(Part 2) Best carrier locked smartphones according to redditors

Tell them you have this phone and their app is incompatible.

Simple Mobile Alcatel MyFlip 4G Prepaid Flip Phone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GC4PL94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j0K0CbQD7DJWA

Well it is t on sale for 20 any more, but here's one I know runs it. Still not too expensive though.

What carrier does he have though? Not all phones will work with all carriers.

Switch to this: https://www.amazon.com/LG-B470-Prepaid-Basic-Phone/dp/B01JB4NP6Q?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

Literally the first link


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Galaxy-Sim-Free-Smartphone-Unlocked/dp/B07BBVFFVB/ref=sr_1_2?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1536928166&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+s9

The AT&T SpareOne Emergency Phone runs off off two Energizer Lithium AA primary batteries, which can last 15 years in storage. This phone's sole purpose is to call 911, however you can insert your SIM card into it and use it as a regular phone, or get it activated (which is the only downside to this phone as it is a hassle to activate).

Moto X4, good for all networks, water resistant. (Price is over $200 now, it might come back down but I wouldn't hold out for it.)

Galaxy A30, only good for AT&T/T-Mobile, big amoled screen, modern looking.

If you're comfortable with used phones, you can find some decent stuff on Swappa. OnePlus 3T, Pixel 1, Galaxy S7 all under $200 (might even swing a Galaxy S8 or Pixel 2).

Just get them some of these.

These recent announcements about bringing your own device only apply to the newly announced devices.

If you want the Moto G 3rd Gen, you'll need to obtain it either through RW or Amazon.

Sigh...no you don't pay an early termination fee anymore you buy the phones outright. You can either finance them via the carrier for a monthly cost based on a predetermined or pay the full retail price. Your way of thinking of US phone carrier is archaic and wrong. Stop while you are behind.

1.) Vivoe BLU is actually a US company but please tell me about how it's a "Chinese knock off"

2.) Amazon, Motorola, and Samsung are no names?

Oh then I guess LG is too:

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Phoenix-Android-Prepaid-Warranty/dp/B01G4W0I72/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484680672&sr=1-1&keywords=LG+Phoenix

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Risio-Cricket-Wireless-display/dp/B016249VHU/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484680672&sr=1-2&keywords=LG+Phoenix

Or what about HTC?

https://www.amazon.com/HTC-Desire-Prepaid-Carrier-Locked/dp/B01LQV73J2/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484680688&sr=1-1&keywords=HTC+Desire

Oh I know, Sony is a no name garbage chinese knock off too:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-IP58-Certified-WaterProof-Smartphone-Resistant/dp/B00D7CJ8P6/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484680809&sr=1-2&keywords=Sony+Xperia

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-Unlocked-International-Warranty/dp/B00FB379OQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484680809&sr=1-5&keywords=Sony+Xperia

If you don't know what you're talking about sit down and shut up. You're only making yourself look like a fool for being entirely wrong about your original point.

your brother sounds pretty derpy, maybe something like the spareone phone?

I ordered mine of the 9th and still no news of shipment...They've told me 4 different anticipated dates that have come and gone. I'm cancelling for the Amazon deal.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S4H1TB3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Well these exist.

LG B470 AT&T Prepaid Basic Flip Phone, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JB4NP6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vkB6BbZF88S41

S7 used is $200.

I followed a suggestion on here and bought an LG X Power for $90. I don't care about having a flagship and the battery life is great. Read the reviews.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Galaxy-Sim-Free-Smartphone-Unlocked/dp/B07BBVFFVB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537207633&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=samsung+s9

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBRB55Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

get the cheapest plan and have fun

The Moto X4 Android One looks like it might fit the bill for you. $200 on Amazon with 64GB of memory and 4GB of RAM. It does have a Type C, but can't tell if that was a negative or positive from your post.

Amazon has been changing its listing page often within the past couple of hours. Here's the Pixel 3a. in purple-ish. Pixel 3a XL.

It's a great time to get the 928.

A little PSA though, if you get it from a 3rd party retailer (i.e. not Verizon) you'll be able to find various discounts.

Wirefly Black || Wirefly White

Newegg Black
|| Newegg White

Amazon Black || Amazon White

All of those are pretty much free instead of the $99 you would've payed at Verizon.

On another account, yes it is second gen. Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-Verizon-LTE-Prepaid/dp/B00SIE2YQ8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

Amazon has a listing with Prime here. Glyde has it too, but I'm not sure how reliable Glyde is.

My 2 cents

Amazon Prime day has a bunch of deals in your budget, and you get warranty as well.

Galaxy S9+ $450

Galaxy S9 $350

[Pixel 3A XL + $100 Amazon GC] (https://amzn.to/2lzKcZp) $479

LG V35 $400

3xl still have 100 off at Amazon FYI

https://www.amazon.com/Pixel-Just-Black-free-gift/dp/B07RZ337MY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=pixel+3a+100&qid=1558274350&s=gateway&sr=8-1

You can still get the 3a with gift card, they just seem to have buried the link unless you use the Amazon shopping app. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RX2XX8N

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RX2XX8N

Does it have to be new?


Used Lumia Icon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00HWENIUG/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all



Lumia 928:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00CQAODG4/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1421557489&sr=8-3&keywords=lumia+928&condition=used

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00I2KY5TM/ref=sr_1_2_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1421557489&sr=8-2&keywords=lumia+928&condition=used

ZTE Whril 2's are on sale at Amazon for $14.99, with free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QN8NZTG/ref=s9_simh_gw_g107_i2_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0AF7QZWJC6CMK9VZSKC2&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6aad23bd-3035-4a40-b691-0eefb1a18396&pf_rd_i=desktop

haha

screen is like 3 by 2. really hard to pigpush

Here is the mobile version of your link

Question-- would that ebay link sim plan work with this phone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBRB55Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ?

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It says "Smartphone Plan" on the ebay link, just want to make sure.

Any low-end phone or tablet will do. I bought this phone, an LG Tribute 2, as a stop-gap solution when my previous phone broke, and was waiting for my carrier to release some nicer (newer) phones. As an everyday phone it was "just OK"... but it should have no problems doing what you want. In fact, now that I upgraded to a nicer phone, I use this phone as an alarm clock\media streamer myself.

Or, you could buy one of those $50 Amazon Fire tablets. It takes a little work to install Google Play on them, but if being able to buy additional ones if necessary is a big deal for you, this is a good option.

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• Leather key holder
  
• Jackery Giant+
  
• PowerXcel Steel Charging Cable
  
• Radix One Black Steel
  
• WarTech Assisted Open Knife
  
• (Not pictured) LG Tribute 2
  

Get a super cheap Android phone to make memes on and use the downloaders and then use and app called SendAnywhere to transfer them to your iPhone

example of cheap phone

Here you go one for $29

For what it's worth, it looks like there's a marketplace seller on Amazon selling the Virgin Mobile version for $99: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017HW9DEW/ -- I don't know anything about the seller, but you might be able to save $30 that way.

Unfortunately (and someone correct me if I'm wrong), I don't think you can use the retail version on CDMA networks like Virgin Mobile, so you'd be stuck with this model. Cricket I don't think has that problem, though.

LG X Power on Boost - $60 phone, $30 / month for 2gb + free music streaming. 10+ hours of SoT and it uses 2x20 CA on Sprint for 100+mbps.

720p screen, 16gb rom, 2gb ram, 8mp / 5mp camera, 4,100 mAh battery. for $60 it's unbelievable.

https://www.amazon.com/Lg-X-Power-Boost-Mobile/dp/B01LZTGPAO/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1482294357&sr=1-3&keywords=lg+x+power

I would recommend the Verizon varient of the Moto E. If you aren't planning on using it on a network, getting the Verizon varient is 50 cheaper and is the exact same thing. The Moto E runs stock android and has an sd card slot. The Verizon version costs $40 usd. (I don't know about prices where you live) here's a link

Amazon Black Friday

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Stylo-Prepaid-Carrier-Locked/dp/B01FSVN3W2?th=1&psc=1

The one I bought is for Virgin Mobile. It was $99 on amazon.

It's $93 now LG Stylo 2 Prepaid Carrier Locked - Retail Packaging (Virgin Mobile) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FSVN3W2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ff1OybHXNAS12.

What deal did you see?

I would recommend the Verizon Moto E ($35). It comes with everything you specified (Lolipop, fast, etc). The only thing it dosen't have is any GSM bands, but I don't understand why you would need GSM for a phone you would use to workout.

You do realise you can get a <$50 device that will do all of that, and more, with a screen?