I need to upgrade. :D

[TheCanadiandrome]

i have a iPhone 5s, and depending on what's out there come December, I'll be either gettin a 6 Plus or 7

[Lisardo]

I have the LG Xpression. It's a touchscreen slider phone, tho it's technically not a smartphone. It's a Smart Feature Phone, :) While I agree with others that I don't really 'need' a smartphone, I wouldn't mind getting one someday. Probably the next phone I get will be one, but till then I have a tablet.

[Raph's Girl]

I have a Nokia Lumia 521. It's a windows phone. I wasn't really interested in getting a "smart" phone but my mom kept on insisting I get one so I finally caved in when I saw Nokia made em. Meh. I mostly use it to play games and go online and text my mom.

[blindturtle02]

I have one of those godawful flip phones because I don't think they make iPhones with buttons. Mine is seriously old. I get by though.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I have one of those godawful flip phones because I don't think they make iPhones with buttons. Mine is seriously old. I get by though.

rofl, hey my Mom would say it's all ya need :lol:

[Katie]

iPhone 6. I got it when I updated my phone plan. Before that I had an LG with a slide out keyboard. Poor thing was on its last legs too

[Memphis]

HTC One M8. I like it, no flash player on the default browser, but I manage.

[Digital Ghost]

Samsung Note 3... best phone I've owned thus far. Love the Sketch app as well. My wife has the S5 and loves it too.

[billbot85]

Samsung Galaxy S4, got it back in September. Love it so far! I find that photos come out really good with the camera. Pretty fast and reliable so far.

Before then, I had a Droid 4 with a slide-out keyboard that I got back in 2012. It was good at first, then it began freezing up all the time and taking forever to respond to simple actions, such as texting and calling. So glad when I finally upgraded. I do miss having a slide-out keyboard, though.

[pandaderek]

iPhone 6 plus. I was with Samsung phones, but, the Amoled screens have low longevity. My previous phone galaxy S3 screen's started to tint green and had image-burn.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8594/16386004932_d696654d6d_z.jpg

[Andrew NDB]

I'm about to trade in my Samsung Galaxy S8+ and get a Samsung Galaxy S10+. Stoked about that.

[CyberCubed]

Either iphone 5 or 6, I forget which. I barely ever use it, mostly to tell time since I don't wear a watch and for photos. I only pay $30 a month thank god, because previously I was paying $60 a month and felt ripped off.

[IndigoErth]

What is this upgrading you guys talk about... I still have the same little flip phone I had when I posted back in Jan 2015. lol

I barely use my cell either, which is why I don't bother. You say "thank god" for only $30/mo, but that still sounds ridiculous to me and is the reason I have not bothered to "upgrade." That adds up to an absurd amount of money for something I'd hardly even use and I hate that those costs have been normalized and there are hardly any real phone plan options anymore for people who simply need one, but don't use it much.

I still have Virgin Mobile's old, now grandfathered, $20 for 3 months prepaid plan. So you can probably see why going from $20 to $90 (or more) per 3 months is really unappealing. :ohwell: And there is no upgrading with them without losing this cheap plan so... meh. I'll keep it for as long as I can.

[Andrew NDB]

Either iphone 5 or 6, I forget which. I barely ever use it, mostly to tell time since I don't wear a watch and for photos. I only pay $30 a month thank god, because previously I was paying $60 a month and felt ripped off.

I used to tell myself I'd never spend more than $50 a month for "a damn phone." Somehow my bill every month is like $110 and it stopped striking me as weird.

Weird.

[IndigoErth]

For one phone or is that a family plan? :tsad:

[CyberCubed]

I used to tell myself I'd never spend more than $50 a month for "a damn phone." Somehow my bill every month is like $110 and it stopped striking me as weird.

Weird.

I was on verizon 1GB plan since 2010 and I was paying $57 a month.

Then I switched to Sprint and got grandfathered into a $30 plan since I left Verizon for them. Even better is it's unlimited data so I can "surf the web" as much as I want and not get an overcharge.

I also almost never play games on my phone, since you know, I play "real" videogames. But now that Nintendo is putting stuff like Mario Kart and Pokemon Masters on the phone, and Super Mario Run which I bought...I may actually have to get into "mobile phone gaming." Leave it to Nintendo to sucker me in to paying for mobile phone games.

[Cure]

What is this upgrading you guys talk about... I still have the same little flip phone I had when I posted back in Jan 2015. lol

I barely use my cell either, which is why I don't bother. You say "thank god" for only $30/mo, but that still sounds ridiculous to me and is the reason I have not bothered to "upgrade." That adds up to an absurd amount of money for something I'd hardly even use and I hate that those costs have been normalized and there are hardly any real phone plan options anymore for people who simply need one, but don't use it much.

I still have Virgin Mobile's old, now grandfathered, $20 for 3 months prepaid plan. So you can probably see why going from $20 to $90 (or more) per 3 months is really unappealing. :ohwell: And there is no upgrading with them without losing this cheap plan so... meh. I'll keep it for as long as I can.

You can use one of those carriers that's meant for old people that are cheap.

[Prowler]

Got a new phone recently. Samsung Galaxy A10. It even came with a free 32GB microSD card. Never had that happen. Talk about a great deal. :lol:

[IndigoErth]

You can use one of those carriers that's meant for old people that are cheap.
lol Still don't think they're as cheap.


Though I have since last night come across a couple of somewhat similarly priced prepaid plans via AT&T and T-Mobile and saved the info for future reference if I ever need it.

[Andrew NDB]

I'm an idiot. It wasn't 2 hours after I picked up my S10+ that I went with it on a run, just 4 hours before I would receive my Otterbox case for it. When I sat on the steps in front of my house it fell out of my pocket a grand total of about 2 or 3 inches and cracked diagonal corners of the screen fairly badly. There doesn't appear to be any cheap solution to repair the glass.

[Candy Kappa]

I’ve had a iPhone 5s for a couple of years now but it got a huge crack in the screen, so have been thinking about getting a new one, preferably a bigger one to accommodate my big fingers lol

My mom pays for my monthly phone fee, it used to be like 50NOK until that plan stopped existing, now it’s 150NOK for 2gb starting October (used to be 1gb)

[IndigoErth]

I'm an idiot. It wasn't 2 hours after I picked up my S10+ that I went with it on a run, just 4 hours before I would receive my Otterbox case for it. When I sat on the steps in front of my house it fell out of my pocket a grand total of about 2 or 3 inches and cracked diagonal corners of the screen fairly badly. There doesn't appear to be any cheap solution to repair the glass.
Wow, if it can't survive a three inch fall without breaking, the company should replace that for you. Imo. :ohwell:

Or at least make it easy (and free for a limited period post-purchase) to get a new screen if their product is really that fragile.


edit: Another reason to stick to my little tank of a flip phone.

[Sage Ninja]

run of the mill android

[IndigoErth]

Is anyone here a Boost Mobile customer with a prepaid plan? Or a fellow now former Virgin Mobile customer who has it figured out already.

Question: Does boost have a prepaid balance limit?

I can't find an answer to that. For Virgin it was $400. (Via an old plan that didn't exist anymore to new customers.) I don't use this phone much so my present balance is not too far from that. Would be very helpful to know this, but Boost's site just isn't providing that info.


Haven't kept up and just learned today, while trying to pay, that Virgin USA is merging with Boost and my account was transferred this week.

[Leo656]

I don't know jack sh*t about this stuff. I've had the same phone for about 3 or 4 years, think it's a Motorola Android or something, and I pay $20 a month. My wife handles the bill, I just give her the cash. I don't even know who my service provider is. It does more than I honestly need it to, so I really can't complain.

Every time I hear people go on about their expensive fancy phones and hundred-dollar phone bills I have to laugh and shake my head. Especially when some of them get a new phone every year or less just because a newer model comes out. I pretty much only even have one because it's a work necessity, and because my closest friends refuse to use Facebook or any social media whatsoever, and thus texting is how we keep in touch.

[IndigoErth]

Are you telling me that you wouldn't want a $1000 iPhone and then pay an extra $50 a month for the right to use the thing?? :tlol:

Cripe, that's laptop money. Imagine buying a laptop for that and then having to pay a monthly fee to use the thing.

I'm quite happy to keep using my low cost little old flip phone for as long as it keeps on working. Always been good for on the job since it's small and a lot less breakable than smart phones.

[Leo656]

Yeah but what's the porn situation? That's like the other half of the reason why I need this thing. :lol: Works just fine for that. :tgrin:

[Andrew NDB]

Are you telling me that you wouldn't want a $1000 iPhone and then pay an extra $50 a month for the right to use the thing?? :tlol:

That's cheap. I pay about $115 a month, and that's after a corporate discount.

[CyberCubed]

I have the iphone6S which I got for free due to a promotion, (I've never paid for a phone), and I pay only $31 a month for Sprint with unlimited internet, phone, etc.

I have no reason to upgrade and at only $31 a month to use every feature on it and surf the internet, watch whatever, it's perfectly worth it. I feel like I cheated the system.

[IndigoErth]

That's cheap. I pay about $115 a month, and that's after a corporate discount.
Good god, man.

Yeah but what's the porn situation? That's like the other half of the reason why I need this thing. :lol: Works just fine for that. :tgrin:
lol Well, you're honest. Content aside, I'd much rather view video via my computer screen anyhow, not a little phone screen, so... meh?

[Leo656]

Same, generally, but for some reason the laptop has a Blocker on it so I can't peruse certain websites. Not even just porn but some other stuff too, it's weird. But I'm not generally online enough to pitch a fit about it; any websites I can't see on my laptop I can still check on my phone, including sexy naked people.

Obviously in a perfect world we'd ALL be able to see Sandra Romain display her numerous "talents" in glorious HD on a 90-inch screen, but sadly, it's not a perfect world.

[Andrew NDB]

As of today... the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Not bad at all.

[CyberCubed]

I'm still using the iphone 6....in 2021. I'm a cheap bastard and until my phone literally stops working I'm never getting a new one. All I use it for is to make calls, surf the internet and that's basically it. I barely ever play games on my phone or use any apps, so I have no reason to upgrade it.

Just think of all the money I'm saving!

[MsMarvelDuckie]

A nice little Galaxy A10e. Works great, plenty of memory, and a decent camera, too.

[IndigoErth]

Anyone else with an older phone facing loss of service due to coming 3G shut down?

Still on my old cheap grandfathered plan from Virgin Mobile that was moved to Boost when the former shut down. Now though, Boost isn't even offering any options for those of us with that plan. Have over $260 credit on that account that they're probably just going to take and shrug. Already read comments from another customer saying they were told they wouldn't get anything back on the remaining credit and their only solution given was to go buy a new phone and pay a lot more for a new plan. (AT&T are supposedly at least sending customers a new device for free.)

They have a couple 4G flip phones on their site... you'd think they'd offer us the ability to switch to one and just keep with their service, but no reason the plan shouldn't be compatible so clearly they just want to be rid of us.

Guess I'll be shopping around... Hate to lose this old plan and really don't want to waste money paying for something that costs more for something I'd use little.

I esp feel bad for people who had bought expensive phones that are still working just fine, but will lose service to them. What a waste.

[IndigoErth]

Okay... so finally figured out what I'm doing about this situation.

After having one I was considering via Amazon (and through Tracfone) sell out from under me -- because with only 6 left I still had to go and take forever looking at reviews, specs, etc for it and others when I couldn't decide -- I found the same one for a better deal with a year of service, etc from Tracfone via eBay. :tcool:

I know it's nothing fancy and among the more budget friendly ones, but will be moving from my old Samsung flip phone to a Samsung A21 and finally joining the rest of the "normal" people since I'm forced to change it.

My work one is an A20 so hopefully it will feel familiar glad work allowed me to get used to one first.

[Andrew NDB]

Just got a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra... but I have a little buyer's remorse. I just learned after I got it that they eliminated the blue-tooth stylus pen from even the S24. It's just a normal stylus pen now. Apparently you could even use the blue-tooth stylus pen as a shutter button for a camera.

[ToTheNines]

Been an iPhone boy for about 10 years. Can’t complain, even though I typically hate Apple products.

[Barkworm]

I‘ve been using the same Fairphone 3 for almost exactly five years now. I bought a spare battery last year.

[CyberCubed]

I'm still using the iphone 6....in 2021. I'm a cheap bastard and until my phone literally stops working I'm never getting a new one. All I use it for is to make calls, surf the internet and that's basically it. I barely ever play games on my phone or use any apps, so I have no reason to upgrade it.

Just think of all the money I'm saving!

Wow this is old, I'm using a Samsung Galaxy since...2022 I think, lol.

I got it for free trading it in and I only pay $30 a month for the phone bill. Paying next to nothing for a phone whereas I see others paying like $699 for a new phone is madness.

There's no greater joy than saving money.

[IMJ]

I drag out my phone ownership as long as I can. But this last phone I went all-in on this awesome "bulletproof" case and screen protector that are basically made for tactical situations.

And I have to say - this thing really works because like four days after putting the stuff on the phone I dropped it and it spiraled down three spiral paver patio stairs in my yard and was fine. :lol:

Thank God for good timing on that one.

[Barkworm]

I drag out my phone ownership as long as I can. But this last phone I went all-in on this awesome "bulletproof" case and screen protector that are basically made for tactical situations.

And I have to say - this thing really works because like four days after putting the stuff on the phone I dropped it and it spiraled down three spiral paver patio stairs in my yard and was fine. :lol:

Thank God for good timing on that one.
Could you share a link for this? My wife treats her phone like an unwanted stepchild she‘s been trying to kill ‘accidentally‘ so we need something like that for her.

[ResidentEvil7]

Since my old tracPhone, which SafeLink Wireless provided for free is no longer supported by modern networks, I bought an iPhone XR via SafeLink Wireless for $550, which includes activation fee back in 2019. The XR does all I need it to do: give/take calls, text and a few important apps, which is better than the TracPhone I had before, now I can keep up with technology when it's convenient.

[Mayhem]

Right now, an iPhone14. My phone plan is unlimited calls and texts, and 500MB data a month for £4…

[IMJ]

Could you share a link for this? My wife treats her phone like an unwanted stepchild she‘s been trying to kill ‘accidentally‘ so we need something like that for her.

This is the exact case I bought, used and had the experience I described above:

Poetic Revolution Case [20FT Mil-Grade Drop Tested], Full-Body Shockproof Protective Cover with Kickstand and Built-in-Screen Protector (https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Revolution-Mil-Grade-Shockproof-Protective/dp/B0C46BJ3PG?ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_3_cp_t)
https://i.imgur.com/dABEp1El.jpg

The Screen Protector is clearly a step up from any kind of "Gorilla Glass" that you'd normally put on your phone. There are two reasons that I can see as to why it works so well. The first is that it has a frame around it that sort of engages with the hard case backer which allows the screen protector to distribute shock. The second is that the clear plastic is a little soft so that there is some "give" if you drop it.

The back of the case is very strong, and I've used the built-in kickstand a lot more than I thought I would to prop the phone up when watching something.

Honestly, I'm the kind of guy who "just wants" my phone to work and be fine as an afterthought, so I get really impatient and annoyed when I have to deal with new phones or problems and so on. Just buying this thing and waiting for it to show up was a PITA. But at the end of the day it's the best money I've ever spent on a phone accessory even going as far back as the first "PRIMECO" phone I owned back in 1997.

[Andrew NDB]

I had great luck with the Otterboxes until my S23 still managed to get a great big crack right in the middle of the screen to the right. I don't know what happened. I think I just had it in my pocket with my keys and I sat down funny, pinning the keys between my ass and some concrete steps. Totally ruined.