Tracfone Deals and Sales for April 2014

Great Deals, Discounts and Sales for April on Tracfone Phones

Deals and Discounts for Tracfone Phones

There are always lots of deals going on around the internet but it can be very difficult to try to keep up with them. So we have for you some of the better deals currently available on Tracfone Cell Phones.

Tracfone is a prepaid wireless cell phone provider that offers low cost phones, and prepaid cards/plans for use in America.

Tracfone recently started selling Android powered smartphones as part of their offering. You can read our reviews of these phones on our Cell Phone Reviews page.

We have collected here for you several great deals, so let's get to them!

Deals, Discounts and Sales on Tracfone Cell Phones

Here are 3 deals we have found and would recommend if you're in the market for a new cell phone:

1. Motorola EX431G - QWERTY Keyboard for less than $10!
The Moto EX 431G comes with a full QWERTY keypad for fast texting and typing. It also has a 2MP camera, MP3 player and all the other features Tracfone's usually have.

At just $7.99 on Amazon, this phone is a steal. It could serve as an inexpensive backup phone, or a great primary phone. So check it out, and see what you think.

2. LG Optimus Dynamic II (LG L39C) - Newest Android for $90
The LG Optimus Dynamic II is Tracfone's latest offering for Android Smartphones. The Dynamic II comes with a large, 3.8" screen, Triple Minutes for Life, and Android 4.1.

Currently on sale for $89 on Amazon, this phone is filled with great features, not to mention the potential of all the apps available through Google Play.

You can read up on the Specs and other Information for the LG L39C in our recent post.

3. ZTE Valet with 600 Minutes Bundle for $60
Buying a new phone bundled with minutes is usually a great deal, and this deal with the ZTE Valet is no exception!

The ZTE Valet comes with Android 4.1, a 3.5" screen, and Triple Minutes. It is one of 5 Android powered smartphones Tracfone recently release . You can see our full review of the ZTE Valet for all the details.

This deal for the ZTE Valet plus 600 minutes for $60 on Amazon is a great bargain because the 600 minutes would normally cost $40 - making the phone only $20!

These are some great deals, but also have two more bonus deals we want to share with you. These deals were posted on the TracfoneReviewer Facebook page (follow us for all the latest deals, updates and promo codes!)

Moto EX 431G with 2000 minutes for $79 on HSN
Need a ton of minutes? This is a great bargain for all the minutes, and you get the MotoGo to top it off!

ZTE Valet for $50 from BestBuy.com
If you're just looking for the ZTE Valet phone, this is about the lowest we've seen it without a minutes bundle like the one listed above.

We hope you find these deals useful, and most importantly that they help you save money!

Find a deal? Post it below or on our facebook page for others to see it!

Don't forget about our Tracfone Promo Codes page, which we keep updated for each month!

Thanks for visiting, and be sure to share with a friend to help them save money shopping for a phone!

Could Jolla drop Beta sign with Sailfish OS 1.0.4.20 Ohijärvi

Jolla system update: Sailfish Ohijärvi 1.0.4.20

Urgent: Disable Openrepos before installing (tip from Kimmo Lindholm, thanks!)

Install: Settings --> About product --> pulley menu, check for updates. WLAN recommended.

System update in short

This is the fourth larger update for Sailfish, released on March 17, 2014. Jolla has announced that this update will bring the operating system to a ready stage for global commercial distribution. Does it get the system out of "Beta" is left for users to decide - In my personal opinion, unless the system doesn't enable all the phone specs it's not ready, but beta might have been changed to delta. LTE/4G support isn't there quite yet. Navigation is still missing. WLAN n might cause issues. Browser is better, but far from perfect. However, Sailfish has raised its sails - performance upgrades makes this phone fast now. Jolla has delivered a nice update with a lot of visual and functional improvements and bug fixes - let's get into these:

Top12 picks from the update (full changelog - together.jolla.com)

• WLAN tethering: Sharing your mobile network connection to other devices via WLAN is now possible from the settings > system menu.
• Landsape support extended: Apps "Mail", "Messages" and "Notes" added
• Camera: Selectable ISO (100-400), delay optins for shutter, new cover, selectable exposure value (EV -2 to +2). Grid added, especially good when photographing for a new ambience.
• Browser: New browser engine should enable better browsing experience. Fixes still needed.
• Virtual keyboard: New fonts and better visuals are there for a better writing experience.
• Calendar: Events sync for both directions with Google calendar. Editing google events in phone (time, topic, description) is possible, but change of the sub-calendar will be implemented later. 
• Email: Sync work better in selected interval. You can also find options to select the sending account & importance of the mail (tap on the three dots).
• Store: New visuals, much better user experience. E.g. cCategories are moved to the bottom of the main screen (earlier on pulley menu)
• WLAN connection: Connection should hold up slightly better now, but there are still isuues when using WLAN n.
• Bluetooth connection: Syncing contacts with Bluetooth enabled for contacts, but only for a few phone models. Sync for events, and more phone models, is implemented later.
• People: Improved vcf (contact card) import
• The Other Half: The unique ID of TOH added to system info. This ID is needed e.g. when selling the phone - Jolla needs the number to reset the TOH for a new user. (yes, all TOH's are personal)
• More: Some new settings, peformance improvements, bug fixes and visuals (e.g. tap-gesture on the lock screen lifts up the screen for a short moment, enabling a peek on battery, online status and mobile network info.) See all in the full changelog.

Known issues not yet fixed on this release

• 4G/LTE connection. Official statement: LTE supported countries and operators will be published later.
• Camera support for more Android apps (still not working in Facebook, Twitter)
• Navigation feature for Jolla's HERE Maps. No news about development. Several Android navigation apps are reported to work, some better, some worse.
• WLAN n stability. Connection lost sometimes, especially when Bluetooth on at the same time.
•  SD card support is improved now, but sometimes the card must be manually reattached to access the files.

Problems after updating the system?

• Searh link, tag "bug" & word "1.0.4.20", Jolla Together community portal

Upcoming Sailfish update releases

• Jolla has stated that updates are planned to be released monthly. This one was a bit late, but now we don't need to wait a full month for the next one.

Previous updates

• Sailfish 1.0.3.8 Naamankajärvi
• Sailfish 1.0.2.5 Maadajavri
• Sailfish 1.0.1.10 Laadunjärvi

Sailfish Ohijärvi ?

Another update named by a lake. Ohijärvi is a very small lake (0,102 km²) located near Uusikaupunki, Finland.

Jolla has stated that they are using lakes of Finland in naming updates of Sailfish OS. There are 187 888 lakes in Finland, including the small ones, so we might have more than few updates coming. Looking at the size of the Ohijärvi, we could speculate that this is not a big update, but it sure makes using the phone much nicer again. I'm still holding my breath for Sailfish Saimaa!

iPhone 4 and 4S coming to Tracfone BYOP?

It May Soon (or already) be Possible to use the iPhone 4 and 4S with Tracfone

It may be possible to bring an iPhone 4/4S to use with Tracfone service

We recently got a tip from a visitor that Tracfone may be accepting iPhone 4 and 4S for use with their 'Bring Your Own Phone' program which already allows users to bring CDMA smartphones to use with Tracfone service.

If you visit the following link, it appears that the iPhone 4 and 4S will work with Tracfone service:

iPhone 4/4S with Tracfone Service

The details are still emerging, and we haven't been able to test whether an iPhone 4/4S will work with Tracfone, but it appears like it might.

So, it may soon be possible to use an iPhone, like this CDMA iPhone 4 on Amazon with Tracfone service. Just remember that it must be a CDMA iPhone that is setup for use on Verizon.

iPhone 4 cdma

We will keep you posted on these exciting Tracfone rumors, and be sure to leave a comment if you find out any new information.

Many Tracfone users are already reporting that phones like the Motorola Droid, or HTC Incredible are working with Tracfone's BYOP program, so it is exciting that they will be expanding the phone options to Apple products.

Just remember that for now, phones need to be for Verizon CDMA to work with Tracfone.

If you're not so interested in trying to figure out whether a phone will work with Tracfone, consider the newer LG Optimus Dynamic II, which comes with some great features, and under $100/

Also, for those who still have a regular Tracfone, check out our updated Tracfone Promo Codes for March 2014.

Thanks for visiting, and leave a comment with your thoughts or questions!

Tracfone Promo Codes for March 2014

New Tracfone Promo Codes - March 2014

Listed below are new Tracfone codes for March for all minute cards. These codes are valid through the end of March and are provided by TracfoneReviewer for your convenience.

Tracfone Promo Codes for March 2014 below!

Tracfone is a prepaid wireless cell phone provider that sells phones and minutes. When refilling your phone with a prepaid minutes card, you can use these promotional codes listed below to get 20-250 extra minutes for free.

To use these codes, simply enter them when adding your card when asked if you have any promo codes.

This list of codes are just the ones guaranteed to work for March. Be sure to view our Full Tracfone Promo Codes page where we post many more codes.

Here at TracfoneReviewer, we strive to make these codes easy to get, and easy to use. So we hope you find this useful! Leave a comment with any questions or thoughts.

Now, lets get tot he promo codes for March 2014!

Tracfone Promo Codes for March 2014

These codes are ordered by refill minute card, and remember that promo codes will work for a specific card, and any card of greater value. (example: a code for a 60 minute card will also work for 120, 200 etc. minute cards).

60 Minute Card - use code 84464 and get 30 bonus minutes

120 Minute Card - enter promo code 47026 for 20 bonus minutes (or use 84464 for 30 bonus minutes)

200 Minute Card - code 33081 will give you 40 bonus minutes

450 Minute Card - use 93528 for an extra 50 bonus minutes

400 Minute/1 Year Card - enter promo code 43431 or 40843 for 250 bonus minutes (may expire March 20th)

Those are the promo codes for March 2014! Hope you enjoy the free minutes!

Remember that you can also visit our main Tracfone Promo Codes page for all these codes and many more if you are looking for more options.

Thanks for visiting, you may find our recent posts on Tracfone Deals and Sales or The Best Tracfone Cell Phone interesting and useful.

Be sure to leave a comment with your questions, and what codes are working for you!

Jolla Sailfish app development: LUT Code Camp

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February 24. - 28.2014 Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) arranged an open Sailfish OS coding week for their students

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February 24-28, 2014 Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) arranged an open Sailfish OS coding week

Photo by Kalle Kareinen, IT student, LUT

LUT Code Camp: Students encoding software for Jolla phone's Sailfish operating system

Lappeenranta University of Technology arranged a week-long intensive course Code Camp to computer science students. Cource included teamwork to design and build software for the finnish mobile phone company Jolla's new Sailfish operating system.

The course started on Monday, February 24 with the theory and ended on Friday, February 28 with a playful competition which took place between the students, judged by the teachers and representatives from Jolla. Jolla also lend 3 devices to the students for a month, enabling them to get familiar with it and have a deeper insight to the development.

"There is a strong win-win situation for both our students and the business guests, as the company (Jolla) may introduce software platforms for future programmers, and students and staff (LUT) will have the opportunity to explore the company's fresh technology first-hand," says junior researcher Antti Knutas.

Code Camp cource offered the basics of just finalized Sailfish operating system. Then, students developed applications utilizing the skills learned. In-depth learning of practices, and the details and good practices could be found on their own and the team's doing.

"Code Camp aimed at achieving the same team working atmosphere which is needed in working life. At the same time a recent technology is learned. Previously, we have taken courses on web, tablet and game programming, and now the smartphone programming," explains Knutas.

Technical expertise of the course was offered Jolla by the company's technical expert Pami Ketolainen and interest group coordinator Alberto Martinez.

"The new operating system is investing on easy user experience. Sailfish operating system works with gestures and a person can at the same time to do many things, e.g. to download a file at the same time as the user chats, writes e-mail, uses Skype or plays a silent game," says Martinez who participates in a course on Tuesday.

"Initial Special features include the fact that there are no solid buttons, but the phone is used with gestures. Users can run several programs at the same time and use the applications via so-called  shrunked icons [translator's note: active covers]," Knutas explains.

Source: LUT (translated from finnish)