Nothing spectacular but not bad as a first phone or a back up phone for the money. 99p for an unlock code from eBay.
Unlock code link post #5
Blurb:
An affordable introduction to the world of Smartphones, the Vodafone Smart first 6 is easy to use and has all the features you'd expect from a Smartphone - at a price you wouldn't.
Smart but simple
Designed specifically to be easy to use, the Smart first 6 has a simple home screen with all the features you need. You're only ever one tap away from making a call, sending a text or email, taking a photo or browsing the web.
Stay connected
The Smart first 6 comes with Facebook and Twitter already installed - so you can update your status, catch up with the latest gossip and stay in touch with all your friends and family, straight out of the box.
Access to thousands of apps
The Smart first 6 runs Android - the world's most popular operating system - which gives you access to thousands of apps through the Google Play Store. So whether you're a fan of games, social media, music or movies, there's an app for everyone.
Why Vodafone?
Our outstanding network gives you excellent UK coverage for calls, texts and mobile broadband - indoors and out. We build our network so that signals from our masts overlap each other. It means you get fewer dropped calls and better mobile broadband. We focus on giving you a strong signal indoors and outside - unlike some operators who concentrate on spreading their signal over the widest area. We're the network of choice for many of the UK's emergency services. Ambulance, police and fire services know they can rely on us. We make sure you get the fastest service possible - even at the busiest times of the day - thanks to the extra capacity we build into our network.
Odd that. I'm using this for outdoor pursuits because it doesn't matter if I trash it and it doesn't realise that it is not a smart phone. It runs all the map apps, has a good GPS sensor, runs the BBC iPlayer and radio player, backed by a very good FM radio, doubles up as a sat Nav in the car, does the email and message apps, tells me the weather and warns if it is going to rain, gives me full access to the internet and google, communicates by bluetooth to the diagnostic port of my car and it even allows me to make and receive phone calls with excellent clear reception. Not bad for a dumb phone. :smiley:
Aaaargh, what size sim is it supposed to take? Sainsbury say nano, Tesco's say micro, even Vodaphone say standard and then micro. The recess seems to imply a standard sim. Also tiny bit of film over the camera lens, otherwise pics even more blurry if not removed.
asiot
29 Jan 16#53
£18.05 with student discount, absolute bargain at that price and ideal for a second phone
rejector1
29 Jan 16#52
Now £19 at Amazon and Tesco.
ruddygood
24 Jan 16#51
pass
malkin94
22 Jan 16#50
Excellent phone for 20 quid.
Anyone managed to root this little thing? Have tried with no success through a few methods.
ash riaz
10 Jan 16#13
Does anyone know if showbox or popcorn time can be installed on this
manguexa to ash riaz
16 Jan 16#49
it used work
flooker
12 Jan 16#48
In this case one knock too many perhaps? :smiley:
It's usually the speaker magnets picking up iron fillings in the workshop. :neutral_face:
We fabricate and erect steel frame buildings, play with concrete, diggers etc. so anything gets a tough life, for us, they are a tool not a plaything to use on the train to work.
He has sourced a new screen complete with tool kit, for £16.
fuzzy_logic
11 Jan 161#47
Yeah, not sure about the new Microsoft handsets, but the Nokia lumias are known to be excellent build quality, and are pretty robust. Both the Nokia's I have had have both been dropped a few times without any damage to the screen.
flooker
11 Jan 16#46
Thanks for that, personally I can't be ars*d with 1000's of apps for apps sake.
Boss has older Nokia 635(?) Windows phone and it's lasted well over a year in rough use, until he damaged the screen, it still works.
What is 'Vodaphone'?
Cheap is good for a basic Android phone and others have already mentioned what the phone is capable of doing, most features I didn't know were possible, especially the one where you can bluetooth pair the device with your car OBD diagnostics. 1Ghz/512mb RAM is enough for 4.4 basic needs. Don't be expecting better features for £20. £10-£20 more won't get you a much better phone anyway.
X-Cell
10 Jan 16#41
I assume the wifi hotspot works on this to use as a cheap wifi?
LadyEleanor
10 Jan 16#40
19 of these or iPhone 5s?
I can't quite decide.
229mel
10 Jan 16#39
I mean you can pick up muuuuuch better phone or £10-£20 more , that vodaphone is total cheap **** , spending almost a grand on a phone is nuts however , the most I have spent is like £70.
jonnyka
10 Jan 16#38
How does this compare to moto g 2nd gen?? 4g model
229mel
10 Jan 16#36
Stop reposting this crap phone!
haritori to 229mel
10 Jan 162#37
Yeah whats wrong with them all! clearly a £800.00 apple phone would be a better choice every time!
rafalution2
10 Jan 16#35
Not bad at all. Heat
deeky
10 Jan 16#34
Just a bit more than 2 packets of fags. What's not to like?
flooker
10 Jan 16#31
My old £40 Nokia has lasted 5yrs being used payg on construction sites.
The plastic screen is now cracked, it's full of dust so camera is no longer usable.
I only use a mobile for work, go for this or wait for a Doogee? Money is not that critical.
Any phone experts like to comment on what is best vfm, don't need anything flash, phone/text and potentially bit of data for light use with work related email/browsing.
p.s. young'uns at work have given up on iphones and S 5's, they break just as easily, and opted for the Elephone P8, because it's cheaper to buy a new phone rather than repair a broken screen on an expensive one.
fuzzy_logic to flooker
10 Jan 161#33
For your needs, you are probably better off with Windows phone. You can pick up a Microsoft Lumia 435 for not much more. Smaller app store, but more intuitive UI, and it will run much smoother than a cheap Android handset.
Libertas
10 Jan 16#32
My Quidco account shows: Stages passed: 'Tracked' - 'Cancellations & Returns' (dots are green).
Currently stuck at - 'Retailer Decision' (however dot is orange).
"Status Update 30 December
We're currently processing your transaction, and a resolution is expected within 146 days.
We estimate your Cashback will be available by 04 June"
I don't get what this means. Has there been a problem with my claim? Can anyone shed some light on this please?
woldranger
10 Jan 16#30
Not even a smart comment
muntakim
10 Jan 16#29
Bought it for £25 the other day. Great little phone. Heat :smiley:
Onlydongles
10 Jan 16#28
I will wait for them to be given away with Corn Flakes multi packs.
Any ideas for getting them cheaper in the meantime?
Quids
10 Jan 161#27
Agreed. And when you detail it like that it'd be rude NOT to buy it imo.
adamnsu
10 Jan 16#26
how's the battery on this? I m looking for a cheap smart phone which has a great battery for watching movies or listening to music on the go. Any suggestions?
K1LLER HORNET
10 Jan 161#25
980ti
treetrunk
10 Jan 162#24
What else do you give your little ones to chew?
Naith
10 Jan 16#23
I take it out with me when I'm running, instead of the Note 4. Great little phone. Streams music nicely to BT headphones. Dead easy to unlock too. For 20 notes you can't go wrong...
tommy8
10 Jan 162#22
Odd that. I'm using this for outdoor pursuits because it doesn't matter if I trash it and it doesn't realise that it is not a smart phone. It runs all the map apps, has a good GPS sensor, runs the BBC iPlayer and radio player, backed by a very good FM radio, doubles up as a sat Nav in the car, does the email and message apps, tells me the weather and warns if it is going to rain, gives me full access to the internet and google, communicates by bluetooth to the diagnostic port of my car and it even allows me to make and receive phone calls with excellent clear reception. Not bad for a dumb phone. :smiley:[/quote
also can be used as teething device .
coolcat21
10 Jan 161#21
good price for a "dumb" phone :stuck_out_tongue: cheers op
Lynnie9110
10 Jan 161#20
Heat given,think ill pop n buy it for my daughter seen as she just broke yet another phone lol
N1Andy
10 Jan 16#19
I'm pretty certain I saw this for £19.99 at Sainsbury last night, though not sure if you'd need to buy a topup on top of that price.
coventgamer
10 Jan 161#10
not even a smartphone
shedloads to coventgamer
10 Jan 1611#17
Odd that. I'm using this for outdoor pursuits because it doesn't matter if I trash it and it doesn't realise that it is not a smart phone. It runs all the map apps, has a good GPS sensor, runs the BBC iPlayer and radio player, backed by a very good FM radio, doubles up as a sat Nav in the car, does the email and message apps, tells me the weather and warns if it is going to rain, gives me full access to the internet and google, communicates by bluetooth to the diagnostic port of my car and it even allows me to make and receive phone calls with excellent clear reception. Not bad for a dumb phone. :smiley:
spannerzone to coventgamer
10 Jan 162#18
Call that smart? unless it makes the tea, vacuums the house and predicts the lottery numbers it clearly is not smart. Any idiot can plainly see that!
Bought the pixi yesterday from CPW and called EE to transfer my £20 credit to my data sim. Now I have 10£ credit on the phone and 200GB data for my iPad and 2 new unlocked phones. Just be nice when you call ee technical dept and they will do instantly.
sag
10 Jan 161#14
Yes, picked my fast track order up yesterday without top up although some people have reported that staff have tried to make them buy top up. This phone is also £20 in sainsburys.
Unlocked it for 99p last night, unlock code emailed through after 25 minutes. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151286915319
mfactor
10 Jan 161#11
Cheers op , I use my phone for tethering at home for my broadband , so this is perfect just to stick in the drawer as a backup...........
ibblackberry1
10 Jan 16#9
Half a gig of ram, I'm not sure its worth saving money to buy this, unless for a child or someone that just calls and texts, then its probably fine. Although if calling and texting you'd be better getting a non smart phone and the battery life will be amazing.
rohanonny
10 Jan 16#8
All you are doing at Argos is collecting the item. The transaction is already done by ordering it online.
mistafaz
10 Jan 16#7
You pay for the phone beforehand. All you do is collect at the fast track counter. Worked for me.
aLV426
10 Jan 16#6
Are you sure it can be bought without top up via "Fast-Track"?
Heat added either way...
Also Tesco Direct, white or black £20 no top up required. It's a surprisingly good phone for the money, just 99p to unlock and the Vodafone apps can be deleted leaving it effectively unbranded android.
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Opening post
Unlock code link post #5
Blurb:
An affordable introduction to the world of Smartphones, the Vodafone Smart first 6 is easy to use and has all the features you'd expect from a Smartphone - at a price you wouldn't.
Smart but simple
Designed specifically to be easy to use, the Smart first 6 has a simple home screen with all the features you need. You're only ever one tap away from making a call, sending a text or email, taking a photo or browsing the web.
Stay connected
The Smart first 6 comes with Facebook and Twitter already installed - so you can update your status, catch up with the latest gossip and stay in touch with all your friends and family, straight out of the box.
Access to thousands of apps
The Smart first 6 runs Android - the world's most popular operating system - which gives you access to thousands of apps through the Google Play Store. So whether you're a fan of games, social media, music or movies, there's an app for everyone.
Why Vodafone?
Our outstanding network gives you excellent UK coverage for calls, texts and mobile broadband - indoors and out. We build our network so that signals from our masts overlap each other. It means you get fewer dropped calls and better mobile broadband. We focus on giving you a strong signal indoors and outside - unlike some operators who concentrate on spreading their signal over the widest area. We're the network of choice for many of the UK's emergency services. Ambulance, police and fire services know they can rely on us. We make sure you get the fastest service possible - even at the busiest times of the day - thanks to the extra capacity we build into our network.
Features:
- Dimensions: 121.6 x 64.4 x 11.8 (mm)
- Weight: 112g
- Operating System: Andorid 4.4
- Screen: 4 inch, Touchscreen, WQHD
- Camera: 2 Megapixels, Auto-focus, Self-timer
Top comments
Use the 'Fast-Track' option to avoid £10 top-up
Latest comments (54)
Anyone managed to root this little thing? Have tried with no success through a few methods.
It's usually the speaker magnets picking up iron fillings in the workshop. :neutral_face:
We fabricate and erect steel frame buildings, play with concrete, diggers etc. so anything gets a tough life, for us, they are a tool not a plaything to use on the train to work.
He has sourced a new screen complete with tool kit, for £16.
Boss has older Nokia 635(?) Windows phone and it's lasted well over a year in rough use, until he damaged the screen, it still works.
Cheap is good for a basic Android phone and others have already mentioned what the phone is capable of doing, most features I didn't know were possible, especially the one where you can bluetooth pair the device with your car OBD diagnostics. 1Ghz/512mb RAM is enough for 4.4 basic needs. Don't be expecting better features for £20. £10-£20 more won't get you a much better phone anyway.
I can't quite decide.
The plastic screen is now cracked, it's full of dust so camera is no longer usable.
I only use a mobile for work, go for this or wait for a Doogee? Money is not that critical.
Any phone experts like to comment on what is best vfm, don't need anything flash, phone/text and potentially bit of data for light use with work related email/browsing.
p.s. young'uns at work have given up on iphones and S 5's, they break just as easily, and opted for the Elephone P8, because it's cheaper to buy a new phone rather than repair a broken screen on an expensive one.
Currently stuck at - 'Retailer Decision' (however dot is orange).
"Status Update 30 December
We're currently processing your transaction, and a resolution is expected within 146 days.
We estimate your Cashback will be available by 04 June"
I don't get what this means. Has there been a problem with my claim? Can anyone shed some light on this please?
Any ideas for getting them cheaper in the meantime?
also can be used as teething device .
Unlocked it for 99p last night, unlock code emailed through after 25 minutes. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151286915319
Heat added either way...
Use the 'Fast-Track' option to avoid £10 top-up