Can this phone download whatsapps, any idea anyone? Trying to get a phone for mum use for email, calls, camera and whatsapps. Is this phone suitable? Advice appreciat.
acholmes2000 to Yeedeal
24 Oct 16#11
yes it can but you would be far better off with the Moto E from o2 store at £69.99.
davemhaynes
24 Oct 16#12
Bargain for a decent phone I've owned.
wenttoabetterplace
24 Oct 162#13
Not entirely true. The 640 has a vastly better camera than the Moto E. WhatsApp on Windows Phone is also actually ahead of both iOS and Android in development...(they seem to be using the platform as a way to roll out new features).
Call quality is best in class, and the email app on W10 is vastly better than what is on the Moto.
Windows Mobiles shortcomings are only evident when you go beyond the core apps (which it sounds is unlikely to happen in this instance).
The 640 is the better option (assuming it is the 1GB RAM variant. The 512MB one isn't eligible for the W10M upgrade)
hard123
24 Oct 16#14
Hot deal. Just a shame it comes in orange , don't these have interchangeable back plates actually ?
Crossbow to hard123
25 Oct 16#21
Yeah, I was thinking the same, but as you say, you could get a different coloured back cover replacement. Or, a separate case to cover it up - those thin, oil-coated, rubberised hard cases wouldn't add much bulk (I use one on my super-slim Huawei P6). Examples below...
I am using O2 on pay as You go, so just payed 49.99£. I think sim card with selected tariff will be included, to activate plan You would need just to top up.
shikztheurbanlegend
24 Oct 16#17
think my other Payg phone is on tescoO2, but dont think that will count to the o2 site :disappointed:
Aman
24 Oct 16#18
Good phone for the battery life.
Downside is that Microsoft has rumoured the Lumia range will be coming to an end. It's this very reason I have not purchased this handset.
Whatsapp works fine for the basic of applications.
wenttoabetterplace to Aman
25 Oct 16#19
The Lumia line is already finished. But the development of the OS continues (and the firmware updates).
Proveright
25 Oct 16#20
Windows phones are dead . Stick with android .
Chuckv to Proveright
25 Oct 16#22
I am writing this on an android phone, changed from windows at last upgrade. Biggest mistake ever. Android has more aps for kids but the windows OS and integration with PC's is so much better. Email, calendar, camera, sat may all blow android into the weeds.
angelnas
25 Oct 16#23
Isn't it free to unlock o2 phones or is for monthly contracts only? As it wasn't unlocked.
angelnas
25 Oct 16#24
Got this phone as a spare backup,it's the 1gb ram variant. Can be upgraded to w10 if you download the windows10 upgrade advisor from the app store, although I haven't updated yet
kroome
28 Oct 16#25
does not support apps very limited in its use
wenttoabetterplace to kroome
28 Oct 16#26
"Does not support apps"
Yes it does.
kroome
29 Oct 16#27
going back to android tomorrow due to lack of apps or support
doggboy10
15 Nov 16#28
Do you have to buy a top up with this?
splender
15 Nov 16#29
Isn't it just fill in O2 form online or call O2 to get an unlock code free?
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Opening post
Talk Time up to 17.5 hours
Standby Time up to 36 days
Dimensions 141.3 x 72.2 x 8.8mm
Weight 145g
Screen Size 5 inch
Internal Phone Memory 8GB
External Memory Card Type Micro SD
Email Capability Yes
Operating System Windows
Removable battery Yes
Splash proof No
Eco rating 3.9
Entertainment
Back Camera 8 MP
Front Camera 0.9MP
HD camera Yes
Video Capture Yes
Music Player Yes
FM Radio Yes
Connectivity
Data Connectivity Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Stereo Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
GPS Yes
3G/4G 4G
Type of Audio Connector 3.5mm
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Even though it's PAYG, being secondhand it could come unlocked. If not, a £6 unlock code can be had off eBay (cheapest I could find at present).
http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_640_lte-7055.php
Call quality is best in class, and the email app on W10 is vastly better than what is on the Moto.
Windows Mobiles shortcomings are only evident when you go beyond the core apps (which it sounds is unlikely to happen in this instance).
The 640 is the better option (assuming it is the 1GB RAM variant. The 512MB one isn't eligible for the W10M upgrade)
Replacement back cover: http://s.aliexpress.com/fiUfaAr6
Separate hard case: http://s.aliexpress.com/na6rmuIF
Downside is that Microsoft has rumoured the Lumia range will be coming to an end. It's this very reason I have not purchased this handset.
Whatsapp works fine for the basic of applications.
Yes it does.