I've read many bad reviews on this phone but I still got one 2nd hand new for £30. It came with no instructions so I put my mind back 20 years . I love it so much that my android is buried in the draw with the rest of my junk and I feel 20 years younger, beam me up scot.
Hey! Do you know if WhatsApp only allows for "one-line texts"? Or can you write WhatsApp texts of any length? Another question do WhatsApp groups work normally?
"It really is of no interest to young people." I will be 22 at the end of this month, and I am going to get this phone at 15th day or so. Not all of us want to be zombies.
This review/instructional style is the highest quality I have seen in the context of basic tech devices. It is refreshing to hear standard English delivered without annoying distractions.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
You'd be better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, if you can find one. They come up in eBay quite often. Try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@bs9273 Open the message dialogue box (in text messaging or WhatsApp). By using the # key you can scroll through the keypad options. Press it once and observe the top left of the screen. Abc. abc. ABC. 123. Or a pen icon, which represents predictive texting. It should remember which option you have selected unless you switch off the phone.
Thanks for showing roughly what it can do! Young person here who just wants a separate phone for work only but not left completely helpless without the helpful modern apps like whatsapp, maps, email and internet access
It's quite good for that purpose, but I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Finally a review that addresses the buttons you use for texting. Nokia and Blackberry used to really dial in the functions per button for smooth one-handed texting. Also thanks for showing how the interface works, that is important.
Glad it helped. I couldn't get on with the phone so I switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
You are by far the best reviewer ever. No flashy details, very practical approach. You are actually telling useful things, not just explaining what is on the box! 🙏🏻
I've switch to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
A key point is ALL KaiOS handphone reviewers do not clarify that if the potential user is dependent on specific apps which are not KaiOS compatible or an available strip down version that does not meet one’s requirements then one should not buy it. There is also a need to pre-test apps like Messenger, Twitter and WhatsApp text box and consider if it is too small for comfort. Other than that, I think it is a good tough handphone even though I base my experience on Nokia 8110 4G which use the same hardware.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
thanks a lot for the whatsapp tips! i'm getting the phone in a few days and i'm soaking all the tips around kaios and the phone itself before using it! :))
I have rrveiwed the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, which is the phone I use all the time now. It doesn't have any of the annoying foibles that I mentioned in this review, plus, being on Android I can use apps such as Spotify and Messenger et al. They come up in eBay quite often, and I would recommend you try and get one on Android 7, as they work a little better than on Android 6. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Hi. Sorry I haven't replied before now, I've only just seen your question. I no longer have the phone so I can't double check, but I'm pretty certain you can set a pin code
Hi. Just to confirm - yes, you do have the option to set a 4 digit code that would have to be entered after opening the phone, and prior to having any access to all phone functions and data.
Hello! Thanks for the review. I am a teenager(19yo) who wants to give up advanced technology and use oldschool stuff so I am very interested in this phone. Can you answer some questions for me? 1. Can you send and receive a picture and/or video on whatsapp? 2. How is the youtube app working? 3. Does it have bluetooth and if so, can you connect earplugs into it and listen to music? (i should get a portable CD player for music tbh) 4. Is the storage enough for texting on whatsapp or do you find it quite low and you need to make space often ao you can use it effectively? Thank you once again! Have a wonderful day/evening!
Hi. So sorry that I haven't replied to your message, I must have missed the notification. I no longer have the phone so I am unable to answer all your questions. I found the phone to be too annoying to use so I switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
If you're initiation into mobile phones was at the time when most of them were still using the 3 x 4 keypad, you'll probably find using the Flip to be a pleasant experience.
I have this phone, I didn't expect much more from it than to mainly function as a phone/wifi hot-spot, but functionality as a phone has 1 slight problem. If a call comes in while the phone is closed and I don't want to answer it, I have not found a way to reject the call properly so I have to press the volume rocker to silence it. Then it rings internally until it times out to voicemail! So not a big problem but not great either!
I have this phone too. If you press both volume up and down button at the same time it rejects the call. You should be able to press both at the same time with your thumb.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@thejohnrenald Hi, since the 3G network is being phased out, I'm desperate to find a non-smartphone that still is decent but works on 4G. Have been looking into this model, but then Nokia 1st told me you CAN send/received MMS with it, yet when I double-checked that it would include sending/receiving MMS w/ not only pictures, but also sound files, they said no?? Which seems completely retarded. My old Sony Ericsson C905 model from 2008 works that way, at least. Under the Messaging menu, you pick either SMS or MMS, and under MMS you can record a file and send as a MMS. Surely, that must work also on this one?? Else I'm f ............! This is the only phone I can imagine getting:/ Pls, could you confirm or deny this about sending/receiving MMS containing sound files? Big thanks in advance!
Good useful review. I am disappointed with the calender on this phone where you cannot have an annual reminder of an event like a birthday. Also, if you want a reminder of an event say every two weeks, you cannot delete the event passed without deleting all future events. The old 2720 Nokia was much more usable for such. Maybe one can download a better calender.
I think the apps store is too basic for anything so useful. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
hey mark! great review, im just wondering how hotspotting works with this phone, say for a laptop or tablet? DOES it have hotspoting capability? if so whats it like, thanks in advance!
Hi. Thanks for the compliment. I no longer have this phone and never used it as a hotspot, so I can't give you a 1st hand account. I've just run a quick search through DuckDuckGo however, and several results show up saying that it can be done. Sorry I can't be more certain than that. One search result was this: www.kaiostech.com/introducing-the-nokia-2720-flip-and-800-tough-powered-by-kaios/
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you for your time, in researching this for me and in creating this review, i appreciate your direct approach, very unique :)
I have a question for owners of Nokia 2720 Flip phone. Im curious how strong is the "flip" on this phone... What I mean is when its closed and if I put the phone upside down (or in various other angles) will it open automatically or is the mechanism strong enough to keep the phone closed and only manual finger opening will open it?
It is quite strong, much too strong to open inadvertently, so no, it won't flip open of it's own accord. It may loosen up over time/with repeated use, but I doubt it would ever become so loose that it flips open without some manual effort on the part of the user.
@@markymarkgroovemaster it'll be too expensive, I found some in the market but can't really trust em. I'll just go for this one since I already have a phone
I am ditching Smartphone. Who needs more? Everything a person needs in his daily life is in it. The more you become a consumer, the more burden falls on your head.
Thank you for sharing, sir! If you don't mind, just a couple of questions.. 1- can I assign the left soft key for the Google assistant or can I just say "hey Google, call xyz"? (I'm asking for a visually impaired man) 2- does it have a speed dial option? Thanks in advance!!
@@thefarmer4586 hi. I no longer own this phone, but I'm pretty sure it responds to "hey Google". Not sure about assigning the soft keys. I don't remember actually doing that
Thank you for your video. Very helpful to decide. I’m trying to stay away from social media mainly. This seems to be an option for me on my 30th. Could I ask, while using TH-cam or any music source, can you listen while the phone is close or do you need to keep phone open? I’ve got Bluetooth headphones hence my question. Thanks.
You can continue listening to music after closing the phone but not TH-cam. The video stops when you close the lid. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
The Folder 2 isn't exactly a detox kind of phone, but it's size makes doing too much social media activity something of a chore, so has the effect of making one less keen to do all of that nonsense, but rather, phone and speak to your friends instead! For the win, I say.
@Marky Mark Good review, thanks! It looks like you could turn predictive text off by holding the '0' key? Could you confirm if this works please as the forced predictive text is a deal breaker for me. Also how is the battery life? Some reviews say it's poor (but give no indication as to what 'poor' means...) THx
Sorry I haven't replied to you before now, I somehow missed the notification. I managed 2 full days from the phone with heavy use and nearly 3 times that when I only used it for short calls and limited messaging. Yes, you can turn off predictive, but that would be a very slow way to write messages as you'd have to tap the keys multiple times to get to the letter you require. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I have considered getting this phone. I have had iPhones since 2010 and before that a Nokia 5310. Best phone ever because of its size. I always said I’d love another one if you could have WhatsApp. Although, maybe I’d be kidding myself about going back to a similar time when we didn’t rely totally on a smartphone
Yes, I've tried all that nonsense and it's really hard work. It's amazing how quickly one starts to lose touch with friends and family. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store, and because it's small I'm discouraged from spending loads of time in social media. It's helped me get a good balance. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@markymarkgroovemaster Thank you! So, there isn't a page of emoticons you can chose from? Jeez, even really really cheap shitty phones have that option, surprised this phone does not have such a basic feature.
@@johnrichardson5713 well TBH it might do, I am writing this from memory because I don't own the phone anymore, but I'm almost 100% certain it doesn't. I switched to the Samsung Folder 2 because it has all the advantages of a flip phone and also runs on Android.
I feel the same and had a period of time when I used an old Sony Xperia Active. It's a gorgeous little phone running Androud 4, so i couldn't download any apps. All i could do on it was store phone numbers/addresses, use the phone's calendar, make calls, or send text messages. I have a friends who doesn't use a mobile at all, or email, and no social media. But the technology is a runaway train, which, if you disembark from you not only get left behind, but it business increasingly difficult to stay in contact with people. In the short period of time I used the Xperia Active I quickly lost touch with quite a few people. I was surprised by this. And saddened.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It's smaller than the Flip, so one is discouraged from spending too much time on social media as it quickly becomes tiresome. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Hi mark, can you use the web browser to book an uber? I know it doesn't have the uber app but I have read some reviews saying you can book an uber using the uber website and others saying it doesn't work... I want to detox from social media but just need a feature phone which allows me to book an uber via the web browser site. Please let me know, thanks :)
@@afcpez91 I'm in the UK. I don't know if that's relevant. I've gone on ubereats.com on the 2720 Flip and on my 'regular' Samsung phone so I can compare the two, and the website appears to be functioning reasonably OK on the Flip. I have said elsewhere that using the Internet on the Flip is quite a chore, mainly because one has to navigate up and down, left and right, using the edges of the D-Pad, but having said that, I am able to enter my delivery address and then look for food or drink etc. As I said earlier, I've never used the service, but I assume that once you've set up your account and (presumably a main) delivery address, that referring back to this on subsequent orders would be less of a chore.
@@afcpez91 The Web browser is pretty basic - similar to the WAP Web experience in the mid 0s, before Android/iPhone. It's usable, but clunky and slow, even on WiFi.
@@afcpez91 An example of this in the context of the Ubereats site: the 'delivery address' box was hidden behind the 'finished' box, and I had to scroll down a little way to separate the two boxes, and then scroll back up to click on the 'delivery address' box and add my details. It works, but might drive you crazy in the process. The phone is great for calls and texts, and the WhatsApp and Facebook apps work pretty well, certainly well enough to be usable, but I'd maintain low expectations with the web browser. As KaiOs build is presence, more website owners and developers will, I assume, adapt their code to meet the KaiOs system.
It definitely supports Google email but I can't recall whether you can use any other clients. I've switched to the Galaxy Folder 2 and no longer have the Flip, so I can't check it out, sorry.
I couldn't find a way to remove any of the apps. You can hide TH-cam and WhatsApp from the easy access menu, but that seems like a rather pointless option when the majority of users probably want those two apps!
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I'm 20 years old and I'd much prefer to have this Nokia flip than my Huawei P30, I spend way too much time on it. It pulls me away from my school work. Having this phone would be a life changer because it's got whatsapp, most important app to have
Aye. It's a slightly basic version of WhatsApp but it works well enough. Once you get used to using T9 typing is quick. The buttons are pretty big so there's not a lot of mistyping.
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you, though it may not happen soon for me as money is tight and none are available in my country South Africa, but some day I really do want to try using this phone.
@@TheLiamerator until then, how about practising a few disciplines such as switching off your phone and leaving it in a different room for a few hours, or leave the house without it. It's liberating, I can tell you.
Mark,Hi,Can you please tell me if I can "pause" whilst taking a video,and,then continue after a minute or so? I can do thins on a stupid Aspera mobile,but,I'd prefer to have a Nokia flip. Waiting to buy one right now.
Hi. I'm sorry I haven't replied to your message before now. I somehow missed the notification. I no longer have the phone so I can't answer you question. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Sir, thanks for your hardwork but I would like to ask how the buttons feel. Do they feel sensitive or you have to press them hard. It's been a long time since your video, are the buttons as sensitive as they were when you purchased it or they have to press hard now ? Please sir I'm waiting for your response thank you very much.
The buttons are not hard to press at all, in fact that was possibly the best thing about the phone - the keypad. The buttons are a good size, and easy to use, even for someone like me with my sausage-shaped fingers! However, I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
As a teenager who's now serving in the army and is not allowed to carry a smart phone with me on my military base, I just want a phone like that because it can still provide me with a few things and services like a smart phone does. But man! if I am finished with my military service, I would spend no cent on such cell phone.
Would they allow this phone on a military base, then? It is similar to a smart phone in that it.has 4g connectivity to the internet, plus access to things like emails, WhatsApp, Facebook.
@@markymarkgroovemaster It's not the internet what they fear, it's cameras and being able to take high-quality photos or even videos; more over, for a feature phone like this, they tell us to burn the camera(s) before we get it in with us. And man! I know what you're thinking now. you're thinking why not allow smart phones with their cameras burned or taken out from the devices themselves like they allow feature phones?! It's just how things go on my military base, and by the way, if we were ever ratted on that we have a smart or feature phone with its cameras still working, we're sent to jail (7 to 30 or even 90 days [in some other military bases]) straight away.
@@markymarkgroovemaster Thanks for sharing such video with us. I only have one question. how long does this phone's battery stay when playing videos on it? I'm going to buy one inshallah, and such thing will be decisive.
Hello, thank you for the review! I didn't understand well, does WhatsApp only allow for "one-line texts"? Or can you write WhatsApp texts of any length?
You have unlimited lines of text that can be written, sent, or received, but only 1 line can be viewed at any one time, so one has to do a lot of scrolling.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mark, thanks for this review! I've been looking for the perfect 'dumb' phone with WhatsApp for ages now! I'm 34 and waste WAY too much time on my iPhone every day, so I think these phones are perfect for people like me who don't want all the distracting apps, yet still want to be able to keep in touch with friends and family who only use WhatsApp! However, I do have one question - does the predictive text remember words you commonly use (like an iPhone would), or does it only suggest words you find in the dictionary? For example, if texting is a bit of a pain using this phone and finding apostrophes slows you down, I might go back to text writing that we used in the 90s such as changing 'you're' to 'ur' - would it remember that and suggest it to me every time I tried to type it? Please can you also tell me how good Google Maps is? As that is something I would like to keep as a function. Thanks!
The phone I had didn't crash at all, but I have read of this problem. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
When typing a text message and you receive a phone call during typing the message will you lose your message you were writing at the time and have to start over?
I haven't had the phone for several months and I only used it for a few days before switching to the Folder 2, so I can't answer with certainty, but I think the message will hold in the RAM during the call, provided you go back to the message after the call.
Honestly , i want this phone more than anything , its not available for purchase in Serbia and it makes me real sad , lol. Hopefully i'll get it before college :(
Regarding the calendar app, can this be silenced or put on vibrate only? My current Nokia doesn't allow this so calendar notifications can be very intrusive at times. Thanks.
Ciao Marco. I do have a question. I have purchased the 2740 and apart from some pain in the neck items that you have mentioned I cannot for the life of me "download" MMs messages that I receive from time to time. It tells me in the incoming MMs that I can download it by a certain date by pressing "download" but where is this download option on the phone. Does it have that option ? Grazie.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. They come up on Ebay from time to time. I recommend getting one on Android 7 because it's marginally easier to type on than the earlier version. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I haven't tried it, no. I read that too which put me off ordering one and choosing this one instead. The Flip didn't switch off at any point while I was using it, and it's the same internally as the Tough.
Bein' an Ole Geezer this is what I want. I spent my whole working career in tech so am over the crap. If anyone sends me a text I call them back and leave a voice response (not hard at all)! :)
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Yes it does. In both the messaging app and WhatsApp you have the option of speaking your messages into the phone. It's pretty accurate too, and you can keep adding new sentences. Going back over the texts to check it says what you want it to say is easy in the messaging app because it has 4 way navigation and 3 lines of text on view, but not in what's app, this only has a single line of text with forward and backward navigation. It's still doable, but takes a while to scroll back to the start to check the message.
I have the kyocera extreme it's plain basic, looking for something like this, can you be on a call and text or do other things at the same time or you cant?, I'm able to do this on my kyocera extreme, and it's useful especially on my job, I had an Alcatel smart flip, but u couldn't call and text or do other things at the same time
I have purchased another 2720 Flip and this one does not let me write messages while on the phone. It won't let me navigate away from the call and simultaneously do other tasks.
Yes it does, and it's a good volume. The tone isn't great so listening to music isn't much fun, but for watching little video clips et al it's more than adequate.
What are you complaining?, welcome back to the good times where we loved our free time and with friends instead of in the front of the phone. We just called quick and meet instead of laying on the couch and never meet.
Hi. As usual the battery life is never as good as claimed and certainly depends on levels of usage, but I got a couple of days of 'heavy' use with playing around on it, listening to music, watching TH-cam clips, making calls, and doing the review. I wouldn't take it out on a 3rd day without a recharge. But if it was just sitting in the pocket or bag as a back up phone for the odd text or phone call I think you'd still be able to use it by the end of a week.
No. This isn't an Android phone, so you can't go on to the Play Store and download apps. It's got basics versions of TH-cam and WhatsApp pre installed, so they work ok on it, but Spotify etc isn't available.
To be honnest i have a bit of a soft spot for "old" tech (im 18 btw, this definitely seems like my kind of phone) so when i saw something like the new Motorola razer and the later 5g variant i was so happy that flip phones were going to be useable without compromise, then i realised that ide need to sell a kidney to afford one and after a while i stumbled opon this, as this has peeked my intrest is there any chance someone could tell me is there an app store of any kind on the device or will i have to root it (assuming it runs on Android) or something like that to put apps on it, i ask this because i saw youtube was installed and it seems to be somewhat of a smartphone?
It doesn't run on Android. These new Nokia phones are not made by Nokia and run on an operating system of the manufacturer's own design. This phone runs on KaiOS and comes pre loaded with basic versions of TH-cam and WhatsApp. There is an app store as such, but it's even less populated than the windows store ever became.
You'd be better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, if you can find one. They come up in eBay quite often. Try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I was actually curious if it used apps like Spotify in addition to Google Maps. I honestly don't need a massive amount of apps, but I'd insist on at least a couple of key apps.
It's not running on Android so you can't download any apps, and the version of maps that is preloaded on the phone is basic. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I'm very interested in this as a work phone, at my job lots of communication goes through Whatsapp and when I visit or work at factories I'd rather not have my expensive smart phone in my pocket
I think it feels quite robust, arguably tougher than the average smart phone. I didn't drop it or carry out any breakage tests so I can't comment really, but I didn't feel like I had to be really careful with it in the way I do when I have a smart phone out of a case.
Hello, did it actually lose whatsapp support? I was going to buy it tomorrow but I heard some say that kaiOS doesnt support whatsapp anymore.. is that true? please confirm
Very good video!👍🏿 Can I ask some questions here? 1. Can you open website link from WhatsApp? And "quote" function? 2. Can this phone install the App like: Line, FB Messenger, dictionary or any translation App. Included App Store? Thanks!
The phone isn't running on Android, so you can't download any apps. I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Nice for trip to nostalgia, but would it not drive you crazy, trying to use it on a daily basis? I have an Xperia Active, which I dig out of the drawer from time to time, but as for regular usage - nah, it's sluggish, drop calls regularly, and is horrible to write messages on.
It's not an Android phone so you can't access the Play Store and download Spotify. There is an app store but it's more basic and less populated than even the Windows store ever was. There is a pre-loaded, on-board music player which is half way decent, and there is a pre loaded basic TH-cam 'app'. That stops when you close the phone, however, and I'm not a subscriber so I don't know if, under that arrangement, it carries on playing when you close it.
I apologise for not replying to your message before now, I somehow missed the notification. I no longer own the phone and have switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@markymarkgroovemaster That's a crazy long time ago. Maybe one day I can do that. I'm using a cellphone for work. You're right. I wouldn't be able to live without a smart device 😆 but I know they're a distraction, so I was thinking about purchasing this until I've read some comments on another video saying that this device is 'sluggish' and has a few bugs. Have you experienced any of these claims?
@@PekkaBF yes, I would agree with those comments. It's fine for occasional use, or where the main use is calling and texting, but internet, Messenger, and WhatsApp are quite hard work.
@markymarkgroovemaster do you think it's worth it to spend about 120 dollars to get this cellphone or should I aim for something cheaper since I don't really need to have wifi on a cellphone but it would be cool
That's not so, I think. I don't see how you can answer a call without opening it. It's possible that you could set it to answer calls automatically, ie without pressing any buttons, but the ear piece would be hidden. Might work if you had a Bluetooth or wired headset attached. I no longer have the phone so I can't check for you.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. You can answer calls on this phone just by opening it. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
That depends in the settings, which can be changed so that you don't receive notifications. Out of the box it is set to give you notifications for WhatsApp, texts, emails, and voice calls. You can introduce your own ringtones and notification tones.
Hello, can i ask you a question? Kinda important one for me. Does the WhatsApp application give you the QR code needed for WhatsApp Web? Also awesome video! The tips in this video arent in any other video like u said :)
No, the QR code is not in the place it is found on the Android version of WhatsApp (I would imagine it's in the same place in the iPhone app - next to your name). I have gone through the menu in the 2720 flip and there is no QR code to be found anywhere. Perhaps the app does not allow you to capture other people's QR codes, and this is why they do not show you yours. I imagine you could take a screenshot of your QR code on a different phone, prior to switching to the new device, and save that to your 2720, and then show that to people? There is an option on the 2720 flip to request a report of your account, which might provide the QR code. I have requested the report and will let you know if they send me the QR code.
It does have an app store of sorts but, rather like Windows phones, the app store is not massively populated. Developers appear to be taking KaiOs more seriously than Windows, so there are apps being added, little by little.
Hi Mark, could you please anwer my question? I am looking to switch this phone, just wanted to know if I can install mobile banking apps though google play store. Thank you
Does this phone require data to function properly? I would just have unlimited talk and text. I have never paid for data on my phone. Can you give me an idea of what would work and what wouldn't?
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store. I reviewed it here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
“it’s obviously not really of any interest to young people.” i’m 18y/o and i’m kinda tired of the smartphone, it’s become like a gateway to mass consuming stuff… generally it’s kinda overwhelming ( ﾟдﾟ) also flip phones are super cool ^w^
I've read many bad reviews on this phone but I still got one 2nd hand new for £30. It came with no instructions so I put my mind back 20 years . I love it so much that my android is buried in the draw with the rest of my junk and I feel 20 years younger, beam me up scot.
Hows the battery life?
Hey! Do you know if WhatsApp only allows for "one-line texts"? Or can you write WhatsApp texts of any length?
Another question do WhatsApp groups work normally?
"It really is of no interest to young people."
I will be 22 at the end of this month, and I am going to get this phone at 15th day or so.
Not all of us want to be zombies.
same, the more i watch these videos the more excited i get to break the thread of smartphones
Finally I came around the people of my taste..
I’m scrapping my iPhone and I’ve asked for this for my 16th birthday instead :))
@Remi yeah why not
I'm 29 thinking getting this cause it's small compared to my big ass phone which i can't carry/stuff in pocket at all times
This review/instructional style is the highest quality I have seen in the context of basic tech devices. It is refreshing to hear standard English delivered without annoying distractions.
Well thank you, kind sir, compliments received. Perhaps I have missed my vocation. 😀
Shame I did not hold the phone steady!!
this is exactly the review i was looking for! thank you!
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Your voice and accent are exquisite!! sadly a dying breed
I love your hood old English accent. You're reviews are so natural. How about using the phone as second phone just got calls and text?
Ideal for that basic usage, yes.
You'd be better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, if you can find one. They come up in eBay quite often. Try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@markymarkgroovemaster as
@@markymarkgroovemaster please give me a clue how you edit the aoutorate screen on this device...
@@bs9273 Open the message dialogue box (in text messaging or WhatsApp). By using the # key you can scroll through the keypad options. Press it once and observe the top left of the screen. Abc. abc. ABC. 123. Or a pen icon, which represents predictive texting. It should remember which option you have selected unless you switch off the phone.
Thanks for showing roughly what it can do! Young person here who just wants a separate phone for work only but not left completely helpless without the helpful modern apps like whatsapp, maps, email and internet access
It's quite good for that purpose, but I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Finally a review that addresses the buttons you use for texting. Nokia and Blackberry used to really dial in the functions per button for smooth one-handed texting. Also thanks for showing how the interface works, that is important.
Glad it helped.
I couldn't get on with the phone so I switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
You are by far the best reviewer ever. No flashy details, very practical approach. You are actually telling useful things, not just explaining what is on the box! 🙏🏻
Thank you for the compliment. 🤗
Man after 20 rewievs I see a man who open this Phone with one hand. This is what i wanted to see. I wish You best and subscribe!
Excelent review, I am looking forward to collect all the nokia originals.
My thoughts aswell
"I'm going to endeavour to provide for you a short and terse review"
Straight off the bat I'm loving you haha, thanks for creating this review
I don't think I achieved that goal, however. 🤣
Love your style of reviews, I really do. You've got fans out there, cheers!
Thank you.
I've switch to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
A key point is ALL KaiOS handphone reviewers do not clarify that if the potential user is dependent on specific apps which are not KaiOS compatible or an available strip down version that does not meet one’s requirements then one should not buy it. There is also a need to pre-test apps like Messenger, Twitter and WhatsApp text box and consider if it is too small for comfort. Other than that, I think it is a good tough handphone even though I base my experience on Nokia 8110 4G which use the same hardware.
Just got this phone! Love it so far! Bye bye cancer also known as "smart"phone!
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@markymarkgroovemaster Wait, there's a Samsung Folder 2 ?! Thank you for the tip!
@@Luukluukluuk12 there's one for sale here:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274878045564?hash=item4000021d7c:g:gIoAAOSw-Xdg-xnZ
thanks a lot for the whatsapp tips! i'm getting the phone in a few days and i'm soaking all the tips around kaios and the phone itself before using it! :))
Did you get the phone? Did you like it/have you still got it?
@@markymarkgroovemaster he said, few days not a month
Audio/ video call supported?
@@rifathussain1480 Not on WhatsApp apparently.
@@markymarkgroovemaster any other internet based audio call? Like... viber, imo?
Your review is superb!
Thank you. 😊
I have rrveiwed the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, which is the phone I use all the time now. It doesn't have any of the annoying foibles that I mentioned in this review, plus, being on Android I can use apps such as Spotify and Messenger et al.
They come up in eBay quite often, and I would recommend you try and get one on Android 7, as they work a little better than on Android 6.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
best review I've seen on this. is there a way to put a lock/password on the phone to avoid people accessing/going through it?
Hi. Sorry I haven't replied before now, I've only just seen your question. I no longer have the phone so I can't double check, but I'm pretty certain you can set a pin code
Hi. Just to confirm - yes, you do have the option to set a 4 digit code that would have to be entered after opening the phone, and prior to having any access to all phone functions and data.
*Very good from the video today I have learned something new. Angel*
Hello! Thanks for the review. I am a teenager(19yo) who wants to give up advanced technology and use oldschool stuff so I am very interested in this phone. Can you answer some questions for me?
1. Can you send and receive a picture and/or video on whatsapp?
2. How is the youtube app working?
3. Does it have bluetooth and if so, can you connect earplugs into it and listen to music? (i should get a portable CD player for music tbh)
4. Is the storage enough for texting on whatsapp or do you find it quite low and you need to make space often ao you can use it effectively?
Thank you once again! Have a wonderful day/evening!
1) You most likely can but I haven't checked
2) The TH-cam app seems to work surprisingly well on many KaiOS phones, and this is a high end one.
Hi. So sorry that I haven't replied to your message, I must have missed the notification.
I no longer have the phone so I am unable to answer all your questions.
I found the phone to be too annoying to use so I switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
At last a guy who understand ERGONOMY and USABILITY.
Is it just me , or are you that person that I listen to in my school's ASL audios 😂
😂😂
Im 34 and have been looking at this phone as well as the other Nokia 4G phones.
If you're initiation into mobile phones was at the time when most of them were still using the 3 x 4 keypad, you'll probably find using the Flip to be a pleasant experience.
I have this phone, I didn't expect much more from it than to mainly function as a phone/wifi hot-spot, but functionality as a phone has 1 slight problem. If a call comes in while the phone is closed and I don't want to answer it, I have not found a way to reject the call properly so I have to press the volume rocker to silence it. Then it rings internally until it times out to voicemail! So not a big problem but not great either!
I have this phone too. If you press both volume up and down button at the same time it rejects the call. You should be able to press both at the same time with your thumb.
Just hold volume button down, to reject call
A posh Englishman. Great.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@thejohnrenald
Hi,
since the 3G network is being phased out, I'm desperate to find a non-smartphone that still is decent but works on 4G.
Have been looking into this model, but then Nokia 1st told me you CAN send/received MMS with it, yet when I double-checked that it would include sending/receiving MMS w/ not only pictures, but also sound files, they said no?? Which seems completely retarded.
My old Sony Ericsson C905 model from 2008 works that way, at least. Under the Messaging menu, you pick either SMS or MMS, and under MMS you can record a file and send as a MMS.
Surely, that must work also on this one?? Else I'm f ............! This is the only phone I can imagine getting:/ Pls, could you confirm or deny this about sending/receiving MMS containing sound files?
Big thanks in advance!
very nice of you, gentleman.
thanks for the review! its perfect for young people to improve the mental health due to dropping social media :) im dumbing down too!
Thanks man, I'm looking for a dumbphone with whatsapp and your review is the only one showing whatsapp being used!
Good useful review. I am disappointed with the calender on this phone where you cannot have an annual reminder of an event like a birthday. Also, if you want a reminder of an event say every two weeks, you cannot delete the event passed without deleting all future events. The old 2720 Nokia was much more usable for such. Maybe one can download a better calender.
I think the apps store is too basic for anything so useful.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
hey mark! great review, im just wondering how hotspotting works with this phone, say for a laptop or tablet?
DOES it have hotspoting capability? if so whats it like, thanks in advance!
Hi. Thanks for the compliment. I no longer have this phone and never used it as a hotspot, so I can't give you a 1st hand account. I've just run a quick search through DuckDuckGo however, and several results show up saying that it can be done.
Sorry I can't be more certain than that.
One search result was this:
www.kaiostech.com/introducing-the-nokia-2720-flip-and-800-tough-powered-by-kaios/
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you for your time, in researching this for me and in creating this review, i appreciate your direct approach, very unique :)
@@stacyardus3898 My pleasure. Happy to help (or try to help, at least).
I have a question for owners of Nokia 2720 Flip phone.
Im curious how strong is the "flip" on this phone... What I mean is when its closed and if I put the phone upside down (or in various other angles) will it open automatically or is the mechanism strong enough to keep the phone closed and only manual finger opening will open it?
It is quite strong, much too strong to open inadvertently, so no, it won't flip open of it's own accord. It may loosen up over time/with repeated use, but I doubt it would ever become so loose that it flips open without some manual effort on the part of the user.
I'm 13 and will make sure I'll have this phone
I'm pretty sure you won't like it! You should consider the Folder 2 as a better option.
@@markymarkgroovemaster But it isn't available in my country 😭. That's the first one I was gonna buy and then it isn't available in my country
@@markymarkgroovemaster I really want to buy the samsung folder 2 if that's what ur saying but ut really isn't available in my country
@@liahdg2777 That's a shame. You can't buy it from the UK, USA, or China and have it shipped to you?
@@markymarkgroovemaster it'll be too expensive, I found some in the market but can't really trust em. I'll just go for this one since I already have a phone
I am ditching Smartphone. Who needs more? Everything a person needs in his daily life is in it. The more you become a consumer, the more burden falls on your head.
Same
TRUEE
Thank you for sharing, sir!
If you don't mind, just a couple of questions..
1- can I assign the left soft key for the Google assistant or can I just say "hey Google, call xyz"?
(I'm asking for a visually impaired man)
2- does it have a speed dial option?
Thanks in advance!!
@@thefarmer4586 hi. I no longer own this phone, but I'm pretty sure it responds to "hey Google". Not sure about assigning the soft keys. I don't remember actually doing that
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you, sir!!
Thank you for your video. Very helpful to decide. I’m trying to stay away from social media mainly. This seems to be an option for me on my 30th. Could I ask, while using TH-cam or any music source, can you listen while the phone is close or do you need to keep phone open? I’ve got Bluetooth headphones hence my question. Thanks.
You can continue listening to music after closing the phone but not TH-cam. The video stops when you close the lid.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
The Folder 2 isn't exactly a detox kind of phone, but it's size makes doing too much social media activity something of a chore, so has the effect of making one less keen to do all of that nonsense, but rather, phone and speak to your friends instead! For the win, I say.
@@sonorous8028 that's a good point. I'm not a Premium subscriber, so I can't answer that.
@Marky Mark Good review, thanks! It looks like you could turn predictive text off by holding the '0' key? Could you confirm if this works please as the forced predictive text is a deal breaker for me. Also how is the battery life? Some reviews say it's poor (but give no indication as to what 'poor' means...) THx
Sorry I haven't replied to you before now, I somehow missed the notification.
I managed 2 full days from the phone with heavy use and nearly 3 times that when I only used it for short calls and limited messaging.
Yes, you can turn off predictive, but that would be a very slow way to write messages as you'd have to tap the keys multiple times to get to the letter you require.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I have considered getting this phone. I have had iPhones since 2010 and before that a Nokia 5310. Best phone ever because of its size. I always said I’d love another one if you could have WhatsApp. Although, maybe I’d be kidding myself about going back to a similar time when we didn’t rely totally on a smartphone
Yes, I've tried all that nonsense and it's really hard work. It's amazing how quickly one starts to lose touch with friends and family.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store, and because it's small I'm discouraged from spending loads of time in social media. It's helped me get a good balance.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
great review thank you!
Thank you. ☺
How do you add emoticons to your text messages?? I am a real technofobe and can't see how to do it
You have to use punctuation, so a colon, a hyphen, and a bracket (= a smiley) or a colon, a hyphen, and a capital Dee (= a laughing face).
@@markymarkgroovemaster Thank you! So, there isn't a page of emoticons you can chose from? Jeez, even really really cheap shitty phones have that option, surprised this phone does not have such a basic feature.
@@johnrichardson5713 well TBH it might do, I am writing this from memory because I don't own the phone anymore, but I'm almost 100% certain it doesn't. I switched to the Samsung Folder 2 because it has all the advantages of a flip phone and also runs on Android.
@@johnrichardson5713 I reviewed the phone here: th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the review. I was wondering if ther is a voice to text option?
Yes there is. It's arguably the easiest way to write messages on this particular phone.
Young person here and I'm very interested in this phone!! I don't want to take part in the prison being built for us with technology
I feel the same and had a period of time when I used an old Sony Xperia Active. It's a gorgeous little phone running Androud 4, so i couldn't download any apps. All i could do on it was store phone numbers/addresses, use the phone's calendar, make calls, or send text messages.
I have a friends who doesn't use a mobile at all, or email, and no social media.
But the technology is a runaway train, which, if you disembark from you not only get left behind, but it business increasingly difficult to stay in contact with people.
In the short period of time I used the Xperia Active I quickly lost touch with quite a few people. I was surprised by this. And saddened.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It's smaller than the Flip, so one is discouraged from spending too much time on social media as it quickly becomes tiresome.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Hi mark, can you use the web browser to book an uber? I know it doesn't have the uber app but I have read some reviews saying you can book an uber using the uber website and others saying it doesn't work... I want to detox from social media but just need a feature phone which allows me to book an uber via the web browser site. Please let me know, thanks :)
I've no idea...I've never used Uber, but I'll have a little play with it tomorrow and see how far I can get.
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you, I just wanted to know if it has the capability to let you book an uber on the website. Thanks
@@afcpez91 I'm in the UK. I don't know if that's relevant.
I've gone on ubereats.com on the 2720 Flip and on my 'regular' Samsung phone so I can compare the two, and the website appears to be functioning reasonably OK on the Flip.
I have said elsewhere that using the Internet on the Flip is quite a chore, mainly because one has to navigate up and down, left and right, using the edges of the D-Pad, but having said that, I am able to enter my delivery address and then look for food or drink etc.
As I said earlier, I've never used the service, but I assume that once you've set up your account and (presumably a main) delivery address, that referring back to this on subsequent orders would be less of a chore.
@@afcpez91 The Web browser is pretty basic - similar to the WAP Web experience in the mid 0s, before Android/iPhone. It's usable, but clunky and slow, even on WiFi.
@@afcpez91 An example of this in the context of the Ubereats site: the 'delivery address' box was hidden behind the 'finished' box, and I had to scroll down a little way to separate the two boxes, and then scroll back up to click on the 'delivery address' box and add my details.
It works, but might drive you crazy in the process.
The phone is great for calls and texts, and the WhatsApp and Facebook apps work pretty well, certainly well enough to be usable, but I'd maintain low expectations with the web browser.
As KaiOs build is presence, more website owners and developers will, I assume, adapt their code to meet the KaiOs system.
every reviewer on this phone seems to have drunk an entire pot of coffee beforehand
Maybe it's only coffee addicts that but it. 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Mark, do you perhaps know if the phone supports exchange email?
It definitely supports Google email but I can't recall whether you can use any other clients. I've switched to the Galaxy Folder 2 and no longer have the Flip, so I can't check it out, sorry.
@@markymarkgroovemaster Okay I think I'll just need to find out then. Thanks!
Can you get rid of most of those apps and icons in the main menu, or are many of them built-in apps that can't be removed?
I couldn't find a way to remove any of the apps. You can hide TH-cam and WhatsApp from the easy access menu, but that seems like a rather pointless option when the majority of users probably want those two apps!
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now. It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I'm 20 years old and I'd much prefer to have this Nokia flip than my Huawei P30, I spend way too much time on it. It pulls me away from my school work. Having this phone would be a life changer because it's got whatsapp, most important app to have
Aye. It's a slightly basic version of WhatsApp but it works well enough. Once you get used to using T9 typing is quick. The buttons are pretty big so there's not a lot of mistyping.
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you, though it may not happen soon for me as money is tight and none are available in my country South Africa, but some day I really do want to try using this phone.
@@TheLiamerator until then, how about practising a few disciplines such as switching off your phone and leaving it in a different room for a few hours, or leave the house without it. It's liberating, I can tell you.
Bish bash bosh . Brilliant.
Mark,Hi,Can you please tell me if I can "pause" whilst taking a video,and,then continue after a minute or so? I can do thins on a stupid Aspera mobile,but,I'd prefer to have a Nokia flip.
Waiting to buy one right now.
Hi. I'm sorry I haven't replied to your message before now. I somehow missed the notification.
I no longer have the phone so I can't answer you question.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Please tell more about maps in this phone,Does this phone have gps?
Yes, and work similar to android
Yes, it has but one problem: you won't get turn by turn navigation like you get in android.
Please tell me how you edit the aoutorate screen on the nokia 2720 flip, thanks...
Hi! I'd really like to get one, can you show how do the maps work? Do they show your current localisation?
@@emilkamiska1036 hi. Very sorry but I no longer own this phone so I can't help you.
Sir, thanks for your hardwork but I would like to ask how the buttons feel.
Do they feel sensitive or you have to press them hard.
It's been a long time since your video, are the buttons as sensitive as they were when you purchased it or they have to press hard now ?
Please sir I'm waiting for your response thank you very much.
The buttons are not hard to press at all, in fact that was possibly the best thing about the phone - the keypad. The buttons are a good size, and easy to use, even for someone like me with my sausage-shaped fingers!
However, I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@markymarkgroovemaster i very much appreciate for the reply man. Thanx for the info you are filling us with.
You're very welcome.
As a teenager who's now serving in the army and is not allowed to carry a smart phone with me on my military base, I just want a phone like that because it can still provide me with a few things and services like a smart phone does. But man! if I am finished with my military service, I would spend no cent on such cell phone.
Would they allow this phone on a military base, then? It is similar to a smart phone in that it.has 4g connectivity to the internet, plus access to things like emails, WhatsApp, Facebook.
@@markymarkgroovemaster It's not the internet what they fear, it's cameras and being able to take high-quality photos or even videos; more over, for a feature phone like this, they tell us to burn the camera(s) before we get it in with us.
And man! I know what you're thinking now. you're thinking why not allow smart phones with their cameras burned or taken out from the devices themselves like they allow feature phones?! It's just how things go on my military base, and by the way, if we were ever ratted on that we have a smart or feature phone with its cameras still working, we're sent to jail (7 to 30 or even 90 days [in some other military bases]) straight away.
@@AhmedAllam-22 fair enough. I think this rule should apply in all work places! Managing staff is a complete nightmare these days.
@@markymarkgroovemaster Thanks for sharing such video with us. I only have one question. how long does this phone's battery stay when playing videos on it? I'm going to buy one inshallah, and such thing will be decisive.
@@AhmedAllam-22 I never tested that when I had the phone, so I can't give you a definitive answer, sorry.
Hello, thank you for the review! I didn't understand well, does WhatsApp only allow for "one-line texts"? Or can you write WhatsApp texts of any length?
You have unlimited lines of text that can be written, sent, or received, but only 1 line can be viewed at any one time, so one has to do a lot of scrolling.
very good explanation. very good video.
Thank you. ☺
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@markymarkgroovemaster nice. I still use samsung Galaxy note 8 and its fantastic still
@@abdullakc ah, great phone, I bet. I've used the Note 1 the Note 4, both great phones, so I bet the 8 is awesome.
Hi Mark, thanks for this review! I've been looking for the perfect 'dumb' phone with WhatsApp for ages now! I'm 34 and waste WAY too much time on my iPhone every day, so I think these phones are perfect for people like me who don't want all the distracting apps, yet still want to be able to keep in touch with friends and family who only use WhatsApp! However, I do have one question - does the predictive text remember words you commonly use (like an iPhone would), or does it only suggest words you find in the dictionary? For example, if texting is a bit of a pain using this phone and finding apostrophes slows you down, I might go back to text writing that we used in the 90s such as changing 'you're' to 'ur' - would it remember that and suggest it to me every time I tried to type it?
Please can you also tell me how good Google Maps is? As that is something I would like to keep as a function. Thanks!
Hi. Unfortunately I don't have this phone anymore so cannot answer either question with any certainty. Really sorry Kat.
Turns out there’s a cult of young people who prefer it.
Dont give up :D
does it crash a lot ? reviewers on amazon are saying it's crashing.
The phone I had didn't crash at all, but I have read of this problem.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
When typing a text message and you receive a phone call during typing the message will you lose your message you were writing at the time and have to start over?
I haven't had the phone for several months and I only used it for a few days before switching to the Folder 2, so I can't answer with certainty, but I think the message will hold in the RAM during the call, provided you go back to the message after the call.
Honestly , i want this phone more than anything , its not available for purchase in Serbia and it makes me real sad , lol. Hopefully i'll get it before college :(
Ah, that's a shame. Sorry I can't help any further. I wish you well in your mission.
Regarding the calendar app, can this be silenced or put on vibrate only? My current Nokia doesn't allow this so calendar notifications can be very intrusive at times. Thanks.
Yes it can.
Me: a 12 year old who chose this over an oppo
Young king
@@untyzula474 Please tell me your username is a JAR reference
@@thmoow Pleasure meeting a fellow stinky JARling in the wild
On a flip phone review of all things too
@@untyzula474 What a bizarre place to meet, it's good to see another JARling of culture though
Any regrets?
Ciao Marco. I do have a question. I have purchased the 2740 and apart from some pain in the neck items that you have mentioned I cannot for the life of me "download" MMs messages that I receive from time to time. It tells me in the incoming MMs that I can download it by a certain date by pressing "download" but where is this download option on the phone. Does it have that option ? Grazie.
You may need to set up MMS messaging. Check your carrier's website for further information.
I'm getting the 800 for Christmas but if that dosnt work ima get this one
An affordable android flip would be the ultimate
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
They come up on Ebay from time to time. I recommend getting one on Android 7 because it's marginally easier to type on than the earlier version.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
How long does the battery last?
Please check my comment about this above (Best Tech's question). Thank you
Have you tested Nokia 800 Tough? I saw few people complaining about it suddenly turning itself off. I want to hear from you.
I haven't tried it, no. I read that too which put me off ordering one and choosing this one instead. The Flip didn't switch off at any point while I was using it, and it's the same internally as the Tough.
It's the same with the 2027 flip. Every few days its just shutting down for no reason.. :(
Bein' an Ole Geezer this is what I want. I spent my whole working career in tech so am over the crap. If anyone sends me a text I call them back and leave a voice response (not hard at all)! :)
Haha, indeed. And making, receiving, and ending calls is so much easier with physical buttons.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
Great review!
Thank yooo
It has voice to text capability? I never mastered t9
Yes it does. In both the messaging app and WhatsApp you have the option of speaking your messages into the phone. It's pretty accurate too, and you can keep adding new sentences.
Going back over the texts to check it says what you want it to say is easy in the messaging app because it has 4 way navigation and 3 lines of text on view, but not in what's app, this only has a single line of text with forward and backward navigation. It's still doable, but takes a while to scroll back to the start to check the message.
This phone is meant for those fighting phone addiction!
Yes, it will help with that.
Can the internal sd card be removed and replaced with a 16-32 gb card with recorded music to play back.
Yes, it has an sd card slot and yes, it will play music from the sd card.
I have the kyocera extreme it's plain basic, looking for something like this, can you be on a call and text or do other things at the same time or you cant?, I'm able to do this on my kyocera extreme, and it's useful especially on my job, I had an Alcatel smart flip, but u couldn't call and text or do other things at the same time
I have purchased another 2720 Flip and this one does not let me write messages while on the phone. It won't let me navigate away from the call and simultaneously do other tasks.
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you, looking to buy this phone
Does it have a loudspeaker?
Thanks for the video
Yes it does, and it's a good volume. The tone isn't great so listening to music isn't much fun, but for watching little video clips et al it's more than adequate.
What are you complaining?, welcome back to the good times where we loved our free time and with friends instead of in the front of the phone.
We just called quick and meet instead of laying on the couch and never meet.
How’s the battery life on this ? With regular day use, does it hold up ?
It says standby use around 28 days.
Hi. As usual the battery life is never as good as claimed and certainly depends on levels of usage, but I got a couple of days of 'heavy' use with playing around on it, listening to music, watching TH-cam clips, making calls, and doing the review. I wouldn't take it out on a 3rd day without a recharge. But if it was just sitting in the pocket or bag as a back up phone for the odd text or phone call I think you'd still be able to use it by the end of a week.
Does this phone support Waze navigation, and Spotify?
No. This isn't an Android phone, so you can't go on to the Play Store and download apps. It's got basics versions of TH-cam and WhatsApp pre installed, so they work ok on it, but Spotify etc isn't available.
To be honnest i have a bit of a soft spot for "old" tech (im 18 btw, this definitely seems like my kind of phone) so when i saw something like the new Motorola razer and the later 5g variant i was so happy that flip phones were going to be useable without compromise, then i realised that ide need to sell a kidney to afford one and after a while i stumbled opon this, as this has peeked my intrest is there any chance someone could tell me is there an app store of any kind on the device or will i have to root it (assuming it runs on Android) or something like that to put apps on it, i ask this because i saw youtube was installed and it seems to be somewhat of a smartphone?
It doesn't run on Android. These new Nokia phones are not made by Nokia and run on an operating system of the manufacturer's own design. This phone runs on KaiOS and comes pre loaded with basic versions of TH-cam and WhatsApp. There is an app store as such, but it's even less populated than the windows store ever became.
You'd be better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, if you can find one. They come up in eBay quite often. Try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I was actually curious if it used apps like Spotify in addition to Google Maps. I honestly don't need a massive amount of apps, but I'd insist on at least a couple of key apps.
It's not running on Android so you can't download any apps, and the version of maps that is preloaded on the phone is basic.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
I'm very interested in this as a work phone, at my job lots of communication goes through Whatsapp and when I visit or work at factories I'd rather not have my expensive smart phone in my pocket
Does this run on android? Just briefly flicked through this video
No, it uses the Kaios platform, which has its own (not particularly well populated) store.
@@markymarkgroovemaster 👍
How is the build quality? The Nokia 2720 fold broke so often.
I think it feels quite robust, arguably tougher than the average smart phone. I didn't drop it or carry out any breakage tests so I can't comment really, but I didn't feel like I had to be really careful with it in the way I do when I have a smart phone out of a case.
Hello, did it actually lose whatsapp support? I was going to buy it tomorrow but I heard some say that kaiOS doesnt support whatsapp anymore.. is that true? please confirm
@@EfilWarlord hi. No idea, sorry, and I no longer have the phone, so I can't check for you.
Very good video!👍🏿
Can I ask some questions here?
1. Can you open website link from WhatsApp? And "quote" function?
2. Can this phone install the App like: Line, FB Messenger, dictionary or any translation App. Included App Store?
Thanks!
The phone isn't running on Android, so you can't download any apps.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
You could put a custom Android 4.1 or 4.4 rom on that Xperia Active.
Can you set a wallpaper on the tiny display, that'd be cool
I can't recall, sorry. I think you can, but I couldn't say for sure, and no longer own the phone.
I'm thinking of reviving an old Nokia X3
Nice for trip to nostalgia, but would it not drive you crazy, trying to use it on a daily basis? I have an Xperia Active, which I dig out of the drawer from time to time, but as for regular usage - nah, it's sluggish, drop calls regularly, and is horrible to write messages on.
Does it have a good music player like spotify or youtube music? I want this phone for travelling and so I can listen to music while on the go.
It's not an Android phone so you can't access the Play Store and download Spotify. There is an app store but it's more basic and less populated than even the Windows store ever was. There is a pre-loaded, on-board music player which is half way decent, and there is a pre loaded basic TH-cam 'app'. That stops when you close the phone, however, and I'm not a subscriber so I don't know if, under that arrangement, it carries on playing when you close it.
@alreytan5351 copy spotify playlist link put on the link what i gave u then kaboom
Hello..can someone please tell how many fields this phone allows for one contact
I apologise for not replying to your message before now, I somehow missed the notification.
I no longer own the phone and have switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
These phones come up in eBay quite often. I recommend that you try and get one on Android 7, as they work better.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
@@markymarkgroovemaster Thank you
this is a very nice phone.
Yes, not bad, and did what ya need.... provided you don't need tons of apps.
You're writing so quickly. I wish I could do that 😮
Haha...Practise practise practise. 🤣
I started in 1999.
@markymarkgroovemaster That's a crazy long time ago. Maybe one day I can do that. I'm using a cellphone for work. You're right. I wouldn't be able to live without a smart device 😆 but I know they're a distraction, so I was thinking about purchasing this until I've read some comments on another video saying that this device is 'sluggish' and has a few bugs. Have you experienced any of these claims?
@@PekkaBF yes, I would agree with those comments. It's fine for occasional use, or where the main use is calling and texting, but internet, Messenger, and WhatsApp are quite hard work.
@markymarkgroovemaster do you think it's worth it to spend about 120 dollars to get this cellphone or should I aim for something cheaper since I don't really need to have wifi on a cellphone but it would be cool
@@PekkaBF I wouldn't spend that much on it! I paid £40 sterling at CEX. I wouldn't pay anymore than that for it.
Loved the video... I saw somewhere that we can answer calls without opening it, can you please show that?
That's not so, I think. I don't see how you can answer a call without opening it. It's possible that you could set it to answer calls automatically, ie without pressing any buttons, but the ear piece would be hidden. Might work if you had a Bluetooth or wired headset attached. I no longer have the phone so I can't check for you.
@@markymarkgroovemaster thank you for replying...
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
You can answer calls on this phone just by opening it.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
So one thing that still hasn't been reviewed is the size of the phone.
You can find that information here: m.gsmarena.com/nokia_2720_flip-9836.php
Is this Boris Johnson speaking ? Fantastic voice.
Why thank you, my good man. 😊
I heard somewhere that you don't get a notification when you get a whatsapp message? Is this still true?
That depends in the settings, which can be changed so that you don't receive notifications. Out of the box it is set to give you notifications for WhatsApp, texts, emails, and voice calls. You can introduce your own ringtones and notification tones.
Hello, can i ask you a question? Kinda important one for me. Does the WhatsApp application give you the QR code needed for WhatsApp Web? Also awesome video! The tips in this video arent in any other video like u said :)
No, the QR code is not in the place it is found on the Android version of WhatsApp (I would imagine it's in the same place in the iPhone app - next to your name).
I have gone through the menu in the 2720 flip and there is no QR code to be found anywhere. Perhaps the app does not allow you to capture other people's QR codes, and this is why they do not show you yours.
I imagine you could take a screenshot of your QR code on a different phone, prior to switching to the new device, and save that to your 2720, and then show that to people?
There is an option on the 2720 flip to request a report of your account, which might provide the QR code. I have requested the report and will let you know if they send me the QR code.
What about additional apps, in case some necessary apps for example uber is required to use in this phone?
It does have an app store of sorts but, rather like Windows phones, the app store is not massively populated. Developers appear to be taking KaiOs more seriously than Windows, so there are apps being added, little by little.
Hi Mark, could you please anwer my question? I am looking to switch this phone, just wanted to know if I can install mobile banking apps though google play store. Thank you
No. You can't access the Play Store. This isn't an Android phone.
Does this phone require data to function properly? I would just have unlimited talk and text. I have never paid for data on my phone. Can you give me an idea of what would work and what wouldn't?
You wouldn't need a data package to make calls or send text messages, but for everything else you'd need data or wifi.
I've switched to the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 now, running on Android 7, and use it all the time as my only phone.
It has none of the annoying foibles that the 2720 Flip has, plus, being on Android I can access all the usual apps from the Play Store.
I reviewed it here:
th-cam.com/video/AgDGfLT1s8w/w-d-xo.html
“it’s obviously not really of any interest to young people.”
i’m 18y/o and i’m kinda tired of the smartphone, it’s become like a gateway to mass consuming stuff… generally it’s kinda overwhelming ( ﾟдﾟ)
also flip phones are super cool ^w^
I hear ya. Live was better before smart phones - people had more time for each other, were more kind and polite, played nice.