topic Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone in Electronics

Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:09:18 GMT

DH is very frustrated trying to use his Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 phone. This is supposed to be better. DH loved his first Jitterbug Flip phone very simple and easy. He said no problem answering phone.He stated very difficult or too many steps to make a call and has trouble trying to turn the phone on/off.DH has problems hearing. He refuses to use a smartphone. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

Tori3569 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:37:57 GMT

I just saw this one on Amazon @SouthernBee . It looks straightforward and has good reviews.

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:41:06 GMT

@Tori3569 : Thank you. I have been reading reviews and just noticed this one. 🤓 Going to look and read reviews.

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Tori3569 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:46:59 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@Tori3569 : Thank you. I have been reading reviews and just noticed this one. 🤓 Going to look and read reviews.

My dad would have loved this one. He had the original Jitterbug but the flip part always kind of bothered him. When it rang it would take him forever to open it, lol. He was 98 however. Good luck!

Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:50:42 GMT

@SouthernBee Your husband sounds like mine...he has a flip phone and refuses to use a smart phone.

I have no idea how to use his phone...putting in contacts, erasing calls, etc it a nightmare and once I figured it out it took forever to add the contacts!

He asked me to help with something and I tried..googled the answer, tried again and I got very frustrated.

We ended up going to the local Spectrum store....about 30 miles away and in a few mere moments he fixed what needed to be done, ha, ha.....I still won't help him with the phone, it is very frustrating because they are hard to use.

The reason my DH won't use a smart phone is because they are to big! I have a very old Iphone - it is not big....so long story short, sorry I have no answer for you, good luck.

Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:52:14 GMT

@Tori3569. Do you know if when putting in contacts (on the phone you posted) you have to use the alphabet, letter by letter to add a name? Sheesh, that takes FOREVER!

Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

Tori3569 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:08:46 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Tori3569. Do you know if when putting in contacts (on the phone you posted) you have to use the alphabet, letter by letter to add a name? Sheesh, that takes FOREVER!

I don't see that exact info on the page for the phone, but my guess would be yes that's how it is done. You can probably save a number that calls you on that phone though. It also says there are buttons 2-9 that can be programmed for speed dialing.

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fthunt — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:14:07 GMT

HATE LIVELY/JITTERBUG

LOVED MY PREVIOUS PHONE.............

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:15:29 GMT

@Mom2Dogs : Totally agree and understand. The first Jitterbug phone was so easy, sad that a company changes a good and easy phone. Just received email from Lively/ Jitterbug stating they have heard all the frustration and will be doing phone updates in September. Read email to DH and he said: Not holding his breath! He is so frustrated that he doesn't use the phone.His birthday is 9/18 and trying to find something different.

I had to purchase a smart phone for all of DH patient portals and more work for me.🙄😯

Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:16:47 GMT

@fthunt : Totally agree and understand.

@fthunt wrote:
HATE LIVELY/JITTERBUG

LOVED MY PREVIOUS PHONE.............

Re: Suggestions for Easy to use Flip Phone

SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:34:38 GMT

@Tori3569 : Several reviews mentioned that this phone doesn't work in several areas, website and customer service not much help.

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Desertdi — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:39:46 GMT

I live in a "dead zone"...so I have a cheap flip phone from Walmart to use only in the car. The thing is so complicated, it's a royal pain to use.

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:14:30 GMT

@Desertdi : Totally agree and understand. DH keeps his phone in his car and I have to tell him to bring it in to charge. 99 3/4 of the time when he is in the car: Phone is turned off and can't call him when needed. Pay $20 month for the lowest calling plan and he only makes 1 or 2 calls per month but I prefer him to have something for emergency.

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Desertdi — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:20:20 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@Desertdi : Totally agree and understand. DH keeps his phone in his car and I have to tell him to bring it in to charge. 99 3/4 of the time when he is in the car: Phone is turned off and can't call him when needed. Pay $20 month for the lowest calling plan and he only makes 1 or 2 calls per month but I prefer him to have something for emergency.

@SouthernBee

I have VOIP in the house...but when the internet is down...that's a whole 'nother problem. (I am TOO OLD to deal with this stuff.)

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:04:55 GMT

@Desertdi : Totally understand. I am worn out and tired of dealing with so much stuff and changes.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:02:12 GMT

I've had a Tracfone flip phone forever. I only use it to pick up groceries at curbside and for road emergency. I pay $65 a year for service. I keep the phone stored with the wifi off and in airplane mode to save it from draining the battery. I charge it about every few weeks.

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:36:00 GMT

@SilleeMee : Looking on the Tracfone website but having issues. Nokia and Alcatel not available in my area. Trying to see if the Blu Flex and TCL are available in my area.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:43:29 GMT

@SouthernBee

I have the Tracfone Alcatel (TCL) MyFlip-2. I got it as a reconditioned phone for $10.

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:17:46 GMT

@SilleeMee : Great purchase ! That and the Nokia not available in my area. Trying to see if the TCL 3 is available in my area.We prefer the tracfone service.. Thanks.

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SouthernBee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:28:26 GMT

@SilleeMee : This is so frustrating. I was on the Tracfone website doing a chat. The page kept reloading. Guy confirmed the Nokia 2760 for $19.99 has service in my area. I kept the chat open while trying to make the purchase and the page kept reloading and we were disconnected. I really hate to call because some of the people are difficult to understand.