The Motorola BACKFLIP was a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2009. It featured a 3.1-inch HVGA touchscreen display, a 528MHz processor, a 5MP rear camera, and a 1,400 mAh battery. It ran on Android 1.5 Cupcake and was upgradable to Android 2.1 Éclair.
Motorola BACKFLIP Price
At the time of it's release in 2010, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola BACKFLIP was about 150 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery life of the Motorola BACKFLIP?
The Motorola BACKFLIP has a battery life of up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time.
What type of SIM card does the Motorola BACKFLIP use?
The Motorola BACKFLIP uses a mini-SIM card.
How to reset or factory restore Motorola BACKFLIP device?
1. Backup your data first: Before starting the reset process, it's always a good idea to backup your important data to prevent loss of information during the reset process. 2. Via PC: a. Connect the Motorola Backflip device to your computer using a USB cable. b. Go to the Motorola website and download the Motorola Device Manager software. c. Install the software on your computer and make sure your Motorola Backflip device is properly recognized by it. d. Select the Motorola Backflip device from the list and maximize the Backflip Kite Bar. e. Go to the Drivers tab and uninstall any outdated or unnecessary drivers. f. Next, go to the Update Device tab and download the latest firmware and driver updates for the Motorola Backflip device. 3. Hard Reset: a. Remove the battery from the device. b. Press and hold the 1, 2, and 3 keys simultaneously for several seconds until the display turns off. c. Release the keys and wait for the Motorola logo to appear on the device. d. When the Motorola logo appears, press and hold the 1 and 2 keys simultaneously until the display turns off again. 4. Reset settings to defaults: a. Press and hold the 1, 2, and 3 keys simultaneously until the display turns off. b. Release the keys and press and hold the 1 and 3 keys for several seconds until the Motorola logo appears on the screen. c. When the Motorola logo appears, release the keys and press 1 to start the initial setup process. External Reset (also known as a "jumpstart reset"): a. Turn off your Backflip device. b. Press and hold the 1, 2, and 3 buttons simultaneously until the device starts up. c. When the device starts up, press and hold 1 and 2 buttons simultaneously until the Motorola logo appears on the screen.
What type of display does the Motorola BACKFLIP have?
The Motorola BACKFLIP has a 3.1 inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2010, January. Released 2010, March |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 108 x 53 x 15.3 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.60 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| BACKTRACK touch panel | |
Display
| Type | TFT, 256K colors (65K effective) |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~50.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets | |
Platform
| OS | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) in USA |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7201A |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 130 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
|---|---|
| Internal | 512MB 256MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | CIF@30fps |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Browser | HTML |
| MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA9 player MP4/H.264/WMV9 player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 315 h |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h |
Misc
| Colors | Platinum Silver |
|---|---|
| SAR | 0.58 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
Tests
| Camera | Photo |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Voice 71dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 78dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -63.1dB / Crosstalk -59.9dB |
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