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Fig Kosher Phones

Phones built kosher from the operating system up, not filtered afterward.

Fig is the brand people ask for by name, and the reason is architectural. A Fig is not a standard phone with the internet blocked off; it runs a custom kosher operating system that never contained a browser or an app store, so the restriction is part of the device rather than a layer sitting on it. We stock the full range from the $169 Core Ani Choma up to the $369 Flip II Pro, plus the Beat by Fig music player and Fig's own cases and car holder.

Fig's Born Kosher Operating System

Fig markets itself as born kosher, and the phrase is doing real work. On a filtered phone, a browser exists and something stands in front of it. On a Fig, the browser was never compiled into the software. There is nothing to unlock, nothing to whitelist and nothing that a clever teenager finds a way around.

The practical consequence people care about is what happens after a factory reset. On a Fig, resetting the phone returns it to its kosher state rather than opening it up. Video playback is restricted across the range on rabbinic guidance, and on the Mini II playback is limited to videos taken on that phone.

The Fig Lineup Compared

· Fig Core Ani Choma, $169: Talk only, built to the Ani Choma standard. Non-touch Gorilla Glass, 2 inch outer and 1.4 inch inner screens, metal hardware, MTK6765, fully unlocked. No camera access and no file transfer.

· Fig Core Talk and Text, $239: The same non-touch body with texting and a 20 MP camera. Navigation comes through Android Auto only, with no on-device Waze.

· Fig Mini II, $300: Compact with a Gorilla Glass touchscreen, 32 GB or 64 GB, on-screen and T9 keyboards together, voice to text and swipe to text, plus Waze, music player, weather, smartlist, calendar and siddur. Free case included.

· Fig Flip II Pro, $369: The flagship. 64 GB, octa-core, 20 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras, 3.54 inch touchscreen, Android Auto with Waze, 2200 mAh battery, dual keyboards. Free case included.

· Beat by Fig, $159: Not a phone. A click-wheel music player with a premium aluminum casing, stereo speaker and Fig's secure operating system, stated as certified by Vaad HaKehilos Zach.

Fig Configuration Tiers

The Core is sold in two fixed builds, talk only and talk and text, which is why it appears twice in the grid above at two prices. The Mini II and Flip II Pro ship with Fig's app set: Waze, music player, weather, smartlist, calendar and siddur.

The one distinction worth getting right before you buy is navigation. The Core's listed navigation route is Android Auto, which puts Waze and Google Maps on your car's display over a cable. The Mini II and the Flip II Pro list Waze on the phone itself. If you want directions in your hand rather than on the dashboard, tell us before you order and we will confirm it on the exact handset. This is the single most common thing customers get wrong ordering a Fig online, and it is why we would rather you called.

Cases and Accessories for Fig

Fig accessories are model-specific, and a Mini case does not fit a Flip II. We stock both lines:

· Protective cases, $20: Fig Flip II Protective Case and Fig Flip Mini Protective Case.

· Shockproof genuine leather, $50: Available for both the Fig II and the Fig Mini, the Mini version in two colors.

· Genuine leather crossbody with strap, $50: For the Fig II and the Fig Mini. Popular with people who do not carry a pocket phone.

· Fig car holder, $21: Pairs with Android Auto or on-device Waze for driving.

· Included cases: The Fig Mini II and Fig Flip II Pro both ship with a free case.

Fig Setup and Support in Lakewood

We configure the phone, attach a plan, port your number and test the line before it leaves us, whether you are collecting at 209 2nd St or having it shipped. Fig handsets are sold unlocked and we offer Selectel Verizon at $15 a month, AT&T H2O at $20 and T-Mobile Ultra at $20 on the Mini II, Flip II Pro and the Core Talk and Text. The Core Ani Choma has no plan selector, because Ani Choma service runs on its own Verizon-based plan.

Because the Fig operating system is proprietary, a general repair shop is the wrong place to take one. We repair the phones we sell from our Lakewood store, which is a practical argument for buying locally even if you are ordering from out of state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does born kosher mean on a Fig phone?

It means the kosher restriction is built into the operating system rather than added afterward. There is no browser or app store in the software to unlock or filter, and a factory reset returns the phone to its kosher state rather than opening it.

What is the difference between the Fig Core and the Fig Mini II?

The Core is non-touch with tactile buttons only and lists navigation through Android Auto in the car. The Mini II has a Gorilla Glass touchscreen and lists Waze on the phone itself. The Core is $239 for talk and text, the Mini II is $300.

Which Fig phone is talk only?

The Fig Core Ani Choma at $169. It is built to the Ani Choma standard: talk only, no camera, restricted music and blocked file transfer, with extended number blocking available for schools.

Do Fig phones have Waze?

The Fig Mini II and Fig Flip II Pro list Waze on the phone itself. The Fig Core lists navigation through Android Auto, which puts Waze and Google Maps on your car's screen. Ask us to confirm on the exact handset before you order.

Can a Fig phone be unlocked or jailbroken?

No. There is no browser or app store in the operating system to re-enable, and the restrictions survive a factory reset.

Do Fig phones play video?

Only in a limited way. Video playback is restricted across the range on rabbinic guidance, and the Mini II limits playback to videos taken on that phone.

Which carriers work with a Fig?

Fig handsets are sold unlocked. We offer Selectel Verizon at $15 a month, AT&T H2O at $20 and T-Mobile Ultra at $20 on the Mini II, Flip II Pro and the Core Talk and Text. The Core Ani Choma runs on its own Verizon-based Ani Choma plan, so call us for that one.

Is the Beat by Fig a phone?

No. It is a click-wheel music player with no internet, stated as certified by Vaad HaKehilos Zach. It sits alongside our other kosher devices and MP3 players.