@v @benjohn Unfortunately this is not a real solution. Because it is a $35 phone it runs very slowly. I feel I have low demands in terms of how much slowdown I'll accept but this phone has so many delays I don't think I can use it as more than my temporary phone.
It's really unfortunate I have to make a decision between the form factor I want and basics like "minimally timely app launches" or "a quality camera".