Samsung B500

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Samsung B500 Price

At the time of it's release in 2008, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung B500 was about 80 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the Samsung B500?

The battery life of the Samsung B500 is up to 4 hours of talk time.

How to reset or factory restore Samsung B500 device?

The Samsung B500 is a touch screen mobile device that was released in 2008. While it may no longer be in use, knowledge about how to reset it can be helpful to others who may be facing similar issues. Here are some of the most common and recommended ways to reset a Samsung B500 device: Method 1: Using the power button 1. Press and hold the power button on your Samsung B500 device. 2. Wait for the power options menu to appear. 3. Select "Restart" from the menu. 4. Wait for the device to turn off and then turn it back on. Method 2: Using the emergency screen 1. If your Samsung B500 device is completely frozen and cannot be accessed, press and hold the 7, 8, and 9 keys on the keypad for about 10 seconds. 2. Release all the keys and wait for a menu to appear. 3. Select "3. Wipe data/factory data" and wait for a confirmation message to appear. 4. Press and hold the 1 key on the keypad for about 20 seconds until the device resets. Note: This method should be used as a last resort and only if all other methods fail. It will erase all data on your device and restore it to its factory settings. Method 3: Using a computer 1. Connect your Samsung B500 device to your computer via USB cable. 2. Open the "Toolbox" software from the Samsung website and select "Firmware update" from the menu. 3. Check if there is an available firmware update for your device and select it from the menu. 4. Wait for the firmware update to install on your device. 5. After the update is installed, disconnect the device from the computer and use the power button method to restart your device. Method 4: Using recovery mode 1. Press and hold the power button and the home button at the same time on your Samsung B500 device. 2. Wait for a menu to appear. 3. Select "Recovery mode" and wait for another menu to appear. 4. Select "Wipe data/factory data" and wait for a confirmation message to appear. 5. Press the "Yes" button to confirm the wipe. 6. Wait for the device to reset and turn off. Note: This method should be used as a last resort and only if all other methods fail. It will erase all data on your device and restore it to its factory settings. Be careful when using this method, as it can be risky and potentially cause data loss.

What type of display does the Samsung B500 have?

The Samsung B500 has a 2.2-inch QVGA display.

What type of camera does the Samsung B500 have?

The Samsung B500 has a 2-megapixel camera.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM
2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS: Class 10
EDGE: No

Launch

Announced: 2008, February. Released 2008, March
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 88 x 43 x 17.9 mm (3.46 x 1.69 x 0.70 in)
Weight: 79 g (2.79 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: CSTN, 65K colors
Size: 1.67 inches, 8.8 cm2 (~23.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels (~123 ppi density)

Memory

Card slot: No
Phonebook: 500 entries, Photocall
Call records: 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
Internal: 1MB

Camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack: No

Comms

WLAN: No
Bluetooth: No
Positioning: No
Radio: FM radio
USB: Proprietary

Features

Sensors:
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games: Yes
Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
: Predictive text input Organizer Voice memo