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Model:
TFBLB160VC3PWP
SKU:
6577431
$29.99

Customer reviews

Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 204 reviews

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  • Display Quality

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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75%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the BLU View 5 64GB Prepaid for its overall performance, camera quality, ease of use, and price. Many appreciate the battery life and screen size. However, some customers have noted that the phone can be slow.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    "Slow as molasses" - and "glitchy", too!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Background context... I bought this phone when I thought my TCL A3 (which is frozen on Android 11) was becoming obsolete, as several crucial apps stopped functioning correctly. The problem was with the apps (Thanks, developers!), so I've continued to use it, only using this Blu as a tablet, for now. That being said... Using this device only for internet browsing and app activities has proven to be a big letdown. It's likely due to the processor, which is no more powerful (2Gz) than my TCL. Having double the memory (64Gb) is of little benefit, when the phone repeatedly lags, or is frequently "glitchy". One common occurrence: wake device/enter password/reach home screen/swipe right (to see the web articles page) - no response. Try a second/third time: after several more seconds of delay, navigation buttons at the bottom flash black/back to white and screen finally appears, after pages flash, as well. This is just one of the ways this unit is painfully slow to respond - none of which I have with my TCL. With the caveat that I haven't used it as an activated phone yet, I cannot recommend this device: I'm seriously considering just moving on to another device/bypassing it, once apps will no longer function on the TCL.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TracFone Wireless
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      Hi. This is Redje from TracFone Wireless. Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with the Tracfone BLU Flex. We understand your frustration with the performance you've encountered, particularly when using it for internet browsing and app activities. We appreciate you providing specific examples of the lag and glitching you've observed, such as the delayed response when navigating to the home screen and the flashing navigation buttons.


      We acknowledge your concerns regarding the processor's performance and how it impacts your overall user experience. As you mentioned, even with increased memory, the processor's speed plays a crucial role in the device's responsiveness.

      We also want to emphasize that while you've used the device primarily as a tablet, the performance can sometimes be affected by the software and specific app interactions. We recommend ensuring that your device's software is up-to-date and that you're using the latest versions of your apps.

      If you decide to activate the BLU Flex as a phone in the future, please keep in mind that network conditions and app compatibility can also influence performance.

      We value your feedback and will share it with our product development team to help improve future devices. If you have any further questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team through social media platforms. We're here to help you get the most out of your Tracfone experience. tracfone-wireless

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Blu View 5 Tracfone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is what I call a for now phone -The service is intermittent at times. I would not recommend this phone to someone who has a business or needs optimal Wi-Fi.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I dont know

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son hates it, to be fair he had an iphone and it broke so i bought this on a limb lol

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I should have never bought this phone. It freezes up a lot and it never loads what I want or always blocking me from things

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Runs slow constantly restarts and takes hours to charge

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone freezes and is slow very cheap and breaks easily

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Tracphone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, the phone is very laggy. I use it for specific tasks so it is ok, but has a daily use I do not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TracFone Wireless
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      Hi. This is Dianne from TracFone Wireless. Thanks for reaching out to us. We'd like to speak with you to better understand the issue that you encountered. Kindly contact us via this chat link https://www.tracfone.com/support/contact. For your convenience, our representatives are available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM EST. You can also use our self-service menu by simply texting the word HELP to 611611. tracfone-wireless

  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    slowphone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    willl not buy again this phone is slow doing everything on it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TracFone Wireless
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      Hello. This is Arianne from Tracfone Wireless. Thanks for your feedback. There are many reasons why a phone might be slow, including: too much cache, outdated software, malware, aging battery, poor internet connection, not enough storage space, too many open apps and phone is overheating. On the other hand, you can try these steps to speed up your phone: restart your phone, uninstall unused apps, clear your app cache, free up storage space, update apps, avoid live wallpapers and limit background processes. For further assistance, please send us a private message through our social media platforms. We truly appreciate you for doing business with us. tracfone-wireless

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Cheap phone good for calls and text but not much e

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone is slooooooowwwww something is using up a majority of the 2 gb ram. Unsure what may be causing it. It was a cheapo phone but even this is ridiculous.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TracFone Wireless
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      Hi. This is Charinadelle from TracFone Wireless. We're very sorry to hear that your phone is working slow. This is definitely not the kind of experience that we want you to have. We understand how important it is to have a working phone nowadays. If you've noticed your phone running slower, there are a few common phone repair issues that may be behind the speed decrease, not enough storage space on device, too many open apps or programs, poor battery health. You can simply update your phone to the newest version.

      For the meantime, these are the suggested things you can do:
      1. Please try dimming the brightness on your screen.
      2. Using power saver mode and closing your apps are just a few ways to maximize your battery power.
      3. Make sure your software is updated.
      4. Clear unnecessary apps or files.
      5. Always make sure you have enough space/storage for your phone to run the User Interface.

      Moreover, restarting your phone at least once a week can help free up resources and maintain fast performance. If these problems persist, please contact us, so we can run a quick troubleshooting to your device. Rest assured, we'll exhaust everything for you to have an enjoyable working phone. For your convenience, our representatives are available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM EST. You can also use our self-service menu by simply texting the word SUPPORT to 611611. tracfone-wireless

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wouldn't buy again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It crashes a lot. I didn't like it. I believe it's because of memory

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend