BenQ-Siemens S68 - user opinions and reviews

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Hi,I required the GPRS,MMS setting of this phone For Any Operator in world.Manly Indain GSM Operator Like AIRTEL,IDEA

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  • 2007-03-27 08:46
  • U2hU
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for "S68":
u can upgrade u'r phone to vers. 52. U can download this Firmware at www.gsm-multifund.de(yes is a german site but is the only source for u). there u can find the original 52 firmware for S68 but u must register first. u will need a data cable, of course...And that's all! Success! For me it works without problems!

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  • 2007-03-20 20:43
  • MCq%
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Hi,
Have two questions:
1. Is somewhere available higher capcity battery, I mean original one?
2. How to upgrrade my existing software version 30 to higher? It is smoething from Device mng but how exactly?
Otherwise the phone is excelent: the calendar is great, the voice memo too.

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  • 2007-03-13 15:23
  • SnLX
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Hi, I got a technical problem with the phone now: when I turn it on, after two minuts, instead of changing to the screen saver, the screen shows a warning: "The phone is locked, please switch off". In this situation, I cannot be reached via the phone and turning off is the only choice. I am pretty shure the problem does not lie in the SIM card since I tried different cards.
Can someone please help me out here? Many thanks!

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  • 2007-03-10 17:16
  • DYRk
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I have this phone for 6 months. its big problem is the uninstabile soft(upgraded to vers. 47). Last days I have lost a large amount of information from my calendar and phonebook...very sad...
the battery is a problem to: the stand by is good, but any usage kills the life of the accumulator.
the signal is good, even the quality of sound...

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  • 2007-02-14 01:27
  • MCq%
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yes it is possible to erase mutiple sms with 4 moves:options> mark this > mark all > delete mark

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  • 2007-02-14 01:17
  • MCq%
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Just go to your Inbox then Options > Mark (any message) > Options > Mark all > Options > Delete marked

It's a little long and annoying but it's the only way I found to do this (it's works with the Phonebook too).

Now my question: Is there a way to re-send a message that is the Sent box without going to Options > Forward... > SMS > Options > Send > re-enter the number ? It's really annoying. On my previous S55, you would just have gone through Options > Send and it was done.

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  • 2007-02-12 11:55
  • m75B
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No-nonsense
No camera: fantastic
Userfriendly
Ergonomic

Just one little question:
Is it possible to erase all the messages in your inbox in with one action? (Erasing them one by one is quite annoying.) If anyone knows this, please share it..

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  • 2007-02-11 18:19
  • n7kI
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Hello lost all data onmy phone need to update my phone i do not know how and i need toget a usb cord how do i go about it

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  • 2007-02-08 16:50
  • MJIn
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I got this awesome phone from Ebay, originally on the Orange Network and I am now using it with Cingular in the US. I got it for Christmas and I have nothing but accolades. From it's stylish looks to its practical functions. It is only a shame that I can't use all of its capabilities due to Cingular's limited service availability. It turns out this phone can tell you the weather forecast using GPRS. A service Cingular does not provide. The battery on this phone lasts three to four days.

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  • 2007-01-22 03:53
  • 491r
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hey i jsut got benq siemens s68 two days ago! its okay! but im not sure if it has blue tooth! does it??? abnd can you transfer songs on it????

also im not sure what phone is better benq siemens s68 or sony ericsson w300i3!

which one begtter?

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  • 2007-01-14 10:52
  • MSRn
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my BS S68 battery life is almost 3-4 days(with sveral strategig settings like usage of a "black"theme). with an intense usage it falls to 2 days.
I use this phone since october 2006.

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  • 2007-01-14 02:15
  • MCq%
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I`ve been using this phone for almost 3 weeks.I heard that the battery gets empty very quickly but I`ve recently changed some settings and I`m waiting to see whether it will last longer
P.S: The battery used to last only 2 or 3 days.

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  • 2006-12-31 10:06
  • nsFs
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I've been using a Siemens S46 for 3 years on a Cingular network in the U.S., and I have been really happy with it. I love the look, the feel, the menus. But I'd like another phone and I really like the look of the S68, and I like that it is only a PHONE, which suits me perfectly. Unfortunately, it is not available for purchase in the US so I can't actually check it out in person. Is anyone using the S68 in the US on a Cingular network and, if so, does it work okay? My S46 is a 900/1900 dual band GSM, so it ought to work okay, but it would be nice to have confirmation. Also, does anyone know how the S68 compares to the S46? Are Menus the same? Phone reception the same?

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  • 2006-12-28 20:18
  • 4Vip
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So it's not good to say but the S68 is step down for Siemens - see next:

1. Software is the worst I've ever seen.
2. Software problems are oftwen as well.
3. Aluminum is very soft - one drop of water damages everything - keypad, buttons, paint cover too.
4. Design is greatfull but ... I can't speak only because of the design is gerat...

I need strong phone, something like S45i, SL 45, Ericsson T39m, or Nokia 6510.

Where is possible to buy newone such phone, not recicled????

Does somebody know where from?

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  • 2006-12-14 17:42
  • SnLX
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I am using S68 for almost a year now.
Had M35, SL45, ME45, S55, M65 before.
This is the last proper siemens phone, and there will be no other.
Great design, very good keyboard, slim body and very light.
I love the built-in recorder, and it works GREAT when recording in-call, internal memory is enough for 1 hour recording.
Battery lasts at least 3-4 days, and I'm happy with it.
My first Siemens phone with bluetooth, and it's very useful in the car (Tomtom, handsfree).
First firmwares were bad, but v47 is stable and does not annoy me any more like the v20 :)
Tried to switch to a smartphone many times, but coming back to my S68 always, as it's what the phone should be!

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  • 2006-12-14 00:10
  • n1I7
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the most annoyng thing with this phone is the instability of the firmware:it freeze , unexpected shutdowns etc...

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  • 2006-12-11 15:28
  • MCq%
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What others have reported already: poor battery time (2 or 3 days at the most), a nearly useless user manual, unstable software. What I also find very annoying is that even when the profile is set to silent and info tones are off there's a beeping sound with the "battery is empty, please recharge" message. Meaning the phone has to be turned off if you need it to be completely silent. Lovely looking, though.

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  • 2006-12-03 20:39
  • MFx7
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bought 2 s68. one for me and one for my gf. Tried for ceramic but was too expensive.

1. Its the most proper phone I have seen. No extra music,camera etc

2. I would have loved mp3 ringtones on this though.

3. I am yet to check if it syncs with Outlook.

4. One of the best built phones. I have the desk stand and it rocks. (got it for free with the phone.

it has lots of themes options as its same as the old 75 series.

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  • 2006-11-30 01:15
  • kC6$
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Thanx for the advise!

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  • 2006-11-16 22:03
  • MjK8
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