Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam

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Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam Price

At the time of it's release in 2012, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam was about 240 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the screen size of Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam?

4.0 inches

What is the battery capacity of Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam?

2000 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam device?

If you want to reset or factory restore your Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam, you have a variety of options available to you, including using the built-in recovery menu, using the Samsung Kies software, and using the Samsung Smart Switch app. Here are the steps to factory reset your device using each method: 1. Using the Built-in Recovery Menu: a. Turn off your device. b. Press and hold the power key and the volume up button together until the Samsung Galaxy logo appears. c. Release the power key, but continue to hold the volume up button. d. Wait for the "Android System Recovery" menu to appear. e. Highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and press the power key to confirm. f. Wait for the recovery process to complete, which may take several minutes. g. Reboot your device. 2. Using the Samsung Kies Software: a. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. b. Open the Samsung Kies software on your computer and select "Backup and Restore мобіль". c. Click on the "Backup" option to create a backup of your device. d. Disconnect your device from your computer and remove the USB cable. e. Turn off your device. f. Press and hold the power key and the volume up button together until the Samsung Galaxy logo appears. g. Release the power key, but continue to hold the volume up button. h. Wait for the "Android System Recovery" menu to appear. i. Highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and press the power key to confirm. j. Reboot your device. 3. Using the Samsung Smart Switch App: a. Open the Samsung Smart Switch app on your device. b. Login to your Samsung account. c. Tap on the "Backup" option. d. Select "Backup Now". e. Follow the prompts to backup your device. f. Disconnect your device from your account. g. Turn off your device. h. Press and hold the power key and the volume up button together until the Samsung Galaxy logo appears. i. Release the power key, but continue to hold the volume up button. j. Wait for the "Android System Recovery" menu to appear. k. Highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and press the power key to confirm. l. Reboot your device. It is recommended to create a backup of your device before factory resetting to prevent any loss of data. Additionally, it is important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all user data and settings, so it is not recommended if you have important information on your device that you do not want to lose.

What is the operating system of Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam?

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2012, February. Released 2012, July
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Weight: 145.3 g (5.11 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM
: Built-in nHD projector

Display

Type: TFT
Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)

Platform

OS: Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Chipset: NovaThor U8500
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU: Mali-400

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 768MB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 1.3 MP
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 760 h (2G) / Up to 760 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)

Misc

Colors: Black
Models: GT-I8530
SAR: 0.36 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.28 W/kg (head)
Price: About 240 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 1048 (nominal) / 1.315:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality: Noise -88.6dB / Crosstalk -89.1dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 52h