Nokia Lumia 525

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Nokia Lumia 525 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, January, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Nokia Lumia 525 was about 120 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the Nokia Lumia 525?

The Nokia Lumia 525 has a 1430 mAh battery with a standby time of up to 576 hours and a talk time of up to 17 hours.

What type of processor does the Nokia Lumia 525 have?

The Nokia Lumia 525 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz.

What is the display size of the Nokia Lumia 525?

The Nokia Lumia 525 has a 4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.

How to reset or factory restore Nokia Lumia 525 device?

To reset or factory restore a Nokia Lumia 525 device, there are two methods you can use: Method 1: Hard Reset 1. Turn off your Nokia Lumia 525 device by pressing and holding the power button until it turns off. 2. Press and hold the volume-down button at the same time as the power button until the phone enters Bootloader mode (i.e. you see the Nokia logo). 3. Release both buttons, and the phone should enter Bootloader mode. If you see "Microsoft DisplayDriver found. Please select a display device device not problem. Please press 'A' to change device and check the manual" message then press ' twice to go back and you will see two option "Connect to PC" and "Connect to UPAD" connect to PC. 4. Connect your Nokia Lumia 525 device to your computer using a compatible USB cable. 5. Use your computers Zune tool to restore the latest firmware on your device. To do this, go to the following URL: and download the latest maintenance update for Lumia 525, then follow instructions from the Zune tool. 6. After completing the recovery process, your device will enter Bootloader mode. Press and hold the volume-up button until the phone enters recovery mode. 7. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and press against "Yes" to confirm. 8. Your device will now erase all data and restore to its factory settings. Method 2: Recovery Boot mode 1. Turn off your Nokia Lumia 525 device by pressing and holding the power button until it turns off. 2. Press and hold the volume-down button at the same time as the power button until the phone enters Bootloader mode. 3. Release both buttons, and the phone should enter Bootloader mode. 4. Connect your Nokia Lumia 525 device to your computer using a compatible USB cable. 5. Use your computers Zune tool to restore the latest firmware on your device. To do this, go to the following URL: and download the latest maintenance update for Lumia 525, then follow instructions from the Zune tool. 6. After completing the recovery process, your device will enter Bootloader mode. Press and hold the volume-up button until the phone enters recovery mode. 7. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and press against "Yes" to confirm. 8. Your device will now erase all data and restore to its factory settings. It's important to note that factory resetting your Nokia Lumia 525 device will erase all data and settings on your device, so make sure you back up your important data before proceeding. Additionally, it's recommended to use the official manufacturer's tool (in this case, the Zune tool) to ensure a clean and safe firmware update, rather than using any other third-party tool.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - RM-998
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-998
Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2013, November. Released 2014, January
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz)
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection: Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: No
Radio: FM Radio
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by: Up to 336 h (2G) / Up to 336 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 10 h 40 min (3G)
Music play: Up to 48 h