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A cheap, basic Android phone?
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The ads seem to be part of the custom launcher - simply install another launcher(Holo works well) & the ads seem to disapear.
Some feedback on my purchase: I bought the Hauwei Y300 Ascend, this was also recommended by some posters down below although I made the purchase prior to reading it. On my way home from the store, I was a tad concerned but was glad to see that others thought that it would be a good buy.
I have installed Airdroid and soon after had to do a factory reset because Google calendar sync stopped working. Everything is fine now and I have not reinstalled Airdroid again.
The little phone is a pleasant companion and ticks all the right boxes. Screen is a bit dim in bright sunlight but this is ten times cheaper than my previous iPhone 5, so it is to be expected.
The Android Jelly Bean also is a pleasant experience. It does drain the battery fast-ish, though. Already with the iPhone, I always carried a charger with me and I will keep doing this. I like the idea of having a removable battery again as well.
So far, so good and, with limited experience as an owner, I still feel that I can recommend it.
I have installed Airdroid and soon after had to do a factory reset because Google calendar sync stopped working. Everything is fine now and I have not reinstalled Airdroid again.
The little phone is a pleasant companion and ticks all the right boxes. Screen is a bit dim in bright sunlight but this is ten times cheaper than my previous iPhone 5, so it is to be expected.
The Android Jelly Bean also is a pleasant experience. It does drain the battery fast-ish, though. Already with the iPhone, I always carried a charger with me and I will keep doing this. I like the idea of having a removable battery again as well.
So far, so good and, with limited experience as an owner, I still feel that I can recommend it.
MerlinKleyn
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On what network??
MTN or any of the others??
I am asking as the staff at the store was spinning a story of the phone only being compatible with MTN
MTN or any of the others??
I am asking as the staff at the store was spinning a story of the phone only being compatible with MTN
Regardless, the Y220 and the Y300 are better on the longer run. You would really want Android 4.0 if you plan to keep the phone for more than 6 months.
MacLindroid
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I am using 8ta but I also have Cell C and MTN. 8ta's signal is most consistent while Cell C's seem to be the fastest where I live, yet it is intermittent. For continuity, I remain with 8ta (Telkom Mobile nowadays.)
The Huawei Y300 has a removable battery, unlike the iPhone 5 that it had replaced. That already is a plus point for me.
It acts as a wifi hotspot effortlessly and very reliably.
Its Android never crashes even though I tax its resources to the limit.
I have installed MailDroid which is a lovely free mail app with added functionality.
Business Calendar is better than the native one yet it is free.
Downside of this phone is that it can drain its battery even faster than the iPhone did. A portable Fokoshima plant in my back pocket may add usability to the phone. 7 hours max usage but as little as 5 hours, handling a few calls, managing 5 IMAP mail accounts, some browsing, etc.
At R1k and with a 2-year warranty, a ten times better buy than an iPhone!