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Alcatel now enters the budget Android market with its Alcatel OT-918
Safaricom has unveiled the Alcatel OT-918 into what is fast becoming a competitve entry level smartphones market.
The OT-918 will be selling at Kshs 8,499/- and will come bundled with free Kshs 1000 airtime and 1.5GB free data.
The Alcatel OT-918 has the following specs:
- Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
- 650 MHz processor
- 3.15MP camera ( 2048×1536 pixels)
- 1300 mAh Li-Ion battery
- 3.2″ TFT capacitive touchscreen display
- 320 x 480 pixels (~180 ppi pixel density)
- 150 MB internal storage, 512 MB ROM and a 256MB RAM
- 14.4 Mbps HSDPA, Edge class 12, GPRS class 12
- GPS, A-GPS
- Wi-Fi plus a Wi-FiHotspot
- HTML Browser
The OT-918 will strengthen Safaricom’s strategy of increasing its data usage focus by using smartphones that are both affordable and easily available.
Other new phones in the entry level smartphones catagory include the new Huawei Ideos Y100 and the Samsung Galaxy Pocket.
Its an Android revolution!!
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oops and its already out of stock!!!! do you have info whether they are re ordering others?
Hi Sally, please visit the Safaricom Smart Fair tomorrow at Sarit or Junction. I will be at Sarit, will get you one.
Hi. Am from msa. Is zte f900 available? I have waited for it for so long
Hi Ahmed, I will have to confirm for you availability of the said model
Drat!how can it already be out of stock??they should have anticipated this and stocked more!Where else can I get one and at what cost?
They are still available, check Safaricom Eastleigh retail shop, Buru Buru shop as well.
Got one at Buru Buru shop. Thanks Mehbooba for the info!
Hi, i need one so badly today, where can i get it??? Please
Hi Karani, you can get one at any of the Safaricom retail shops…
thanks so much mehboobah, am getting it rightaway, be blessed
does it have a front facing camera ?
No it has no secondary camera
I want to buy it tomorrow.which safaricom shop can I get it?
You will find it at all the outlets actually
the phone is a crap runs out memory all the time and thereby cant download applications even if you GBs in you memory card.dont buy already disposed mine
With only 150 MB available as internal storage, its expected to run out of memory. You can download ‘apps 2 sd’ from play store to help you move downladed apps to the sd card. works perfect.
alcatel OT 918 and ideos y100 both look great and have great features. Jst wondering which one is better than the other?
The Y100 has an enhanced Qualcomm chipset, so in essence is more powerful performance wise. The OT 918 looks better. Its a question of which one you like better.
Alcatel is awsome crisp display..better for apps browsing vids,.. Just root ur fone,overclock it at 750mhz,..then flash the rom with custom rom frm xda.com or symbianize,..download link2sd,then run supercharger…..vola!!! Super fast fone..I love my white one. 🙂 tc
can u please assist on the rooting procedure?
Hi, please read http://lifehacker.com/5789397/the-always-up+to+date-guide-to-rooting-any-android-phone
How do you overclock the phone?
Help i got my Alcatel OT 918 without N,D or M phone bricked while flashing a custom zip…gbsandwich.zip i think….now the phone wont boot even into clockworkmod or any other mode…The only sign of life is when charging where it displays some chinese characters…see images for more,….Any help is greatly appreciated…
which custom rom did u use to overclock??
do the custom roms work with a single sim phone?
i isaiah,please get me the stockrom or the custom rom for ot 918,without s/d/m….mine’s bricked.hanks
Hi please i would like to know whether the Alcatel OT 918 is still available ,if it’ s dual sim and finally whether its 3G or GPRS.answer to queries can be emailed to me .Thank you
Hi, yes the OT 918 is still available, its a single sim 3G enabled phone.
Hi, is the Alcatel OT-918 phone still on offer as of September? If yes which safaricom shop can I get it?
Yes it is, you can find it at any Safaricom shop
How do i turn off the camera shutter for Alcatel OT-918. its so annoying!
Hi, you should try an app “Uva Silent Widget Camera Free” it will help. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=Cam.SILENT
This is not compatible with alcatel ot 918 any other way?
There are many apps that could provide the same solution. Another option would be to root the device.
Which is Better alcatel. Or idios ?
The two devices are similar on many fronts, so it will probably come down to your choice in terms of brand and physical aspect…for example the LCD display on the Alcatel is larger
how does the ot 918 perfoms in terms of multitusking
It performs pretty well, though having many processes running at the same time usually makes the phone relatively slower.
can i get a spare of alcatel ot 918 screen from any safcom outlet
can i get a spare screen on any saf outlet for alcatel ot 918
Hi, please take it to Fone Express Ltd – Contact Person: Deepesh.R, Norbert Nyongesa,Firoz, Wycliff
2nd Floor Westland’s Amee Arcade
Cell: 0704 205010, Email:servicecentre@fonexpress.netThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. You will be charged for the replacement
Hi. Just bought one from Safcom. Worked brilliantly in Nairobi but I work in remote place where there is no Safcom network. The phone was unlocked so I can make calls using an Airtel line but I just cant connect to internet. Any ideas on configuration???
Internet via a Safaricom line or the Airtel line?
Hey….where did u unlock urs and at how much?….i need mine unlocked soonest
The Safaricom ones? Just visit the shop that sold it to you and ask for the unlock code. Alternatively send me your IMEI I will get it
I bought it at safaricom customer care next to nation centre but i doubt they would give me…….my imei no. is 860767000958028 and SVN:010 01…i would appreciate a lot
Hi, check your email for the code.
Hi……i have not yet received the code….my email address is samuel.kinyash@gmail.com
is alcatel 918 still available in your shops? I need it
Hi, yes you can find them at any of the Safaricom shops countrywide
hi,i recommend the ascend 100y which is of the same price,its fast,no freezing at all as compared to the OT 918 which has a slower cpu.Its major hit over ascend 100y is its camera,of which the 100y’s is nt too much to complain…the stock rom of ascend100y is great, no need of rooting and installing a new rom as compared to the OT 918’s
does it have a front camera??
Can I buy the alcatel ot-918 with bonga points and how many?plz tel me.
Yes and you require 30,000 bonga points to redeem it
hi, there is a new offer for the smartphones on todays paper. how long will it last and are the phones available in nakuru.
Probably for three months, and yes they are available at all Safaricom shops countrywide
Hi is alcatel 918 dual sim
Hi, Does instagram work on the Alcatel OT-918?
whats is Instagram,
I just bought mine Yesterday @ kshs 4,999.00 as I used my 2000 Bonga Points from Westgate Mall, I asked for the pink color one and they gave me a box that had the extra black case as well, They then gave me kshs 500 Bob Credit to use, and 200 MB for data. A great deal I guess (Total I Paid for the OT 918 is Kshs 4500/- for a 3g, 3 megapixel Smart Phone, I think its a steal….)
Hi, is the alcatel OT 918 still on offer.can i get it in Eldoret?plz reply via email
Does the Alcatel in the safaricom shops come with earphones?
is it true that the alcatel ot 918 can be bought with 2000 bonga points plus 5000 shillings?
Yes it is, visit the nearest Safaricom shop.
I bought mine and wasn’t given cred or mbs from village mkt and its finishing my cash plz help
Hi, be using data bundles…50MB, 500MB…this will help manage your usage well
Mehboob,Oh! this is ausome
hey dear is the fon still on offer and how many bonga points do i need and hw much do i need to add???
5000 shs and 2000 bonga points
i bought a black one and would like to change the covers. where can i get this and at how much?
Hi,
check at any accessory shops.
Is alcatel OT 918 still on offer?
Which fon is on offer at safaricom similar to OT 918 & where is e nearest shop when at Busia
hi, can you help me unlock my alcatel ot918, bought it at safaricom buruburu but they didnt give me the unlock code. please reply via my email adress
Hi take your phone and receipt to the shop they will give you the unlock code
hey,kindly send me the details of customising my rom,i have an alcatel one touch 918. also could you please send me the unlock code for the phone? i bought it from a safaricom shop and i can only use safcom lines……………please help! IMEI:860767000265564,SVN:01001
Is the asha 306 on bonga points & cash offer, if so how much. Is the ascend y100 bonga points offer in embu
hi there i recently visited the buruburu shop in search for an alcatel 918 but it was out of stock so which shop can i find one?
Alcatel OT-918 vs Huawei Ascend Y100 and Y200?
Which is a better smartphone to buy among the three? They almost come at the same price range and am a little bit confused about their features. I need good battery life, clear music and fast internet browsing.
hello my alcatel one touch battery life span just ended and it seems there no batteries for it around eldoret..have also asked safcom house in kakamega and apparently i got scary feedback…please help
hey is the phone on stock? And where.i need it today
I like dis phone
am at Kericho town but the phone model is out of stock, please advice of how and where to get coz i realy need it
My daughter really needs one