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M257

LG Harmony™ | Cricket Wireless

Name: LG Harmony™ | Cricket Wireless
Brand: LG Electronics
SKU: M257
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 3.09 (34 reviews)

Key Features

All Specs

5.3" HD Touch Display
Android™ Nougat 7.0 Operating System

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

5.90" (H) x 3.0" (W) x 0.30" (D)

Internal Memory

16 GB (up to 8.9 GB usable)

Platform

Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Weight

5.0 oz.

Standby Time

Up to 14 days and 14 hours*

Technology

GSM, UMTS, LTE

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8917 1.4 GHz Quad-Core

Carrier

Cricket™

Display

5.3" HD TFT, 1280 x 720 pixels

Frequencies

GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS Bands 2/4/5, LTE Bands 2/4/5/12

Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC)

M3/T3 rating

RAM

1.5 GB

Talk Time

Up to 14 hours*

Memory cards sold separately.

Battery Capacity

2,800 mAh (removable)

Actual battery time may vary depending on network connectivity and application use.

microSD Memory Card Support

Up to 2 TB**

SUMMARY

Battery Capacity

2,800 mAh (removable)

Memory

1.5 GB RAM

Other Features

Android 7 (Nougat) Operating System, 5 MP front facing camera, microSD™ card support up to 2 TB (cards sold separately)

Carrier

Cricket Wireless

Camera Resolution

8 MP Rear Facing

Screen Resolution

1280 x 720 pixels

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8917 1.4 GHz Quad-Core

Screen Size

5.3 inches

Storage

16 GB (up to 8.9 GB usable)

WARRANTY/UPC

UPC

652810817875

DESIGN

Customizable Home Touch Buttons

Includes Notifications and Capture+

2.5D Arc Glass along both Sides of Screen

Yes

5.3" HD Display

Yes

ENTERTAINMENT

File Transfer

Transfer media files to a computer via USB*

FM Radio

Listen to the radio without draining data plan

Only available on certain interactions with the touch screen.

USB cable required (included).

Music Library

Organized by song, album, artist, genre, playlist, and folder

Accelerometer

Control games by turning and tilting**

Video Player with Touch Lock and Resume Play Function

Supports 3GP, 3G2, MP4, AVI, HEVC, MKV, WebM, FLV, TS, and OGM formats

Customizable Video Screen Ratio

Subtitle Settings, and Video Auto Off Function

Music Player with Sleep Timer and Notification Panel Controls

Supports AAC, AAC+, AIFF, AMR, eAAC+, FLAC, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, PCM, WAV, WMA, and OPUS formats

CONNECTIVITY

****

USB cable required (included).

Cricket’s 4G LTE not available everywhere.

***

Depends on network availability. Additional carrier charges may apply.

MIDI Device

Connect to compatible musical instruments via USB****

Wi-Fi Direct®

Connect directly to devices via Wi-Fi

Mobile Hotspot

Share a data connection with up to 8 other compatible wireless devices***

Supported Bluetooth® Profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, DI, GATT, GAVDP, GOEP, HDP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP, and SPP

GPS Services for Location Accuracy

Yes

HD Voice requires compatibility on both caller and receiver devices.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Yes

USB Tethering

Share your phone’s Internet connection with your computer

VoLTE Capability

Enables HD Voice** and enhanced communications over the cellular network***

Wi-Fi® Connectivity

802.11 b/g/n

Cricket 4G LTE Network*

Yes

INTERACTIVITY

Some owner content may still be accessible to a user who enables Content Lock.

Knock On®

Double tap the screen to put your phone to sleep/wake it without picking it up or pressing the Power/Lock Key

Battery Saver

Restrict apps in background to save power

Customizable Keyboard

Adjust keyboard height and layout

EasyHome™

Show frequently used features right on the home screen for quick and easy access

Multilanguage Support for Phone and Keyboard Input

Yes

Clip Tray®

Copy multiple items and paste in a clipboard at the bottom of the screen, creating a collection of information to save or send

Interruptions

Control notifications and alerts received; choose to receive all, none, or only those from a specific priority list

Knock Code®

Create a 6-to-8-point tapping pattern for security and direct access to the home screen

Android™ for Work

Offers a dedicated Work Profile with security, management and app support

Comfort View

Decreases amount of blue light on the screen to help reduce eyestrain

Content Lock

Password protect certain images and videos in Gallery; prevent files from being previewed when linked to a PC*

Capture+

Write or draw on nearly any screen and schedule memos to appear at certain times or locations

LG UX 5.0

Swipe to explore all apps

DISCLAIMER

†

Cricket service required. Features based on carrier program availability. Product features subject to change. Additional charges may apply.

ACCESSORIES

Included with phone.

Bluetooth Stereo Headset

(LG TONE Active+,™ LG FORCE,® LG TONE Studio,™ LG TONE PLATINUM,® LG TONE INFINIM,® LG TONE Active,® LG TONE ULTRA,® LG TONE PRO®)

Standard Battery

Yes

Travel Adapter and USB Cable

Yes

CAMERA

Gesture Shot

Take selfies with a simple hand gesture

Image Editor

Add filters, frames, and more to pictures

Self-Timer

Choose to take a picture/video 3 or 10 seconds after you press the shutter/record button

Digital Zoom

Up to 4x*

Film Effect

Pre-set filter effects to give photos a film-like look and feel

Front Camera Resolutions

Up to 2560 x 1920 pixels

Pause & Resume Video Recording

Pause and start in record mode for one continuous video file

Quick Share

Access social platforms instantly after taking pictures and videos

Burst Shot

Hold the shutter button to take multiple shots quickly

Cheese Shutter™

Use your voice to take a photo

5 MP Front-Facing Camera

Yes

Beauty Shot

Adjustable setting softens facial features

Gesture Interval Shot and Interval Shot

Make a fist twice or hold the shutter button to take four selfies on a timer

Video Screenshot

Capture still shots from a video during playback

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Set HDR mode to on, off, or auto

Live Shot

Take still shots while recording video

Available only on rear-facing camera or camcorder.

Available only on front-facing camera or camcorder.

Auto Shot

Face detection automatically initiates a 2-second countdown timer to take a selfie

Geotagging

Include location information with photos and videos

Selfie Light

Screen will illuminate a soft light around the photo preview for well-lit selfies

Rear Camera Resolutions

Up to 3264 x 2448 pixels

Video Recording Resolution

Up to FHD at 30 FPS

8 MP Rear-Facing Autofocus Camera with LED Flash

Yes

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

5.90" (H) x 3.0" (W) x 0.30" (D)

Internal Memory

16 GB (up to 8.9 GB usable)

Platform

Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Weight

5.0 oz.

Standby Time

Up to 14 days and 14 hours*

Technology

GSM, UMTS, LTE

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8917 1.4 GHz Quad-Core

Carrier

Cricket™

Display

5.3" HD TFT, 1280 x 720 pixels

Frequencies

GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS Bands 2/4/5, LTE Bands 2/4/5/12

Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC)

M3/T3 rating

RAM

1.5 GB

Talk Time

Up to 14 hours*

Memory cards sold separately.

Battery Capacity

2,800 mAh (removable)

Actual battery time may vary depending on network connectivity and application use.

microSD Memory Card Support

Up to 2 TB**

SUMMARY

Battery Capacity

2,800 mAh (removable)

Memory

1.5 GB RAM

Other Features

Android 7 (Nougat) Operating System, 5 MP front facing camera, microSD™ card support up to 2 TB (cards sold separately)

Carrier

Cricket Wireless

Camera Resolution

8 MP Rear Facing

Screen Resolution

1280 x 720 pixels

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8917 1.4 GHz Quad-Core

Screen Size

5.3 inches

Storage

16 GB (up to 8.9 GB usable)

WARRANTY/UPC

UPC

652810817875

DESIGN

Customizable Home Touch Buttons

Includes Notifications and Capture+

2.5D Arc Glass along both Sides of Screen

Yes

5.3" HD Display

Yes

ENTERTAINMENT

File Transfer

Transfer media files to a computer via USB*

FM Radio

Listen to the radio without draining data plan

Only available on certain interactions with the touch screen.

USB cable required (included).

Music Library

Organized by song, album, artist, genre, playlist, and folder

Accelerometer

Control games by turning and tilting**

Video Player with Touch Lock and Resume Play Function

Supports 3GP, 3G2, MP4, AVI, HEVC, MKV, WebM, FLV, TS, and OGM formats

Customizable Video Screen Ratio

Subtitle Settings, and Video Auto Off Function

Music Player with Sleep Timer and Notification Panel Controls

Supports AAC, AAC+, AIFF, AMR, eAAC+, FLAC, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, PCM, WAV, WMA, and OPUS formats

CONNECTIVITY

****

USB cable required (included).

Cricket’s 4G LTE not available everywhere.

***

Depends on network availability. Additional carrier charges may apply.

MIDI Device

Connect to compatible musical instruments via USB****

Wi-Fi Direct®

Connect directly to devices via Wi-Fi

Mobile Hotspot

Share a data connection with up to 8 other compatible wireless devices***

Supported Bluetooth® Profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, DI, GATT, GAVDP, GOEP, HDP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP, and SPP

GPS Services for Location Accuracy

Yes

HD Voice requires compatibility on both caller and receiver devices.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Yes

USB Tethering

Share your phone’s Internet connection with your computer

VoLTE Capability

Enables HD Voice** and enhanced communications over the cellular network***

Wi-Fi® Connectivity

802.11 b/g/n

Cricket 4G LTE Network*

Yes

INTERACTIVITY

Some owner content may still be accessible to a user who enables Content Lock.

Knock On®

Double tap the screen to put your phone to sleep/wake it without picking it up or pressing the Power/Lock Key

Battery Saver

Restrict apps in background to save power

Customizable Keyboard

Adjust keyboard height and layout

EasyHome™

Show frequently used features right on the home screen for quick and easy access

Multilanguage Support for Phone and Keyboard Input

Yes

Clip Tray®

Copy multiple items and paste in a clipboard at the bottom of the screen, creating a collection of information to save or send

Interruptions

Control notifications and alerts received; choose to receive all, none, or only those from a specific priority list

Knock Code®

Create a 6-to-8-point tapping pattern for security and direct access to the home screen

Android™ for Work

Offers a dedicated Work Profile with security, management and app support

Comfort View

Decreases amount of blue light on the screen to help reduce eyestrain

Content Lock

Password protect certain images and videos in Gallery; prevent files from being previewed when linked to a PC*

Capture+

Write or draw on nearly any screen and schedule memos to appear at certain times or locations

LG UX 5.0

Swipe to explore all apps

DISCLAIMER

†

Cricket service required. Features based on carrier program availability. Product features subject to change. Additional charges may apply.

ACCESSORIES

Included with phone.

Bluetooth Stereo Headset

(LG TONE Active+,™ LG FORCE,® LG TONE Studio,™ LG TONE PLATINUM,® LG TONE INFINIM,® LG TONE Active,® LG TONE ULTRA,® LG TONE PRO®)

Standard Battery

Yes

Travel Adapter and USB Cable

Yes

CAMERA

Gesture Shot

Take selfies with a simple hand gesture

Image Editor

Add filters, frames, and more to pictures

Self-Timer

Choose to take a picture/video 3 or 10 seconds after you press the shutter/record button

Digital Zoom

Up to 4x*

Film Effect

Pre-set filter effects to give photos a film-like look and feel

Front Camera Resolutions

Up to 2560 x 1920 pixels

Pause & Resume Video Recording

Pause and start in record mode for one continuous video file

Quick Share

Access social platforms instantly after taking pictures and videos

Burst Shot

Hold the shutter button to take multiple shots quickly

Cheese Shutter™

Use your voice to take a photo

5 MP Front-Facing Camera

Yes

Beauty Shot

Adjustable setting softens facial features

Gesture Interval Shot and Interval Shot

Make a fist twice or hold the shutter button to take four selfies on a timer

Video Screenshot

Capture still shots from a video during playback

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Set HDR mode to on, off, or auto

Live Shot

Take still shots while recording video

Available only on rear-facing camera or camcorder.

Available only on front-facing camera or camcorder.

Auto Shot

Face detection automatically initiates a 2-second countdown timer to take a selfie

Geotagging

Include location information with photos and videos

Selfie Light

Screen will illuminate a soft light around the photo preview for well-lit selfies

Rear Camera Resolutions

Up to 3264 x 2448 pixels

Video Recording Resolution

Up to FHD at 30 FPS

8 MP Rear-Facing Autofocus Camera with LED Flash

Yes

For Owners

Warranty Information

Register Your Product

Other Support Options

Manuals and Downloads

Help Library

Request a Repair

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