TTfone TT240

I brought this phone after being tired of using my smartphone, I just wanted a simple phone that could make phone calls and has what’s app, as it is my main messenger app. Pros Whats App Battery Life (5 days from full) Good buttons Notifications button( WhatsApp messages, missed phone calls etc) Change ringtone and wallpaper Email app Simple user interface Music from sd card on music app Fast enough Negatives Charging time Bluetooth headphones don’t seem to work Camera (obviously) If you want a great basic phone, it seems to be the best on the market that has whats app for the price.

On paper, this is exactly what I was looking for: a simple, non-smart phone so I could tether my laptop and work without distractions. I get distracted very ... what was I saying? I like the form factor, it doesn't feel cheap, and KaiOS is easy-to-use and reminds me of the early days of Android. However, a recent trip away for a digital detox revealed that a lot has changed since I bought the TT240 in December 2023. First of all, WhatsApp has been removed. This was actually kind of beneficial as it meant I was left alone and didn't get constant updates about missing cats on my street. But it has become the de facto communication app and it is a lifeline for many. What's worse is that EE no longer supports 3G (well, not in the area I was in), which means anything internet-related is painfully slow. We're talking 2002 levels of mobile internet speed, when it would take about 15 minutes to load a tiny GIF of Deanna Troi. And, of course, you can forget about using it as a WiFi hotspot. You would get a better internet connection from a hotdog. Texts took ages to come through as well, and I seemed to miss some calls. You might have better luck if you're not on EE, but it does seem that most operators are transitioning away from 3G, so its days are numbered. I know I wanted a basic phone, but not like this.

The only reason for not giving this 5/5 is because of the call volume (slightly low) and battery life (not the best however not bad at all), the rest of the phone is top quality. 👌 I expected WhatsApp and the other smart apps to be slow however I was wrong. There are countless features such as Internet sharing (hotspot), Bluetooth and mobile data which were unexpected at this price range. 8/10 recommend.

Good phone with youtube, good quality picture and whats app ok good battery.

I bought this for watts app. Unfortunatley watts app have discontinued the facility on this phone. Also the keys are very bouncy which makes it very difficult to txt. It's 3g which means it won't be much use for hot spotting other devices, and it's quite battery hungry when using mobile data. Maps is pretty useless. Maybe you could use it if you were desperate. Using it as a phone it is passable but not as good sound quality as smartphones. That said if you just want it for a phone and don't use much data (keeping the data turned off most of the time) then it will run for 2-4 days. Also it's light to carry about and doesn't have any banking / card apps facility meaning if it does get stolen it doesn't really matter, which is why I still have it.

I bought this phone to ditch my smartphone but still wanted WhatsApp. This little phone is perfect. It's a basic phone so don't expect a Great camera and lots of apps, however it does have Facebook, Google, Twitter. You can delete these though which I did, as wanted to get away from all that. The camera is actually not too bad for sharing pics of your day etc just not great for high resolution shots. The battery lasts several days and never had a signal problem or phone freeze like a more expensive all singing and dancing phone. It can connect to WiFi and it has internet sharing. It has predictive text also but you need to put language on English US for this. The only down sides to this phone is the screen scratches super easily, it's plastic and I had it in my pocket once and it scratched. The other thing is somethimes the buttons don't react how you press them and you get a number instead of a letter, like the button has stuck down. Predictive text can be frustrating but hey, this is how we did it in the 90s right!? I'd definitely recommend this phone. I'm just gutted my screen has got so scratched.

Nice phone with speak to text function, even though there is a predictive text option when in US mode. It has hotspot feature! Nice loud speaker for calls and music. Has Google assistant using voice recognition with easy one button press. Has YouTube, Facebook, maps and WhatsApp (text and pictures only) and because the programs are limited it does really help have decent internet break (boundary) whilst still being able to access things if needed such as email. The menu is straight forward and the games on it are fun if you did need to pass the time while waiting somewhere and don't want to use the internet. Screen is bright and clear but prone to hairline scratches so it can get scruffy in a few weeks but it's light and compact, connects to my Bluetooth headphones no problem. I would totally recommend this phone and TTFone phones. Quick dispatch too and good second hand offers.

Do not buy this for any of the supposed features. While it functions as a phone, a majority of your main apps, (Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger etc.) do NOT work. The phones system has been defunct for 3 years. You’d be better off buying an old Nokia phone for a cheaper price with the same functionality.