BlackBerry Curve 8530
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 was a touchscreen smartphone with a 2.4 inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera, and 256MB of internal storage. It ran on the BlackBerry OS 5.0 and was released in 2009.
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Price
At the time of it's release in 2009, December, the manufacturer's retail price for a new BlackBerry Curve 8530 was about 60 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore BlackBerry Curve 8530 device?
There are two common ways to reset or factory restore a BlackBerry Curve 8530 device: 1. BlackBerry Device Manager (BBDM) 2. USB cable BlackBerry Device Manager (BBDM) The first and most convenient way to update your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device is to use the BlackBerry Device Manager (BBDM). This is a computer-based application that helps you to manage and troubleshoot your BlackBerry device. Here are the steps to reset your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device using BBDM: 1. Connect your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install the BlackBerry Device Manager on your computer. You can download it from the BlackBerry Support site. 3. Open the BlackBerry Device Manager and connect it to your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device by clicking on the "Devices" button in the top left corner of the screen. 4. Select your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device from the list of devices that appear in the middle of the screen. 5. Click on the "Downloads" tab in the top right corner of the screen. 6. Click on the "Backup and Restore" button that appears in the middle of the screen. 7. Select "Reset" from the drop-down menu that appears at the top of the screen. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. This may take some time as all your devices settings are being restored to their default settings. USB cable Another way to reset your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device is to use a USB cable. Here are the steps to reset your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device using a USB cable: 1. Connect your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open the "Command Prompt" on your computer by pressing the Windows key + R, and then typing "cmd" and pressing Enter. 3. Type "fastboot reboot recovery" and press Enter. 4. In the recovery menu, select "Backup & Reset" and then select "Reset device to defaults". 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. As with the BBDM method, this may take some time as all your device settings are being restored to their default settings. Both of these methods will erase all your BlackBerry Curve 8530 device settings and restore it to its factory state. It is essential to make a backup of your data before resetting your device to prevent data loss.
What is the battery life of the BlackBerry Curve 8530?
The battery life of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 17 days of standby time.
What type of processor does the BlackBerry Curve 8530 have?
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 has a 528 MHz processor.
What is the screen size of the BlackBerry Curve 8530?
The screen size of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is 2.4 inches.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2009, November. Released 2009, December |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 106 g (3.74 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Optical trackpad | |
Display
| Type | TFT, 65K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.46 inches, 18.7 cm2 (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 528 MHz |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 256MB ROM |
Main Camera
| Single | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Dedicated music keys | |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB |
Features
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Browser | HTML |
| BlackBerry maps MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 252 h |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Purple |
|---|---|
| SAR | 1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 60 EUR |
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