I've been using freedompop for a few years. I mainly just use wifi and get by OK with the free 500MB or data, however, as time has gone on their support has declined. I've had a few HTC phones and currently have a Galaxy S3. This phone has worked very well, but, I think I have a usb port problem and rather than repair it I'm thinking of replacing it with some newer (used or refurbished) model. I've noticed that lately it is using up a lot of my data from background system apps. I've found how to restrict background data, but, when an app updates, I lose this setting and don't always catch it. I'm also using AICP as the ROM and maybe there is something in it that is causing this as well.
In any event it is an older model phone and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on any good cheap phones to look for to replace it.
I do like the ability to change the battery. I can carry around a spare battery and have a spare battery and charger in the car as well. I also like the ability to charge wirelessly and use bluetooth a good deal.
I've heard there is a new fast charge feature on some newer phones, this might be of interest as well.
Does anyone have any suggestions on phones to look at?
Also, I'm open to another service besides freedompop if there are any others like this. Also, because I'm looking at limited data plans I'd be interested more in how to better restrict or control background data use.
TIA
In any event it is an older model phone and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on any good cheap phones to look for to replace it.
I do like the ability to change the battery. I can carry around a spare battery and have a spare battery and charger in the car as well. I also like the ability to charge wirelessly and use bluetooth a good deal.
I've heard there is a new fast charge feature on some newer phones, this might be of interest as well.
Does anyone have any suggestions on phones to look at?
Also, I'm open to another service besides freedompop if there are any others like this. Also, because I'm looking at limited data plans I'd be interested more in how to better restrict or control background data use.
TIA
