The Alcatel OT-838 is a discontinued QWERTY keypad phone released in 2012. It has a 2.4 inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, a 2MP camera and a removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery. It supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and has a mini-SIM slot. It also has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, stereo FM radio, RDS and microUSB 2.0 connectivity.
Alcatel OT-838 Price
At the time of it's release in 2012, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Alcatel OT-838 was about 60 EUR. Click here to discover the current price of Alcatel OT-838 in 🇺🇸 US.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery life of the Alcatel OT-838?
The Alcatel OT-838 has a battery life of up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of standby time.
How to reset or factory restore a Alcatel OT-838 device?
There are a few ways to reset or factory restore an Alcatel OT-838 device, but the most common and recommended ways are: 1. Using the device itself: You can reset your Alcatel OT-838 device by going to the settings menu and selecting "Settings" then "Advanced Settings" then "Factory Data Reset". This process will erase all user data, settings and personal information from your device. However, make sure to back up all your important data before proceeding with this method. 2. Using a computer: You can also reset your Alcatel OT-838 device using a computer by connecting your device to the computer via USB cable, then using a software like Flashing Tool to enter into recovery mode and then perform a factory reset. This method will also erase all user data, settings and personal information from your device. However, make sure to download the correct version of the software and drivers for your device before proceeding with this method. 3. Using a bootloader: You can also reset your Alcatel OT-838 device by accessing the bootloader and then performing a factory reset. This method can be a bit more technical and requires a bit more knowledge of how to use recovery tools. However, it can be a useful option if you have lost access to the device settings menu. Regardless of which method you choose, please keep in mind that resetting to factory settings will erase all user data, settings and personal information from your device, so make sure to back up all important data before proceeding. Additionally, resetting your device to factory settings will also restore its original firmware version and security updates. Therefore, it's important to make sure that you download the latest firmware version for your device before starting the process of any of these methods.
What type of SIM card does the Alcatel OT-838 use?
The Alcatel OT-838 uses a micro SIM card.
What is the display size of the Alcatel OT-838?
The Alcatel OT-838 has a display size of 2.4 inches.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| GPRS | Class 12 |
| EDGE | Class 12 |
Launch
| Announced | 2012, April. Released 2012, June |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 115 x 61 x 12.5 mm (4.53 x 2.40 x 0.49 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 101 g (3.56 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~25.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) |
Platform
| CPU | 208 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | Yes |
| Call records | Yes |
| Internal | 2MB |
Main Camera
| Single | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Games | No |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.1 |
| Facebook integration MP4/H.264 player MP3 player Organizer Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 530 h |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Ocean Blue, Red, Lavender |
|---|---|
| Price | About 60 EUR |
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