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Yes, the Oyster has a number of problems, which is probably why it didn't stay on the market long. But for some unexplained reason, I like the Oyster and missed it. I bought an Oyster years ago when I first got Virgin Mobile service. It needs to be recharged nightly, and the custom contrast setting takes a few seconds to kick in when it's flipped open (the screen is nearly unreadable unless you boost the contrast to maximum). I especilly love its distinctive happy bubbly ring tone. When the display screen went dark, the Oyster had been discontinued and I didn't like any of the phones available, so I settled for some phones that I don't even remember their model names. I rcently happened to discover some Oysters available on Amazon and bought one at an insane markup (the original was $20 but included $20 worth of airtime).
the phone could dial and receive calls, but the screen was black. I bought this phone for a pre-paid Virgin mobile phone that I give to my mom when she comes to visit from abroad every 6 months. No Kyoceras for me. I eventually threw it away and got her another. She used it when I bought it, then I stowed it away for 6 months, fully functional. When I got it out 6 months later, the screen was not working.
It may take a few tries, but it worked for me, my screen went on, and I was able to continue using my phone. If your screen is blank, or dark blue, power your phone down by taking out the battery. Good Luck. My suggestion would be to get your contacts off, in case it doesn't work again. Put the battery back in and get a toothpick. With the phone off, and the phone in the closed position, pinch the toothpick through and push down the power button till it goes on.
Great for kids: just do text: $10 a month. I love this phone almost 2 years old now and no problems. it's freedom. no contracts no fees. Virgin is great too. I have several.
That's what computers are for in my world;) So the fact that this phone is really basic is a positive for me. I bought the green version of this phone (was a Target Special, ~$18) about 2.5 years ago. I've had no problems with battery life (lasts about a week on standby). Don't pay a dime more.
We must be some of their oldest customers;). This phone is $9.99 at Virgin's website, with free shipping. They also couldn't be happier. I even got my parents (they're 70+) to switch over to Virgin.
I read somewhere that had to do with a specific version of the phone, unfortunately I don't remember the details. I don't do much wireless calling, so paying by the minute has saved me hundreds of dollars per year versus my earlier contract deal with Sprint. This phone has been a gem. I switched over to Virgin Mobile approximately 5 years ago, and I've been very pleased.
I don't do text messaging, the web, emails, etc. However, I got the white version for both my parents and they did experience problems with battery life. I use cell phones mainly to make calls on the run.
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