ZTE Racer mobile phone reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the ZTE Racer

1. How do I put the radio on loudspeaker please.
   
   melanie asked on 04 Feb 2011
   1. Hi, I don't belive you can as the earphone cable acts as an aerial.
      
      Darren replied on 07 Feb 2011

       
2. if you buy it do you ahve to pay a extra £10 or do all of them come with the all in one £10 deal
   
   andrew asked on 16 Feb 2011
   1. I had to buy £10 top-up. It was purchased from Argos
      
      Darren replied on 17 Feb 2011

       
   2. No you don't have to buy it with the top up.I bought standard £10 top up from "3" separately.
      
      Jacek replied on 21 Feb 2011

       
3. hi do you get free internet with this phone or does it come out of the minutes you buy thanks karen.
   
   karen asked on 21 Feb 2011
   1. Hi Karen,
      I bought the standard £10 top up from 3 (Three) and it comes with internet minutes. You can change the standard package to a special one and use much more internet. (please see the 3 company website)
      
      jacek replied on 21 Feb 2011

       
4. from tesco do you have to buy with £10 top up , also do you think the phone is good ? (what would you give it out of 10)
   
   youssef asked on 21 Feb 2011
   1. No you don't have to buy it with the top up. The phone is very good but the only weak points are that the touchscreen isn't very responsive (it just needs some patience) and the battery doesn't last for long. Overall it would get a 8 out of 10, especially due to the good price!
      
      Jacek replied on 21 Feb 2011

       
   2. Fantastic phone for price, as Jacek says the screen take a while to get use too, i find a stylus or fingernail works best !
      I feel battery life excellent, compared to X10 mini
      wifi, gps, 3g what more do you want 10/10
      
      Darren replied on 21 Feb 2011

       
5. I heard due to the size of the screen some apps are not accessable, would things like doodle jump,ninjump,angry birds and paper toss work on this handset also tell me if there was any important apps u could not dowload from android market , thanks
   
   youssef asked on 22 Feb 2011
   1. I haven't had any problems with any apps - Angry Birds works, I dunno about the rest. Important apps like Facebook or BBC things all work.
      
      Jacek replied on 24 Feb 2011

       
6. hi i want to buy this but im on tesco sim card will i be able to put the card in with out getting unlock and whats the phone like xx
   
   Nicola asked on 22 Feb 2011
   1. Hi,
      If you will buy unlocked phone there is no problem.I bought my with "3" so I can use that net only.I saw many adds on ebay where you can buy the unlocking code for the phone but it is your risk. The phone is quite good and offers excellent possibilities and great value for money.
      
      jacek replied on 24 Feb 2011

       
   2. Hi,
      If you will buy unlocked phone there is no problem.I bought my with "3" so I can use that net only.I saw many adds on ebay where you can buy the unlocking code for the phone but it is your risk. The phone is quite good and offers excellent possibilities and great value for money.
      
      jacek replied on 24 Feb 2011

       
7. Hi,
   
   Would I be able to use this phone as modem for my pc?
   
   Frank asked on 28 Feb 2011
   1. Hi
      It is possible but you have to cheack your mobile net provider.In "3" they don't allow to use phone as a modem but fortunately it's not a problem for me.
      
      Jacek replied on 01 Mar 2011

       
8. can i use wifi for free limitlessly connected my wireless router on pay as you go or do i have to put credit on
   
   aj asked on 06 Mar 2011
   1. No need for credit when connected to your own wifi connection.
      
      Darren replied on 06 Mar 2011

       
9. Hi i want to buy this phone but im not sure what do you think and i want it on o2 How would that possible?
   
   Alex asked on 14 Mar 2011
   1. Hi the more I use this phone the more I am happy to recommend it, sorry I don't know if it will work on O2, I use 3 and very pleased with coverage and service, hope this helps.
      
      Baz replied on 14 Mar 2011

       
   2. buy it, then look on Eb*y to get unlocked for any network. Cost me about £1 !!!
      
      great phone for price
      
      Darren replied on 15 Mar 2011

       
10. can i use phone for skype without having to keep topping up
    
    Bj asked on 15 Mar 2011
    1. as long as it is to a pc not a landline I would say yes, I have been skyping to Spain since I got it and my balance doesn't go down ( unless I text or phone of course ) Hope this helps B.
       
       Baz replied on 16 Mar 2011

        
11. Hi
    which languages in mobile ?
    
    k asked on 23 Mar 2011
    1. German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese
       
       Nimisha replied on 12 Jun 2011

        
12. HI IM LOOKING TO BUY THIS PHONE,I HAVE A 3 SIM CONTRACT CAN I JUST POP THIS IN THE NEW PHONE AS MY OLD PHONE HAS BROKEN BEFORE CONTRACT IS UP.THANK YOU
    
    STEVE asked on 22 Apr 2011
    1. Yes, I did with my 3payg sim - no problem.the more I use this phone the more I love it, its good value for money.All the best Baz
       
       Baz replied on 25 Apr 2011

        
13. i am lokking to buy this phone.
    
    does it take good and true glossy pictures??
    
    does it have good tone of sound and musics??
    
    is the camera glossy and real when you look at it or it's kind of fake like a sort of cartoon??
    
    thanks let me know please!!!!
    
    minaj asked on 08 May 2011
    1. I think you are expecting such a lot from a cheap device.
       if you have medium size fingers..it will be a problem..If i were you I would go for a better size and spec..I am ok for my limited use
       
       Fred replied on 09 May 2011

        
    2. As everybody's opinion differs on quality levels I don't think it would be fair to comment on your questions only that I consider this phone to be good value for money.
       
       Baz replied on 09 May 2011

        
14. does it work good on facebook when using WIFI :D
    
    joe asked on 27 May 2011
    1. Yes..it does..
       
       Fred replied on 28 May 2011

        
    2. Yep...I agree !
       
       Darren replied on 29 May 2011

        
15. i am a out loud music lover i need to know is the loud speeker on this phone lound and more importanty does it have one or is it jjust headphone and puting your ear to the divise
    
    alex asked on 22 Jun 2011
    1. Hi Alex, the ZTE racer has a speaker with a satisfactory volume level operated by the control top right of phone. However the sound quality is better when used with earphones (supplied with phone) rather than listening to music out loud.
       
       
       Jan replied on 23 Jun 2011

        
16. hi! can i use this phone as a modern or does this phone support hopspot.
    
    freddy asked on 23 Jul 2011
    1. As a modern..If you are satisfied with small buttons and have small fingers then it is for you.
       
       Fred replied on 24 Jul 2011

        
    2. Actually m just gettng around to using this phone myself & it can be used a modern phone & da keypad & functionality are great... Even if u got small fingers thn u can u a stylus pen 2 get arund tht, kool... Hope this has helped you!
       
       
       Nimisha replied on 25 Jul 2011

        
17. hi can you get free internet on this phone
    
    dario asked on 26 Jul 2011
    1. Hi Dario'
       you can get free internet indoors from a Wifi modem. Outdoors you will need to use the ZTE phone in a free Wifi hotspot eg. McDonalds Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs. Google 'Hotspots' for your chosen areas, also google 'Fon'
       
       Jan replied on 27 Jul 2011

        
18. hi if i buy this phone do i need to buy it along with a £10 topup from currys and will the total i have to pay for the phone including topup(if it comes with one) be £60?
    
    muhammad asked on 27 Jul 2011
    1. No you don't have to buy the top-up it's up to you whether you buy it or not. So therefore, the total will be £60 & no more unless you buy additional stuff, kool...
       
       
       Nimisha replied on 28 Jul 2011

        
19. can you only get them on 3?
    
    
    lemons asked on 17 Jan 2012
    1. I really don't know, but that's the only place I have seen them?
       I would alter my review now though to be honest....it eats credit, and it took me forever to get the data turned off (no simple switch, had to create a 'dummy APN'??)and lots of phone calls to Tesco!! And the wifi drops in and out as it pleases....
       Nice phone, but not as great as first thought....would recommend thoug if you were on contract not PAYG.
       Hope that helps
       
       
       Cerynne replied on 17 Jan 2012

        
    2. unsure, but you can get them unlocked for any network for a few quid.
       
       
       
       Darren replied on 17 Jan 2012

        
20. can you put android 2.2 on it?
    
    
    lemons asked on 17 Jan 2012
    1. Yes, but it requires the phone to be 'rooted' which is a risky process that is not approved by Android/ZTE and will void the warranty.
       
       Jan replied on 19 Jan 2012

        
21. do you reconend this phone im buying one tomorrow
    
    john asked on 12 Feb 2012
    1. Yes, for the price, it is easy to use for calling, text, i use the internet a little, have downloads some apps and it is adequate for my needs, i hope this helps
       
       Clare replied on 14 Feb 2012

        

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