Samsung A500

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The Samsung A500 is a discontinued smartphone released in 2014. It features a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, and a 5 megapixel rear camera.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the Samsung A500?

The battery life of the Samsung A500 is up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 250 hours of standby time.

What type of display does the Samsung A500 have?

The Samsung A500 has a 2.2 inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.

How to reset or factory restore Samsung A500 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung A500 device, depending on your needs. Here are the most commonly recommended methods: **Method 1: Using the Home button and Volumeup buttons** 1. Turn off your Samsung A500 device. 2. Press and hold the Home button and the Volumeup button simultaneously. 3. Wait until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 4. Release the Home button and the Volumeup button. 5. Use the Volumeup button to select "Wipe data/factory data". 6. Press the Power button to confirm the selection. 7. Wait for the device to restart and verify the data. **Method 2: Using the Settings menu** 1. Open the Settings menu on your Samsung A500 device. 2. Scroll down and select "Backup and reset". 3. Select "Factory data reset". 4. Confirm the selection by tapping the "Yes, delete all user data" or "Yes - delete all data/factory data". 5. Wait for the device to restart and verify the data. **Method 3: Using a computer and the Samsung Smart Switch software** 1. Connect your Samsung A500 device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open the Samsung Smart Switch software on your computer. 3. Select "Restore". 4. Select your Samsung A500 device from the list of devices. 5. Select the "OK" button. 6. Select the "I acknowledge and agree" button. 7. Select the "Next" button. 8. Select the "OK" button. 9. Wait for the device to reset and verify the data. It's important to note that using any of these methods will erase all data on your Samsung A500 device, so use it with caution. It's always a good idea to create a backup of your important data before starting the reset process.

What type of camera does the Samsung A500 have?

The Samsung A500 has a 2 megapixel camera with digital zoom and video recording capabilities.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800
GPRSNo
EDGENo

Launch

Announced2002
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions80 x 39 x 17 mm (3.15 x 1.54 x 0.67 in)
Weight75 g (2.65 oz)
SIMMini-SIM

Display

TypeGrayscale graphic, 4 shades
Size
Resolution128 x 128 pixels
Four way navigation keys Dynamic font size Softkeys

Memory

Card slotNo
Phonebook100 entries, 5 contact groups
Call records10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Message templates

Camera

No

Sound

LoudspeakerNo
Alert typesVibration; Monophonic ringtones, composer
3.5mm jackNo

Comms

WLANNo
BluetoothNo
PositioningNo
RadioNo
USB

Features

Sensors
MessagingSMS
BrowserWAP 1.2
ClockYes
AlarmYes
GamesYes
JavaNo
Predictive text input Organizer Speed dial Menu shortcuts

Battery

TypeRemovable Li-Ion battery
Stand-by80 h
Talk time2 h

Misc

Colors

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