Author Topic: Best NON-SMARTPHONE Sprint phone (Read 106738 times)

Eliyohu · « **Reply #400 on:** October 31, 2016, 02:18:03 PM »

Quote from: MoYS on October 31, 2016, 09:15:15 AM

im not sure how you plan on putting whatsapp on a rumor (although i have heard that you can get them sent as texts).

I've been searching for such info for a while nothing comes in my Google searches...

akivak · « **Reply #401 on:** October 31, 2016, 02:18:43 PM »

I'm looking for a basic talk and text phone that would be able to get email, I don't want a touchscreen smartphone.
is there any prepaid service with a cheap plan that works with blackberry?
so far all I found was simple mobile 25$ plan but has no data so email won't work

MoYS · « **Reply #402 on:** October 31, 2016, 02:24:47 PM »

Quote from: Eliyohu on October 31, 2016, 02:18:03 PM

I've been searching for such info for a while nothing comes in my Google searches...

I have never seen it myself, only heard about it from others so dont put to much hope in my words.

Live N Learn · « **Reply #403 on:** October 31, 2016, 04:28:41 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on October 31, 2016, 09:24:20 AM

That's the type of information I'm looking for.
Thank you.

If you need WhatsApp then go with Android. Centro is much more complicated then Android.

MoYS · « **Reply #404 on:** October 31, 2016, 07:11:55 PM »

Quote from: User6669 on October 31, 2016, 04:28:41 PM

If you need WhatsApp then go with Android. Centro is much more complicated then Android.

Maybe for whatsapp but in terms of cofunsing the replenish can be found (especially for someone older) like other smartphones, just with limited capabilities.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #405 on:** October 31, 2016, 08:11:15 PM »

Quote from: MoYS on October 31, 2016, 07:11:55 PM

Maybe for whatsapp but in terms of confusing the replenish can be found (especially for someone older) like other smartphones, just with limited capabilities.

Please "modify" your post. Especially the 2 words I bolded. I don't understand what you're saying.

MoYS · « **Reply #406 on:** October 31, 2016, 10:39:26 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on October 31, 2016, 08:11:15 PM

Please "modify" your post. Especially the 2 words I bolded. I don't understand what you're saying.

Sorry it was a bit rushed. What i meant was this; Its true that the replenish might be easier to use for whatsapp than the centro however, if i understand correctly, that reason the op wanted an non-smartphone was because smartphones are more confusing and complicated for older people, and i have tried the replenish before and it would seem that it can be equally confusing for someone as much as a regular smartphone. I do not feel that its limited capabilities (compared to regular smartphones) bring with it the simpleness of a non-smartphone.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #407 on:** November 01, 2016, 12:14:55 AM »

Got it. Thanks.

Live N Learn · « **Reply #408 on:** November 01, 2016, 12:40:31 AM »

Quote from: MoYS on October 31, 2016, 10:39:26 PM

the replenish might be easier to use for whatsapp than the centro however,

Centro can't have WhatsApp.

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if i understand correctly, that reason the op wanted an non-smartphone was because smartphones are more confusing and complicated for older people,

OP is coming from a Blackberry, which isn't a basic phone either.

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I have tried the replenish before and it would seem that it can be equally confusing

Replenish, is just an example of an Android phone with a qwerty keypad.

MoYS · « **Reply #409 on:** November 01, 2016, 10:25:26 AM »

Quote from: User6669 on November 01, 2016, 12:40:31 AM

Centro can't have WhatsApp.

That might be, i have never used one before it just seemed from the the rest of the discussion that it could be done.

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OP is coming from a Blackberry, which isn't a basic phone either.

True, but they are still less confusing than a standard smartphone.

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Replenish, is just an example of an Android phone with a qwerty keypad.

Yes and no, all i was coming to say is that besides for the replenish having a qwerty it also runs on Android 2.3 a slower, bulkier and clunkier software than current, for example the LG Mach which also has a qwerty runs on 4.1 which is from the newer versions, therefore one might think that since the software isn't as fast, seamless, and all the other thing which someone older may find confusing it would be a could pick, i don't agree and i still wouldnt get it for someone who has difficulty using smartphones.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #410 on:** November 02, 2016, 01:44:11 AM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on October 31, 2016, 02:18:11 AM

My father's Blackberry Curve seems to have charged it's last.
What should I get him to replace it?
...........

I brought him a replacement battery, and the phone started up! So I have a brief reprieve, but some of his control buttons are breaking, and the charging port seems slightly damaged, so I'm going to need to replace it anyway.

I talked to him about what he needs his phone to do, and I think either the Rumor for the slide out keyboard - and I'll set him up with Whatsapp Web. OR I'll get him another Blackberry Curve - I saw a new (not used) one on ebay for $35. Although the keys are a bit small for him to easily text.

Thanks, all for your help. And for being my sounding board while I think it out.

Live N Learn · « **Reply #411 on:** November 02, 2016, 01:07:44 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on November 02, 2016, 01:44:11 AM

I'll set him up with Whatsapp Web.

For WhatsApp Web, you need have a smart phone with a data connection, running the app. Or you could use Telegram.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #412 on:** November 02, 2016, 03:57:02 PM »

Quote from: User6669 on November 02, 2016, 01:07:44 PM

For WhatsApp Web, you need have a smart phone with a data connection, running the app. Or you could use Telegram.

That might be the deal breaker. and that the $35 Blackberry is NEW.

talmid chuchem · « **Reply #413 on:** November 02, 2016, 08:16:48 PM »

Quote from: User6669 on November 02, 2016, 01:07:44 PM

For WhatsApp Web, you need have a smart phone with a data connection, running the app. Or you could use Telegram.

No need for data connection, only fit first time setup. You cab just have any old smartphone on WiFi

ckmk47 · « **Reply #414 on:** November 03, 2016, 12:04:32 AM »

Quote from: talmid chuchem on November 02, 2016, 08:16:48 PM

No need for data connection, only fit first time setup. You cab just have any old smartphone on WiFi

I can set up whatsapp web when he has his Blackberry. If he then changes to a Rumor, that can't run whatsapp, will he be able to keep it on the computer?

talmid chuchem · « **Reply #415 on:** November 03, 2016, 01:02:34 AM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on November 03, 2016, 12:04:32 AM

I can set up whatsapp web when he has his Blackberry. If he then changes to a Rumor, that can't run whatsapp, will he be able to keep it on the computer?

I don't know about long term, but they don't ask you for validation every time you use WhatsApp web. But could be once a months or so they do ask for validation.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #416 on:** November 03, 2016, 02:44:21 AM »

Quote from: talmid chuchem on November 03, 2016, 01:02:34 AM

I don't know about long term, but they don't ask you for validation every time you use WhatsApp web. But could be once a months or so they do ask for validation.

thanks

etech0 · « **Reply #417 on:** November 16, 2016, 09:24:49 PM »

Am I allowed to ask about AT&T on this thread, or is that against the rules? I couldn't find a better thread...

talmid chuchem · « **Reply #418 on:** November 17, 2016, 12:43:47 AM »

Quote from: etech0 on November 16, 2016, 09:24:49 PM

Am I allowed to ask about AT&T on this thread, or is that against the rules? I couldn't find a better thread...

Depends what, If it matches the thread title then go on....

shulem92 · « **Reply #419 on:** November 17, 2016, 01:41:39 AM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on November 03, 2016, 12:04:32 AM

I can set up whatsapp web when he has his Blackberry. If he then changes to a Rumor, that can't run whatsapp, will he be able to keep it on the computer?

The phone with the app needs to be connected to the internet (could be on WiFi) and have the app running IME. So if the blackberry won't have the app open...

Quote from: talmid chuchem on November 03, 2016, 01:02:34 AM

I don't know about long term, but they don't ask you for validation every time you use WhatsApp web. But could be once a months or so they do ask for validation.

-1 that's only if there is a connection, so the blackberry will need to have the app running...