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ZTE Obsidian

6.9 / 10
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Based on 2 critic reviews
Android 5.1 Lollipop Operating system
4.5" Screen size
5MP Main camera
MT6735M Quad core Processor
4 GB Storage
1,800 mAh Battery
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What critics say

Critic consensus

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2 reviews
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PC Magazine
PC Magazine
7

“The sub-$50 ZTE Obsidian is a budget T-Mobile smartphone that boasts solid overall performance, which is about as much as you can ask at this price.”

Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
5

“T-Mobile and MetroPCS subscribers who want to pay as little as possible for their phones will find an attractively priced option in the Obsidian. And most of the device's shortcomings are common to budget phones — that is, until you get to the battery, which will leave you out of power long before your workday ends.”

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Community opinion

What people say

1 community rating · Recommendation data coming soon.

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Anonymous · 10 years ago

I was a huge fan of the Moto G I think it was. Going 3 years back. The ZTE is very similar. It has a QUAD CORE processor, SD card slot, AND good front facing camera. It can handle today's apps flawlessly, and doesn't freeze or lock up. Compare it to a Galaxy S3 except the screen resolution could ...

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When was the ZTE Obsidian released?
How long does the battery last on the ZTE Obsidian?
Does the ZTE Obsidian support wireless charging?
Does the ZTE Obsidian have a headphone jack?
Does the ZTE Obsidian have NFC?
Where can I download the ZTE Obsidian manual?
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Questions & answers

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Tim · Answered

Please can someone dump/capture any build Metro PCS Zte Obsidian OTA zip? Can be in .up format preferably but .zip is fine. Lots of people need both T-Mobile and MetroPCS need this OTA or Update zip. Lots of people could simply do this. Please help us out. I'll give credit to whoever uploads when I post to XDA and Android Forums

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Tim · Answered

First of all did you root it and or use supersu-me app to remove kingroot supersu? Im in the same situation. Im waiting to see if the stock rom is released. Keep checking xda forum and android forums

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Carl · Answered

Hi arnold. Yes, you can. Simply install call recording apps. Visit Google Play store, you should be able to find apps call recording apps free to download. :)

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CA
Carl · Answered

Have you enabled voicemail service? Maybe you haven't yet. Contact your service provider to enable it.

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Grindale · Answered

As long as you did not apply any third party modification on the software, I believe that your problem should be covered by warranty.

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Carl · Answered

Try this, open Settings > look the option with a globe looking icon, if there is, tap it > the first option should be the language selection.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Your screen froze? Try to press and hold power key to turn it off. Should be fine after you turn it on.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Based on the manual, it looks like it doesn't. You can download and purchase it from Google Play store.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Celeste. It's notifying you of something. Try disabling Wi-Fi and see if the vibration continues.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Try press and holding home button (middle soft touch key) if task manager will show up. If it does, simply drag the running apps to the left or right to close them.

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