Sabtu, 30 November 2013

Jolla - Developers Dream Phone



 

 

 

 

Jolla - Developers Dream Phone

After three days of the first Jolla Smart Phone sold in Finland, experienced and Linux oriented customers are already sailing in deep seas with their Jolla's. In the net we can already find instructions about how to install Google Play into this phone, and a video showing how nicely GTA3 is running on Jolla Sailfish OS.

So modifying the Jolla's OpenSource Sailfish OS is possible, and Jolla has made it easy too - In the phone settings you can change the phone to Developer Mode (caution on this, this is really ment for experienced users). No other mobile OS offer a developer mode, but in other systems like Android this can be done a bit trickier, via rooting the phone.

 

It's obvious that Jolla hasn't offered this option without purpose. As they aim to wide use of their gesture based operating system worldwide, there are few benefits for themselves offering this option.

Some possible benefits to Jolla for offering customers a Developer Mode:
  • Jolla is looking for the best individual developers to hire them
  • Jolla gives part of their own work to the community, and via that offering better updates faster to all their customers (this kind of community work is common in Linux based, OpenSource enviroments)
  • Jolla is hoping for users to develope some of The Other Halfs
  • Jolla needs native Sailfish Apps fast, and this is one way to offer complete test devices for all interested in developing
  • Jolla's Sailfish starts to spread around the world directly via the community
  • Jolla gains the votes from experienced mobile enthustiastics, and gains some marketing value via them

I see Jolla's phones as a huge marketing fleet for the Salefish Operating System, which seems to be the main product of the company. In future we might see Jolla running campaigns where they award their customers for their work to develope and spread Sailfish all around the world.

Jolla's strategy by Stefano Mosconi:
 "Our plan is a three-phase one: first, we’ll do phones that are Jolla-branded. Then we’ll do co-branded phones – “Sailfish by Jolla.” And then the third wave will be to license the OS to third parties so that they can build on top of the existing open-source project -which we plan to keep open-source- and then we’ll differentiate with the UI."

"Give a million ships to free, open minded sailors and follow them visiting all the harbours of the world, equipping their ships even better and showing their nice ships to their friends, inviting them to sailing with them"

to JollaTides by Simo Ruoho
soon to be Jolla sailor 


Jumat, 29 November 2013

Huawei Glory Review - Android Tracfone

Review of the New Android Powered Huawei Glory from Tracfone

This Review by TracfoneReviewer will cover the Features, Specs, Buying information, Overall Opinion and more for the Huawei Glory - an Android Smartphone from Tracfone.

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Front and Back of the Huawei Glory
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The Huawei Glory is a smartphone offered by Tracfone for use on their prepaid wireless network. It runs on Android operating system and delivers modern smartphone features at a budget friendly, no-contract price.

The Huawei Glory is the last phone of four new Android smartphones recently released by Tracfone. The Glory is the last of the four that we have reviewed here, and you can read our reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Centura, ZTE Valet and LG Optimus Dynamic to learn more about what each of these phones offers, and which you might want to buy if you are considering these phones.

We hope to deliver a side by side comparison of all four android smartphones in the near future to help guide you to the best phone for your needs.

Now, let's get to the Huawei Glory review

Review of the Huawei Glory - From Tracfone

Just like the other smartphones from Tracfone, the Huawei Glory runs on Android OS and uses CDMA towers, meaning it will run off of the Verizon 3G Network. The Glory is a candy bar style touchscreen phone that has many similarities in size and look to the other smartphones from Tracfone.

While the Huawei Glory is offered by several different cell phone service providers, only the phones marked as 'Tracfone' will work with Tracfone prepaid service. As far as we know, you can't switch between different SIM cards.

Let's get to the full features, specs and dimensions list..

Huawei Glory - Features and Specs
The Glory comes with some great features for a prepaid phone:
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Huawei Glory - Using Google Maps
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • 3G Speeds
  • WiFi Connectivity
  • 3.2 Mega Pixel Camera and Video Recorder
  • Bluetooth
  • MP3 Player
  • GPS
  • Gravity and Tilt Sensor
  • Access to 700,000 apps
  • Hearing Aid Compatible
  • Alarm Clock
  • Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voicemail
  • Text and Picture Messaging
  • FM Radio
  • Supports up to a 32GB Micro SD card
  • Hands Free Speaker
Huawei Glory Dimensions and Technical Specs
  • 1 Ghz Processor
  • 3.5" Touchscreen
  • Size: 4.6" x 2.4" x 0.5'
  • Battery: 14 Days Standby, 5 Hours Talk Time
  • Weight: 4.5 ounces

A great feature list, with a nice 1 Ghz processor, GPS, and even FM Radio! This phone is a good upgrade from older non-smartphone cell phones offered by Tracfone. But it is important to now that it is an older model when compared with smartphones available from the major service providers.

But before we get into all the details, let's look at just our likes and dislikes for the Huawei Glory.

Huawei Glory Review - Likes and Dislikes

Likes for the Huawei Glory

There is a lot to like about the Glory, including the basic features like Triple Minutes for Life, 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, WiFi and 3G speeds.

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Huawei Glory - FM Radio
With Triple Minutes for Life, you will automatically get any minutes you add to the phone tripled. So if you add a 60 minute card, you will get 180 total minutes.

The 3.2 MP Camera is decent, and better than almost all other Tracfone devices. It will work for situations when you just want to capture the moment. But for those sunset scenes, you should have a real camera.

WiFi is a great feature that most new Tracfone mobile phones are coming with these days. It allows you to connect to wireless networks (the internet) and browse the web without using your data/minutes. The WiFi on the Glory has been reported as being very good, much better than that of the ZTE Valet which has received some negative reviews for that.

The GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) feature makes it possible to use apps like Google Maps to get driving directions and figure out where you are if you get lost. Speaking of apps....

One of the biggest features (and the main reason most people will want these new Tracfone Smartphones) is Android 4.0, and access to over 700,000 apps on Google Play. While Android 4.0 is not the newest (The latest is 4.4 at this time) it is a relatively new version, better than the version 2.3 that the LG Optimus Dynamic comes with.

Last (but not least) the Huawei Glory comes with an FM Radio for listening to your favorite stations. None of the other smartphones from Tracfone offer this feature, and it is a nice benefit if you enjoy the radio.

Dislikes for the Huawei Glory
There are a few things that we want to mention that we didn't like.

The Huawei Glory doesn't come with a Micro SD card. While this isn't really a problem, the ZTE Valet and LG Optimus Dynamic both come with a 4 GB Micro SD Card (and they are all the same price).

The way prepaid minutes work on the new Android Smartphones is different, with minute cards now being split up into three pools or buckets - Data/Calling/Texting. This means that if you buy a 60 minute prepaid card, you will get it tripled to 180 calling minutes/ 180 mb data/ 180 texts.

While this new setup does benefit most people, and is a pretty good deal, for those who just text a lot, you will run out of texts much faster.

Two other dislikes we have for the Huawei is that Promo Codes won't work on any of the Android phones, and we are getting conflicting reports about where or not you can use the Family Value Plan, which is a great deal for all the families out there. We hope that Tracfone might change both of these policies, and we will try to keep you posted on this.

That about covers our likes and dislikes, now here is a quick tip for checking the airtime display on the Glory.

How to Check You Airtime Display on the Huawei Glory

On the Glory, as well as the other Tracfone Smartphones, you may not find the airtime balance you are accustomed to seeing on your home screen. Here is how to check your airtime balance if you don't have it on the home screen:

Download the Official Tracfone App from Google Play to check your airtime balance and even add airtime to the phone.

You can also log on to your Tracfone account and submit a balance request, OR simply set up a bookmark in your browser (on your computer or phone) to go to "https://www.tracfone.com/direct/CheckBalance?input_phone=1234567890" (replace 1234567890 with your phone number). You'll get a free text message on your phone with your balances. The service end date is not in the text message. It's only shown on the browser screen.

Overall Review for the Huawei Glory from Tracfone

This phone is a fantastic upgrade from older Tracfone devices. The app market opens up a world of opportunities and features that will keep you busy for days if you let it.

We found this phone to be one of the better options between the four new Android Smartphones, and we like that it has a 1 Ghz processor with Android 4.0. The battery life also seems to be very good, easily lasting through a day with moderate use.

This phone compares most similarly with the ZTE Valet, with each using Android 4.0 or better, and each containing a 1 Ghz processor. The Valet does come with a Micro SD card, and they both are the same price ($99), although the ZTE Valet has been on sale on Amazon for around $75.

It really comes down to a matter of personal preference, and which features are important to you. If you like the FM Radio, go with the Glory, if you want the newer Android version, the Valet is your choice.

The Huawei Glory can be found at the Tracfone website, and many other online retailers. It can also be found in stores like Wal-Mart.

You can also find a wide variety of Covers and Cases for the Huawei Glory on Amazon.

Overall, the Huawei Glory is not the newest smartphone, but it is a good smartphone, especially for use with Tracfone Prepaid service. It is one of the best choices between the other four smartphones offered by Tracfone. You can view our reviews for the other smartphones, as well as other phones offered by Tracfone, on our Cell Phone Reviews page.

For additional resources on the Huawei Glory, view this Tutorial that will help you learn more about how to use this phone.

You might enjoy reading our recent post, GSM vs. CDMA to learn more about which network is best fo ryou.

Leave your questions, thoughts and reviews below in the comments! Also be sure to share this with others who might find it useful.

Rabu, 27 November 2013

Jolla tweets: Latest comments on Twitter


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There are several Twitter channels  available. When in Twitter, write @Jolla to the search bar to see the most popular channels.

Clicking here shows you a feed with search #jolla.

Jolla from different points of view




How do we see Jolla depends on where we stand looking at it. In this article you find points of view from Jolla's operator partner, Sailfish app developers, Jolla's The Other Half hardware developers and, most importantly, the potential customers. Each point of view includes some pros and cons. 

1st point of view: App developers

Marketing a modern phone via community, like Jolla has been doing so far, is very much app dependent and the apps play a big role in the user experience. In general, app developers are not too satisfied with Jolla's app policy so far - Jolla offers their users a way to install Android Apps, both free and paid, via their russian partner Yandex's app store which is rumoured to be preinstalled to the phone (Yandex press release 13.11.2013). Developers doesn't see much income for themselves after this. The income for developers comes from two sources: From users who pay for their apps, and from advertisement included into their apps. After what's heard so far, there could be a lack for both income channels. However, Jolla is working on this via their harbour, as can be read from here (Jolla press release 13.11.2013)

Pros and Cons

  • Sailfish OS uses similar methods as Android OS -> porting existing apps isn't too difficult
  • The idea of a functional Other Half and multitasking with active covers is offering something new to work with
  • Jolla seems to be ready for open discussion with their App developers
    • The documentation of Qt5, Sailfish OS and porting isn't done the best way
    • Jolla is feared not to offer paid Sailfish apps in their own app store
    • Jolla markets Android apps for customers, leaving less demand for new sailfish apps

2nd point of view: Hardware developers

Jolla has split their phone in two, offering ”The Jolla Half” with the 4.5" touch screen, Sailfish operating system and common connectivity ports extended with two nice ports capable to handle new harware. The Other Half can be connected to the phone via these ports, and the phone's functionality can be changed totally via different halfs. In general, hardware developers are very interested about this kind of consept. Manufacturing functional Other Halfs has a potential market for both new and existing Jolla's customers, but first, of cource, the manufacturers need to see some customers. 

Pros and Cons

  • Jolla's phone is equipped with NFC and I2C, giving developers multiple possibilities
  • The idea of a functional other half could have a strong potential new market
  • Jolla seems to be ready for open discussion with their hardware developers
    • No customers yet, a lot of phone's to be sold before first Other Halfs are available
    • Startup company with limited budget can't invest too much for hardware development
    • Proper documentation about hardware drivers is lacking, or is hard to find

3rd point of view: Customers

In general, customers are excited for a new company entering a big market. Most of them are looking forward to see and feel the phone in their own hands before decision to buy it or not. Some Linux lovers or finnish fans (Jolla is a company in Finland, and the original Linux was also built by a finn). Jolla's open source policy plays a role having these fans on their side, and the fans are hoping that Jolla's policy won't change in this matter.

Pros and Cons 

  • Jolla, as a finnish company, is lucky (or wise) introducing a new phone to the market when previous finnish giant Nokia sold it's mobile phone business to Microsoft.
  • The idea of a functional other half is bringing something new – maybe not when the phone is introduced, but surely later, when enough phones are sold.
  • The Other Half can potentially keep the phone up to date longer than what we are used to seen in mobile market. Customers doesn't need to change their whole phone – just a half might be enough.
    • The first customers are not totally satisfied with the informing policy of Jolla. A lot of questions about what they are about to get are still in the air, and Jolla is asking their first customers to pay the full price before answering all these questions
    • No Other Halfs yet – a lot of phone's to be sold before first Other Halfs are available
    • Jolla is a new, small company. Some customers wonder how will it unlike in the market ruled by pretty big shoes (Apple, Samsung, Google and future newcomers like Opera, Mozilla). Jolla will need some finnish strenght of will here

4th point of view: Operators and other marketing partners

In the day of introducing the phone Jolla has only one visible partnership in operators field, finnish operator DNA. Jolla is looking forward for partners in several countries, hoping them to market their new phone. Operators are generally open for new models fitting their ideology and brand. Most of them want to offer their customers a vary of choises, and Jolla as a brand is seen as a welcome newcomer. Partenrships with other marketers are agreed worlwide, one of the biggest beeing chinese D.Phone (partner of China Mobile, China Telecom and ChinaUnicom).

Pros and Cons

  • New phone might bring in new customers
  • By the experience from DNA, according to them, Jolla seem's like a nice partner for an operator (DNA press release 22.11.2013)
  • Jolla is equipped with LTE network (called also 4G in some countries), and operators who have builded it up are willing to sell phones using it. Among other LTE capable phones, Jolla's price tag seems reasonable
    • Partners not totally satisfied with Jolla's informing policy. Until the day of introducing the phone (27.11.2013) Jolla has given more speculation than absolute facts about what and when the shops are about to sell
    • No Other Halfs yet – for an operator it would be nice to offer Jolla phones to their customers with its full potential in use, but a lot of phone's are to be sold before first Other Half's are available.
    • Jolla is a new, small company. Some operators want to see some more development before they make decision about partnership

5th point of view: My personal opinions

I can see Jolla as a welcome new company with a lot of potential. The market they are entering seems quite full and ruled at first glance, but looking a bit furher we can see a huge and still growing market with plenty of room, especially in big countries like India and China.

To enter this market it requires a phone with something new. Unfortunately today, when the first phones are sold and the phone is widely introduced to the world, Jolla's first phone has only a new, gesture based operating system. Well, there is a big promise of something new along – in a form they call ”The Other Half”. In my opinion, they should have introduced a variety of different, functional Other Halfs in this first day, as this day has an essential value when hitting this big market.

Marketing in general has been quiet, propably for financial reasons. It might also be a chosen policy that all the marketing is left to Jolla's partners – focusing Jolla's own resources and knowhow to develop a phone as good as possible.

In the end all this closes to simple questions:
Do I need a new phone? Is it Jolla? For me: Propably yes (two times).

Another, new and unlike point of view from Jolla's CEO Pienimäki

Great news for Open Source fans: "According to Pienimäki, Jolla is also planning to let individual users to download Sailfish operating system into their Android-devices." (Read the whole interview from source Taloussanomat, a finnish business magazine. The interview was published 2013-11-27 at 18:30.

UPDATE 2013-11-27 18:30
- Jolla has just revealed a user guide for the phone.

Rabu, 13 November 2013

LG Optimus Dynamic Review - Tracfone Smartphone

The LG L38C Android Powered Smartphone from Tracfone

This review by TracfoneReviewer covers the LG Optimus Dynamic (LG L38C) offered by Tracfone.

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LG Optimus Dynamic Review
The LG Optimus Dynamic is one of four new Android powered smartphones that Tracfone has made available to consumers.

The ZTE Valet and Samsung Galaxy Centura (click the links for our reviews of each phone) are two of the other three smartphones, and are both widely available. The fourth Tracfone smartphone is the Huawei Glory, which we have just reviewed, so check it out!

These four phones are the first smartphones (using Android OS) Tracfone has made available for use with their prepaid service.

Tracfone has also just recently released the LG Optimus Dynamic II, an Android smartphone with many improvements over the original Dynamic reviewed here, but also more expensive.

Tracfone Wireless is a prepaid cell phone company that offers relatively inexpensive phones and prepaid minutes/service days at low prices. Learn more about Tracfone by reading our Overview of Tracfone.

Now, let's get to the details of this  LG Optimus Dynamic review:

Review of the  LG Optimus Dynamic from Tracfone

The  LG Optimus Dynamic is a touchscreen, candy bar style phone with Android Operating System 2.3. The LG Optimus Dynamic is a phone offered by several different cell phone service providers (like Net10), but a Net10 LG Optimus Dynamic will not work with Tracfone service.

This phone uses the CDMA network (you can tell by the 'C' at the end of LG L38C), which is the case with all of Tracfone's current Android phones. Using the CDMA network means that this phone will most likely use Verizon towers. Learn more about the difference between GSM and CDMA cell phone networks.

Let's take a look at the full feature and specifications list for the LG Optimus Dynamic:

LG Optimus Dynamic Features and Specs:
  • WiFi Connectivity
  • 3G Network Speeds
  • Triple Minutes for Life
  • Android 2.3 'Gingerbread'
  • 3 MP Camera and Video Recorder
  • 4 GB Micro SD card included
  • Supports up to 32 GB Micro SD Card
  • MP3 Player
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Access to over 700,000 Apps on Google Play
  • GPS Enabled
  • Gravity/Shake/Tilt sensor
  • Hearing Aid Compatible
  • Alarm Clock
  • Text/Picture Messaging
  • Email and Mobile Web
  • Hands Free Speaker
  • Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting

Specifications and Dimensions for the LG Optimus Dynamic:
  • 800 Mhz Processor
  • Size: 4" x 2.4" x 0.5"
  • 3.2" Touchscreen
  • Battery Standby: 6 Days
  • Batter Talk time: 6 Hours
A powerful list of features, especially compared to Tracfone's older, non-Android phones. While the LG Optimus Dynamic comes with Android 2.3, which is not the most recent version of Android, it will still provide plenty of bang for your buck. If you want a phone with a newer version of Android, like 4.0, check out the other smartphones Tracfone offers, as they all use Android 4.0 or higher.

But before we get too far into analyzing the features, and comparing this phone with the others, let's just see the likes and dislikes we have about the LG Optimus Dynamic.

Likes and Dislikes for the LG Optimus Dynamic

LG Optimus Dynamic Likes:

Let's begin by saying there is a lot to like about this phone. Comparing it to older Tracfone mobile devices, this phone is light years ahead because of one great feature - Android Operating System.

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LG Optimus Dynamic
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The Android Operating System allows the user to access Apps (applications) that are available through Google Play. There are over 700,000 different apps, which means lots and lots of features at your fingertips.

Some of the top apps include the Chrome web browser, YouTube, Instagram, Google Calendar, FIFA 14 and plenty more. To get many of these apps, you simply download them to your phone.

Some of our other big likes about the LG Optimus Dynamic are the WiFi, Triple Minutes for Life, and 3MP Camera.

WiFi on the Optimus allows you to surf the web for free when connected to a wireless network, like at home, work or at a coffee shop. You won't use any minutes when you are surfing the web using WiFi.

Triple Minutes for Life is the best deal Tracfone offers at the moment, and it basically triples any minutes you add to the phone. So if you buy at 60 minute refill card, you will get 180 total minutes.

The 3 MP camera is decent enough, and can take good photos in well lighted situations. Don't expect too much from it, as many newer smartphones have much better cameras.

Finally, we really like that the LG Optimus Dynamic comes with a 4 GB Micro SD Card. It is convenient to be able to lead music onto it for the MP3 player, or store pictures and other information from the phone on it. While the ZTE Valet also comes with a 4 GB Micro SD card, the Samsung Galaxy Centura does not.

There are several more nice features on this phone, but we want to take a look at some of the dislikes to give a balanced perspective.

LG Optimus Dynamic Dislikes:
It's true, there are a few things we don't really like about this phone, but none of them are enough to keep us from buying this phone. Let's run through them so you have an idea, and can make your own decision.

First off, while the Android 2.3 OS is great, it is not the newest, and all the other smartphones from Tracfone offer newer versions of the OS. So this is important to be aware of.

A dislike that is more of a disappointment is that these new Android Smartphones won't accept promo codes. In other words, you can't get any bonus minutes when adding a new card.

Which brings us to another slight dislike, the prepaid minutes for this phone (and the other Android smartphones) are broken up into three pools or buckets - calling minutes/texting/data.

When you add a 60 minute card, for example, you will now get 180 minutes for calling, 180 texts, and 180 MB of data to use (because the phone has Triple Minutes for Life). While this is a good deal for people who use all three of these functions, people who just text will not get as great a deal.

Finally, this phone is not exactly a new smartphone, it has been around for a few years. So if you are looking for the latest and greatest smartphone, this is not a phone for you. However, it is a tried and tested phone that is used by several different cell phone service providers, so it has been thoroughly tested (as is the case for most Tracfone mobile devices).

To conclude, there are things about this phone that we really like, and there are a few things we didn't like, but all in all it is a good phone for most users, especially those who would like their phone to have additional features beyond the basics.

How to Check your Airtime Balance: 

On the LG Optimus Dynamic (and all of Tracfone's new smartphones) there is no airtime display like we are accustomed to. You must now check your airtime through other methods. The easiest is as follows:

Download Tracfone's official app on Google Play which will allow you to sign in, and check your airtime balance from there.

Another options is to log on to your Tracfone account and submit a balance request, OR simply set up a bookmark in your browser (on your computer or phone) to go to "https://www.tracfone.com/direct/CheckBalance?input_phone=1234567890" (replace 1234567890 with your phone number). You'll get a free text message on your phone with your balances. The service end date is not in the text message. It's only shown on the browser screen.

Overall Review and Pricing for the LG Optimus Dynamic

The LG Optimus Dynamic is a good phone, and offers a huge upgrade for most longtime Tracfone users. LG is a great brand with a history of good phones.

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LG Optimus Dynamic
It is a phone best suited to people who want more out of their cell phone than just calling and texting. The app market on Google Play brings a huge selection of features to the table that older Tracfone devices don't have. If you are looking for a more simple phone, visit our Cell Phone Reviews Page.

The LG Optimus Dynamic is available in some stores and many places online including Tracfone's website. It retails for $99 most places, although it can be found for less, especially when bundled with minutes or other accessories form eBay or HSN.

We have also found it on Amazon for $79 plus Free Shipping!

And there is even a white version of the LG Optimus Dynamic for those who want to stand out a little more than the rest.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Centura, the LG Optimus Dynamic is better in several ways, such as price and included Micro SD Card, however it uses an older version of Android, which is a drawback.

When comparing the LG Optimus Dynamic to the ZTE Valet or Huawei Glory, TracfoneReviewer would likely choose the Valet or Glory because of the slightly better processor, similar price, slightly larger touchscreen, and newer Android OS. But these phones are very similar, and it could come down to specific features or even brand.

Additional Resources: LG Optimus Dynamic Tutorials and Information

Leave a comment with your thoughts on the LG Optimus Dynamic, and any questions or reviews you have.

You might find our recent post with the New Tracfone Promo Codes for November useful if you haven't upgraded to a smartphone yet, or learn how to Get a Burn Phone Fast with Tracfone.

We hope you found this useful, thanks for visiting!

Sabtu, 02 November 2013

Tracfone Promo Codes for November 2013

New Tracfone Promo Codes November 2013

Listed below are promo codes for each Tracfone minute card that are valid for November 2013.

***Update***
Get the Tracfone Promo Codes for December Here!

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Tracfone Promo Codes for November 2013
When you add minutes to your Tracfone device, you can use one of these promo codes to get 20 to even 250 free bonus minutes, depending on which refill card you use.

We want to make adding Tracfone Promo Codes as easy as possible, so this post has only one code for each minute card, and you can simply browse below to select the code that should work for you. We do have lots more codes on our official Tracfone Promo Codes page, so if one of these codes doesn't work for some reason, go there to find more.

Tracfone Wireless is a prepaid cell phone company that operates throughout the US. They offer these promotional codes as an incentive to add minutes to your phone, and they are free to use.

It is important to note that these promo codes don't work on the new Android Powered Smartphones Tracfone recently released.

Now, let's get to the codes!

Tracfone Promo Codes November 2013

In November, there are several new codes from Tracfone, as well as a few codes that are still working for most users. These are the most up to date promo codes brought to you by TracfoneReviewer.

For 60 Minute Card use code 72685 for 30 bonus minutes

On a 120 Minute Card code 71604 will give you 30 bonus minutes until November 13th, after that try code 59271 for 20 bonus minutes.

For the 200 Minute Card use promo code 93087 or 18354 and get 40 extra minutes

With the 400 minute/1 year card, use 86167 to get 250 bonus minutes

And for the 450 Minute Card code 97667 will work until November 13th, after that use 93528 for 50 extra minutes

Code 74316 may still work for 120 Minute Cards and up and gives 60 bonus minutes

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These should be enough codes to keep you going in November. For the complete list of promo codes, visit our Tracfone Promo Codes page.

Leave a comment with any questions about these codes, and be sure to let us know which ones are working or expired.

We do more than just Tracfone codes, we have several new reviews of the Android Tracfone Cell Phones.

Learn all about the ZTE Valet in our Full Review or check out the Samsung Galaxy Centura Review. Both are powerful smartphones available from Tracfone

You might also learn something new from our guide to Tracfone GSM and CDMA Service - And Which is Right for You

Thanks for visiting, and we hope you enjoy the codes!