The Samsung F490 is a discontinued touchscreen smartphone with a 3.2-inch display, a 5MP camera, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Samsung F490 Price
At the time of it's release in 2008, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung F490 was about 150 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How do I turn on my Samsung F490?
Press and hold the power button until the device turns on.
How do I factory reset my Samsung F490?
Go to Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Erase Everything.
How do I update my Samsung F490?
Go to Settings > About Device > Software Update > Check for Updates.
How to reset or factory restore Samsung F490 device?
When you're experiencing issues with your Samsung F490 device, resetting the device to factory settings may be the solution. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung F490 device: 1. Using hardware buttons: The most common and recommended way to reset a Samsung F490 device to factory settings is through using the hardware buttons. Follow these steps: - Turn off the device and remove the battery if possible. - Press and hold the Volume up button and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Samsung logo. - Release the Volume up button and use the Volume down button to select "wipe data/factory data reset" and press the Home button to confirm. - Select "Yes, delete all user data" and press the Volume down button until the "No" option appears and press the Volume up button to select "Yes" and press the Home button. - Select "Wipe cache partition" and press the Volume down button until "Yes" appears and press the Home button. - Wait until the reset process is complete. 2. Using recovery mode: You can also reset the Samsung F490 device to factory settings using the recovery mode. Follow these steps: - Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable and make sure that you have the latest Samsung drivers installed on your computer. - Go to the "Samsung Smart Switch" website and download the Odin software. - Open the Odin software, connect the device, and select the corresponding "COM port" number on the startup screen. - Click on the "PDA" tab and select the appropriate firmware file for your device. - Select the "ide" field, choose "Start" and check the "Auto Reboot" option. - Wait until the device restarts, disconnect it from the computer and remove the battery if possible. - When the device turns on, use the Volume up button and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Samsung logo. - Release the Volume up button and use the Volume down button to select "YES--delete all user data" and press the Home button to confirm. - Wait until the device turns on and connect it to your computer. These are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung F490 device. However, it is important to note that these methods may erase all of your data, so make sure to back it up before resetting the device.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2008, January. Released 2008, March |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 102 g (3.60 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.3 inches, 29.8 cm2 (~48.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 432 pixels (~150 ppi density) |
Memory
| Card slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall |
| Call records | 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls |
| Internal | 130MB |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 320p@15fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | Videocall camera |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4) |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| WMV/MP4/H.264 player (VGA@30fps) MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player Voice recorder Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 220 h |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h |
Misc
| Colors | Black |
|---|---|
| SAR | 0.19 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.40 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
Tests
| Loudspeaker | Voice 73dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 74dB |
|---|---|
| Audio quality | Noise -81.1dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB |
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