Great phone for those wanting a change
932477
I've had the phone for about a month and I am really enjoying it.  It is solidly built, has great battery life, and the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system is fantastic.  I am a previous Android phone user, and I although I really enjoyed Android phones, I simply enjoy the experience on this phone better.

I'll cover a few areas here that I was concerned with when switching to this phone.

Transfer of contacts/pictures/videos

I used Verizon's backup service for my contacts, and transferred my videos and pictures via usb cable after getting from the micro sd card to my computer.  I did this because I found it to be faster, could backup all my stuff to another source, and reorganized my pictures and videos in one place on the windows phone (sd card).  Windows phone organizes the pictures by the month and year they were taken, which I found helpful.

GPS/Maps

I really loved the free GPS on Google phones, so I was hoping for something similar here.  Windows phone has great maps, but no voice navigation installed, so I went to the Store and got Here Drive Plus.  Really great voice navigation with no monthly fees, so it was a nice find.

Email integration

Windows Phone does this well.  I easily integrated all my email accounts using outlook, including accounts from different service providers and my work email.

Apps

There simply are not as many apps as Apple and Google phones (On the flip side, there are a lot of junk apps on those two operating systems as well).  If this is a deal breaker for you then don't go the windows phone route.  I found most of what I like, but I'm not a heavy app user.  There isn't a Youtube app, but you can get Metro Tube for ninety-nine cents, and it is well worth it.  Works smoothly.  The only other app I couldn't find that I wanted is Radio.com, which I hope comes soon.

Phone function

Call quality is great.  Phone book is easy to navigate, and creating groups of favorites was pretty easy.  Texting, etc. is pretty easy to use on all phones, and is no exception here.  The setting page for the phone is massive, and it was easy to find every possible setting or change that I wanted to make.  I love the tiles and not having to scroll though multiple screens.

Camera works pretty well at 5mp I was expecting junk, but I am pretty pleased with the results so far.  That being said, I always have a point and shoot camera with me anyway for more important shots, as I find them easier to handle for picture taking.

Weather and news apps are two of my favorites.  Especially the news app.  I've always enjoyed the presentation and variety of articles pulled for Bing News, which is now called MSN News.

So, if you are looking for a pleasant change and a phone that fits the needs of both a professional and casual user, then this is it.  If you are in need of every app out there, then look elsewhere
4459201
I have been using this phone for about a half a year and I am happy with my purchase. For a reasonable price you get a cool blue flip phone with a nice screen and camera. You can change your wallpaper and check the time on the external display. I also like the features like three alarms with different snooze settings. My small complaints are that even at maximum, the phone is too quiet. Also, compared to my last phone, a Kyocera Rave, there are only a few ringtones, just five.
4101411
I've had this phone for at least two years, now, and it has worked great for me.  The out-going message sounds fine and so do the messages that I receive.  As other prople mentioned, it also has a great set of features.
2065703
I recently upgraded from an older tracfone to the Samsung Galaxy and I love the phone, it is amazing. I mostly use it to stay in touch with family and friends with the whatsapp app. It has all the functions I need and being very frugal it only costs me about $200 @ year compared to the $600 dollars @ year I would have spend on the cheapest voice/data plan offered. In addition the triple minutes for life are also unbeatable. It feels and functions like a real smart phone and I would recommend this phone to anyone.
1820365
If you want a phone that can have custom ring tones, take good quality pictures, but you don't want a data plan or a full touch screen, than this is a great phone. If you want to get on the internet or download apps buy an Iphone, this is a Nokia. This phone is what you want in a basic+ phone. It makes great phone calls, text messages, and has a slot for a micro SD card. It's a top of the line bottom of the line phone, and if thats what you're looking for (because their almost impossible to find anymore) than you've found it.

I will warn you that to send and receive picture messages on this phone requires that you google the instructions on how to do that before it will work. It's very simple, but slightly annoying that you have to do it in the first place. I have been told that it is because it is an unlocked phone, so you have to tell the phone what service provider you have before it will send media. Once again you can find this information on google.
670836
I purchased this phone for several reasons and it has proven to be a great purchase.  First, I needed a new MP3 player that was rechargeable, played for at least 12 hours per charge and would handle free library Overdrive books.  My small clip-on Sansa disk players were great while they lasted, but completely unreliable.  After the 6th $40 player quit after only a couple of weeks I gave up on them.  I also needed a prepaid phone that would allow me to text with ease, but discovered that a prepaid plan for a smart phone was always at least $10/mo more, even if I never used data.  I have a tablet and don't need an expensive smart phone too.  With the unlocked Z431, for $30 I was getting a good MP3 player, a phone that made texting easy and only had one item to carry with me instead of two.  In addition, this phone has bluetooth so I was able to ditch the earbuds with cords that kept getting in the way. I can use the phone for talking and playing books for several days without having to charge it (never done that with a smartphone).  The phone was AT&T unlocked so I could get a free Sim from PureTalk USA which has a unique plan allowing me to pay as little as $10/month for minutes or automatically adds blocks of time if I need more, with extra minutes rolling over.  I use anywhere from 200 to 800 minutes a month so this flexibility means I don't run out, and don't pay for minutes I never use as I did on a previous StraightTalk plan.  The phone/media player is not perfect (hence 4 stars}.  I wish it played wma as well as mp3 format books, but since most are available in both formats can live with that.  A 5-star phone would also have a sleep timer and flashlight.
Adding books was a definite learning process so I am including the steps to doing that here.
1)  You must purchase and insert a memory card.
2.) Download the software and Overdrive books to your computer using your library site.
3.) Connect the phone to your computer via USB and wait for Windows to load drivers
4)  Go to Computer to find the player symbol under Players with Removable Storage and double click
5)  A window with "U Drive" should pop up.  Single click (important) on U drive.
6)  Wait for a couple of minutes - it takes time to load and I was sure it was not working the first few times I tried it because I did not wait long enough.  The first file menu that pops up is for the phone, when a second longer menu appears you will be able to use the Overdrive transfer option from your computer to get the files on to your phone.
These steps were from my Windows 7 computer.
Other things I like:
The calendar with audio reminders of my appointments.
The keyboard that I find easy to use in spite of the tiny keys.  Maybe it works because the keys are raised.  The numbers are small, but since most of the phone numbers I call are stored, I rarely have to enter a phone number.
3180939
I bought this phone to go with a prepaid 3g only plan. I got tired of paying to much to Verizon. So I got this phone and a prepaid plan, and I haven't looked back. I have had several touch screen smart phones, yet I am finding myself using the physical keyboard on this phone more and more. I really like the overall size of the phone. It fits really well in my hand. The keyboard is one of my favorite things about this phone. Easy to use and very responsive. Also, Motorola phones(in my experience) have better reception than other phones.  This is a good phone for someone who doesn't need 4g, and who is looking for a great physical qwerty keyboard.
3948584
I wanted to spend a little time with this phone before reviewing it. I am a adult user, so I really didn't need a flagship phone. I use my phone for calls, some text messages ( mostly from my children, or work related ), because I work in the field I do use the GPS a lot. While sitting in the doctors office or other appointments I may play a game or read something. Now that you know about me, the phone review. I'll start with the finger print reader, it responds well and I like the placement of it. The screen is good enough for me to see in most situations. The volume is good. Fit and finish could be better, but is still satisfactory. Style points here, this is a great looking phone. Call quality is also good. Battery last about a day and a half for my use. The camera in the front is acceptable, the rear camera is great as long as you are not taking pictures in the middle of the night with no light around. I don't have a problem with the user interface, and really don't miss the app drawer. Finger print gestures are a life saver. I may update this review after I upgrade to marshmallow. Hope this helps someone sitting on the fence about this phone.
1811700
This phone is perfect for me. I tend to loose/destroy phones and at twenty bucks, it's not a heart breaker when I have to buy a replacement. All I use my phone for is talking so the lack of photos, video and internet is not a concern. I rarely have any signal issues with this phone, it's super light and compact, the speaker function works great, and the display is easily read in all lighting conditions. Also, if you are planning on switching to a new provider this phone can display a list of networks within range. So you know what providers you can get both at home and at work. The only thing keeping me from giving this phone a 5 star review is the inability to store multiple numbers under one contact. You have to create a contact name for every phone entry. Also, when I do get a rare text message, very few characters are displayed on the screen at once. There's a very useful wikipedia entry for all of the phone's features.
1993269
I got this phone to replace my optimus elite on Virgin Mobile.  To start with, it is allowed on the grandfathered $25 plan, which makes this a great option for anyone who isn't in Sprint WiMax or LTE territory (this phone is 3g-only).  I've only had it a few days (will update the review as needed), but I couldn't be more impressed.  It is fast, large but not enormous (4 inch display), and is easily rootable.

I wish I had gotten a few more as backups and Christmas gifts.

I haven't had it long enough to get a good handle on battery life, but I hope to add a few notes on that soon.

update 1: I agree with a reviewer below; the camera is average.  Other than that, I am more than pleased so,far!
4935195
As mentioned in the header I'm one of the few people who actually hates phones and makes less the 5 calls a month. I got a basic tracphone for emergencies but upgraded to the LG 800g because of the internet features. All in all it's a great phone for the price
and easy to use and navigate.
Found lots of ringtones and music to download , and some apps such as google maps that work well.
Use it mostly for texting , F.B. and foursquare to keep in touch with family and friends.
As a 55 yr old who was probably the last person to finally purchase a cell phone I'm glad I did and am very happy with the phone and double minutes for life. Music play well and takes pretty good photos for a cell phone.
Would reccomend it to others without any hesitation.
4887248
Everything you would expect in a good phone, and has some cool tricks up it's sleeve, like the double-tap phone waking function. Bluetooth works great, camera is better than competitors for a mid-range phone and reception is fantastic. Though nobody talks about phone call quality anymore, I think it's one of the better handsets for a good old-fashioned phone call. I love that the back opens, which gives it 2 advantages over the "premium" handsets; 1. The battery can be removed, and 2. Expandable storage is offered via micro SD card slot. This phone is also surprisingly quick for a such a low-priced handset, and light as a feather. I expected more glitchiness at a pricepoint under $200, but was impressed with it's quickness. For someone who doesn't need to be on the android or iphone platforms (I've been on both), this should be one of your first choices. No, Windows doesn't have a bazillion apps, but they have way more than enough, and I find the adjustable live tiles a refreshing alternative from the old app designs offered by Google/Apple. If you want a cheap option on android, look at their moto G line. For iphone, there really aren't good cheap options. Hope this helps!
1229558
This phone is great and the added, useful, features add to an already great device.  The screen quality is fantastic.  I would liken it to the difference between this and the S3 to when I first saw the difference between the iPhone 3GS and the 4 with retina display.  You have to see it to really appreciate it.  It's extremely light in the hand.  Performance wise, it is fast, but in some situations it can get kind of laggy.  The motion sensor and the eye detector are hit and miss.  When they work, they work well, but not something I would use daily.  That's why I took a star off.  Maybe in a update it'll be fixed but it's not at all that bothersome.  I am a health buff and I love the S Health application.  Not necessarily the pedometer, but the temperature and humidity sensors, and the food and exercise logs.  It's really helpful if you use it consistantly.  Overall this is a good upgrade from the S3 but not a great upgrade.  Would have liked to see more of a design change and more internal storage dedicated for applications.  And can we completely get rid of 16GB and make 32GB be the minimum standard already?  There are alot of apps out there and some of the better games are well over 1GB.
3350568
Outstanding phone.  Came in mint condition and unlocked as stated. Went to AT&T and they gave me a free mico sim card for porting over my phone number.  No need to cut a regular sim card down to size.  Great features and it was an easy switch from my Samsung Windows phone....much more intuitive than I thought.  Not much product support in the stores, but you can find great screen cover from
intelliARMOR HD Apple iPhone 4/4S intelliGLASS here on Amazon along with protective covers.  One of the best features is that it is also an iPod feature phone with 32GB.....amazing. Those who are complaining that this is not an unlocked phone don't know what they are talking about.....simply open it up and plug in a prepaid micro sim card or have your number ported over at your vendor (they will give you a micro sim card) and your good to go.
710391
I purchased the Z222 as a replacement for my old flip phone that I had used for almost three years after I started having problems with the screen. I wanted something similar because I like the simplicity and ease-of-use of these types of phones; to me bigger is not always better, and I have no need for all the bells and whistles of a smartphone. This model is top-notch, plain and simple. It has a bright screen, good volume, and controls and buttons that are very user-friendly. The battery has a very long life; for my level of usage - I primarily text, and may make one or two short calls a week - I only have to charge it once about every six or seven days. I'm guessing for someone who talks on the phone more often the battery will probably run down faster, but that's just an assumption. The battery cover attaches securely, and the flip cover is nice and tight.
The only issue I have had since I bought my Z222 was that it wouldn't work off my previous SIM card. I have had AT&T Go Phone service for a number of years, and based on the instructions and the sticker on the back of the phone I should have been able to just pop my old SIM in and that would have been that. Well, not exactly. When I put the old card in I got an error code (sorry, I don't remember what it was ... I've had the phone for about a month now), and it wouldn't let me send or receive texts or calls. It DID access my contacts on the SIM and let me transfer them to the phone, and showed my information in the owner log, but it just wouldn't perform actual functions. I contacted AT&T, and after a few minutes of running diagnostics it was determined that my old SIM was too outdated for the newer model. Because the phone includes a new SIM in the box, the tech had me install the new card and transferred it to my account after verifying with me that I had already saved my contacts from the old SIM to my phone. Once he did that it worked perfectly, and I've had no other issues.
So, despite the very minor annoyance with the SIM card - which just because I had an issue doesn't mean everyone will - I can definitely recommend this little phone. If you want a good, sturdy, simple little model then this is it. In fact, because no matter how good a phone is it won't last forever, I'm probably going to order another one in the near future and store it away as a replacement for this one when it eventually dies. I like it that much.
3880574
Without even considering the software additions that move unused apps into the cloud for you, this phone is a great piece of hardware. Battery life is great (must be improved after updates), the phone is snappy and the camera is faster than reviews let on. I bought this for my wife and now I'm jellous of her hahahaha.
4742404
I decided to write a review on this phone because I have read some of the negatives and since I have own both Android and Apple phones I thought I could give a very knowledgeable review. First I give the phone 5 stars because for the price you are getting a great product. The phone looks nice and it is very light for the size. First of all, one must remember that the Android Play Store contains every kind of app one can think of and you can basically change every aspect of any Android phone. For instance, I did not completely like the launcher that came with the phone (one own preference), so I downloaded the ZenUI Launcher and changed the whole look of the phone. I also thought the camera wasn't taking as good of pictures as I wanted so I installed Z Camera from the Android Play Store. The WIFI, Bluetooth, and LTE connections work without any problems. The battery lasts me a day mainly because I am a heavy user and I use the phone at work quite a bit. One reviewer stated that he/she was unable to install Instagram. I also ran into the same problem but after researching I learned that I had to download an older version of Instagram. Beware, this is not just a problem for this POSH phone there are others who have had the same problem while not using a POSH phone, (do a google search on topic). Talking while on the phone is great also. I have not had any problems while making calls and the person on the other end has not complained about not hearing me. I have been able to install all the apps I am accustomed to using on a daily basis. Overall as stated earlier this is a great product for the price and if one is just a little tech savvy or has been using a smartphone for some time he/she can tweak the phone to meet their need.