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Metro PCS - Major Changes
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alfick3
Android Expert
Agreed.
I thought it was a good deal at $199
My gf loves it, 5.7inch phablet without the phablet price. It already supports TMobile band 12. Already has Lolipop 5.1.1 (stock)
You still get a $50 credit with new Metro service on number port in, so this could be $99
Xt51
Android Enthusiast
I have the lumia 640 from metro. Insider preview running with windows 10 and android apps installed on it. Project Astoria was leaked which Is why I am able to port any android app to my phone. This little thing was frustrating without the apps that I needed and loved on android, but now I can port them, and I'm loving this phone.
bobnstpete
Newbie
How many Android apps have been ported?
gelige
Well-Known Member
Even that I like the hacker spirit and way to figure out how to beat the big corporation, I like the read that T-Mobile (and I'd think Metro) will be going after the folk that use big amounts of data because I've got to believe that it does degrade the experience of the other 99% of the users.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2490382,00.asp
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2490382,00.asp
alfick3
Android Expert
I saw this earlier today.
gelige
Well-Known Member
I've got that phone too. My read is similar, the hardware of the phone is decent, but the windows Mobile OS seriously lags compared android by itself, and that lack of apps is unacceptable.
Seems like for a month we've been hearing that there will be a general release soon for Windows 10 for the phone, but come on this is 2015.
gelige
Well-Known Member
I've got the 4 for $100 plan, and because one relative left, I had an empty line, and an upgrade opportunity. And the Windows phone was grating on me.
So I bought the LG Stylo, and now I've got two phones at once, the LG Stylo and the Windows Lumina 640.
The Stylo is a really smooth phone to enter text from. GPS accuracy is a step up. The camera on automatic takes good photos. Battery life feels good After two or three days, not sure about the size, it might be too big. Also, had some issues with hard to read the screen in bright sunlight. Maybe both issues are me getting used to the device, and getting the settings correct on it.
So I bought the LG Stylo, and now I've got two phones at once, the LG Stylo and the Windows Lumina 640.
The Stylo is a really smooth phone to enter text from. GPS accuracy is a step up. The camera on automatic takes good photos. Battery life feels good After two or three days, not sure about the size, it might be too big. Also, had some issues with hard to read the screen in bright sunlight. Maybe both issues are me getting used to the device, and getting the settings correct on it.
Check the Display Settings. You should have multiple options to help with reading in sunlight.
bobnstpete
Newbie
Check and see if you have auto brightness as a setting in display.
joshua7373
Lurker
Man this is sweet!!! I had a windows 10 insidr build about a month ago but it was too buggy...i may try some of the newer builds since Astoria has been leaked...any word on bank of America,clash of clans or showbox being ported over??? This is AWESOME
greenghost2212
Android Enthusiast
Last new phones I saw added was the 626 and the Galaxy core prime which I'm using now. Oh and the stylo but it's not new.
gelige
Well-Known Member
right. October 1, is a new season, but the phones are the same. Also seems like the promotions are rolled over. Mexico calls like from the US. 2 lines for $50 on certain phones, and free okay phone for customers porting in from a different cell phone company.
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LG Fanatic
Android Enthusiast
I can confirm that Metro PCS will be getting the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. Here are the specs for the T-mobile version(it should be the same as ours):http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/samsung-galaxy-grand-prime.html. Not bad, though the 8gb of storage is a little disappointing. I'm curious what the promotional price for it will be and will it be available for the 30 dollar a month plan?
swagless_noob
Newbie
New zte phone called "zte obsidian" specs are on the low end .....very very low end. Imo
Not horrendous for a phone that will be under $100 and most likely very cheap with a promo offer. 4.5" screen, comes with Lollipop, 4GB of usable storage and a MicroSD Slot. 1 GHz quad core processor. Can do a lot worse at this price point. Seems like a good phone for young children or the elderly.
Specs
LTE 2 / 4 / 12
WCDMA 2 / 4 / 5
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Weight 4.66 oz (132 g)
Dimensions 5.41" x 2.7" x 0.39" (137 x 69 x 10 mm)
Battery Talk: 6 hours max. (360 minutes)
Standby: 250 hours max. (10.4 days)
1800 mAh LiIon, Removable
Display Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels
4.5" diagonal
OS / Platform Android
version 5.1
Processor 1 GHz MediaTek / MT6735M
quad-core
Memory 8 GB internal storage, raw hardware
4 GB internal storage, available to user
1 GB RAM
SIM card size Micro (3FF)
Features
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Flashlight Yes
GPS / Location Type: A-GPS
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible Rating: M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible)
Multiple Languages Languages Supported: English, Spanish, Chinese
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes
Alerts
Vibrate Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Supported Profiles: HSP 1.2, HFP 1.6, OPP, PBA, A2DP 1.2,AVRC 1.3, HID, PAN, MAP
version 4.0
Mobile Hotspot Yes
USB Connector: Micro-USB
Wi-Fi Version(s): 802.11 b,g,n
supports Wi-Fi Calling
Contacts
Ringer ID Yes
Voice Dialing Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Real-Music Ringers Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering Yes
High-Speed Data Technology: LTE (Cat 4)
WAP / Web Browser Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Side Keys volume on left
Touch Screen Type: Capacitive
DragonTrail glass
Memory
Memory Card Slot Card Type: microSD (TransFlash)
up to 32 GB
Messaging
Email Client Protocols Supported: Gmail, Exchange, POP, IMAP
Text Messaging Templates Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes
Photo & Video
Camera Resolution: 5+ megapixel
LED flash / HDR, panorama, gesture capture
Front-Facing Camera Resolution: 2-megapixel
Video Capture Resolution: 720p HD
Voice
Speaker Phone Yes
LG Fanatic
Android Enthusiast
I agree confed. Anytime one can get a quad-core cpu and lte into a budget package, can't be all bad. I just want a 5'' phone with lte that's compatible with metro's 30 dollar a month plan.
swagless_noob
Newbie
Not necessarily I have the Samsung Galaxy light and its a 1.4 ghz quad core processor and gets pretty laggy at times just to go back to the home screen from an app.
horsecharles
Android Expert
LG Stylo officially getting Marshmallow.
This adds even more value, I'd say it's by far the best value presently.
Another thing about cheap phones:
I'm done with them. I don't have a ton of money, but I'm already stressing out the Stylo.
This adds even more value, I'd say it's by far the best value presently.
Another thing about cheap phones:
I'm done with them. I don't have a ton of money, but I'm already stressing out the Stylo.
LG Fanatic
Android Enthusiast
Finally! According to Metro's website, the Hydro Wave is now available on the 30 dollar a month plan. Nice! As much as I've enjoyed using the Leon and the great development around it, I still craved a 5inch screened device. The Hydro Wave has a relatively nice feature set and the promotional price makes it too good to pass up.
horsecharles
Android Expert
Glad for you.
I hear you on screen size:
I'm now hoping for 6" when the time upgrading Stylo rolls around.