Kindle Fire Phone - Hands On Review - Page 56

Blossom · 12-12-2018, 09:51 AM

Now it's at 53% again instead of 0% there no way to run it down to charge it. I think it's a lost cause.

I'm looking at the Moto G6 in case a relative ask me if I want anything for Christmas.

What I need is a phone with 300+ PPI, 32GB preferably storage but settle for 16GB, and a good camera of at least 13MP with flash. All in the $200 or below price range.

The screen is a biggie it must be a joy to read on and easy on the hand to hold. I have small hands.

I want to put it on my Christmas list. Sadly when I say just give me money they won't. Not even a gift card it must be an item.

Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

Nanny · 12-12-2018, 12:10 PM

Blossom - My Fire Phone is on the way out as well. I can't download Audible books on it any more & after the last factory reset I had to do (to get the thing to hold a charge) the Yahoo mail app disappeared.

I got a LG Fiesta 2 to replace it & I really like it. It's locked into Simple Mobile, but I'm not actually using it as a phone so that's not an issue for me. It doesn't meet all your requirements though (only 267 ppi) but I only paid $30 for it. https://www.mobitabspecs.com/products/lg-fiesta-2-lte/

Barbara1955 · 12-12-2018, 05:21 PM

I replaced mine with a Samsung J3 Prime. When I got it from the Local T-Mobile store I paid $100 for 1000 min phone was FREE mins good for a year. Legacy plan so you have to ask what deals they have for you IF you don't already have T-Mobile. Also got one for my son he loves it!!

This one thru Amazon is Unlocked for Any Carrier:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unloc...j3+prime+phone

Blossom · 12-13-2018, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbara1955

I replaced mine with a Samsung J3 Prime. When I got it from the Local T-Mobile store I paid $100 for 1000 min phone was FREE mins good for a year. Legacy plan so you have to ask what deals they have for you IF you don't already have T-Mobile. Also got one for my son he loves it!!

This one thru Amazon is Unlocked for Any Carrier:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unloc...j3+prime+phone

Nice phone. I don't think it would work for me because it's a TFT screen though. They are hard on the eyes for reading. I'm looking for IPS or better. I really like what I see in the Moto G6 just wish it was cheaper. lol Asking for $200 device might be a bit bold. Last year I got a Kindle Fire HD 8. It's an okay tablet. Battery life could be better. I use it for Youtube mainly. It's too big to hold.

Blossom · 12-23-2018, 03:32 AM

Just an update. I rooted the Fire Phone, ran the Battery Calibration app and then turn it off for a week till it was dead. I then charged it to full, it seemed to be working, I then unrooted because the app was annoying and ran the battery to 0%, charge again. So far it seems to be running fine and fixed. Keep in mind I have all Amazon content blocked and I'm Sideloading my apps. I was running the music app, the original one when the problem started. I suspect my library is too large and causes a bug. Seeing it's 32GB I can sideload what I want and use it that way.

Blossom · 12-24-2018, 06:51 AM

Battery is acting better than it has in a long time. I really think it's fixed.

Sent from my Moto E

booklover6 · 12-24-2018, 07:17 AM

FYI I got the Moto G6 Play from Amazon a few months ago. They let me make payments. it's a REALLY nice phone. Yes $200 is a lot but I have not been disappointed, and being able to pay $38 a month was the deciding factor.

Blossom · 12-27-2018, 01:42 PM

I want the G6 nonPlay version because of the high PPI Alas it wasn't to be this Christmas. I knew it was a Longshot.

Oh the bright side my Fire phone is working great battery wise. So I'm okay with waiting for next birthday/Christmas.

Sent from my Nexus 7

12-23-2018, 03:32 AM	#830
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Just an update. I rooted the Fire Phone, ran the Battery Calibration app and then turn it off for a week till it was dead. I then charged it to full, it seemed to be working, I then unrooted because the app was annoying and ran the battery to 0%, charge again. So far it seems to be running fine and fixed. Keep in mind I have all Amazon content blocked and I'm Sideloading my apps. I was running the music app, the original one when the problem started. I suspect my library is too large and causes a bug. Seeing it's 32GB I can sideload what I want and use it that way. Last edited by Blossom; 12-23-2018 at 03:34 AM.

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12-12-2018, 09:51 AM	#826
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Now it's at 53% again instead of 0% there no way to run it down to charge it. I think it's a lost cause. I'm looking at the Moto G6 in case a relative ask me if I want anything for Christmas. What I need is a phone with 300+ PPI, 32GB preferably storage but settle for 16GB, and a good camera of at least 13MP with flash. All in the $200 or below price range. The screen is a biggie it must be a joy to read on and easy on the hand to hold. I have small hands. I want to put it on my Christmas list. Sadly when I say just give me money they won't. Not even a gift card it must be an item. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

12-12-2018, 12:10 PM	#827
Nanny Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: K2, PRS-505, Nokia 520, Fire Phone	Blossom - My Fire Phone is on the way out as well. I can't download Audible books on it any more & after the last factory reset I had to do (to get the thing to hold a charge) the Yahoo mail app disappeared. I got a LG Fiesta 2 to replace it & I really like it. It's locked into Simple Mobile, but I'm not actually using it as a phone so that's not an issue for me. It doesn't meet all your requirements though (only 267 ppi) but I only paid $30 for it. https://www.mobitabspecs.com/products/lg-fiesta-2-lte/

12-12-2018, 05:21 PM	#828
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I replaced mine with a Samsung J3 Prime. When I got it from the Local T-Mobile store I paid $100 for 1000 min phone was FREE mins good for a year. Legacy plan so you have to ask what deals they have for you IF you don't already have T-Mobile. Also got one for my son he loves it!! This one thru Amazon is Unlocked for Any Carrier: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unloc...j3+prime+phone

12-24-2018, 06:51 AM	#831
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Battery is acting better than it has in a long time. I really think it's fixed. Sent from my Moto E

12-24-2018, 07:17 AM	#832
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	FYI I got the Moto G6 Play from Amazon a few months ago. They let me make payments. it's a REALLY nice phone. Yes $200 is a lot but I have not been disappointed, and being able to pay $38 a month was the deciding factor.

12-27-2018, 01:42 PM	#833
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I want the G6 nonPlay version because of the high PPI Alas it wasn't to be this Christmas. I knew it was a Longshot. Oh the bright side my Fire phone is working great battery wise. So I'm okay with waiting for next birthday/Christmas. Sent from my Nexus 7