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  • Jvq
  • 26 Sep 2024

Currently using Lineage OS 17.1, works really well for average consumer usage.

FYI the device's codename is "James"
Stock ROM is stuck at Android 8.0 but there's a Lineage OS 17.1 based on Android 10 and a Lineage OS 18.1 based on Android 11 Unofficial CROMs, you might want to give them a try.

Just be aware these CROMs are ARM64 and the TWRP's available to flash are ARM (X86).
In order for you to install these CROMs you have to boot (no to flash) a Custom TWRP that's ARM64, you can't flash it to James because is too big on size for the Recovery Partition.

I will not advice you to buy this, for the given prices; I'd advice you to order a Chinese/Indian Xiaomi which will have better specs.
On Aliexpress avoid at all cost the store VipLuxuryCase Store (ID 1476144), you've been warned.

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    • Monty
    • 6DY
    • 19 Sep 2024

    Bought one second hand. Found out when I went to set it up that it wouldn't accept new email credentials because it had been factory reset but they didn't remove the google account from the previous owner that it was synced to before they did the reset. Sp I;ve got a locked phone that is useless.

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      • Anonymous
      • r2Y
      • 24 Apr 2024

      ordered it on ebay

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        • Luca.C
        • 6xh
        • 05 Apr 2024

        My grandmother has this cell phone and it is comfortable, it should be noted that it only has WhatsApp, Facebook and a Bible app, this cell phone for older men or women who only use it for calls and messages is comfortable, but for games it is uncomfortable, it has edges Thick, poor quality audio, horrible screen. If you plan to buy it and you only use it for calls and messages, it will work for you because it is cheap, the cameras are a good point, although it seems like a bad camera due to the quality of the screen, if you see it on another device the photos are of good quality. And I was impressed that it came with a fingerprint detector, this adds security, my grandmother turns on her cell phone in 1 second with the fingerprint, and one bad thing is that the ram memory and the processor support 3 apps before it runs slow . Well I say goodbye, bye.

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          • Anonymous
          • 4v3
          • 26 Mar 2024

          Owned mine 6 years and i literally punch the thing and it never breaks. insanely durable but very slow and ive had to replace the battery 5 times. the OS uses 6gb of the 16gb capacity too so youre left with 10gb. even after that ive noticed it slowly eats away all of its memory until you have to factory reset it every year or so. paid $100 for mine back in 2019, and i care more about durability than anything so it worked out for me. if it was anyone else though all of this little bullshit wouldve driven them insane by now though haha

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            • Anonymous
            • kpp
            • 04 Feb 2024

            Was a decent enough little brick when I got it. Definitely showed it's age when I upgraded last year, but it lasted 6 whole years without so much as a crack.

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              • FunFractals
              • qQR
              • 27 Dec 2023

              I got this about 5 years ago. It was a replacement for my Windows 8 phone. While it does take it longer to process certain things, the PDA has performed well. I don't give a flip about the cameras. I rarely have need for them. But for use as a mobile phone, texting, calendar, GPS, ride-share booking, checking on bus/train routes then it does the job. I haven't had to replace the battery it shipped with. Although, the USB 2 connector started getting looser a couple of years ago. Making it pretty hard to get a reliable connection for transferring files or just to charge it. I have located a universal smartphone charging dock which will help solve that issue. Would need to remove the battery to insert it into the charging cradle. I've come to like using the fingerprint sensor. A nice touch for quickly accessing my phone without having to key in my pass code in front of others. While the internal storage is already full, I've found the MicroSD card slot pretty useful for carrying around some of my 23,000+ .MP3s and still having some room for other files.

              If it were possible to replace the onboard eMMC storage with a higher capacity module, I certainly would. Oh, and get the USB 2 connector fixed.

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                • YourMom
                • eV8
                • 05 Nov 2023

                oofio2461, 12 May 2023IDC what anyone says to this phone, this was my first ever ... moreTechnically, yeah this one was my first phone too! But DANG was it slow. Glad I still don’t use it.

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                  • motouser101
                  • kJ7
                  • 17 Sep 2023

                  oofio2461, 12 May 2023IDC what anyone says to this phone, this was my first ever ... morefr that one was mysecond one cus my old one got reseted by my cousin

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                    • Irmaos
                    • XAq
                    • 15 Aug 2023

                    Josie, 07 Jul 2022I still can't figure this phone out. Even turning it o... moremine takes about 20 seconds even though it's 5 years old and my storage is almost full

                      IDC what anyone says to this phone, this was my first ever phone I got! This phone will live on!!

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                        • hiogoi842
                        • my$
                        • 07 Apr 2023

                        The phone camera is terrible.
                        Buy a better phone, avoid

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                          • Josie
                          • 49y
                          • 07 Jul 2022

                          Tsigeyu, 03 Aug 2021It said it has a rear fingerprint scanner but I don't ... moreI still can't figure this phone out. Even turning it on takes over 2 minutes.

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                            • gmx
                            • 22 Jan 2022

                            Resisted getting a smartphone until December 2018 when I had to get it to use an Allstate app to get an auto insurance discount. In 2019, I installed a class 10 memory card as internal storage which it warned me was too slow but I had no time to get another card. After that the camera was really slow and apps installed on the memory card were also really slow. After my dad died in August 2021, I finally had time to research and install a fast memory card (UHS-I A2). I had to convert the old memory card from adoptable to removable storage before changing it. Now the camera and apps are fast. I never had the crashing problem other users mention after installing memory cards as adoptable storage. I'm still living with 16 GB internal storage expanded to 128 which is plenty. To conserve the 16GB, I choose apps that can run off the memory card and use web versions of apps that require true internal storage when possible.

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                              • Tsigeyu
                              • r6M
                              • 03 Aug 2021

                              It said it has a rear fingerprint scanner but I don't have one also I've had this phone for 2 1/2 years and am just figuring this out.

                                Had this phone for a year and a half. It was a good phone to me. I used it for just browsing on chrome and streaming Spotify. I ended up upgrading the phone to Note 8. E5 was my backup phone for awhile. I then got a G7 power unlocked for a good deal at work. When my wife saw the G7 she wanted to give my E5 play to someone in her home country. So now I do not have the phone anymore.

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                                  • Fonsor
                                  • 8IY
                                  • 01 Mar 2021

                                  Cia, 30 Jan 2021I have had this phone for the last two years. Recently I ha... moreHi, i have this phone too. Let me advise you a couple of things that have helped me a lot!
                                  First it is a good idea to root it, that way you will have access to more performance enhancement options, there are guides online, the best and safest method is magisk, it is confusing the first time but once you get it running is great.
                                  Second and more importantly, I recommend an app called SD Maid. It is one of the best performance apps in android.
                                  Once you have installed it go to "storage analizer" and run an analyisis, it will show you what files and what apps (in the android folder) are taking all of your storage. Some apps usually do this, like Whatsapp and Spotify(cache), they create a lot of unnecessary leftover data, that you can delete without any problem. Right now I have 5gb of free space in the same phone, with all my apps installed :D

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                                    • jxx
                                    • 30 Jan 2021

                                    I have had this phone for the last two years. Recently I have had an issue with not having enough internal storage. It only comes with 16gb. I have tried making an SD card the main internal storage and phone worked okay for a week or two then started crashing all the time. It freezes and now my camera won't work. I can't download any new apps either it just says error anytime I try to do anything. My GPS malfunctions with the line showing where I am going. All it basically does now is make phone calls and browse the internet. I am considering upgrading to the Moto G stylus phone but, afraid to get another motorola product.

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                                      • nFW
                                      • 28 Jan 2021

                                      Timmy Kane, 14 Jan 2021Hi, I have been using the moto e5 play for a few weeks now.... more I have a Motorola e5 play. It doesn't run anything and even crashes on the camera. Everything it can run goes at super laggy speeds, and if it doesn't crash playing it, like chrome, it will go at 2fps when browsing for anything - but that may just be my WiFi. It's not for games, it's not for using as a camera, and it's useless for using any app not the base messenger that comes with a sim card.

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                                        • Timmy Kane
                                        • jRj
                                        • 14 Jan 2021

                                        Hi, I have been using the moto e5 play for a few weeks now. I found Firefox works well on this and Netflix. I don't use Gmail or Drive, chrome etc, but use the exact gmail web address to check multiple email accounts via Firefox. I also changed all the searches to Duck Duck Go, and use Blocksite to regulate what I do. Somehow I removed the AI picture taking, which maybe not good. I did use maps briefly and text on this phone, and even Tinder App. Basically its good for Firefox experience, shopping etc, &watching shows I can't dl on my laptop.
                                        I'd recommend this phone because wireless devices will become harder to come by I predict, and this is a good brand to market product.

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