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Top 3 Samsung Cell Phones from Tracfone

The Top Picks of Samsung Brand Cell Phones from Tracfone

Samsung is a major electronics company that has created some of the most popular cell phones on the market.

Samsung Brand Cell Phones available through Tracfone

Tracfone uses several Samsung phones through their prepaid cell phone service and we want to share three great Samsung phones from Tracfone.

Tracfone cell phones are typically older model phones with good durability and low price. They don't have all the latest touchscreens or apps, and they are not smartphones, but some of them do have some pretty decent features.

TracfoneReviewer would like to share our top three picks for Samsung cell phones available with Tracfone.

Top 3 Samsung Phones used with Tracfone Prepaid

Let's jump right into our list with Number three:

#3 - Samsung S125G

This simple, and inexpensive phone isn't fancy, but it does the basics well - calling and texting. It also has an MP3 player for loading and listening to music, but you will need to purchase the MicroSD card separately.

This phone generally sells for $10 or less, making it a great phone when you just want something cheap, or if you need a burn phone.

You can find the Samsung S125G at many stores, and online at places like Amazon and Ebay. We wouldn't recommend this phone unless you just need a backup or emergency phone, or really want to keep expenses low. The next two phones in this list offer a lot more features and better value, at a higher price.

Tracfone Tip: Do you know what the difference between GSM and CDMA cell phones are? Read our recent post, GSM vs CDMA to learn all about it, and how to choose your next phone!

#2 - Samsung S425G - (click to read our full review!)

Samsung S425G

A sliding full QWERTY keyboard makes this phone stand out. Match that with Triple Minutes for life, a 2 MP camera and lots of other features and you have a very good prepaid phone, which is how this phone got to #2 on our list.

These features do come at a cost of around $50 for the cell phone, but in our opinion, it is well worth it for this phone that often goes overlooked by Tracfone users.

The Samsung S425G is available in most stores, but if you want to ensure you can find it, we suggest ordering online from Amazon, Ebay or the Tracfone website.

#1 - Samsung S390G - (click to read our full review!)

Our top pick is the Samsung S390G for two big reasons: great features and great price.

Samsung S390G

Specifically, the Samsung S390G comes with most of the same features as the S425G, like Triple Minutes for Life, MP3 player, camera and more. But it also has WiFi Connectivity, meaning you can get on WiFi internet and surf the web for free from your phone. Plus the S390G has a good QWERTY keyboard for fast texting.

The Samsung S390G typically retails for around $50 in most stores and online, but last check it was on sale for $20 on Amazon! It is hard to beat a deal like that for such a good phone!

It is important to us to mention that some Tracfone users found defects with a small percentage of Samsung S390G phones, so if you have problems, you should contact Tracfone to have them give you a replacement.

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This concludes TracfoneReviewer's picks of the best Samsung phones available through Tracfone Wireless. We hope you found this useful in selecting a new Tracfone cell phone. If you want to view all our detail cell phone reviews, you can visit our Cell Phone Reviews page. You might also find our Tracfone Promo Codes useful (you can get free minutes every time you add minutes to your phone!)

Leave a comment with any questions or thoughts, and share this with others if they might enjoy it!

Last, but not least, you can also see our recent pick of the Best LG phones from Tracfone!

What is the Difference Between GSM and CDMA Tracfones?

Tracfone is a low cost, prepaid cell phone service provider that uses other major cell service towers from Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and others to provide service.

Tracfone offers two general types of phones - CDMA and GSM. But what is the difference, and how can you tell which one you have, and which one you should get? Get those questions and more answered right here!

What Are GSM and CDMA Cell Phones?

Let's start by giving a little more information about GSM and CDMA:

GSM, which stands for Global System for Mobile communication, is the more popular cell phone standard worldwide, but not as much here in the United States. AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM networks for all their cell phone service, and Tracfone cell phones that use GSM run off of one of those two major carriers.

CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access and is less popular world wide, but more popular in America. It is used by Sprint and Verizon for their cell phone service, and any Tracfone devices that use CDMA run off one of those two networks.

So, GSM or CDMA cell phones are simply cell phones that run on one of those two networks.

For more general details on the differences between GSM and CDMA networks visit GSM vs CDMA on Diffen

How to Tell If You Have a GSM or CDMA Tracfone:

LG 505C (CDMA)

This is a common question with Tracfone users that has a very simple answer.

If your cell phone ends with a 'C' it uses the CDMA Network. An example is the LG 505C. Notice the 'C' at the end of the name. All Tracfone mobile devices that end with "C' use either Verizon or Sprint networks.

If your cell phone ends with a 'G' it used the GSM Network. An example is the LG 840G. All Tracfone cell phones that end with this 'G' use the GSM network, which is either T-Mobile or AT&T. GSM phones have been very popular with Tracfone, but recently there has been a wave of Android smartphones for Tracfone and they all use Verizon CDMA service.

For more on these smartphones, visit our Cell Phone Reviews page where we have a full list including all of the recent Android smartphones..

Check out our recent post, Where to Buy Tracfone Prepaid Minutes

Should I Buy a GSM or CDMA Tracfone?

This is also a question we get here at TracfoneReviewer quite often. Many people are unsure which type of phone to get, those ending with 'C' or 'G'?

Here is what it comes down to: As mentioned above, Tracfone cell phones ending with 'C' use the CDMA networks of Verizon and Sprint and phones ending in 'G' use AT&T and T-Mobile. Thus, you should get the phone that will use the network that has the best coverage in your area.

This may take a little research to discover, you may want to talk with friends or look up information online, but when you have found which major cell phone provider works best in your area, use the cell phone from Tracfone that will use that network.

Many cities have either GSM or CDMA as the more dominant provider for a variety of reasons, so be sure to find out which will work better. You can go on the Tracfone website and shop for cell phones there, where they will ask for your zip and determine which type of phone you should get.

The Android powered smartphones that Tracfone has recently released only use Verizon networks, so be sure to evaluate carefully if Verizon service is good in your area before getting a smartphone.

In the end, do a little research and you should find which type of phone will work best in your area.

Tracfone Cell Phones for GSM and CDMA Networks

Tracfone cell phones use either GSM or CDMA. Below we will share a list of cell phones from Tracfone organized by which type of network they use. This list does not include all of Tracfone's devices, but many of the most popular ones.

Samsung S425G (GSM)

GSM phones - AT&T and T-Mobile
LG 306G
Motorola EX431G
Samsung S425G
LG 840G
LG 530G
LG 500G
Samsung S390G
LG 440G

CDMA phones - Verizon and Sprint
(all Android smartphones and BYOP phones use CDMA)
Samsung Galaxy Centura
Huawei Glory
ZTE Valet
LG Optimus Dynamic
LG Optimus Dynamic II
LG 505C
Samsung R455C
LG 501C
LG 290C

There are many more cell phone options from Tracfone besides these, but this is just a sample of cell phones categorized by which network they use.

Visit your Cell Phone Reviews page for links to all our reviews.

You may also find our recent posts, Top 3 LG Phones from Tracfone and the Best Tracfone Prepaid Cell Phone interesting and useful in finding a cell phone.

We hope this helped to answer questions, and ifyou have any more, just ask them in the comments. Share this with others who also might find it beneficial!

EDIT: For those who might be looking for zip codes that will allow you to shop for CDMA cell phones on the Tracfone website, here is one that worked: 89301 - Ely, NV.

What is the Best Value Tracfone Cell Phone?

It is a question many have asked, and many have pondered, so here at TracfoneReviewer, we will answer that question for you!

Tracfone offers low cost, budget cell phones and prepaid minutes so their phones tend to not have the most modern features and capabilities. But there are several phones from Tracfone that stand out, and are vying to get into our list.

We will be compiling this list based on several factors, including the cell phone's general popularity, useful features, and TracfoneReviewer's own special metrics.

This list contains the top 3 best value cell phones from Tracfone. You might also be interested in one of our previous posts, the Best Tracfone Cell Phones for Texting.

Please Note: This post covers the best value cell phones from Tracfone based on price and features. Tracfone recently released four new Android powered Smartphones that are pretty impressive with lots of great features. Visit our Cell Phone Reviews page to learn more about each of these phones.

Now, let's get into this list.

Top 3 Best Value Tracfone Cell Phones

This was a challenging list to compile, with several great options to choose from, and many features to compare. But in the end, we settled on the phones listed below, so let's begin with number three in the list:

#3 Best Value Tracfone Cell Phone - LG 530G

LG 530G

Read our Review of the LG 530G

This phone comes in at #3 in our list for its great durability, long battery life, and other good features. A phone with full QWERTY keyboard, it makes for fast and easy texting. Add to that Triple Minutes for Life, MP3 player, 1.3mp camera and video recorder, and all the other common phone features, and you have a solid phone that will last.

The LG 530G typically retails for $50, but can be found on sale at various locations. We recently found this phone for less than $40 on Amazon.

#2 Best Value Tracfone Cell Phone - Samsung S390G

Read our Review of the Samsung S390G

Samsung S390G

The S390G reaches #2 in our top three list for some of the same reasons the LG 530G had, including a full QWERTY keyboard, good battery life and Triple Minutes for Life, but it is higher because of one great feature; WiFi capability. The Samsung S390G is capable of connecting to WiFi internet allowing the user to surf the web for free from the phone.

While this phone does come with lots of fantastic features, it is also important to note that a fair number of users have reported various quirks with this phone, including ghost calls to 911. So if you get a defective phone, be sure to return it for one in good working order.

The Samsung S390G goes for about $50 but again, it can usually be found for less. In fact, last we checked it was less than $25 on Amazon!

#1 Best Value Tracfone Cell Phone - LG 840G

Read our Review of the LG 840G

White LG 840G

What gives the LG 840G the top spot in our list of the best Tracfone cell phones? Besides features like Triple Minutes for Life, WiFi capability and a 2MP Camera, this phone also comes with a 2GB MicroSD card, touchscreen, and 3G connectivity.

While touchscreens may not be for everyone, this phone is as close to a smartphone as you can get. The phone is relatively small and fits in your hand comfortably. It can connect to WiFi internet, or surf from the mobile browser at 3G speeds.

It is, by far, the most feature rich phone Tracfone offers, (besides the new Android powered smartphones) and the most popular, which is why it tops our list and is TracfoneReviewer's pick for the Best Value Tracfone Cell Phone.

You can find the LG 840G in most stores and online for around $60. But we found the phone for less than $40 on Amazon!

Honorable Mention - Samsung S425G

It is worth mentioning the Samsung S425G because it is also a great phone from Tracfone with lots of good features including 3G connectivity and a sliding QWERTY keyboard. The only reason this phone didn't crack our list is its lack of popularity and the fact that not everyone is interested in a slider style phone. You can learn more about this phone by reading our Full Review of the Samsung S425G.

We hope you found this list useful. Leave a comment with your questions, thoughts or top 3 picks!

Don't forget to check out our Tracfone Promo Codes page to find codes for free minutes the next time you add a prepaid card to your phone. And you can also read all our reviews by visiting our Cell Phone Reviews page.

You can also read our recent posts, The Top 3 LG Brand Cell Phones from Tracfone and The Top 3 Samsung Brand Cell Phones from Tracfone for ore top picks!

Learning the Difference between GSM and CDMA Tracfone Cell Phones might also be useful to know!

New - Top 3 CDMA Tracfone Cell Phones - For all the Verizon network users!

Find Out Where You Can Find Tracfone Prepaid Refill Cards

Tracfone prepaid minute cards, which is what you use to add minutes to your Tracfone prepaid cell phone, are available at a wide variety of locations. But when you need more prepaid minutes, sometimes it is nice to know exactly where you can buy another minutes card.

So provided below are a number of locations, both stores and online, where you can find a Tracfone prepaid minute card.

Where to Find Tracfone Prepaid Minutes in Stores

where to buy tracfone prepaid minute cards

1 Year/400 minute card

There are a number of different stores where you can find Tracfone prepaid phones, minute cards, and accessories. In fact, there are a lot of different stores.

Walmart, Target, Dollar General/Family Dollar, Radio Shack, most grocery stores and gas stations all have Tracfone minute cards for sale. So if you need a refill card, just swing by one of these stores and they should have what you are looking for.

Additionally, many of these stores have a variety of Tracfone cell phones, so they are also a great place to shop for an upgrade (if you don't have a Tracfone with Triple Minutes!). You can also read TracfoneReviewer's full reviews at our Cell Phone Reviews page.

Tracfone even has a handy store locator, so you can find places near you that sell Tracfone products. View Tracfone's Store locator to find stores around you.

Tracfone Cell phones and prepaid minute cards are available not just in stores, but also online:

Where to Find Tracfone Prepaid Minutes Online

Many people are surprised to find that not only can you find Tracfone cell phones and minutes online, you can sometimes find them for a great price.

There are a wide variety of places online where you can find Tracfone products, including Tracfone.com, Ebay, Amazon, Walmart.com, and many other websites.

But Amazon.com and Ebay.com tend to offer the best deals to help save you money on Tracfone cell phones and prepaid minutes.

While not always a better price than what you can find in stores, (and after shipping costs) often times one can get cell phones, accesories, and even prepaid minutes online at Amazon and Ebay for a discounted price.

where to find tracfone minute cards cheap

White LG840G

For example, this White LG 840G Prepaid Phone With Triple Minutes is usually $59.99 in stores and at Tracfone.com. But it can be found on Amazon for just $39.99 (and free shipping!). These are the kinds of deals you can sometimes find to help save money.

In the end, there are a lot of different options for where you get your prepaid minutes from. You can even buy minutes right from your Tracfone cell phone, or call Tracfone's customer service.

But for those who like to save money, it can pay to shop around for the best price. You might even consider getting the Tracfone Family Value Plan, which is one of the best deals around.

And be sure to visit our Tracfone promo codes page to find a code to get you free bonus minutes the next time you add a refill card to your phone.

Leave a comment if you have thoughts or questions, and share this if you found it useful! Looking for a random blog post with more info about Tracfone? Why not read about the Best Tracfone Cell Phones for Texting.

What is the Best Prepaid Cell Phone Company?

This is a rather common question that doesn't have a very easy answer. There are many different prepaid cell phone companies these days, with new ones showing up quickly. Some offer great phones with a flat, monthly prepaid fee while others go for lowest cost. With so many options, tt needs some parameters to make it possible to answer, so lets be a bit more specific in the question.

What is the Best Pay as you Go Prepaid Company?

Best Prepaid Cell Phone - Source Irita Kirsbluma

By, 'Pay as you Go' I mean that it is not unlimited, you buy a certain number of minutes that last for a specific number of days.

The answer still depends a lot on what you are looking for.

Tracfone offers a lot of flexibility and very low prices in their pay as you go prepaid options, but customer service and high end phones are lacking.

In fact, Tracfone is one of the largest prepaid mobile phone companies in America.

Other prepaid cell phone companies have a variety of options including unlimited monthly plans, but the cost is noticeably more expensive than the cheaper Tracfone options, but still cheaper than many contract plans.

Who is Tracfone Right for?

Tracfone is good for anyone looking for a cheap cell phone that does the basics - calling and texting. The initial cost for Tracfone cell phones is very low, typically $50 or less, with many phones around $10-20.

Buying minutes for Tracfone mobile devices is also relatively inexpensive, with a variety of options such as 60 minutes/90 days of service fo $20, alll the way up to 450 minutes/90 days of service for about $100. There are also many other options available at the Tracfone website.

LG 440G
on Amazon

Additionally, Tracfone offers a monthly plan where you get 50 minutes and 30 days of service for just $10 a month. And using the family value plan, you can add people to your plan for just $6 a month. And a simple flip phone like the LG 440G is only $12.

So if you are looking for the cheapest prepaid cell phone company, Tracfone is probably the answer for you.

But what about the best prepaid cell phone company?

There are a lot of different prepaid companies to choose from, such as MetroPCS, Cricket, NET10, Straight Talk, Tracfone, and Virgin Mobile prepaid just to name a few (view a more complete list at About.com). So which one is best?

Obviously, the answer is not universal, in other words, the best company for you, will probably not be the best for me.

But you can find the best prepaid cell phone company by looking at what you need from a phone, and comparing that to what the companies offer in phones and service.

Try asking yourself some questions like how often do you talk on the phone? How often do you text people? Do you like to surf the web from your phone? What other features are important?

If you tend to use your phone for talking, texting, and surfing the web frequently, then a prepaid cell phone company with unlimited plans might be best for your. MetroPCS, Straight Talk, and Virgin Mobile are three of many possibilities.

If you don't use your phone for lots of talking, texting and browsing, than a cheaper option like Tracfone might be your best choice.

Here at TracfoneReviewer, we obviously specialize in information about Tracfone. But we would would love to help answer any questions about other prepaid options, as well as provide information on Tracfone. So leave a comment below if you have questions!

You might want to view our Cell Phone Reviews page to learn more about the phones Tracfone does have to offer.

Need a Cell Phone in a Hurry? Learn How to get a Phone Fast

tracfone prepaid cheap cell phones burn phones

This is not what 'Burn Phone'
Means - Source: mjtmail

Perhaps you lost your phone and need a quick replacement, or maybe you just need a cell phone
for a short visit in the country, or perhaps you are engaged in nefarious activities... No matter what the reason, sometimes it would be nice to be able to get a cell phone fast and cheap - so here is how to do that!

Burn phones are simple, cheap cell phones that are inexpensive to buy, and easy to set up and use. Tracfone is a cell phone company that sells prepaid cell phones with a range of prices, including some very cheap options.

So lets look at some good burn phones from Tracfone.

Tracfone Prepaid Burn Phones - Best Cheap Phones

Here are some options from Tracfone for inexpensive cell phones that can be purchased and used without much expense.

LG 440G - A flip phone with all the basic cell phone features including a camera and mobile web. Read our full LG 440G review for more info. This phone usually retails for only $19 in stores like Walmart and Target, but it can be found on sale for $10 on Amazon.

Samsung S125G

Samsung S125G - This candy bar phone comes with a nice LCD display and everything else you would expect for a simple cell phone. The best part about this phone is it usually retails for $10-$15 in stores and online at Amazon, so you can get it at a good price no matter where you shop.

LG 500G - A QWERTY keyboard phone that is a little more expensive, around $20, but is a good choice if you plan to text. The QWERTY keyboard is easy to use, and makes texting faster. Read our full LG 500G review to learn more about this phone. It also comes with camera, and other common cell phone features. Last check it was on sale on Amazon for $15.

Other Phones - If you are in need of a phone in a hurry, and don't care too much what it is, look for Tracfone cell phones in most big retail stores and find the cheapest option they have. Usually Walmart or Target will have a Tracfone for less than $20, which should work as a burn phone.

After finding a burn phone, time to get it set up to use it.

How to Start Using your Tracfone Burn Phone

LG 500G

Setting up a Tracfone prepaid cell phone is very easy. You only need the cell phone package to start with, you don't have to buy minutes for it to work. You will also need internet access, or another phone.

Open the plastic package the phone came in, and follow the simple steps on the activation card. This includes charging the cell phone and activating the phone at tracfone.com, or by calling customer service. Activation usually takes an hour or less, and then you are ready to start using your phone!

Tracfone prepaid cell phones come with 20 unites and 30 days of service. So there is no need to buy a minutes card until you need it.

And that is how you get a prepaid burn phone. To recap, here are the steps briefly outlined:

Getting a Burn Phone - Recap

1. Buy a Cheap Tracfone Cell Phone - either in store or online
2. Activate it - either online or by telephone
3 Start using your new burn phone - may need to wait for the phone to charge first

leave a comment with thoughts or questions, and also check out more Tracfone cell phones on our Phone Reviews page

What is the Best Tracfone for Texting?

This is a great question many people have when considering Tracfone because texting is one of the best ways to make your minutes last longer.

Each text costs just .3 unites, so you can send or receive 3 texts per minute used. While texting can add up if you are sending and receiving hundreds a month, it is generally the cheapest way to communicate using a prepaid cell phone from Tracfone.

So here Tracfone Reviewer brings you three different Tracfone cell phones that are great for texting.

You might also be interested in our post about How to Make your Minutes Last Longer

Top 3 Cell Phones for Texting from Tracfone

These three phones from Tracfone are similar in one important aspect, they all have QWERTY keyboards. For most people, texting using a QWERTY keyboard is fastest and easiest, but everyone has their preference. So you may prefer a touchscreen or a flipphone, but most people will find a QWERTY phone fastest for texting.

3. LG 500G

This phone is great for texting because it is simple, and inexpensive to buy.

The LG 500G comes with a variety of features, like MP3 player, games, and other basic functions. It covers the basic cell phone needs well, and the QWERTY keyboard is also easy to use, and fast for texting.

The one drawback for the LG 500G is that it only comes with Double Minutes for Life, while the other two phones in this list have Triple Minutes for Life. However, this phone's cheap price, usually $20 or less from places like Amazon, make it a bargain phone.

2. Samsung S390G

This phone comes with several great features that make it a popular choice.

Two of the most impressive features for the Samsung S390G are Triple Minutes for Life, and WiFi capability.

With WiFi, you can surf the internet for free anytime you are connected to a wireless internet network. So if you like to check your email, or the weather, from you phone, this is a great choice.

This phone has had some problems, including a number of customers reporting that this phone will randomly dial 911 and other numbers. So be aware of that, and get a replacement if that happens to you.

1. LG 530G

And Tracfone Reviewers choice for the best phone for texting from Tracfone is the LG 530G.

This phone is durable, has a long battery life, comes with lots of nice features, and is fast and easy to text with.

The LG 530G is at the top of our list because it solid phone for those who like to text often. And the included Triple Minutes for Life makes it so you can text even more!

This phone's QWERTY keyboard is quick and responsive, and the phone is a big step up from the LG 500G.

While the price can sometimes be a little high for this phone, we have seen it for under $30 at several places, including Amazon.

Hopefully this helps you choose the right phone for you if you like to text often. Also check out the rest of our Cell Phone Reviews to see what Tracfone Reviewer has to say about these phones, and many others available from Tracfone.

How to Get Google Maps on your LG 840G

For some, loading Google Maps onto the LG 840G is a simple thing, for others, for some reason it is a challenge and I have noticed a few questions, so I wanted to share some information and resources for getting Google Maps installed on a LG 840G.

I could copy and paste the information I found from elsewhere, but It is better to get it from the source, so you can read all the information about it. So I will link you to the forum with all the information you should need to load the Google Maps app on your LG 840G.

--Update--
A visitor commented below with another, possibly easier method for getting Google Maps:

Go to boostapps.com/jump and enter 6944 to get the Google signed version of Google Maps 2.3.2. It'll load from the .jad. (from Anonymous)

If that works for you, then great, otherwise, here is another method below. Comment with any results or questions and we will try to help!

Let's get right to it.

1. Visit the forum post at Howard Forums detailing how to get the Google Maps app on an LG 840G

2. Then follow the information provided, including reading the posts on the second forum, Turk Forums.

3. As the post at Howard Forums recommends, read the information provided at Turk Forums, especially starting at post #887, which is 3/4 down the page. (posts are numbered at the top right corner of each post).

If you have questions or comments, leave em below or if they are more technical, try Howard Forums, where there is a large dedicated group of Tracfone users.

Want more info on the LG 840G? Read our LG 840G review!

Leave your thoughts and questions below, as well as any tips for downloading Google Maps or other great apps to the LG 840G.

A List of Tracfone Mobile Phones that Come with WiFi Internet

wireless internet WiFI old clip art phone

Upgrade to WiFi -MS

A WiFi enabled device is able to connect to the internet through WiFi networks for free without charging the user any units/minutes.

Thus using a phone with WiFi capability allows the user to surf the web, email, and much more without spending any money!

This can be a great feature for many people who like to use their phone for more than just calling and texting.

So below is a list of several phones from Tracfone that have WiFi Capability! Leave a comment if you know of other phones offered by Tracfone with WiFi.

Update - Tracfone Android Smartphones have WiFi!

We are excited to update this slightly outdated post with information on the Android powered smartphones that Tracfone has begun to provide to consumers.

These phones all come with WiFi, along with many other great features.

So check out our List of Android Tracfone Smartphones or learn more about Android by viewing our 6 Key Differences between Android and Other Mobile Devices.

WiFi Enabled Tracfone Devices:

Here is a list of the current Tracfone mobile devices that come with WiFi capability. Click the link to view our full review of each phone.

LG 840G - This touchscreen phone comes with lots of features, but most importantly Triple Minutes for Life, and WiFi. If you like touchscreen phones or want a modern device with decent sized screen for surfing the web, the LG 840G is a great choice. Check out our review of the LG 840G for full feature list and specs.

Samsung S390G - This phone comes with a compact full QWERTY keyboard making texting and typing fast. In our experience, full qwerty keypads are easy to get accustomed to and make for easy texting. Learn more about this phone by reading our full Samsung S390G Review.

$10 on Amazon!

LG 440G - A flip phone that offers another option to touchscreen and qwerty keyboards for those who like more traditional style phone. Another great thing about this phone is the low price - typically $20 but often on Amazon for $10! Get more infor about this phone by reading our LG 440G Review.

*Note: Initially Tracfone posted that the LG 440G would have WiFi, but it turns out it does not. However, it does use 3G networks, making surfing the web via the mobile browser faster than most other Tracfone Cell Phones, but you will be charged for it.

Bonus - LG 306G - This phone was recently released by Tracfone and has many similarities to the LG 840G with a handful of differences as well. View our full review of the LG 306G for the details.

Let us know in the comments if there are more Tracfone mobile phones with free WiFi so we can add them to this list!

Visit our Cell Phone Reviews page to see all of our Tracfone reviews and don't forget about our Tracfone Promo Codes for getting free bonus minutes whenever you add minutes to your phone!

If you Have Questions or Problems with your Tracfone Cell Phone, Here is How to Get Help

While being a Tracfone customer, I have had various problems over the years. Sometimes the problems I need help with are very simple and easy to answer, other times they can be very technical or challenging problems.

I had a Motorola W376G that I dropped once too many times, and had to get replaced. I was overcharged for a purchase i made, and needed to get refunded (which I was). Another time, when setting up a Family Value Plan, I had some questions about how it would work.

It is likely that at some point, you might need some questions answered or need some help with your Tracfone prepaid cell phone. Which is one of the reasons TracfoneReviewer exists, to help get questions answered, and get you the best deals for your money.

But, because we are in no way affiliated with Tracfone, we can't offer help on specific problems, such as transferring a phone number, or getting a new sim card.

What Can You Do If You Need Help with Your Tracfone?

Well, there are some good resources available to you, in fact, you could check out our previous post on Resources for Technical Questions About Tracfone to get started.

In that post, we highlighted several methods of getting help with questions or problems. Two good ways to get help were simply calling the Tracfone customer help line, and contacting them through an online form on their website, under 'contact us'.

Besides emailing Tracfone your problem, or calling them via their customer service number (which can sometimes take a while and be slightly frustrating) there is another option for getting questions answered and finding help that may be useful for you.

Get questions answered and help with problems at the official Tracfone forums, where you can register, and post questions or comments on various topics. They have dedicated forum moderators who try to answer, or offer assistance to problems and questions posted there.

This is more useful if you have a problem that can only be fixed by a Tracfone customer service rep. And they don't always make thing simple or easy, but it is another way to get help if you have a problem with your phone.

Of course, you can always post a comment here with any questions you might have!

A 3G Slider Phone from Tracfone with Triple Minutes

The Samsung S425G has a sliding full QWERTY keyboard making texting and typing fast and easy.

Samsung S425G

This phone is also 3G capable, meaning that surfing the web is faster, as well as better coverage compared to older, 2G mobile phones.

As a GSM phone, the Samsung S425G primarily uses AT&T's 3G network, sometimes falling back on the 2G if coverage is unavailable. Be sure to check that you have good service for GSM in your area before purchasing this phone.

While this cell phone is also available through Net10 and StraightTalk, this review will be based on Tracfone's version of this handheld device

Now, lets look at the full list of features for this impressive mobile phone.

Samsung S425G Features and Specs

This phone comes with a lot of convenient features while maintaining good durability and battery life. The Features include:

Triple Minutes for Life
Full QWERTY Sliding Keyboard
2 Megapixel Camera and Video Recorder
Mobile Web
3G Capable
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
MP3 Player (MicroSD card not included)
Hands Free Speaker
Voice Command and Voice/Sound Recorder
Alarm Clock
1000 Entry Phonebook
Voicemail, Call Waiting and Caller ID
Battery Standby time of 12.5 days, Talk Time 6 hours
Hearing Aid Compatible

Likes and Dislikes for the Samsung S425G

Beginning with the Likes:

The Samsung S425G comes with some really nice features that make it a very good prepaid mobile phone.

The QWERTY keyboard, MP3 Player and Triple Minutes for Life are just three of the many features that stand out on this phone.

The Sliding full QWERTY makes for fast texting, even faster than those experienced with T9. And when you complete your text, simply slide it closed and the phone becomes nice and compact, covering the keyboard. Texting with a full keyboard is very easy to get used to, and also convenient for anyone with little or no texting experience.

Another big Like about the Samsung S425G is the MP3 Player. It is sleek and improved from older Samsung phones, and allows users to load, and play music on the phone. To load the music, you will need to buy a MicroSD card(up to 32GB) separably, but they are pretty inexpensive. Read our guide on How to Play MP3's On Tracfone cell phones to learn more about that.

As with most newer phones from Tracfone, the Samsung S425G comes with Triple Minutes for Life. This means that for every minute you buy, you get 2 extra for free. This, by itself, is a big reason why many people are upgrading their older phones to this and other newer phones from Tracfone like the LG 840G and Samsung S390G.

Finally, several other features that are worth mentioning include the 2MP camera which is nothing fancy, but very adequate, the 3G capability, and the very long battery life.

Just how long is the battery life? Well lets compare it to the LG 500G which advertises 9 days on standby, 3.5 less than the Samsung S425G, and from our testing the LG 500G easily goes a week with minimal use, and 4-5 days with normal daily texting, calling, and music listening. Based on this, the Samsung S425G could easily go a week or more with one charge and normal use. Very handy to have a phone with long battery life!

Now, let's look at a few Dislikes:

While this is a very good Tracfone, don't try to compare it with smartphones from other carriers. It is a simple phone for basic uses such as calling, texting, and minor web browsing. The extra features it comes with(mentioned above) are very nice, but can't really compare with modern smartphones. If you are looking for a smartphone, you will have to spend (much) more money, and look somewhere other than Tracfone.

With that said, the only other dislike have to do with how the phone charges your minutes.

When surfing the web on the mobile browser, you are charged based on the number of kilobytes/megabytes downloaded. So as long as you visit webpages that are relatively light graphics-wise, it won't cost very much. But visit a graphics-heavy site, and you might burn through 10 unites of airtime in a minute or two.

Another dislike for the Samsung S425G is the MMS picture messaging. It appears to cost 5 to 10 unites for one MMS message when it used to cost about 1 unit. This may be a bug, and Tracfone may have fixed it, so post feedback on this in the comments if it still exists.

Overall Opinion of the Samsung S425G from Tracfone

This phone has great call quality, very good durability, extremely long battery life and triple minutes, making it a really good buy for anyone interested in a sliding, full QWERTY phone.

TracfoneReviewer gives the Samsung S425G a high rating because of its overall solid performance and features. And while some might not be interested in buying this phone because, let's face it, a sliding keyboard isn't for everyone, it is a fine option when looking to buy a Tracfone.

The Samsung S425G typically sells for $59.99 in stores/online. Sometimes, the Samsung S425G can be found on Amazon at a reduced price, but this doesn't always last for long.

Interested in more Tracfone cell phone reviews? Visit our Cell Phone Reviews Page and see some of the other great options available. You might also find our recent post covering the Difference between GSM and CDMA Tracfone cell phones interesting.

Get Free Java Games for Your LG 500G

LG 500G Games

Looking for some entertainment while waiting in line, sitting at a bus stop or any other place when you have nothing to do? Why not play a game on your LG 500G?

The LG 500G from Tracfone comes with two mediocre games pre-installed, but how can you add more games to your phone for free? It's very easy to do, just follow the steps below!

Note: This is for the LG 500G, and while these steps may work for other phones, the games themselves will probably not function properly. So try searching for games for your specific phone on Google, or check back in the future.

How to Add Games to Your LG 500G

Adding java based games to your LG500G is easy to do. Before you begin, you will need a MicroSD card that you can connect to your phone. Check out our previous post, How to Put MP3's on Your Tracfone, to learn more about what MicroSD card to use, and where it is located on the LG 500G.

Now we are ready to get some games:

Step 1 - Go to http://www.mobilerated.com/lg-lg500g-games.html and browse the games available there.

Step 2 - Download any and all games that look interesting. They have quite a range of games from puzzle games, to Tetris like games. Racing games and even hunting games. So find the ones that look fun to you.

Step 3 - Find the games you just downloaded, probably in your Downloads Folder, and move them to the "Games" folder on your MicroSD card. (which you should connect to your computer, if you haven't already). If your card doesn't already have a games folder, you can create one.

Step 4 - Put the MicroSD card back in your phone, If you don't know where it goes, refer to the picture.

LG500g without back cover showing battery and sim card and microsd

Step 5 - On your phone, go to "Menu" then "My Folder" and then "Memory Card" and finally "Games".

Step 6 - Select which ever game you want to play, and allow it to install. It only needs to install once, after that you can find it in your "Games and Apps" location in the Menu. It may ask if you trust the game, or if you really want to install the game, and just hit 'yes'.

Step 7 - Once the game is installed, start it, play, and enjoy!

In our experience, not every game downloaded from Mobile Rated works. A few had errors for various reasons. So if this happens, don'r worry about it, just try another game.

Also, there are lots of other websites that provide free java games, but just be careful and make sure you trust the website before downloading things.

Got more questions? Ask 'em below in the comments are see our post about More Resources for Questions

How to Use the MP3 Player on a Tracfone to Listen to Music

Many of Tracfone's newer prepaid cell phones have an mp3 player as one of the features. But for a lot of people, learning how to put the mp3's on the phone and play them, can be a challenge.

So we want to share a quick guide to loading mp3's on Tracfone cell phones, and then playing them.

Step One - What You Need to Play MP3's

4 GB Micro SD Card

First of all, you need to have a phone with an mp3 player. Most of Tracfone's newer phones, going back to the likes of the LG 500G, have an mp3 player.

If you go to the 'Menu' and there is a 'My Folder' or 'Music' tile, then you probably have a phone with an mp3 player. You can also check your phone on the Tracfone website and look at the specs list to see if it includes an mp3 player. (the LG 840G comes with an mp3 player, and a 2GB Micro SD card)

Once you have confirmed this, the next thing you need is a MicroSD card. If you already have one, usually 1GB-8GB, then you are all set. If you don't have a MicroSD card, they are very cheap, and can be purchased from any electronic stores, or check out Amazon's selection of MicroSD cards.

Step Two - Load the Micro SD card with MP3's

Time to put your favorite music or other files onto the MicroSD card. There are several ways to do this, but on of the easier ways is to simply put it into an SD adapter, and then plug that into your computer.

Next, find the MicroSD card on your computer and transfer the music files to the card.

If your music is not in mp3 format, use a program (there are lots of options, just search mp3 converter on Google!) to convert your files to mp3 format.

On a side note, there are some programs and even websites that will convert YouTube videos to mp3 files.

Step Three - Put the Card into the Phone

An LG 500G - Notice the Location of the Micro SD card behind
the battery, next to the SIM card

This step can be a little tricky, because the location of the Micro SD card on most Tracfone's is hard to get to.

To find where to put the Micro SD card, take the back cover off your phone, and then take the battery out. For most Tracfone's, the Micro SD card goes behind the battery, in a small metal holder. Push the metal holder one way or the other, and it should pop open, allowing you to slide the Micro SD into place. Return the battery and cover to their normal position.

Other Tracfone mobile phones have a Micro SD slot on the side or bottom of the phone, so look around on your phone to find the location.

Step Four - Finding and Playing your Music

Now all you need to do is go to your "Folder' or 'Music' on some phones, and select "Memory Card' or similar name, and all your mp3's should display in a list, ready for you to listen to!

Some Tracfone's are different, so if these steps don't work for you, try looking up specific directions for your phone, or leave a comment below with any questions.

Visit our Cell Phone Reviews page to learn about several newer phones from Tracfone that come with mp3 players, such as the LG 530G and Samsung S390G