Doro 8030 4G UK SIM-Free Smartphone – Black

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Memory card (optional). From Android 6.0, you can select to use a memory card (microSD) as extended internal memory or as a portable memory. There was more I could write on the Doro 8030 and this could easily be double or even triple length If I wanted to go full in depth on every nook and cranny, but here is the conclusion for this review. Would I as a 21 year old male buy this phone? No, but I’m not the target audience, neither is my older sister, but my grandmother, she is the target audience for this phone, and I practically had to pry it from her hands to take photos for this review. Note! Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.

months for accompanying accessories such as batteries, chargers, headphones, cables, covers and cases. The Doro 8030 is a smartphone with a 4.5-inch touchscreen display. It boasts a display resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, providing clear visuals for users. The screen is flat in shape, allowing for easy navigation and operation. Despite its smaller size, the touchscreen feature enables users to interact with the device effortlessly. My Nan (Wendy) Is a 75 year young woman who has had phones, and even had a smartphone before, but has never really accepted them as something she owned and could use. But When I had the opportunity to get a Doro 8030 to review, I jumped at the chance, because I could get my Nan to review it, and not only that, I could get her using a smartphone for more of the smartphone-y things they’re for. This could be fun. When in areas with no network coverage, turn off your device or activate the Aeroplane mode. The device repeatedly scans for available networks which consumes power. See Aeroplane mode, p..For devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the device's user manual shall include a statement that the device shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. This guarantee will not apply to a fault caused by an accident or a similar incident or damage, liquid ingress, negligence, abnormal usage, non-maintenance or any other circumstances on the user’s part. Furthermore, this guarantee will not apply to any fault caused by a thunderstorm or any other voltage fluctuations. As a matter of precaution, we recommend disconnecting the charger during a thunderstorm.

If you plan on loading the Doro with media or games, you’ll need to invest in a microSD card. Internal storage is listed as 16GB, but our review unit only had 8GB of usable space when we first switched it on. Might sound strange and almost torturous, for my nan, that’s exactly what she wants. If she thinks “Ooh, I want to send Dom a Message” that’s the thought process in her head, so having it play out like that on the screen is simple and effective. It is literally : Do not drop or shake the unit. If it is treated roughly the circuits and precision mechanics can be broken.nano-SIM card. To take full advantage of your new smartphone’s capabilities, you should install a SIM card. The SIM card will enable you to place calls or use mobile data to connect to various Internet services. Your mobile service provider will give you a card and the codes needed for it (PIN and PUK) when you buy a mobile contract or a prepaid SIM card. Make sure you get a suitable contract that fit your needs regarding calls and mobile data. Updated versions of Doro's Response app, Whatsapp and Facebook. Support for EU-Alert. Support for Advanced Mobile Location (AML) for UK, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark. IMS support for MVNOs Halebop (Sweden) and Vimla (Sweden). Corrections in French texts. Doro 3500 (alarm button) fully supported. She never worried about the longevity of the Doro 8030, she didn’t not take it out because it’s nearly dead. Each part of this phone just sips power. If somehow she had managed to irreparably damage the battery in the last few weeks of testing, she wouldn’t be too bad off, because the 8030 comes with a removable 2000mAh battery, and buying a replacement from the people over at Doro shouldn’t be too difficult. This device meets applicable international safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by international guidelines from the independent scientific organization ICNIRP (International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection). Here are some tips on how you may extend the phone’s battery power by reducing battery consumption.

Use Doro original handsfree devices to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's own loudspeakers. You can find out more information regarding the reasons why you may get an alert here - Reasons for alerts. A front-facing 0.3-megapixel camera can be used for selfies, but yet again, colours, smearing, image noise and detail are poor.

Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Do not keep the unit in cold places. When the unit warms up to normal temperature, condensation can form on the inside and can damage the electronic circuits. Your unit is a technically advanced product and should be treated with the greatest care. Negligence may void the warranty. The Front of the Doro 8030 has the 4.5” WVGA display, it seems to be an IPS display, as the colours pop and the viewing angles are more than adequate. Viewing from the side is simple and there is no discernible colour shift. The Display cover glass is set forward from the display itself, Usually, this would be annoying, but in her use, my nan never said that it bothered her. She just appreciated the high peak brightness, the vibrant colours, and the seemingly smudge resistant glass. On The Three network in the Southeast of the UK, the Doro 8030 on HSPA+ speeds were very different (I Sadly wasn’t able to get any LTE testing done), depending on the time of say, we could get 1mbps, and I could move 5ft to the right and that would jump up to 10mbps. The radio is obviously dependent on your carrier’s service where you live. Whilst I would not say the mobile radio is quite as good as her outgoing Moto E 2014, the WiFi antenna seems vastly improved. Doro 8030 Conclusions