The Samsung A997 Rugby III is a ruggedized flip phone with a 2.4-inch touchscreen display, a 3-megapixel camera, and a 1GHz processor. It also has a microSD card slot for memory expansion and a battery that can last up to 8 hours of talk time. The device is now discontinued.
Samsung A997 Rugby III Price
At the time of it's release in 2012, December, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung A997 Rugby III was about 90 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the screen size of the Samsung A997 Rugby III?
2.4 inches
What is the resolution of the Samsung A997 Rugby III?
320 x 240 pixels
What is the battery capacity of the Samsung A997 Rugby III?
1000 mAh
How to reset or factory restore Samsung A997 Rugby III device?
Samsung A997 Rugby III is a device that runs on Android operating system, and in case you face any issues with your device, resetting or factory restoring it may help resolve the problem. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore your Samsung A997 Rugby III device: Method 1: Using Menus 1. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the device shuts down. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously to enter the Bootloader menu. 3. Release both buttons when the Samsung logo appears. 4. Select "Wipe data/factory data" using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. 5. Unlock the Bootloader by selecting "Yes" or "Allow OEM unlocking" using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. 6. Wait for the device to reset or factory restore itself. This process may take several minutes. Method 2: Using Factory Reset Protection ( FRP ) 1. Enter your Google account credentials on the "FRP Settings" screen. This will lock your device unless someone with your Google account credentials enters the correct credentials again. 2. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the device shuts down. 3. Connect your device to a computer via USB cable. 4. Open the "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your computer. 5. Select "Restore Data" from the "Back Up and Restore" section. 6. Choose "Yes" to confirm the restoration process. 7. Follow the prompts to select the correct device and Google Account. 8. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. 9. Follow the prompts to unlock your device and set up a new Google Account. Method 3: Using Samsung Account Recovery 1. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the device shuts down. 2. Connect your device to a computer via USB cable. 3. Install the "Samsung Account Recovery Software" on your computer. 4. Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Samsung account. 5. Select "Yes" to confirm the recovery process. 6. Follow the prompts to sign in with your Samsung account credentials. 7. Wait for the device to reset or factory restore itself. This process may take several minutes. Note: It is advisable to back up your important data before resetting or factory restoring your device as all your data will be erased.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA |
Launch
| Announced | 2012, November. Released 2012, December |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810F compliant | |
Display
| Type | TFT, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) |
| Secondary external CSTN display, 65K colors. | |
Platform
| CPU | 468 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall |
| Call records | 30 received, dialed and missed calls |
| Internal | 256MB 128MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 3.15 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | No |
| MP3/WAV/AAC+ player MP4/H.263 player Organizer Push to Talk Voice memo Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 480 h |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h |
Misc
| Colors | Black |
|---|---|
| SAR | 0.47 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 90 EUR |
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