I wish US flip phones looked even half this good! Aside from the LG Wine 2, which is pretty slick, it seems that every flip phone available in the states is chunky and hideous. I wish this one worked here!
sharps phone line goes a long way back.. before android was popular in Japan they had feature phones that could record in 4K with 3d screens and were completely sumbersible. i had one of their aquos flip phones which was good but lacking in features compared to their non-android phones.
Kyocera phones are made in Japan, but, they are made for USA consumers, so, I guess this indeed is the first Japanese phone, as far as bandwidth that’s useable etc.
Bought one of these awhile ago. I live in the midwest of the US, and service has been pretty decent here with AT&T prepaid. I just wish there was a way to get root.
I think the (Mode 1 Retro II) flip phone works in many countries besides Japan. Just make sure to check the network bands supported in your country to make sure it does work. They have all the info you need to check before buying available in their official website.
Japan has a lot of nice phones like this. I have the SH-01J which I didn't use for a while, and I changed providers during that time. Unfortunately it won't work on my new provider as they push 5g and my phone didn't have 5G. I'm now on the hunt for a 5G JP flip phone....
@@positivevibesveda Not a 5G one, but for some reason the Sharp SH-02L works on 4G when the 01J wouldn't. It's not as good a phone, though. It's much less user-friendly and the built in touchpad on the 01J is missing from the 02L.
Hello Jose, I watch your videos from Turkey. Do you know European simcards work with this phone? I read some reviews that phone blocks itself after using EU or US simcard.
I just added this to my cart... I had Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 but it was a little too heavy for my liking so I sold it. How heavy is this device??? Thank you
Hello sorry to bother , I need help as I don’t know anything about phone stuff and don’t understand everything . I would like to use it so I would be capable to send mess and call and use internet . I live in France and use La poste Mobile SIM card . Does anyone knows if it will work perfectly fine ??
hi,, ive just recently gotten my own docomo sh06g, im having a little but of trouble tho, would it be possible to connect and get seome help for my phone?
Hey Jose quick question if I have at&t now will my Kyocera dura Xtreme be compatible or should I purchase the epic one I didn't know if the bands are the same or if there would be any pluses to buying the same phone again lol.
does it already use usb type c?? I searched the internet and some online shops mostly foldable phones only use micro usb. I need one that is already using usb Type C. If you know please recommend it to me.
Very interesting phone! What is the exact model? is a SH-01J? You commented that it run android 8 right? Did you updated it? I did a bit of research and seems like they usually ship with android 5.1 and some comments pointed out that you can only update it if you are connected to a Japanese network. I mainly worry about some apps not working because of the version, but I am mostly interested in using it as an actual phone.
It came updated apparently. But I’ll double check the version. I bought it used so that may have been a factor. Some apps won’t work if it’s down to 5.1 for sure. Make sure to get a used one and updated one.
I am beyond disillusioned with US tech corporations and twiddling my fingers hoping that companies will pull their heads out of their behinds and just make enjoyable phones. It's been years since I've been excited by a single modern mobile device that's come out; and I haven't been excited about a cell phone since I was a kid getting a patterned track phone from the boost store. So I'm gonna pick a phone that I like the build of, and Frankenstein the hell out of it. Does anyone have any experience with cracking these sorts of waterproof Japanese flip phones open? Looking for documentation for these types of products is always a pain. I figured I might as well attempt to research if someone else has already achieved what I'm trying to do first to save myself some unnecessary strife. But I 100% plan to to gut some phones so I can essentially recreate a flip phone to fit my needs. Any documentation on the actual tech would be greatly appreciated. I'm gonna be pissed if I accidentally get sucked down the rabbit hole and end up spending years building an OS. So hopefully the Frankensteining works out in my favor. Any useful advice appreciated 👍
because they market them for the general public, in the west flip phones are only sold to people who dont have another choice or for buissness where aesthetics don't matter. its abt the status a smart phone has in the west. to these companies anyone who wants a flip phone either is too broke to care or is looking for a burner. so effort isnt put into them at all, which keeps poor people in a loop of having to buy bad phones over and over, instead of a good presentable flip phone like this that would last significantly longer
@@anithebanani1946 we hate poor people so much in the west it makes me so sad, and then we make them poorer and we blame them. and then force they too live in a country were money and status are the only way to be respected. the disheveled man waiting for the bus with a 25$ phone, is not human to many who drive past. BE BETTER BE LOVING ASK HIM ABOUT HIS DAY AND WISH HIM LOVE!!!!!! invite him to coffee or something, make sure when you pass by those who have been othered to hell u make sure that they know u know that they are PEOPLE! love is a tool for human success :)!!!!!!!!!!
@@amb600cd0 fr tho!! like everyone is human like we should all treat eachother with an equal amount of respect and the fact it's the 21st century and this hasn't happened yet is kinda sad tbh but we are progressing!
@@anithebanani1946 it always shocks me how easily otherwise good people will instantly turn almost fascist when you mention homeless people and people that have to struggle heavily with poverty in generally. in terms of how unmerciful and unforgiving and unhuman they seem to treat them and the issues that plague them
Well kinda. Some people want to buy the phone and not all of them can do the things you said they can. Especially in America. Forgive me though. I was in a very bad mood will hunting for this phone
I wish US flip phones looked even half this good! Aside from the LG Wine 2, which is pretty slick, it seems that every flip phone available in the states is chunky and hideous. I wish this one worked here!
right it gets me so mad that all the flip phones here are butt ugly
U be doped once u see Samsung w2018
sharps phone line goes a long way back.. before android was popular in Japan they had feature phones that could record in 4K with 3d screens and were completely sumbersible. i had one of their aquos flip phones which was good but lacking in features compared to their non-android phones.
Record in 4k, are you serious? Which phone is that? That's crazy!
Kyocera phones are made in Japan, but, they are made for USA consumers, so, I guess this indeed is the first Japanese phone, as far as bandwidth that’s useable etc.
Bought one of these awhile ago. I live in the midwest of the US, and service has been pretty decent here with AT&T prepaid. I just wish there was a way to get root.
That’s my problem with most of these Android based dumb phones. Very few of them have root access.
@@markm0000 whats root
@@Rhapsolin System access so you can delete and modify anything that is normally locked down because companies like to spy on their customers.
What do you mean by “pretty decent?” I live in the east, but if it can send messages and receive calls with minimal issues, I’ll buy one of these.
And of course, this won’t work in the US, right? So annoying we can’t get decent advanced flips like this. Ugh!
Yeah. It's the reality of the US market
@@JoseBrioneshow to send pictures to iphone?
@@JoseBrionesdoes this work in Europe?
I think the (Mode 1 Retro II) flip phone works in many countries besides Japan. Just make sure to check the network bands supported in your country to make sure it does work. They have all the info you need to check before buying available in their official website.
i used to rock japanese phones back in the day. before the smartphone era. they were impressive, even if alot of japan only things didnt work
Japan has a lot of nice phones like this. I have the SH-01J which I didn't use for a while, and I changed providers during that time. Unfortunately it won't work on my new provider as they push 5g and my phone didn't have 5G. I'm now on the hunt for a 5G JP flip phone....
Did you find one?
@@positivevibesveda Not a 5G one, but for some reason the Sharp SH-02L works on 4G when the 01J wouldn't. It's not as good a phone, though. It's much less user-friendly and the built in touchpad on the 01J is missing from the 02L.
But does this phone have 4g?
@@rainy5517 The SH-01J and SH-02L both have 4G, at least in Japan.
i missed the keitai era. Sharp have released a lot of Aquos SH line up. what year was this model released?
About 2019 I believe.
Is this SH01J or SH06G? I dig it. Might get one just for fun.
I think it's an 805sh
Hello Jose, I watch your videos from Turkey. Do you know European simcards work with this phone? I read some reviews that phone blocks itself after using EU or US simcard.
It gets blocked usually because it's not an unlocked phone
would this work in uk? also any links? :)
hi! how do you download other applications on this phone? i have the sharp 601 sh model.
See if you can download the apk to another device and send the file via bluetooth to your sharp phone
please bring more japanese phones
What about battery life? How long does it lasts after full charge? I have heard that they're popular for having insane battery backup?!
He said it in the video, 3-4 days
what type of charging port does it have? micro? type c?
I just added this to my cart... I had Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 but it was a little too heavy for my liking so I sold it. How heavy is this device??? Thank you
Hello sorry to bother , I need help as I don’t know anything about phone stuff and don’t understand everything . I would like to use it so I would be capable to send mess and call and use internet . I live in France and use La poste Mobile SIM card . Does anyone knows if it will work perfectly fine ??
How do you do backspace on this keyboard 😅 I got mine few hours ago and I can't figure out how to delete typed characters
Id be on board if it was just usable on any network in the US.
Agreed!
hi,, ive just recently gotten my own docomo sh06g, im having a little but of trouble tho, would it be possible to connect and get seome help for my phone?
Hey we have the same phone how do you download apps
Thanks! What's the exact model nr and what's the price?
You can get an unlocked one on eBay for $80
Hopefully it can replace my 3G Kyocera
What is the charger it uses?
Where can we order one from please
Hey Jose quick question if I have at&t now will my Kyocera dura Xtreme be compatible or should I purchase the epic one I didn't know if the bands are the same or if there would be any pluses to buying the same phone again lol.
It will work, but hotspot won't. If you need hotspot, the Epic is the one you need :)
WHERE CAN I GET THAT😳
Could it possibly download google voice through an APK or something similar in order to use it in the US?
Gboard works well for voice to text. Swiftkey as well.
does this scroll through the keypad like the sh-01j?
No
I have a wifi authentication error
How do you download apps
What network might work for this phone again?
In the US? T-Mobile
Hi. As for external display, is there phone number displayed during incoming call?
Yes, but it's not very readable. It will be on the little screen, but most of the time it will say call incoming and not the #
@@JoseBriones Thanks!
do you know if you can access google maps or any maps in this device?
Access it? Yes. Usable? No. You will be able to get some very basic directions, but not full functionality.
@@JoseBriones okay thanks!
Does this phone have hotspot and would it work in Australia
It does have hotspot. Idk about whether it would work in Australia or not. I'd assume so if it's unlocked.
hi,does it have a front camera?
As far as I recall, no.
What phone can I use in the US that is like this? I absolutely love this phone and want to buy it, but I live in the US
903KC for T-Mobile
What model is it ?
Just one question! Does it support android auto play?
It doesn’t.
Oh well
does it already use usb type c?? I searched the internet and some online shops mostly foldable phones only use micro usb. I need one that is already using usb Type C. If you know please recommend it to me.
Please search the dumbphone finder and filter by USB-C. dumbphonefinder.com
Can you insert a sim card in there?
Yes.
Looks good
How much does it cost you to import it?
It costs about 250-300 with fees.
Very interesting phone! What is the exact model? is a SH-01J? You commented that it run android 8 right? Did you updated it? I did a bit of research and seems like they usually ship with android 5.1 and some comments pointed out that you can only update it if you are connected to a Japanese network.
I mainly worry about some apps not working because of the version, but I am mostly interested in using it as an actual phone.
It came updated apparently. But I’ll double check the version. I bought it used so that may have been a factor. Some apps won’t work if it’s down to 5.1 for sure. Make sure to get a used one and updated one.
@@JoseBriones I see, thanks for answer!
@@JoseBriones What is the model?
Same here. I have a 602SH and it is under 5.1
Hello this phone is working in france ?
It should work in France
It has a built in TV? What? I know some KaiOS devices have it but dang
It's a built in TV remote control. That's why it has the infrared available.
@@JoseBriones so not an actual tv tunner?
What is the name of the phone?
if i can get one of those working in the US then i’d use it as a digital detox phone with only whatsapp and spotify added
whats the android version?
Android 7
Hi Joe's, great video. Do you have a way to install signal / WhatsApp on this phone. I have it, but not sure where to start
Not really effective sadly. It may be possible, but because it runs an older version of Android it probably won’t be stable.
This phone reminds me of Komi's phone in Komi can't communicate :D
Can you play subway surfers on it?
Can the sounds from camera be turn off?
No, it's required by Japanese law
I am beyond disillusioned with US tech corporations and twiddling my fingers hoping that companies will pull their heads out of their behinds and just make enjoyable phones. It's been years since I've been excited by a single modern mobile device that's come out; and I haven't been excited about a cell phone since I was a kid getting a patterned track phone from the boost store.
So I'm gonna pick a phone that I like the build of, and Frankenstein the hell out of it.
Does anyone have any experience with cracking these sorts of waterproof Japanese flip phones open? Looking for documentation for these types of products is always a pain. I figured I might as well attempt to research if someone else has already achieved what I'm trying to do first to save myself some unnecessary strife. But I 100% plan to to gut some phones so I can essentially recreate a flip phone to fit my needs. Any documentation on the actual tech would be greatly appreciated. I'm gonna be pissed if I accidentally get sucked down the rabbit hole and end up spending years building an OS. So hopefully the Frankensteining works out in my favor. Any useful advice appreciated 👍
why do japanese flip phones look better than western ones
because they market them for the general public, in the west flip phones are only sold to people who dont have another choice or for buissness where aesthetics don't matter. its abt the status a smart phone has in the west. to these companies anyone who wants a flip phone either is too broke to care or is looking for a burner. so effort isnt put into them at all, which keeps poor people in a loop of having to buy bad phones over and over, instead of a good presentable flip phone like this that would last significantly longer
@@amb600cd0 thats kinda sad tbh
@@anithebanani1946 we hate poor people so much in the west it makes me so sad, and then we make them poorer and we blame them. and then force they too live in a country were money and status are the only way to be respected. the disheveled man waiting for the bus with a 25$ phone, is not human to many who drive past.
BE BETTER BE LOVING ASK HIM ABOUT HIS DAY AND WISH HIM LOVE!!!!!! invite him to coffee or something, make sure when you pass by those who have been othered to hell u make sure that they know u know that they are PEOPLE! love is a tool for human success :)!!!!!!!!!!
@@amb600cd0 fr tho!! like everyone is human like we should all treat eachother with an equal amount of respect and the fact it's the 21st century and this hasn't happened yet is kinda sad tbh but we are progressing!
@@anithebanani1946 it always shocks me how easily otherwise good people will instantly turn almost fascist when you mention homeless people and people that have to struggle heavily with poverty in generally. in terms of how unmerciful and unforgiving and unhuman they seem to treat them and the issues that plague them
Sharp 805sh.
Android 8.
gosh that phone is so pretty
I want to buy this type of phone..
They’re all over ebay
You forgot to show Whatsapp and Browser. How? ))
Love how you refuse to show the model of the phone at the bottom of the keyboard...
Is it a big deal? It’s an Aquos SH01J. They all perform similarly from Japan in other regions of the world as long as they are unlocked.
Well kinda. Some people want to buy the phone and not all of them can do the things you said they can. Especially in America. Forgive me though. I was in a very bad mood will hunting for this phone
The only real dumb phone right now on the market is the light phone . The rest has a browser ext.
Lastima que no tiene las bandas para mi pais
(>﹏
Спасибо за обзор
wowowwow
It's ironic how the Aquos Flip has a TV but no headphone jack.
Where can we order one from please
kyoex.com/categories/Shop-Flip-Phones/Sharp-Flip-Phones/
Does it work in Europe?