The Nokia N79 was a Symbian-based smartphone by Nokia. It was released in October 2007 and was the first device to run on the new S60 5th Edition platform. It featured a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a Xenon flash, and a microSD memory card slot. It was also the first device to feature the new 'Comes With Music' service.
Nokia N79 Price
At the time of it's release in 2008, October, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Nokia N79 was about 180 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore Nokia N79 device?
Sure, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Nokia N79 device: Method 1: Hard Reset 1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button until it turns off. 2. Press and hold the number "2" key and the volume down button simultaneously, and wait for the "bootloader menu" to appear on the screen. 3. Press the number "4" key to select "H12345" and wait for the device to reset. 4. Wait for the device to reset and restart, and then enter the recovery mode to complete the reset. Method 2: Using a PC 1. Install the Nokia N79 USB driver on your PC. 2. Connect the Nokia N79 device to your PC using a USB cable. 3. Open the "Nokia PC Suite" program on your PC. 4. Click on the "Phone Services" tab and select "Force Device to Factory Settings". 5. Confirm the reset and wait for the device to reset and restart. Method 3: Using Recovery Mode 1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button until it turns off. 2. Press and hold the number "8" key and the section button simultaneously, and wait for the "recovery menu" to appear on the screen. 3. Select "Options" and then "Erase user data/factory settings". 4. Wait for the device to reset and restart, and then enter the recovery mode to complete the reset. It's important to note that the above methods will erase all data on the device and restore it to its factory settings. Therefore, it's recommended to backup any important data before attempting any of these methods.
What is the battery life of the Nokia N79?
The Nokia N79 has a battery life of up to 4.5 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of standby time.
What type of SIM card does the Nokia N79 use?
The Nokia N79 uses a mini-SIM card.
What is the display size of the Nokia N79?
The Nokia N79 has a 2.4 inch display size.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2008, August. Released 2008, October |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.59 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 97 g (3.42 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT, 16M colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~33.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) |
| Touch-sensitive Navi wheel | |
Platform
| OS | Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI |
|---|---|
| CPU | 369 MHz ARM 11 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included |
|---|---|
| Internal | 50MB |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash |
| Video | 480p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | VGA videocall camera |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
|---|---|
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite |
| MP4/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player Photo/video editor Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Voice command/dial Push to Talk TV-out Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F) |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 372 h (2G) / Up to 305 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 3 h 30 min (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black |
|---|---|
| SAR | 1.42 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.17 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 180 EUR |
Tests
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 71dB |
|---|---|
| Audio quality | Noise -91.8dB / Crosstalk -73.5dB |
