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[Closed] cheap phone for Pokemon go ?

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Hi any recommendations for a cheap phone for the kids to play Pokemon go
Ot have iPhone 4s but it crashes randomly
Cheers


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 3:12 pm
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I'd have a look in Cex / Cash Converters for a cheap used handset, but bear in mind that whatever you get you'll need something either running or capable of being modded to Android 4.4 (Kit-Kat) or higher.


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 3:26 pm
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Watch the data costs, I heard a few stories of kids running up massive bills from Pokemon.


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 3:51 pm
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cheers,I'll have a look around
i use my phone as wifi hot spot so data hopefully shoudnt be a issue


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 6:21 pm
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Also check if the phone has a compass and gyroscope, it seems these are needed for some features.


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 6:27 pm
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You don't give a budget.

Bought our eldest a moto g 3rd gen for £99 from John Lewis to replace an aging 4S. Works really well with Pokemon Go. He's slowly getting over it not being an Apple device!


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 7:13 pm
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I was thinking around £50 but It may have to be more by the sounds of it
I'll have a look at the moto, cheers


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 8:34 pm
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I have a spare Samsung S4 mini running Cyanogenmod rom with android 6(marshmallow),
Have tried Pokemon go on it and it runs fine.

It's had a new outer screen which has delaminated in one corner but doesn't affect its use.

Yours for £17posted if your interested not sure if it's unlocked though.


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 8:55 pm
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Thanks for the offer I've pinged you a email


 
Posted : 25/09/2016 9:59 pm