Motorola C257

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Motorola C257 device?

There are several common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola C257 device, depending on your situation and whether you have access to certain tools or recovery options. Here are the most popular and reliable methods: 1. Using the built-in recovery bootloader: * Turn off your device. * Press and hold the power button, volume Down button, and home button at the same time. * Keep pressing the buttons until the device boots into the recovery bootloader. * Choose the option to "Wipe data/factory reset." * Take the on-screen prompts to confirm that you want to proceed with the factory reset. * Wait for the process to complete, which may take several minutes. * Reboot your device and enter your PIN or password to unlock the device. 2. Using a computer and the Motorola MSPL or Spyder software: * Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. * Install the Motorola MSPL or Spyder software on your computer and follow the instructions to set up a connection with your device. * Choose the option to "Flash inventory" and select the inventory file for your device model. * Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm that you want to flash the inventory and reset your device. * Wait for the process to complete, which may take several minutes. * Reboot your device and enter your PIN or password to unlock the device. 3. Using a PC and the Motorola Code Manager software: * Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. * Download and install the Motorola Code Manager software on your computer. * Follow the instructions to set up a connection with your device. * Choose the option to "Brick check." * Select your device model and choose "Restore firmware." * Follow the instructions to confirm that you want to restore your device. * Wait for the process to complete, which may take several minutes. * Reboot your device and enter your PIN or password to unlock the device. 4. Using the QuickFlash tool in recovery bootloader: * Turn off your device. * Press and hold the power button, volume Down button, and home button at the same time. * Keep pressing the buttons until the device boots into the recovery bootloader. * Select "Quick Flash." * Choose the firmware file for your device model. * Select "Destroy other files." * Fortunately, the smartphone manufacturer can force all devices to have the firmware version that was shipped with the device. This firmware is usually called the “stock firmware”. Even if you try to load an older or newer version of firmware, your device will reject it if it does not match the manufacturer's firmware. In that case, you may have to return the device to the manufacturer for warranty service.

What type of display does the Motorola C257 have?

The Motorola C257 has a 2.2 inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.

What type of camera does the Motorola C257 have?

The Motorola C257 has a 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video recording capabilities.

What type of connectivity does the Motorola C257 have?

The Motorola C257 has Bluetooth, GPRS and EDGE connectivity.


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM
2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800
: GSM 850 / 1900 - T250a
GPRS: Class 8
EDGE: No

Launch

Announced: 2005, Q3
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 109.9 x 49.9 x 14.9 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.96 x 0.59 in)
Weight: 91 g (3.21 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: TFT, 65K colors
Size:
Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels
: Downloadable wallpapers, screensavers

Memory

Card slot: No
Phonebook: 100 entries
Call records: 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Internal: 1MB

Camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack: No

Comms

WLAN: No
Bluetooth: No
Positioning: No
Radio: No
USB:

Features

Sensors:
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser: WAP 1.2
Games: Yes
Java: No
: iTap Organizer Stopwatch

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 250 h
Talk time: Up to 7 h 30 min

Misc

Colors: Black

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