The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32591 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32591 The BLU Advance 4.0L is available online again:
https://www.speakout7eleven.ca/phones-1/blu-advance-4-0l-black.html

Not sure about in store.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:32:14 -0800 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32532 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32532 ... and the BLU is no longer offered on their website
https://www.speakout7eleven.ca/prepaid-cellphones

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:16:35 -0800 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32531 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32531 My local store has been out of stock on the BLU since the beginning of the month. The new FiGO is supposed to be in the stores and online next week so it will be interesting to see if the BLU is discontinued.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:12:56 -0800 iamdrumming on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32524 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32524 My BLU Advance 4.0L came with Android 4.4.2 on it, and I can load apps to the microSD card.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:09:00 -0800 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32523 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/page-2/#p32523

kintaro.oe said

I bought this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01DYGKLVY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it's the updated version of the one 7-11 has, Android 6, and probably nothing else note worthy :)

This one was out of stock for a while but is now back in stock. Interestingly it's priced a few dollars cheaper than original version. My only local 7-11 is out of stock on the original and with shipping Amazon is actually cheaper than SpeakOut.

Been reading up on Android 6 and supposedly it allows apps to be loaded to the microSD card. kintaro.oe can you verify this?

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:31:17 -0800 iamdrumming on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32521 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32521 That really sucks! Hopefully mine will last a long time. You just never know when buying a phone. A few years ago, I bought a phone (ZTE Zinger) at Walmart in the USA, and it's still going strong. That phone was only $20 USD.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:35:21 -0800 dennismiller on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32520 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32520 An update about the BLU Advance 4,0L. I mentioned one BLU's wifi quit but my sister-in-law did get a replacement from Florida, but now less than a year of gentle use and my wife's died altogether. Not very good experience 2 out of 2 failed.

Just a note. The battery shows 3 volts plus on a meter and should be good. I inserted a prism phone battery in the BLU to check a fully charged situation. It still won't boot and seems to be trying right at the start of the sequence, at times. Appears to be a power supply type problem on a board in the phone.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:21:12 -0800 iamdrumming on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32518 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32518 It might be cheaper getting it on Amazon, but it depends on what the store's selling it for.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:13:59 -0700 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32517 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32517 I was going to pick up one of these from my local store today but they were out of stock. However they will order one in for me which will save me the shipping costs.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:56:04 -0700 iamdrumming on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32475 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32475 The phone is a fine choice for your first smartphone. I just bought the BLU as well. It will be only my second smartphone. My first one was a ZTE Zinger bought at Walmart in the USA for $20 USD. :)

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:53:35 -0700 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32474 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32474 Thanks kintaro.oe. Lower cost and newer operating system make this attractive. Also, the camera appears to be slightly better depending on where you look at the specifications. If the promotion doesn't pan out I'll probably go for the L2.

kintaro.oe said
... Also obviously don't expect all the bells and whistles with 60 dollar phone obviously

Exactly. I know I could get a better phone for more money. For myself, it will be my first venture into the smartphone world so should do just fine.

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pdops said

Thanks for the link. It works OK with a Speakout SIM?

I'm actually waiting to see what the next promo offer is. Last Nov/Dec it was a free Blu Advance 4.0L and bonus $25 airtime with a $100 top up.

It works fine for me, I just use it for data though, with whatsapp mostly.
I don't think the new version is that much of an upgrade for most people, so free phone and 7-11 deals are way to go probably. :)

46jimbo said

With only 512 mb of ram, you will not be able to install many apps. This will no doubt be frustrating. And the reviews for this phone on GSM Arena are pretty dismal.

with my new version this doesn't seem to be a problem I am not installing the latest games, which is major factor for ram usages, and just to clarify by ram you mean ram? and not storage? because they both have 4gigs of storage. However, it's more like 1 gig ( I don't know how much is usable), because the system uses most of it, however, the newer version is Android 6, which means you can put a microsd card in it and format it so it can be used to install apps on :) That said you are right not many apps.

Also obviously don't expect all the bells and whistles with 60 dollar phone obviously

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:01:51 -0700 46jimbo on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32472 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32472 With only 512 mb of ram, you will not be able to install many apps. This will no doubt be frustrating. And the reviews for this phone on GSM Arena are pretty dismal.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:15:09 -0700 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32471 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32471

kintaro.oe said
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01DYGKLVY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it's the updated version of the one 7-11 has, Android 6, and probably nothing else note worthy

Thanks for the link. It works OK with a Speakout SIM?

I'm actually waiting to see what the next promo offer is. Last Nov/Dec it was a free Blu Advance 4.0L and bonus $25 airtime with a $100 top up.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:41:44 -0700 kintaro.oe on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32470 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32470 I bought this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01DYGKLVY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it's the updated version of the one 7-11 has, Android 6, and probably nothing else note worthy :)

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 08:38:26 -0700 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32450 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32450 Thanks for the info. I agree that the manuals, at least those downloaded from SO, are poor compared to what used to come with electronics.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 07:41:16 -0700 RhB_HJ on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32449 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32449 Contents of the box:

Phone
Battery
USB Charger
USB Data/Charger Cable
Screen Protector
Stereo Earphone
Quick Guide

The screen protector is so-so, I ordered
Cbus Wireless Clear Scratch Proof Thin Temper Glass LCD Film Cell Phone Screen Protector for BLU Advance 4.0 L A010u (Amazon.ca)
Also ordered Cbus Wireless Opaque TPU Silicone Flex-Gel Case / Skin / Cover for BLU Advance 4.0 L A010u - Black
Picked up a 32GB MicroSD at Staples ($10 DEAL)

Yes I like the phone, it does everything I need, is small enough to fit in my shirt pocket and works as expected.
sf-wink_gif No, I'm not married to my phone. sf-wink_gif sf-laugh_gif

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 07:15:35 -0700 pdops on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32437 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32437

RhB_HJ said ...PS I ended up buying the same model from Amazon.ca ..... after I read the reviews.

HJ

Thanks for the link. The one and only 7-11 in town doesn't carry this phone so it even works out cheaper from Amazon once shipping is factored in.

Can you tell me what came in the box? Are you happy with it so far?

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:17:03 -0700 RhB_HJ on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32428 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32428 So true, without the Internet I'd still be fuming.sf-wink_gif

In my former life I had the chance to read manuals in various languages to get up to speed on the hardware. Perhaps that upped my expectations. sf-surprised_gif sf-laugh_gif

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:55:39 -0700 dennismiller on Buying "BLU Advance 4.0L Black" in store https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32426 In-store availability https://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak/in-store-availability/buying-blu-advance-4-0l-black-in-store/#p32426 Being the C3 is 6 years old a lot has changed including not providing good manuals for most stuff!

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