Can/would someone recommend a good 4g LTE non-smartphone?

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  1. WXC
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    Ghot said:
    That's the same one I had (LG B460), before Cricket said..."we're switching to 4G network, you'll have to get a new phone".
    This was the only flip phone they had... and it's a piece of junk. Bad OS too... KaiOS. :/

    Cricket(R) Debut Flip | Navy Blue | Cricket Wireless


    Actually, the phone isn't too bad, but the OS should be taken out back and shot.



    Not a bad looking little phone.

    Yes, I have read numerous reviews that the kia OS, is not so good.
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    WXC said:


    Not a bad looking little phone.

    Yes, I have read numerous reviews that the kia OS, is not so good.

    Supposedly, it's Linux based, but even Linux folk would hate this OS.
    It's literally... stupid.

    I found a really nice cover for it... (I don't use the belt clip), but the front part of the cover kept falling off.
    I heated it with a heat gun and bent it a tad, along the vertical center line (to bring the side clips closer together).
    Now, it fits perfectly.

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       #13

    Hello @WXC

    Here are my two favourites:
    Nokia 2720 V Flip (KaiOS)
    Doro make some good phones

    Here's a look at KaiOS (and a competitor)
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  4. WXC
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    Ghot said:
    Supposedly, it's Linux based, but even Linux folk would hate this OS.
    It's literally... stupid.

    I found a really nice cover for it... (I don't use the belt clip), but the front part of the cover kept falling off.
    I heated it with a heat gun and bent it a tad, along the vertical center line (to bring the side clips closer together).
    Now, it fits perfectly.

    Amazon.com


    Good tip. Good looking little case, and good price too.


    Below is another I have considred, but it's locked to Verizon. So far, I've had no luck finding an unlocked one.

    Kyocera DuraXV Extreme Phone With Camera & More | Shop Now

    Youtube review... Kyocera DuraXV Extreme LTE From Verizon The Rugged Flip Phone For 2020 (IP68/MIL810G) - YouTube
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  5. WXC
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    James said:
    Hello @WXC

    Here are my two favourites:
    Nokia 2720 V Flip (KaiOS)
    Doro make some good phones

    Here's a look at KaiOS (and a competitor)


    Thank you, James.

    I have had an eye on the Nokia V Flip.


    I certainly appreciate the information.
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    James said:
    Hello @WXC

    Here are my two favourites:
    Nokia 2720 V Flip (KaiOS)
    Doro make some good phones

    Here's a look at KaiOS (and a competitor)


    KaiOS probably works fine on a phone with a data plan.
    Without a data plan it takes a ridiculous amount of time to do anything.

    On the LG B460 that I had before this... I could ANYthing in 1/2 the clicks.

    By way of just a teeny example... when typing a text message... I can't type the numeral 1.
    Every other number... no problem. I hit the 1 key and all it will type is a period.
    It gives me no other options.
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    Ghot said:
    KaiOS probably works fine on a phone with a data plan.
    Without a data plan it takes a ridiculous amount of time to do anything.

    On the LG B460 that I had before this... I could ANYthing in 1/2 the clicks.

    By way of just a teeny example... when typing a text message... I can't type the numeral 1.
    Every other number... no problem. I hit the 1 key and all it will type is a period.
    It gives me no other options.
    You can tell that OSes like that aren't made for flip phones..

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    WXC said:
    Thank you, James.

    I have had an eye on the Nokia V Flip.


    I certainly appreciate the information.
    No problem, good luck in finding a new phone!!
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    James said:
    You can tell that OSes like that aren't made for flip phones..

    Yeah. I understand that most folk have data plans. But designing an OS that won't work properly or easily on a flip phone with no data plan, even though it can be installed on a flip phone with no data plan... is just... negligent.
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  9. WXC
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       #19

    James said:
    No problem, good luck in finding a new phone!!

    Thank you.

    I'm sure I'll find something...eventually.
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  10. WXC
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       #20

    I want to thank @Ghot and @James, for your replies and suggestions.

    Very much appreciated, guys.

    I'll mark this 'Solved'.

    ~~~

    Ok, maybe not (can't), but the 'Thank you' stands.
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