Your Phone app works with both Android and iPhone, but one feature only works with Android right now: sending and receiving SMS messages. I want to do this in a supported way with a respect for the ecosystem we’re building on and at the same time make it a delightful experience.
Messages is one where we’re not currently where we need to be compared to Android, but we need to work with Apple. It sounds like Microsoft is hoping Apple will help offer a solution, but I’m skeptical that will happen. Apple’s entire appeal is how tightly integrated their ecosystem is, and you can already send text messages from a Mac using Continuity. Integrating with Windows goes against Apple’s whole strategy, at least as I understand it. Your Phone isn’t a completely lost cause for iPhone users: notifications and photos will both work. But I’m sure iPhone users would love access to Messages as well.
Now that your phone is all set, you can add minutes to it, and start enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a no-contract phone. As we mentioned above, Tracfone sells their own branded devices for use on their cell phone network. They get these phones through partnerships with many major cell phone makers like LG, Samsung, Apple and others.
Non-Android or Feature Phones are the cheapest, and usually include flip phones, some touchscreens, and other 'basic' phones which do calling and texting well, but might not have internet capabilities. These phones may have double or triple minutes included, and often have long battery life. These phones have been around for a while, and are generally durable and get the job done.
Feature phones are best used as a backup phone, or for people who just want to call/text. See these and many more phones on our Cell Phone Reviews page. 20 to several hundred dollars for newer, better phones. Android devices have access to over a million apps and can be used for many things.
Tracfone also recently added several Apple iPhones including the iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus and iPhone SE. These devices use Apple iOS and have access to the Apple App Store. Smartphones are great for daily use and Tracfone offers Smartphone-only airtime cards that are a great deal for most users (smartphones can also use the regular airtime cards).
See some of the latest smartphones on our Cell Phone Reviews page. Also learn How to Add Texts to your Smartphone and How Data Works on Tracfone Smartphones for more in depth information. Bring Your Own Phone' or BYOP, is a program Tracfone offers that allows users to bring their own device to use with Tracfone service.
In general, an unlocked phone is required, but some locked devices will also work. There are a wide variety of unlocked smartphones available that offer great performance at a reasonable cost. The Moto G5 Plus is a popular option. To activate a phone with the BYOP program you just need your device and a BYOP SIM kit. Learn more about what phones will work and the activation process on our BYOP page. The BYOP program is great for users who want to get the most out of their phone or enjoy shopping for bargains on unlocked phones.
These are the three basic categories of phones available with Tracfone. If you're new to Tracfone, you might not know about Tracfone Codes! Basically these are codes provided by Tracfone which will give you extra minutes for free whenever you add a new prepaid minutes card. There are certain codes that work for different Cards.
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