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i-mate SP5 Price

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the i-mate SP5?

The battery life of the i-mate SP5 is up to 5 hours talk time and up to 200 hours standby time.

How to reset or factory restore i-mate SP5 device?

i-mate SP5 is an older smartphone, and the ways to reset or factory restore it may vary depending on the version of firmware installed. However, some common methods to reset an i-mate SP5 are: Method 1: Using Hard Reset 1. First, turn off your i-mate SP5. 2. Press the power button and the home button simultaneously for about 10 to 15 seconds until you see the phone boot menu. 3. In the boot menu, select "Factory reset" or "Hard reset" using the volume keys. 4. Confirm your selection by pressing home key. 5. Wait for the phone to reset and restart. This could take a few minutes. 6. Once the phone has rebooted, you should see a new setup menu. From this menu, you can update your phone with your desired firmware and settings. Method 2: Using the PC or MAC 1. Go to the i-mate website and download the latest firmware for your i-mate SP5. 2. Connect your i-mate SP5 to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Install the provided firmware on your computer (if necessary). 4. Open a command prompt on your computer and navigate to the folder where the firmware is installed. 5. Type "modprobe gafromat" and press enter. This will enable the AeroComms firmware. 6. Type "gafromat /dev/ttyUSB0" and press enter. In place of ttyUSB0, replace with the correct device name listed under "Device" when you connect your phone. 7. Type "bootloader" and press enter. 8. Once you see a message that says "Found updated device", press the home button on your phone until you get to the bootloader menu. 9. In the bootloader menu, select "Fast boot" using the volume keys. 10. Confirm your selection by pressing the home key. 11. Wait for the phone to update and reboot. This may take a few minutes. 12. Once the phone has rebooted, you should see a new setup menu. From this menu, you can update your phone with your desired firmware and settings. Note: These methods may erase all data on your phone, so make sure to back up your important data before attempting to reset your i-mate SP5. Also, before updating the firmware on your phone, make sure to check the version of firmware that you have in your device firmware list and remove any old firmware in case it may confuses your phone.

What type of display does the i-mate SP5 have?

The i-mate SP5 has a 2.8 inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.

What type of processor does the i-mate SP5 have?

The i-mate SP5 is powered by a 400 MHz Intel XScale processor.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS: Class 10
EDGE: Class 10

Launch

Announced: 2005, August
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 107.5 x 46.2 x 17.5 mm (4.23 x 1.82 x 0.69 in)
Weight: 106 g (3.74 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: TFT, 65K colors
Size: 2.2 inches, 33 x 45 mm, 15.0 cm2 (~30.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
: 5-way navigation button