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alcatel Idol 2 Mini S - user opinions and reviews

alcatel Idol 2 Mini S
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  • Released 2014, June
    116g, 8.5mm thickness
    Android 4.3, up to 4.4
    4GB/8GB storage, microSDHC
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  • 4.5"
    540x960 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2000mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • asdf
  • MV6
  • 07 Nov 2014

kole, 22 Oct 2014Set your SD card as default storage location. This should solve the problem.Actually is the other way around.He should set the phone storage as default.

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    • AnonD-326924
    • 3@k
    • 02 Nov 2014

    I have this phone about a week. For that time the phone has restarted itself many times. The battery sometimes shows 1% power and it lasts for 2-3 hours. Any solutions?

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      • sinatra_mk
      • iGf
      • 01 Nov 2014

      How to upgrate to Kit Kat?

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        • AnonD-324185
        • 0FR
        • 26 Oct 2014

        I got this phone few days ago and it came with no sd card (dont know if I'll buy one because the phone's memory is more than enough for me). However, whenever I connect it to my pc i get only 2 options available PTP (picture transfer) and MTP (media transfer) but the third one (or rather the first one as they appear on the phone) the "Mass storage" option is greyed and cannot be selected. Why is that? Do I need some sort of driver or that's normal since i got no sd card (when i put a mem card the "mass storage" option works just fine but does that mean that i wont be able to transfer files other than pics and media from my PHONE to PC?) Thanx!

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          • kole
          • MNG
          • 22 Oct 2014

          Petr, 16 Oct 2014When I try to play the music player (native music app) it finds no files while. When I go to t... moreSet your SD card as default storage location. This should solve the problem.

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            • kole
            • MNG
            • 22 Oct 2014

            For those who have battery issues, try to disable "Scanning always available" option in wifi advanced settings.

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              • Petr
              • M84
              • 16 Oct 2014

              When I try to play the music player (native music app) it finds no files while. When I go to the file manager mp3 files I see. It happens 1-2 times a week. In addition, I will cancel the selected ringtone and automatically set to the original. It happens anyone too? I've tried reset phone to factory settings, but it did not help. I'm starting to get shit. I think about complaints .... anyone have any advice or experience? Thank you

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                • knightmk
                • 04P
                • 03 Oct 2014

                T3 = 150.7 x 77 x 7 mm (5.93 x 3.03 x 0.28 in)
                Weight 116 g (4.09 oz) 148 g (5.22 oz) No thank you , i dont whana have 400 eu brick in my pocket

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                  • Petrashtalk
                  • t7X
                  • 29 Sep 2014

                  i think, xperia t3 is a good alternative for this devise, almost same price, but t3 gives you more better screen size,screen resolution, battery life and screen protection

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                    • AnonD-313197
                    • smw
                    • 28 Sep 2014

                    Hands on small mini review of alcatel OT idol 2 mini s (LTE single sim)). The phone is light, very pleasant for holding in hand and operate by one finger in spite that I have small hands. It can bee turn on and off by hardware button or by double tap non the display. It is very fast (Asphalt 7 is smooth) and has a lot of settings. Easy and fast synchronization over google account. After turning on You have 390Mb free on RAM and 5Gb ROM. A lot of apps can run simultaneously and they can bee easy turn of separately or by one click all and RAM is on 390Mb free again. Internet viewer is fast and by one finger tap you can change the size of text and it reformat the paragraph column.
                    Battery after 40 minutes went to 76% from full charge :-(. Only wifi on and full brightness of display. I hope it will improve after several recharging.
                    Camera is not very fast in focusing in spite that it prefocus all the time. Old HTC HD7 seems to bee faster.
                    Video focus is a big problem. During shooting it is trying to refocus every second or two, focusing in a big range and it is awfull. I did not downloaded my own video but here is video from review on mobilenet.cz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jSKsIbaDKg#t=16. I have solved thist problem but I hope some software upgrade will solve it definitely.
                    Temporary solution for problems with focus in video. I have downloaded from play IgCamera (btw nice app with a lot of settings) and there is possible to set fix focus to infinity and problem for most situations is solved. Thanks to very small chip and short lens the camera has big depth of field a you will receive sharp video except very close objects.
                    I had the phone for short time thanks to stupid mistake of oeprator (T-mobile), they sold me phone blocked to operator. It is not allowed in CZ for many years. They did not know how to unblock it, they even did not know that blocking exist :-/. I have the money back ad I have to buy it somewhere else.

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                      • AnonD-313197
                      • smw
                      • 28 Sep 2014

                      Qxaid, 28 Sep 2014Does anyone know where I can find a good review of this phone except youtube ones (good, trust... moreUse google traslator and read this. This is the best a found http://mobilenet.cz/clanky/minirecenze-alcatel-onetouch-idol-2-mini-s-cilevedomy-elegan-16907

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                        • Qxaid
                        • PB4
                        • 28 Sep 2014

                        Does anyone know where I can find a good review of this phone except youtube ones (good, trust-able online site)? I've had no luck with finding any reviews of this phone anywhere.

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                          • AnonD-313197
                          • smw
                          • 28 Sep 2014

                          couros1, 04 Sep 2014very fast phone but have bigg problem with focus in video! any solution?the videorecord is awfull...Temporary solution for problems with focus in video. I have downloaded from play IgCamera (btw nice app with a lot of settings) and there is possible to set fix focus to infinity and problem for most situations is solved. Thanks to very small chip and short lens the camera has big depth of field a you will receive sharp video except very close objects.

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                            • AnonD-311872
                            • 0yx
                            • 24 Sep 2014

                            I am using this phone like 2 weeks and i am very pleased!!!
                            very fast and good specs no glitch at any app or video,
                            processor is A7 and yes it is no lies very fast and no worryes about RAM memory u can open 30 apps in seem time and wont glitch for a moment!!!

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                              • Stell
                              • nmx
                              • 21 Sep 2014

                              Do you know if this phone has video call?

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                                • Stamos
                                • 3Am
                                • 19 Sep 2014

                                Kiche, 10 Sep 2014I have a little problem with this phone. No matter of what Are you doing the phone gets over ... moreI am pretty sure it's because that's where the cpu is located.Nothing to worry about

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                                  • petja
                                  • 3@0
                                  • 16 Sep 2014

                                  First impression when i receive this phone is: 4+
                                  Alcatel (TCT) has made bulls eye with this phone.
                                  Fast, smooth, easy to configure, comes with pre installed apps like FB, Whatsapp, Viber, Dropbox and lot of games :) and still 4.5 GB of free phone memory. Fast response to commands. The only thing is that if you put "hot" SIM card in slot you will have to restart phone in order to get good calling characteristics.Have Noise cancellation for call is a option. Battery is not removable, good display.
                                  Best buy for money you give. In my country available at VIP operator (Austrian telecom). Has 4G option if you have 4G Sim Card. Works with micro sim card.

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                                    • chi man
                                    • m51
                                    • 11 Sep 2014

                                    Does this phone save videos recorded as mp4 or 3gp. Want to buy this as i like idol mini so much but saves videos as 3gp hope.

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                                      • Kiche
                                      • 0yx
                                      • 10 Sep 2014

                                      I have a little problem with this phone. No matter of what Are you doing the phone gets over heated right below the camera. It is not something serious and it don't cause a lagg to the phone but i wanna know why is it happening? Do someone knows? P. S Its a great phone and i love it.

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                                        • kole
                                        • MNG
                                        • 09 Sep 2014

                                        george, 06 Sep 2014how upgrade in android kit kat?I've tried "Mobile Upgrade Q 4.5.4" tool from alcatel page but without success. There is message: "There is no greater software version available to upgrade your phone... " Great phone though.

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