alcatel Idol Mini
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- TKS
- kxN
- 31 Jul 2014
I recently got this phone as a new update, since I had been using my moterola android phone for the past 3 years (which I loved btw.) Anyways, I had to upgrade it, so I chose this.
I have to admit, the phone isn't bad but there's a lot about it I'm personally not liking.
I downloaded a "Youcam" photo thing in hopes it would give the front facing camera better quality, but honestly it really sucks. Even when I go on skype with friends on this phone, I look like a blurry mess.
I also don't like the apps in the phone. Some work well, others don't. I couldn't even get my browser to load without turning off and on the phone again.
This is not my ideal choice. I'm not happy with it and I'm considering taking it back and exchanging it for something better. The guy at the store picked this phone for me, telling me all the great qualifications about it. Yet I bring it home and it disappointed me a lot. I wouldn't recommend this phone if you are one to use skype or video chat a lot, that's for certain.
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
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- aaz1997
- 6uN
- 31 Jul 2014
1.can i upgrade to 4.4 kitkat?
2.can i pair Galaxy gear with it?
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- 6012D User
- TSQ
- 30 Jul 2014
If you guys have any problems with this phone, simply factory reset it and your phone will work perfectly again..google it for any other solutions. Peace out - Iz, Singapore.
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- Anonymous
- 45{
- 29 Jul 2014
i had my phone for about 6 weeks and i haven't dropped it or anything and then all of a sudden it didn't turn on what do i do
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- Dark3rr
- dMK
- 26 Jul 2014
I have had several issues with this phone. At first the phone worked great and in about month or two the screen started to (ghost tap) and then became iresponsive. Since I bought it from T-mobile (Macedonia) I took it to them and 10 days later I got it with a new screen. 2 weeks later the I started having problems with the network I guess is't the internal antenna. I took it back to T-mobile to get it fixed. I'll post again when i get it back (hopefully soon).....
See ya
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- nick02
- snW
- 24 Jul 2014
I so much love this phone. Fast,simple and batery have long life.Phone is 10+.
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- Jeeno
- 7Xh
- 21 Jul 2014
Anonymous, 12 Jul 2014I got this phone for my birthday. Ive only had it for 3 day... moreTry doing a factory reset using android system recovery
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- abbeygrove2
- sm%
- 21 Jul 2014
I have 1 of these phones, the problems I have is : I find it hard to switch it on every time, and the'SAFE MODE'symbol is on constant and I don't know how to switch it off, it prohibits me from downloading and opening some apps.
Anyone experience similiar problems, please advise
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- IVR
- 19 Jul 2014
Alcatel Idol Mini is averagely good. I literally love the shape except for one single main thimg that is the memory !!!! It is too little indeed. 8 gb is never enough. I wish it can be expanded for dual sim version :(
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- dakarsunshine
- kUw
- 17 Jul 2014
I LOVE this phone! I'm so glad I didn't get an iPhone. Really I can't think of any down side to thus phone. I like the interface : crisp and clear. I'm new to Google play but found it easy to use. If you want a phone where you can also do email, apps, to do list, this is great. The best thing is that you don't have the stress of carrying around an expensive device.
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- Tihi
- LHe
- 14 Jul 2014
Anonymous, 06 Jul 2014actually nop the phone still has so many issues like how th... moreI'ts simple to edit Contact. Look at this Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-vDnkO-b4Q
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- Anonymous
- T6F
- 12 Jul 2014
I got this phone for my birthday. Ive only had it for 3 days and when I turn it on the phone name and one touch animation keeps repeating and repeating, does anyone know how to stop it.
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- Anonymous
- 3PP
- 08 Jul 2014
Bad phone ghost tapping and then won't respond when tapped please fix bug or do not buy
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- deb
- NL@
- 08 Jul 2014
had this phone for just under 1 month. screen was un- responsive, flipping screens on it's own, hot to touch, battery dead in less than 2 hours because of all the app's running at once. it's taken 5 weeks to get it sent in for repair due to a calamity of screw up's with virgin/bell...still waiting for it to be sent in...Alcatel surely has a major problem with this phone....perhaps everyone with issue should be launching a class action lawsuit to Alcatel. knowingly selling defective merchandise and slow to none to fix the problem.....biggest piece of fluff that I ever bought...would not buy another...buyer beware...stay away from them....
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- Kat
- YeA
- 07 Jul 2014
This phone is crap bought one for my daugther for her graduation from target canada in a month battery over heated almost burnt her was so hot 3 other kids in her school same problem no one will do anything about saying it was her fault and clearly it isnt such crap
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- Anonymous
- ysI
- 06 Jul 2014
anonymous, 07 Jun 2014Should I still buy this phone?no
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- Anonymous
- ysI
- 06 Jul 2014
,And what s wrong with the ghost tapping, when I text really fast and then stop, the phone will keep on tapping repeatedly.
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- Anonymous
- ysI
- 06 Jul 2014
HiFromGreece, 10 Jun 2014You all have to know that the company made a huge mistake i... moreactually nop the phone still has so many issues like how the hell can I download instagram... it doesn't work, plus the texting doesn't have this (-) or any good emojis, plus all the games I down load for free don't show up on my phone any where, also I cant edit my contacts,,, what the fuck!!!!!
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- hollydolly
- ysI
- 06 Jul 2014
Marie, 16 Jun 2014Same here - Bell said it was a great phone - we have three ... moreword!
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- hollydolly
- ysI
- 06 Jul 2014
With my Idol Mini there are a lot of problems I have. first off I can not download any apps even if I use play store, secondly when I am texting I usually can double space and it will leave a period but with an idol mini I can not. I don't like how we have to make a new account to use the app store or to go onto the internet. And lastly the front facing camera takes crappy, absolutely horrible pictures that are so blurry I cant even make out what the picture "I" was taking is. There are no heart emojis ether, and when I try to make a heart emoji it turns into a heart eyes face, which by the way is not in the emoji key board. Thanks for letting me vent and getting my anger out.