The LG GW520 is a touchscreen slider-style phone with a 3-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, and music player. It also has Bluetooth and microSD card support.
LG GW520 Price
At the time of it's release in 2009, August, the manufacturer's retail price for a new LG GW520 was about 100 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore LG GW520 device?
The LG GW520 is an Android device that can be reset or factory restored using several methods. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a LG GW520 device: 1. Using the home button and volume up/down buttons: Press and hold the home button and volume up button simultaneously for about 10 seconds. This will open the bootloader menu. From the bootloader menu, select "Recovery mode" using the volume down button. Once in recovery mode, select "Factory data reset" and confirm it. This will reset the device to its factory state. 2. Using a computer and LG Phone Explorer software: First, download and install LG Phone Explorer software on your computer. Then, connect your LG GW520 device to your computer using a USB cable. Launch LG Phone Explorer software and select your device from the list of available devices. Once you select the device, click on the "Firmware Upgrade" button in the Phone Explorer software. This will bring up the firmware upgrade menu on your device. From the firmware upgrade menu, select "Factory data reset" and confirm it. This will reset the device to its factory state. 3. Using a computer and LG Smart Switch software: First, download and install LG Smart Switch software on your computer. Then, connect your LG GW520 device to your computer using a USB cable. Launch LG Smart Switch software and select your device from the list of available devices. Once you select the device, click on the "Backup & Restore" tab. From the "Backup & Restore" tab, select "Factory data reset" and confirm it. This will reset the device to its factory state. It's important to note that resetting or factory restoring your device will erase all data on the device, including important files, contacts, and settings. Therefore, it's always recommended to backup your important data before performing a factory reset or a reset.
What is the battery life of the LG GW520?
The LG GW520 has a battery life of up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 500 hours of standby time.
What type of display does the LG GW520 have?
The LG GW520 has a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
What type of camera does the LG GW520 have?
The LG GW520 has a 3-megapixel camera with digital zoom and video recording capabilities.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps |
| GPRS | Class 12 |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
Launch
| Announced | 2009, June. Released 2009, August |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 106.5 x 53 x 15.9 mm (4.19 x 2.09 x 0.63 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 125.5 g (4.41 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.8 inches, 22.3 cm2 (~39.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall |
| Call records | Yes |
| Internal | 40MB |
Main Camera
| Single | 3.15 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML |
| Games | Yes, incl. motion-based + downloadable |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player MP4/H.263 player Document viewer (DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF) Organizer Photo/video editor Voice memo Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 500 h |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h |
Misc
| Colors | Blue on Black, Red on Black, Silver, Pearl White |
|---|---|
| SAR | 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
Tests
| Loudspeaker | Voice 77dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 82dB |
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