Battery life is a lot less than 8 days on standby if wifi and bluetooth are enabled.

The screen is a lot larger than the 840gs (3.8 vs 3.2) but it feels like the 840 uses its screen more effectively. End result, the screen is effectively bigger, but not as much as the size difference would suggest.

If screen usage effectiveness is an android thing, this means that the 34c will feel about the same size as the 840.

So far, I like the 39c more than I liked the 840 but I'm looking for a larger effective screen size, a newer android version, and more battery life at a very low price. I expect to find it with my next year's renewal.

April 16, 2014 at 11:44 AM

Great review. I turn my WIFI off when phone is in 'standby' mode. WIFI comes back on when phone is 'woke'... that seems to be the big battery drain for me.

Typo... Think you meant 'quite' not 'quick'.

Love this phone... only thing I dislike is how slick the back is. The LG840 had a nice tactile back.

April 17, 2014 at 12:42 PM

does anybody know if this can be used as a wifi hot spot to connect a computer to the internet?

April 18, 2014 at 9:08 AM

Does anybody know anything about Verzon phasing out its 3G CDMA network? I’m thinking of buying this phone (my first smartphone), and have run across several mentions online of this happening, which would then make this phone inoperable??? Also, we spend a good deal of time at a few locations in the country, and I’m wondering where I can find out if this network is available in those locations.

April 21, 2014 at 5:23 PM

http://www.androidauthority.com/verizons-2g-3g-cdma-networks-out-by-2021-121694/ shows verizon's cdma coverage. It also says that verizon is shutting down CDMA by 2021. Do you really think that you'll keep a phone for 3 years?

April 22, 2014 at 10:32 AM

Does anyone know how MMS are charged versus SMS? On my current Tracfone, an LG800, an MMS text costs 1.5 minutes while an SMS text is only .30 minutes. I'm just interested in knowing if the newer phones charge the same amount of time for an MMS as an SMS...

April 25, 2014 at 12:14 AM

How do you reset the time when traveling in a different time zone. Data and voice not available?

April 25, 2014 at 4:39 PM

I have had this phone for 3 weeks. Live in Chicago 'burbs and have decent 2-4 bars signal almost everywhere. Even with 1 bar in some places, still have not dropped a call. Camera is good outside in good light but pretty sub-par indoors. Always have data turned off, bluetooth off when not in use (big battery drain) and wi-fi off when not in use (another big battery drain) and can get 3-4 days out of a charge with moderate web surfing at home on wi-fi. As I use this mostly as a phone with some light texting, I really like the "3 bucket" system since I am not using phone minutes to send a text. When a 400 minute / one year card gives you 1200 minutes, 1200 text messages and 1200 mb of data how can you go wrong? Yes, a larger, 5 inch screen and a better camera would be nice, but this is Tracfone, and after 11 years as a Tracfone customer, I accept that I will not have the newest technology and for me, that's OK because I have saved thousands of dollars over that time. You get what you pay for, and with Tracfone, you only pay for what you use! If it takes Tracfone another 2 years to come out with these features, I may upgrade then. In the meantime I will silently laugh at those who are spending $100/month on cell phone service.

April 27, 2014 at 12:54 AM

Since you have this phone, can you answer the question about MMS and SMS? When you receive an MMS (multimedia text), how much time are you charged?

May 1, 2014 at 8:27 AM

do the tracfone smartphones get android updates officially or do you have to run a root and rom?

May 3, 2014 at 11:21 AM

Does this LG Optimus Dynamic II have a GPS antenna or use data for tracking and turn-by-turn directions?

May 9, 2014 at 2:36 PM

Does the phone have a GPS antenna or use data/minutes for navigating and turn-by-turn directions?

May 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM

What is the best roaming smartphone available for tracfone?

May 10, 2014 at 9:24 AM

Amen to everything you said. I too feel sorry for everyone that thinks having a big fancy phone in their hands every minute of the day is worth the cost. This is a great phone for the cost and gets the job done.

May 14, 2014 at 6:47 AM

Optimus Danamic II, accidently moved Goggle Microphone to "trash or Recycle". How do I restore to my home page?

May 15, 2014 at 9:22 PM

Verizon lost major towers and coverage in Jan. 2014. Apparently the other carrier's towers they were using were pulled. Coverage and reception has been greatly reduced. I would check the Verizon website to find out about other locations and coverage. Personally I have this phone and am completely disappointed... the battery does not hold a charge even with nothing running and no apps downloaded... literally nothing on, the phone just on standby and it is dead in 24 hours. If I check voicemail (you need an app to just to be notified if you have a message) I lose 14%-22% of my battery. From 98% to 61% charge in one hour for four texts and 2 very brief calls. Dangerous in emergency. REGRET this phone. Will go back to the LG840. It holds a charge for a week with use, reception and coverage is far superior. Although not as trendy, but what good is a phone with a bad battery. Common problem

May 17, 2014 at 2:19 AM

Nice review, thanks for the tutorial and user guide links!

May 22, 2014 at 9:02 PM

Have had this phone for 2 months and love it! It can do everything my co workers iphones can do for pennies compared to what they pay/ month! Love the ease of having google play loaded for easy app access too. Wifi has great connectivity too.

May 26, 2014 at 7:37 PM

would this phone work with the SQUARE READER?

June 27, 2014 at 12:18 PM

Does it auto-focus? With so many apps enhanced by QR code reading and ao many readers not compatible with fixed focus, I'm surprized there is not a major push to add a one line nod to every review for yes or no on this. I was surprized my new LTE Tracfone does not; so I look for that in the replacement I only have a few weeks to find. Now I'm finding too many makers are taking this $5 shortcut to get lowest price and too many reviewers are leaving that out of the review.

July 9, 2014 at 11:40 AM

Try listing all apps, locating the microphone, tap and hold, move to the location where you want it to be. It could be under widgets if you don't see it under Apps.

July 9, 2014 at 11:43 AM

It has a fixed focus.

September 9, 2014 at 10:26 AM

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September 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM

No, there are no updates and you can't root and rom it.

September 17, 2014 at 12:45 PM

Yes it has GPS /antenna/receiver and yes it has to use data to map it out.

September 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM

Perhaps you should just get a reader that is compatible with fixed focus.

September 17, 2014 at 12:48 PM

How do I switch from the back-of-the-phone camera to the front-of-the-phone camera? I have searched Google and user guides and can find nothing on this. There are no options that I can find in the camera mode, either. I know it works somehow, because when I first got it and was messing around with it, I remember it showing me myself as I was looking at the phone. Since then, I haven't been able to find it. Help.

September 18, 2014 at 10:01 AM

Were you looking in a mirror? There is no front camera on this phone.

September 25, 2014 at 8:32 AM

Has anyone tried to download WhatsApp?

October 5, 2014 at 5:46 PM

Yes, I did and it works great.

October 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM

Thanks. Do you use it when you are connected to wi-fi? Any other details will be helpful.
WhatsApp is the main reason I am considering getting a new phone - to connect with relatives overseas in an affordable way.

October 20, 2014 at 7:51 AM

When I first got my phone I was able to send & receive pictures now after about a month I can 't do either ! Any suggestions?

November 8, 2014 at 9:11 AM

Does the Optimus Dynamic II send and receive texts to several numbers at one time? I'm really dumb about this stuff!

November 26, 2014 at 6:07 PM

Checking your time is impossible. Downloading an app from Google is impossible. They reject my password & insist that I use the telephone number they have on file to give me a DIGITAL code. I can't get a digital code on my home phone. There don't appear to be any phone numbers or e mail to contact Google. To ask a question on their site you have to log on. If I could log on I wouldn't have to ask a question. GRRRR

November 30, 2014 at 5:45 PM

Should I upgrade from my previous Optimus Dynamic to the new one?

December 12, 2014 at 6:31 PM

Do you have an lg optimus dynamic 2? If you do then you must not pay much attention because mine gets updates regularly!

December 12, 2014 at 9:29 PM

I bought this phone for $39 as a reconditioned phone on the Tracfone website. You have to purchase some minutes with the phone --- I'd suggest buying the minimum, because as soon as you make your first purchase of minutes, there are some good bonuses that are offered.

1. The reconditioned phone was good as new.

2. buy the minimum number of minutes the first time then buy more as needed with a nice bonus.

December 17, 2014 at 6:45 PM

Just ordered this phone, pray for me! First-time android user here.

December 26, 2014 at 8:01 PM

I have had my phone for about six weeks, I am having to charge the battery every day sometimes within the same day I do not have heavy usage most days I do not get or make any calls also I have trouble answering calls, hope you can help me. Thanks

January 2, 2015 at 2:12 PM

I have had this phone for two months and the battery has to be charged every day has nice features but when purchased the triple for life was not added don't now why now o minutes but decent smartphone.

January 9, 2015 at 2:03 PM

I got this phone for Christmas and I can't seem to receive photos. The text comes through but not the picture and it says "multimedia expired or not available". Has anyone else had the same problem

January 9, 2015 at 2:55 PM

The MMS / SMS content of the post prompted the following question: in the Messaging App on an LG39C, when attaching a video, has anyone experienced the error "Attachment size limit exceeded"?

January 15, 2015 at 12:37 PM

Seeing the MMS / SMS content in the post prompted this question: in the Messaging App on an LG39C, when attaching a video to a message, has anyone seen the error "Attachment size limit exceeded" immediately after selecting the video file?

January 15, 2015 at 12:41 PM

I too cannot see how they can say 11 days for the battery, there is no "power save" option just on or off. I have to charge my phone daily just got it form QVC at first thought it was great now not so sure thanks for the manual there are lots of things lacking in the "how to" in the user guide that came with the phone, such as how to delete a message..

January 17, 2015 at 10:01 AM

Can someone please check: Does this phone have Hot Spot feature?

February 13, 2015 at 10:21 PM

Turn Off Data, Wi-Fi, Blue-Tooth. If these are on, I have to charge the battery every night. Turning these off, I can go 3-4 days w/o charging.

February 16, 2015 at 8:13 PM

I hope someone can help with this. When someone texts, or sends a picture, I get this- "Multimedia expired or not available." OR it will have a "Download" button, but nothing downloads. I am able to send texts, but not always receive them. This is the same problem someone on Jan. 17 has. I googled this and hundreds of people have this same problem on several different brands of phones. Posts went back to 2011. Incredible that someone hasn't found a fix for it. Any thoughts?

February 21, 2015 at 2:58 PM

I've had the same problem for months now. I did go through the rigamarole with someone from Tracfone. Fortunately her accent wasn't too bad. After several attempts with her codes and then her speaking with her "supervisor," the problem was corrected. For about 3 weeks. I just haven't decided on when I want to put up with an hour of frustration by calling Tracfone again. Also, the phone's battery needs to be charged midday. And that's with everything turned off that I can turn off. I have very few apps downloaded, so it's not that. It used to stay charged for 24 hours. I've never had it stay charged for 3 or 4 days as some have. Have you had anyone offer advice?

February 21, 2015 at 3:13 PM

There is a front camera I can see it on my phone too. I can't figure out how to use it either.

February 25, 2015 at 3:26 PM

Does anyone know how to change the time on this phone?

March 4, 2015 at 1:11 PM

I'm having the same problem; can't find any info anywhere!

March 8, 2015 at 7:42 AM

How does one turn on the external speaker when making a phone call?

March 22, 2015 at 2:20 PM

What to do when your phone goes dead? Will not light up!

March 23, 2015 at 8:09 AM

Does the mins take off 1 full min or .3 like the old phones when texting

April 17, 2015 at 8:06 PM

Close to a year ago I bought this phone. This was my first Android. Not understanding even what OS means I began my journey.
The Pros: This phone can be rooted. Then customized using xposed modules. When I say customized I mean to many phone tweaks to list. Lots of YouTube Videos to explain everything in detail. Check XDA for help they have amazing people. Cons: (Limited Ram) (Only 3G) (SD limited to 32) (No front facing camera) (No Roms for any tracfones).....The only thing I could never make this phone do was become a Wi-Fi HotSpot. PS.. I bought 2 phones and my Wife still has the stock LG L39C she likes it. I have moved on but still have service on my LG L39C. I use it for testing modules, hacks, and tweaks.

April 20, 2015 at 10:21 PM

Can anyone tell me if you can use a credit card reader with this phone? Specifically Amazon Local Register or Pay Pal Here reader?

Thanks so much!

April 27, 2015 at 7:06 PM

Have same problem. And it doesn't even have to be a picture, sometimes plain text messages will trigger the "Download" button and then the "Multimedia expired or not available." message. In my case, turning Data on allows me to download the message. But this shouldn't be necessary for text-only messages. Dumb phone.

June 8, 2015 at 5:35 PM

front camera is probably for video talking - not photos

June 19, 2015 at 1:22 AM

I have the original Optimus Dynamic and I am looking for a cover. There are a LOT more great covers for the Dynamic II. Does anyone know if I can use them for the original Dynamic?

June 22, 2015 at 10:23 PM

No

July 4, 2015 at 10:07 PM

Yes! I paid 9.99 for a refurb and I love it.Just keep checking the site great deals come and go in a couple of days.They just had a LG Fuel for 9.99 but it sold out in 2 days.

July 5, 2015 at 6:50 PM

There is no front camera, the so call camera you see is a Proximity Sensor that will turn off the screen when you place the phone next to your ear.

July 10, 2015 at 9:15 AM

You must have Wi-Fi connected in order to receive ANY multimedia or photo text messages. I know this because my phone , currently w/ AT&T has shut off my internet connection at my request. Regular text messages come through just fine. I am looking into dumping AT&T, how well does service come in? I have 2 cell phones now 1 work on Verizon & the other AT& T. I like Verizon's service better. If I switch I want a phone that has WiFi access & GPS navigation. Any suggestions?

July 18, 2015 at 5:24 AM

How do you install whatsapp on this phone?

July 18, 2015 at 9:38 PM

on board memory is only 8gb, that will get gobbled up by app updates, you will have issues with downloading apps, you will get an out of memory error. i have also found this phone to be rather slow surfing the web, opening apps, closing apps and getting back to the home screen, i have an ipod touch that i use for surfing the web, facebooking, messaging and youtubing at home on my wifi because it works so much faster, i mainly use this as a phone and to send sms messages, so my overall satisfaction rating would be somewhere around a 6 out of 10. if they doubled the memory for the same price, that would be great, i would be able to keep the app updates and not delete them all so i can download an app that i want.

January 31, 2016 at 2:36 PM

can I use a straight talk pre paid $45 dollar phone card with this phone

March 24, 2016 at 5:56 PM

I like the phone it was a referb and works pretty good, better than my last phone a cheap Alcatel. I can't seem to load anything on my SD card. How do I get apps and other info moved to it? Any help? And... I thought I could make calls in Wi-Fi with it, but I guess I was wrong, it does down load apps okay.

March 30, 2016 at 10:17 AM

On your message list page, hold down the message portion with your finger for 3 seconds. A menu box pops up with an option to delete. Select the delete to delete message.

August 27, 2016 at 11:07 PM

I have had this phone for about a year and now the sound is not working when I talk to someone on the phone they can't hear me on the other side. Why is this happening. I've tried turning everything up to the highest volume and still nothing. I need to know a way to fix this if any. If anyone can help please do. Thanks

December 16, 2016 at 5:10 PM

I am having the same problem. Did you figure out how to chane the time?

December 31, 2016 at 8:17 PM

How can i enter this model into download mode because i have one stuck on Lg . i want to flash it with its rom but i cant set it on download mode ?

November 1, 2017 at 3:36 PM