Motorola W161

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Motorola W161 Price

At the time of it's release in 2008, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola W161 was about 30 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the Motorola W161?

The Motorola W161 has a battery life of up to 3.5 hours of talk time and up to 10 days of standby time.

What type of SIM card does the Motorola W161 use?

The Motorola W161 uses a mini-SIM card.

How to reset or factory restore Motorola W161 device?

There are several ways to reset a Motorola W161 device and restore it to factory settings, depending on the reason for resetting the phone and your personal preference. Here are the most common and recommended methods: Method 1: Soft Reset A soft reset is a process that will erase all user data and return the phone to its original settings. To perform a soft reset on a Motorola W161 device, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the "0" key and the "Ast" key together for 10 seconds. 2. Release the buttons and wait for the phone to reboot. 3. Wait for the phone to fully turn off and press and hold the "0" key and the "E" key together for 10 seconds. 4. Release the buttons and wait for the phone to boot up. Method 2: Hard Reset A hard reset is more extreme than a soft reset and will permanently erase all user data from the device. It involves using a charging cable to connect the phone to a computer and using specific software to erase the data. This method is generally only used when all other attempts to reset the phone have failed. To perform a hard reset on a Motorola W161 device, follow these steps: 1. Connect the phone to your computer using a charging cable. 2. Download and install a software program specifically designed for hard resetting Motorola phones, such as Motorola Phone Doctor. 3. Open the software program and select "Hard Reset" from the menu. 4. Follow the prompts to complete the hard reset process. Note: Performing a hard reset will erase all user data, including contacts, settings, and apps, so it should only be done as a last resort. Method 3: Bootloader Reset A bootloader reset is a process that allows you to restore the phone to its original factory settings by accessing the bootloader menu. This method may be more difficult than a soft or hard reset, but it is also more powerful. To perform a bootloader reset on a Motorola W161 device, follow these steps: 1. Download and install the Motorola Bootloader Programming Interface (MBP) software. 2. Connect the phone to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Run the MBP software and select the "Bootloader" option from the main menu. 4. Select "Uninstall Bootloader" and confirm your selection. 5. Wait for the phone to reboot and then enter the bootloader mode by pressing and holding the "1" and "5" keys together for 30 seconds. 6. Download and install the latest firmware for your phone and then reboot the device. Note: Performing a bootloader reset can be risky if done incorrectly, so it is important to follow the steps carefully.

What is the display size of the Motorola W161?

The Motorola W161 has a 1.8-inch display.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM
2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800
: GSM 850 / 1900 - US version
GPRS: No
EDGE: No

Launch

Announced: 2008, February. Released 2008
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 114 x 43 x 14 mm (4.49 x 1.69 x 0.55 in)
Weight: 85 g (3.00 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: Monochrome graphics
Size:
Resolution: 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio

Memory

Card slot: No
Phonebook: 200 entries
Call records: 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
: 60 SMS messages

Camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: No
Alert types: Vibration; Polyphonic(32) ringtones
3.5mm jack: No

Comms

WLAN: No
Bluetooth: No
Positioning: No
Radio: FM radio
USB: 1.1

Features

Sensors:
Messaging: SMS
Browser: No
Games: 3 embedded
Languages: 7 African languages, Hindi and English
Java: No
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