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just got the phone and every time i try to open anything like settings, messages ect ect it asks for a unlock code, is there a way to delete this code like a master reset button or something? please email me at jp123456789@hotmail.com

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  • 2008-10-12 07:30
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-08-30 05:43 from jLBr - click to readIt sounds like you may have corrupted your memory card. This can happen if you transfer too many files at the same time.

If your able to, try your card in another phone to see if the files open. If not, you may have to reformat your card and start from scratch. I advise backing up the photos, ringtones etc before you format it.

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  • 2008-10-10 15:07
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> In reply to Gemima @ 2006-11-16 18:09 from mRvZ - click to readi hav da same problem.. my phone don't wana open any files.. plz sum1 help itz kinda urgent since i miss my music :-(it waz workin fine b4 den it jus stopped.. my email ad iz stikkaka@gmail.com tenx .

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  • 2008-08-30 05:43
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Ive used a one gig "sandisk transflash micro md" card for the past 16 months in this phone, and ive had no problems with it. Only difference ive noticed is mp3's stored on the phones memory is a fraction louder through the speaker than those stored on the memory card.

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  • 2008-08-14 18:51
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> In reply to Marta @ 2005-07-07 02:13 from mbEM - click to readDo not buy this phone if you have a carrier that uses the 850 band that the V1050 lacks.

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  • 2008-08-12 23:47
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> In reply to BILL4 @ 2006-02-20 14:07 from niVj - click to readNo free games to download. Are you paying for them first?

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  • 2008-08-12 23:43
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> In reply to Kylie @ 2006-03-09 03:59 from PBhb - click to readNo, on the IGB card. Installed one that the phone recognized, but it crashed on the next start up. 512 seems to be the max.

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  • 2008-08-12 23:40
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> In reply to Ninth Delegate @ 2008-04-17 15:49 from 3Hjg - click to readThanks for your tip on turning off 3G. My reception in the Chicago area is spotty without the 850 band.

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  • 2008-08-12 23:29
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I find it incredible that Motorola left off the 850 mgh band that is superior to the 1900 here in the U.S. I have ATT that covers most of the country with 1900 towers, but you will not do as well inside buildings without 850. However, you can buy it now at a deep discount that makes up for the lack of an 850 band.Just be careful that your carrier has 1900 coverage.

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  • 2008-07-16 08:01
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great phone at first but this thing came up it says unregistered sim and i get no singal i can use gprs only on the cell c network i am from south africa got the phone from vodacom any way every thing else is great and works i heard your'll say you can use a 1gig memory card or 2gig will try thet i got a 512mb one

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  • 2008-05-06 17:46
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Ive had this phone for two and a half years. Ive had no problems with this phone. Paint has started to peel on a couple of the keys, but I text alot, so that is expected after the length of time ive used this phone. Ignore some of the comments below. The battery life is good. I only charge my phone once a week and it takes 4 days to drop to 2 bars. The internal screen is easily viewable in direct sunlight, no matter what angle you hold it at. Its better than most upto date phones. The large font is easy to read and now i can't go back to a small screen phone because it makes them look so ridicules. 1 gig memory card has worked with no problems. This is not a music phone and was never marketed as one. Plays mp3s ok with the single speaker. Average ring tone volume.

3G CAN be turned off. You have to go into settings, choose network option and change the frequency. I had to do this because I had this phone unlocked and T-mobile doesnt offer a 3G service. Signal becomes non existent if you put a non 3g network sim card in this phone. Signal strengh depends on your network. T-mobile is poor inside large shops, but Orange gets full strength no matter whereabouts you are (in the U.K).

Camera is ok in daylight but very poor in night time situations.
Photos DO fill the whole screen when you use them as wallpaper.

Mine came with a data cable in the box. I got used to not having bluetooth and proves I dont really need that function. Maximum video capture length is 3 minutes. The wide screen option is good for video playback.

For a 3 year old model which can be bought brand new at a budget price, this is a good reliable entry level phone.

While the GUI may not be the most eye pleasing to some people, its easy to use and navigate.

The ONLY time I have had a blank screen is when ive had it open for too long and the battery save option kicks in.

I still use mine daily as I havn't decided which phone to upgrade to yet. I will keep this phone as an emergency back-up once I get a new model. Its never let me down.

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  • 2008-04-17 15:49
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I've got that phone 2 years and i don't like it because it doesn't have bluetooth! :)

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  • 2008-03-23 11:42
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i love this phone ! :P

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  • 2008-03-15 07:28
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Cool phone,poor sd max capcity tho

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  • 2008-02-20 04:00
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a Nice phone, with NO bluetooth!!!, funny...

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  • 2008-02-08 05:39
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I LOVE THIS PHONE....the camera is really good quality. I didn't care for the bluetooth beacuse I never use one!

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  • 2008-01-31 22:53
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I own this ph for a year now;an impressive ph but no bluetooth or infrared....pity!!

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  • 2007-12-17 17:26
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well this phone certainly looks very stately but apart from that i wouldnt recomend it to anyone..its doesnt have bluetooth which is the main drawback, you cant download any themes and i still couldnt get the data cable for this cause it isnt available everywhere....and also its quite bulky to carry around.

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  • 2007-07-22 19:26
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it is good . but i cant run an airtel sim in it because every time when i call or a call comes the screen goes blank after 10 to50 seconds,and there will be no signal and shows as no servive for a while. this problem comes only on all airtel sim.it runs properly in idea,smart,bsnl .
so please help me out in this problem

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  • 2007-07-22 17:10
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It looks nice but it is not a phone for this time and age.how can you use a phone without a blue tooth?.
I tried to download a bible software on it but i cant access it.any help out there pleaseeee.

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  • 2007-07-11 14:52
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