Update 09/19/20: I have made a thread with custom ROMs and instructions how to install them, located here Update 09/09/22: @neutronscott Who has done the important work to hack this phone has a wiki with all the important information about this phone. His work can be found HERE , Update 09/01/22: Thanks to @neutronscott we now have the ability to install apps! Original Post: Does anyone have this phone? It looks different than the Alcatel My Flip 2 and the TCL My Flip2. According to Tracfones website it runs Android 11 and has more storage and ram than the My Flip. Is it the same thing or actually a new phone? Tips about this phone: Enable ADB: *#*#DEBUG#*#* ( *#*#33284#*#* ) Disable Apps with adb: Browser: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 org.chromium.chrome Texting: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.mms Secret Codes: Launcher list all apps: *#*#217703#*#* Barometer Calibration: *#*#1013#*#* Carrier Choose: *#*#22384#*#* Testing Settings *#*#73884647#*#* Enable APN editing: *#*#9663223#*#*

Very interesting. Doesn't look like Kaios, so I am assuming it's android. There is only a picture of the homescreen I not sure. I may get it, amazon $20 https://www.amazon.com/TracFone-Flip-Prepaid-Phone-Locked/dp/B09X7F2GCG I'm just scared it'll be super slow b/c it's alcatel

Biden2020prez Same thoughts. Although the Alcatel flip V which was Android for Verizon was significantly better than the KaiOs devices with the same hardware.

This may be a stupid question, but how can it be Alcatel and TCL?

I am very tempted to buy it... Im assuming I'll buy one. For the record, out of stock on tracfone, in stock on Amazon, and also in stock on total wireless for more expensive

I bought one. Will post back once I receive it and go through it...

I wonder if it would have this issue appsphoarflip (maybe someone can teach me how to properly quote)

Biden2020prez I dont think so. Its supposed to be running an AOSP Android 11 not Android Go.

darth From that post I can't tell what @appsphoarflip said Either: The schok is android 11 go, and all android 11 doesn't include the necessary apis. Or: The schok is android 11 go, and android 11 go doesn't include etc.

Alcatel TCL Flip 2 (T408DL)

papermario

lgexalter1 Ah, somehow I missed that in all my googling! I was able to make it a toggle with the volume key as well, awesome! Tysm!

Biden2020prez

papermario Which accessiiblity settings are you trying to access?

papermario

Biden2020prez This one, the one from Apps4Flip. I have no idea what #10 and #11 might be because it instantly crashes before scrolling to them.

FliphoneBochur

lgexalter1 Thank you so much! I can't believe I never knew this!

samtee

how do open apps after installing them om the phone

papermario

samtee Dial *#*#217703#*#* to bring up the list of apps.

samtee

including an app launcher

darth

KEFH Update Warning:

There is a new update out for this phone. Updating will relock the bootloader. If you modified the phone in any way the phone won't boot up unless you reunlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader wipes all of your data. In short if you modified your phone and go through the update like you are supposed to then you are going to lose all of your data from your phone.

I haven't gone through the new update but if anyone else has please share what the differences are. The calendar seems to be working and the recent calls is quicker (still not as good as it should be).

a-one

darth if the phone is filtered with 1 of your Roms will it be able to download the new update?

papermario

darth I actually have two Flip 2s (bought a $20 locked one, then got impatient waiting for it to unlock and just bought an unlocked one off eBay haha), the locked one is not modified and was on latest software up until now, haven't done the new update yet. Is there a way I can help you out while still being a total noob at this stuff? Lol

Ppotecha

darth wait sorry maybe I just don’t understand, but can I update the phone through the normal settings menu? Will that screw with the phone as I have it now? (I have used one of the .img files and side loaded a bunch of apks)

darth

a-one No. I blocked over the air updates. Hopefully when I get around to it and when I see what is actually updated I will implement it into my Roms.

a-one

darth when flashing the first time 1 of your roms is it better to update the phone to this latest update or it won't be compatible with your ROM if it's updated to the latest update?

darth

a-one There is no reason to update before hand. Once you flash my Rom you are undoing the update either way. But I have not tested it to know the compatibilitiy of it working after the latest update.

Biden2020prez

papermario Yes. Just update the phone in settings and let him know if you find any differences. for example, tell him if calednar is fixed, if call logs is better, if you see any new updates or options..

a-one

Biden2020prez if calednar is fixed,

I updated 1 of my phones and calendar works normal without any issues‼️

papermario

Biden2020prez [Login to see the link] Well it turns out I can't compare second-newest and newest versions because either the phone forced updated itself or I had consented to the update and had just forgotten, because I opened my locked Flip to find it on a screen showing it had just updated. 😅 But I can compare it with the rooted phone which is on neutron.img.

I didn't realize there was something wrong with the calendar haha I thought it just sucked! The updated calendar looks great. Even has a dot for events. Only monthly mode has changed, weekly and daily mode look the same as before. Rooted Flip calendar vs latest update calendar:
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I didn't know what I was supposed to be looking for WRT call history/what's wrong with it. But the new version and old version look exactly the same to me. Took pics in case it helps:
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The options seem to be the same, from going through them and looking for differences in the items available. Haven't investigated more thoroughly to compare each item's details.

UPTHECREAK

Biden2020prez
I think these 2 issues were also fixed in KEFH;

UPTHECREAK 2) When trying to add recipients to an open message by typing in a contact, it usually copies over only the contact name without a number making the message not sendable

UPTHECREAK 5) Volume keys work even when the phone is closed risking accidentally turning on the ringer and having the phone ring during shemoneh esrei, Ideally the volume keys should work only to turn on the screen so you can check time/notifications without any effect on the volume

Biden2020prez

a-one did you notice any other differences

Biden2020prez

Ppotecha Oh, so don't update. I think the phone wouldn't even allow you to.

papermario

Ppotecha If you try to check for updates, there will be a popup telling you you can't update because the phone is rooted.

a-one

Biden2020prez No I didn't notice any other differences, and about call logs I don't know if it's fixed because I don't have any recent calls on that phone‼️

Biden2020prez

a-one Okay. Thanks! APKS stil wont install? (send one through bluetooth and try to install from notifications)

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