Hey everyone! It's me, Sebastian. First off, I'd like to thank Jose for this initial review, very excited to hear his thoughts and input, especially down the road. I want this to be a device built with the community, so I really mean it when I say contact me with anything at all. On the subject of updates: You can expect updates for this device. Security patches as far as we can on this hardware, and of course bug fixes. We'll be putting a development roadmap on the site soon, so you'll be able to see roughly what we're working on, but for now just know we can bundle new applications with the updates. Number of people asking about podcasts, don't worry: we're on it. In the meantime, if you have to ability to save a podcast as an audio file, it can be played in the music player. Unfortunately it doesn't currently remember where you were in a track when the app is completely closed, just that you were on that track, which might get annoying for long podcasts. Reply with any questions!
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Great to see you here! Hope Ghost Phone becomes a great community device!
@djangosoftwaredeveloper
Жыл бұрын
Make sure to highlight the fact that the typing experience is superior to the lightphone. Don’t get stuck in the trap of adding apps for people. Some louder voices will say they want podcasts but what do your core users want. Less is more focus on the basic security updates. Just my 2 cents. Would love to be a part of this project.
@JV-qn6ys
Жыл бұрын
Any plan for shipping internationally? (Canada)
@theboogster3130
Жыл бұрын
Any chance of Spotify being added?
@Alice_Sylvia
Жыл бұрын
is not fair another dumb phone that doesnt work in the uk just like the pinwheel and Gabb kids phone and the wise phone now this phone why? Can you please review a Europe phone that can do all this stuff 😢?
@dalemartin6435
Жыл бұрын
I ordered and received my ghost mode phone in 6 days. I consider that quick this close to Christmas. I went to the AT&T store purchased a SIM card and paid for a month of service. I am very well pleased with this phone. No distraction’s just talk and text. That is the reason I purchased it. If you are looking for apps just buy a smartphone. I have always used an iPhone, so it will take a while for me to get adjusted to android. Sebastian please keep this phone plain a simple. There is a lot to see in this world and a phone screen is not one of them.
@PrathamBhat-wk9wo
5 ай бұрын
Ya you guys get everything
@Daniel-oy4gu
Жыл бұрын
My wife has been wanting to go the digital minimalism route but was worried about a camera so I'm glad this came out
@JennyZetterstrom
Жыл бұрын
i actually really like this! I wanted the Light Phone but i do enjoy taking pictures, not to post but i just enjoy napping a pic of small stuff in my everyday life so I appreciate that it kept the camera! Really cool!
@jacob5283
Жыл бұрын
I love the way that the hardware of the LP2 matches the philosophy of its use, but I might start recommending this to people who are interested in the light phone 2 but want normal smartphone typing and/or a camera
@mk-ej9wr
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, this is more appropriately priced than some other stuff I've seen
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yes. It's a small premium, but a good value.
@enriquebrito8784
Жыл бұрын
I was considering on getting a Pixel 3 some months ago due to the modding possibilities, and I like the hardware overall. I was thinking on trying Graphene OS but those guys stoped development for the Pixel 3 due to a lack of testers. So I hope this pans out. Also, the prices and availability for this Pixel new were similar to what these guys are asking (at least on my region).
@davidkeech3940
Жыл бұрын
Love the the phone, but for me the only draw back is no email or web browser. Email for work interaction, web browser for banking interaction.
@therealsamreid
Жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks Jose! Came here looking for a review after someone mentioned this phone in the comments of my Light Phone video. Looks pretty legit!
@AffyisAffy
Жыл бұрын
Aw man the black and white screen in the thumbnail made me hyped that this was going to be a US version of Hisense e-paper phone. Still cool, though!
@die_lokki287
Жыл бұрын
Those are much more viable than this device IMO E-ink is very power efficient, and more suitable for such use case scenario
@Alice_Sylvia
Жыл бұрын
I really wish this was available in the uk
@OccupiedMuffins
11 ай бұрын
This would be fantstic if it had spotify, thats my deal breaker right there. I use the hell out of it for music at work.
@JoseBriones
11 ай бұрын
You can install Spotify in this.
@johnbota6419
Жыл бұрын
This is encouraging! In addition to digital minimalism, I am really really looking for the most private and secure phone possible. I've been looking hard at Rob Braxman's stuff, but it has more than I need. On a scale of 1-10 how private is this phone/OS combination? Thank you!
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
7/10. If updates happen, then 9/10
@josephhelder4084
Жыл бұрын
I wish it was not sold out, does anyone know when we can expect more?
@maddierose14
7 ай бұрын
….me watching this video and realizing the background is literally the self healing mat I recently bought to cut fabric for quilting 😂
@JoseBriones
7 ай бұрын
It's a great mat!!
@JoffreyVerkadeNietVanDeKoekjes
Жыл бұрын
if you get "Total Launcher" and some time you can do this with a launcher replacement. You can simply hide all the apps that can't be uninstalled. I'm sure other launchers have this functionality too but you can basically create that layout you saw on that small phone in this video. Which gave me an idea for my tiny unihertz jelly 2, thanks :)
@florianwurm4220
Жыл бұрын
I know myself, if I have the option to revert back I WILL!
@JoffreyVerkadeNietVanDeKoekjes
Жыл бұрын
@@florianwurm4220 changinging your sim to another phone is an option 😉
@_HeyItsKJ_
Жыл бұрын
This seems so cool 😮
@GHOST-fq2mv
Жыл бұрын
I mean, I think it's cool
@mikecrabtree8200
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great set up. And I’d probably consider buying one except for the gps app. Here we go is a really good off line gps app. Only problem I see is if this device doesn’t use data. And I may have just missed something. I don’t know how one would download local maps for your area. Having said that. I love this. It’s what I’ve been thinking should be done as a phone for kids to young adults if parents are paying for services. Or for the elderly who just need a basic non confusing device that covers all the basics without being a useless flip phone.
@RS-sc2zr
Жыл бұрын
I would consider messenger,viber,whatsapp and Spotify as essential. I hope they included that
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You can install them yourself via apk
@RS-sc2zr
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones thank you for replying 🙌🙌🙌
@dontoni8041
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones thanks
@emekajohn-bz7rf
Ай бұрын
Then what’s the point really?
@jennafriedrich
Жыл бұрын
Just got my ghost phone and my one issue is the map, the area I live in is outside main city limits so while I can find businesses near me - the map doesn't have personal address data for my area. I've marked a pin for my own address so I can easily navigate back home, but unfortunately putting in friends and families addresses will only take me to the street which is obviously an issue unless you've already been to the location. I'm switched from the Sunbeam orchid and loved it, except that I'm terrible at T9 texting and the tiny touch screen on the flip phone was hard to text on. So I'm glad I made the switch and am loving so many other features of the Ghost phone, but was to make sure other knew this about the gps. Since it was mentioned that theres a work around to download other apps onto the phone I may try and download a different gps? Not sure how that will work, but if anyone knows of a solution to this I'd love some insight!
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Try loading a different map application like OSMAND+, Magic Earth, or Organic Maps.
@jennafriedrich
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones Thanks, I'll look into those! (the one on the phone is organic maps though), I'll look into the other two
@TheGrumba
3 ай бұрын
Man, if someone would release something like this but with tap to pay, google drive, and RCS messaging... I would drop a grand easy for it
@emekajohn-bz7rf
Ай бұрын
How easy is it to install new apps? Am asking not because I want to install more apps but because if I can do that easily I can as well stay on my iPhone.
@suzetteconte7821
Жыл бұрын
Reading through the comments I did not see anyone inquire about the tracking device that is attached to the battery. Comment please.
@jacob5283
Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video which demonstrates how navigation works with the maps? Or is what you showed in this video basically all it can do? If it can't do turn-by-turn, that'd be a bit of a bummer
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yes. It can do any regular navigation and turn by turn. Here is a video about it: kzitem.info/news/bejne/s3eC06OafIVjZ5w
@jacob5283
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones Thanks! This looks pretty good
@incisive2641
3 ай бұрын
Is there a satellite layer available in the maps app?
@Alice_Sylvia
Жыл бұрын
I love this phone❤
@joealvarez9467
Жыл бұрын
Great review, Jose. Do you see any drawbacks to this phone in comparison to the light phone?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
The only drawback is the lure of smart apps. If you keep it down to the basics only, it’s a good option and alternative for many.
@emekajohn-bz7rf
Ай бұрын
Almost there, but one can still install other apps. Kinda defeats the purpose
@marcokrautwald1886
3 ай бұрын
why only us always.... i need this
@MrAndMrsGrover
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jose! Thank you for your videos and the Dumbphonefinder. I'm really looking for a phone like this: OpenStreetMaps, Signal messaging, Open Source OS (no Google) - no other external apps or showing videos. Unfortunately this one is sold out, also I'm based in Europe. I've looked around quite a bit, but all the phones I find have some compromise. Is there any definitive recommendation you could make? Thank you in advance!
@MrAndMrsGrover
Жыл бұрын
A dumbphone might be a step too far, however, the Mudita Pure is at the moment the most attractive option to me, since it's based in Europe, has (a seemingly secure) Open Source OS, and also this beautiful e-ink screen. I might prefer not having a camera, and even don't need a music player. Again, thanks for all your effort!
@cristiansalas5324
7 ай бұрын
I am interested in a smartphone of those, what possibility should they send it to Costa Rica?
@JoseBriones
7 ай бұрын
Not sure. Contact them at ghostmode.us
@emekajohn-bz7rf
Ай бұрын
So you can install all the apps on the App Store simply using the apk?
@JoseBriones
Ай бұрын
Yep. Apps will install via apk
@kanedodgen2848
Жыл бұрын
what carriers is it approved with? i imagine all of them right since it is a google pixel 3? Also what comes with the phone just out of curiosity
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Every carrier should be fine. Charger, USB dongle, and headphone jack dongle.
@johnoneill813
11 ай бұрын
Great video! Does anyone know how one can install this OS onto an android phone they already own? I cannot find instructions on how to access this OS and install it
@JoseBriones
11 ай бұрын
You need a Pixel Phone. This is GrapheneOS
@lw11178
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting looking phone, will this work in the UK?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
It should, but they are not shipping internationally yet. Ask them for a timeline on the email :)
@minervasanchez-tenorio3531
Жыл бұрын
Can you show us how to add more apps to this phone
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Use ADB App Control. Connect the phone. Add apps via apk.
@in-tuition-fj9840
Жыл бұрын
Jose, you are evolving workhorses, I do not know only from what I have gathered here and there as you have told us, if I am incorrect my bad. Evolving from a Sonim XP3 Plus to a Light Phone II to a Ghost Phone with better camera and battery. 2300mAh - 950mAh - 2915mAh. Btw, while watching your video, your voice on headphones sounds like one of the characters of Fetidus the d*mn heir. If you like futuristic detective sci-fi audiobooks, it is one, I highly recommend. You can find it free on most podcasts. Thank you for the review, have a nice week, Jose! PS, i think I am going to pause the video before it sends me on the next video on Jose Briones video from my "watch later". It accidentally posted the comment on the Kyocera review, lol.
@watertower1
Жыл бұрын
I am curios, is there a guide somewhere online to convert a regular google pixel into a device like this? is it diffucult?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You'll have to know how to work the bootloader, load ROMs, etc.
@timh2356
Жыл бұрын
How does the toaster work on it?
@Alice_Sylvia
Жыл бұрын
I love this phone 😢
@homelesspilgrim
11 ай бұрын
I like this particular phone because it doesn't have the google apps
@philnataliecrawford9112
Жыл бұрын
sold out? (Not available)
@philnataliecrawford9112
Жыл бұрын
Gabb Phone is the same thing .... for half the price. (and, they actually have the phones in stock)
@cgraff92
Жыл бұрын
Question about the maps, so do we always have to download the maps ahead of time before using them or do we just need a data plan with connection to access the maps, like we would on any phone? Or were you just saying in the video that we are also able to download the maps for offline use? I was confused about this
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You are able to download the maps if you want, that's how it works most of the time. You can download them ahead of time and never have to use data ever again for maps.
@cgraff92
Жыл бұрын
Ah okay, the only thing is I do like the real time traffic updates and stuff, and I remember years ago when I had a TomTom gps, I would have to re-update the maps once in awhile. I guess my whole thing is, can I access maps wherever I am with a data connection instead of downloading them for offline use? I don’t really have a need to download them for offline use unless I plan to like go off grid and will be in an area where I’ll lack service. Sorry for all the questions!!
@shanalee8469
Жыл бұрын
What if you are getting text messages from people
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
What about it? It works like any other smartphone.
@Alice_Sylvia
Жыл бұрын
This is not fair another dumb phone that doesnt work in the uk just like the pinwheel and Gabb kids phone and the wise phone now this phone why? Can you please review a Europe phone that can do all this stuff 😢?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
It should technically work since it's an unlocked device. They are probably not shipping internationally yet due to being a small start up. Send them an email though.
@edward3105
Жыл бұрын
Can I install KZitem music,the vanced one, Whatsapp,maps and gmail? Is all I need. Can I use it in Eastern Europe,most exactly in Romania?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You could. The phone can install apk if you want to.
@edward3105
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones Can I order it for Romania?
@aditya-manav
Жыл бұрын
Can I buy Xiaomi F22 Pro in India ?? Or may Xiaomi F21 ? Please reply. I really want to get Xiaomi F22 pro 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Aliexpress
@adamward8777
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones it's banned in India. 😅
@minervasanchez-tenorio3531
Жыл бұрын
How can I add more apps? Like Spotify
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
ADB App Control
@minervasanchez-tenorio3531
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones do you have a video about this? I have no idea what this is 😭
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
It's an app that helps you install things unto Android devices. It's not hard to figure out, just download it, connect an android, and install apps.
@zoktoberfest
Жыл бұрын
Is the phone new, refurbished or just used? Do they provide the phone or does the user have to send them a Pixel 3? Does it have WiFi calling? Does it have an audio recorder?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
I would assume it's refurbished. No, they send it to you. Yes WiFi calling. No audio recorder, but you can load one via ADB or APK I'd assume
@sarahmuehlbauer9001
Жыл бұрын
What was that third phone you pulled out at 3:10?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
That is the Light Phone 2 and the Jelly 2. Both great options
@cubanallstars81
Жыл бұрын
I need a phone like this, I have bad health anxiety so having access to google etc is bad for me. Is this worth the money? I’m thinking of buying asap!
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
I believe so. For $299, they are doing all the work for you and sending you an unlocked functional device.
@ricovargas7046
8 ай бұрын
This s a great phone, secure and private, though i'd prefer Graphene. It has more features and secure. If i buy a Ghostphone, i'd rather use a 2g basic phone, has the same features. All Feature phones today are running 4g which is not private AND very expensive with low quality. No thanks. But Nokia is durable but the company has privacy issue in the past.
@giwu-music
Жыл бұрын
Can you reset to factory settings making this pointless?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
No because the original OS is a basic one. This is not a launcher or anything else, they have baked it/overried into the original software that comes with the phone.
@giwu-music
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones Thanks for the info!
@joeyfaze2088
Жыл бұрын
When are they going to release this and how much is it
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
I believe they are shipping already and it's 299
@adamward8777
Жыл бұрын
Hey will you make a video on nokia 2780 ?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Coming by the end of November/Early December
@Alice_Sylvia
Жыл бұрын
Wait did you say if I get a pixel phone they have a way of taking off all of the apps?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You have to do it manually. It's called ADB. If you learn how to use it, you can customize any android phone to be exactly what you want.
@glorianahopestudios
Жыл бұрын
does this have the ability to hotspot another device? thanks!
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yes v
@yoda301
Жыл бұрын
I'm so confused why someone would need this? It's not exactly a cheap phone either so what is the benefit if you're just limiting your abilities? I am genuinely curious to hear what others think.
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Some people just prefer the simplicity
@oddsnends3090
Жыл бұрын
@yoda, it does seem a little crazy at first to think about spending quite a bit of money for less functionality. But in all honesty, some of us want our lives and privacy back. These smartphones have taken a huge toll on our lives as far as God, family, work, and focus goes. And all these tech giants like Apple and Google are stealthily stealing our privacy and gathering tons of info and data about our everyday lives, habits, and social connections. I am certainly willing to pay $300 to have my time, focus, and privacy back with a phone that doesn't entice me to squander my life away. I think it's a small price to pay in the long run.
@emekajohn-bz7rf
Ай бұрын
lol, if you are super addicted to the point of being suicidal you’ll pay any amount to get a good dumb phone. You have no idea how jack up people are because of smart phone. And it’s not like you can easily ditch them and still function in today world.
@incisive2641
8 ай бұрын
Does it have google maps?
@JoseBriones
8 ай бұрын
It does not
@jamesdavid4430
10 ай бұрын
Does this support flac files?
@JoseBriones
10 ай бұрын
Yes
@anyaflagg8258
Жыл бұрын
Any service providers in Western Canada?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
It should work there since it's unlocked.
@ianc8375
Жыл бұрын
It needs an authenticator app for 2FA.
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You can install it yourself via apk.
@ianc8375
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones Do you have a link for how to do that? I'm not familiar.
@oyyeabhay
9 ай бұрын
Isn't we all can do the same thing by installing a custom rom? Most of the xiaomi phones have large amount of custom rom support and even phone around 6 -7 years old are getting updates. You can just install any rom without the google services and there you get a ghostmode phone.... Don't waste your money.
@JoseBriones
9 ай бұрын
Yes. This is true. The issue is that many don't know how to do it. That's why this exists for people that don't want to bother on how to customize devices.
@oyyeabhay
9 ай бұрын
@@JoseBriones Yes, maybe. But just want to let people know that it's actually a pretty simple thing about this os and the phone. It's not that special as it looks. But yes, as for the people who don't know how to do it, it's fine
@foodhealth4253
Жыл бұрын
Can you put in apps like spotify, whatsapp etc?
@GHOST-fq2mv
Жыл бұрын
If you know how to sideload or have the apk files, you can
@foodhealth4253
Жыл бұрын
@@GHOST-fq2mv thank you, I dont know how to do it. If it not complicated and easy, I probobly get this phone. All im looking for is a "smartphone" without browser and only apps that I need.
@mosedali9858
5 ай бұрын
Does it have What’s App?
@JoseBriones
5 ай бұрын
You can install it
@grauiorgrauior3453
Жыл бұрын
Is this phone supporting Dual Sim?
@GHOST-fq2mv
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it does not support dual SIM
@christopherrobin8134
Жыл бұрын
How hard is it to diy this with a google pixel 3?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Not hard at all. 1.5h Max to Learn
@christopherrobin8134
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones what’s a good place to look for instructions? And do you know if I can pick and choose any app? Wouldn’t mind having banking info and such available.
@r3tri3ution_z3nith_point_z6
11 ай бұрын
@@christopherrobin8134 XDA-Developers
@israelallen9197
Жыл бұрын
Does it have a hotspot feature?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@emekajohn-bz7rf
Ай бұрын
Deal breaker
@ogjohan
Жыл бұрын
So they just slapped a custom launcher on a Pixel 3...?
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
Yes. This is correct. Like I said, anyone can do this, but those who are not technically inclined can purchase something.
@Tom_Kowalczuk
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseBriones I don't think it is only different launcher, it is different ROM alltogether. It is still android but heavely modified.
@p3nguin-kun
Жыл бұрын
just modded graphene os
@frankgreer6936
9 ай бұрын
is it a 4G or 5G?
@JoseBriones
9 ай бұрын
They have 4G and 5G, you can choose
@josuethomas1
Жыл бұрын
The only that they are missing is WhatsApp
@JoseBriones
Жыл бұрын
You can install it if you wish.
@cross8215
Жыл бұрын
Idk. $400 for a basic phone where I can't even download apps even if I wanted to seems pretty stupid. I could buy a phone for like $250 and have all the same features and more. Seems pointless.
@jiaxinggong6535
11 ай бұрын
You don’t have to buy it, I’m paying just for the uniqueness that I can’t download apps
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