Motorola W231

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The Motorola W231 was a candybar phone with a 2.2-inch display, 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and microSD card slot. It was released in 2008 and has since been discontinued.

Motorola W231 Price

At the time of it's release in 2008, November, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola W231 was about 40 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Motorola W231 varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Motorola W231 across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What type of display does the Motorola W231 have?

The Motorola W231 has a 1.8 inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.

How to reset or factory restore Motorola W231 device?

To reset or factory restore a Motorola W231 device, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the volume up key for 10 seconds. 2. Press and hold the volume down key and the power key together. 3. The Motorola logo should appear on the screen. 4. Release the power key and the volume down key. 5. Press and hold the volume up key until the Motorola logo appears again. 6. Release the volume up key and press and hold the power key for 10 seconds. 7. The device should be reset and the Motorola logo will appear on the screen. 8. The device will enter recovery mode, and you will see the "Rules" page. 9. Press and hold the volume down key until you get to "Yes -- Delete all user data/personal settings." 10. Once you confirm, the device will begin to format and the "Erase Everything" page will appear. 11. Press and hold the volume up key until you get to "Yes -- Format data / Factory Data Reset." 12. Once you confirm, the device will begin to format and reset to its factory settings. It's important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all data and personal settings. Make sure to back up your important data before performing a factory reset. Additionally, it's recommended to only perform a factory reset if the device is not functioning properly or if you are unable to access it.

What type of camera does the Motorola W231 have?

The Motorola W231 has a 1.3 megapixel camera with LED flash.

What type of audio does the Motorola W231 support?

The Motorola W231 supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA and WAV audio formats.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800
GPRSClass 8
EDGENo

Launch

Announced2008, Q3. Released 2008, November
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions108 x 44 x 14.9 mm (4.25 x 1.73 x 0.59 in)
Weight85 g (2.75 oz)
SIMMini-SIM

Display

TypeCSTN, 65K colors
Size1.6 inches, 8.3 cm2 (~17.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density)

Memory

Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook500 entries
Call records10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Internal1MB

Camera

No

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANNo
BluetoothNo
PositioningNo
RadioStereo FM radio
USB1.1

Features

Sensors
MessagingSMS(750), MMS, Email
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
GamesYes
Java
MP3 player Predictive text input Organizer Voice memo

Battery

TypeRemovable Li-Ion battery
Stand-byUp to 465 h
Talk timeUp to 9 h 30 min

Misc

ColorsRed
SAR1.28 W/kg (head) ย  ย  1.32 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 40 EUR

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