Sony Ericsson A8i
The Sony Ericsson A8i is a discontinued touchscreen feature phone with a 2.6-inch display, a 3.2MP camera and a 600MHz processor. It runs on the Sony Ericsson proprietary OS and has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Sony Ericsson A8i Price
At the time of it's release in 2010, Q4, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Ericsson A8i was about 130 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the display size of Sony Ericsson A8i?
3.2 inches
What is the battery capacity of Sony Ericsson A8i?
1000 mAh
What is the rear camera resolution of Sony Ericsson A8i?
3.2 MP
How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson A8i device?
The Sony Ericsson A8i is known for its sleek design and advanced features. However, when faced with technical glitches or software issues, it may be necessary to reset or factory restore the device to its original settings. This process can be helpful in resolving some of the most common problems that users encounter with their Sony Ericsson A8i devices. Here are some steps you may follow to reset your Sony Ericsson A8i device to its factory settings: 1. Turn off your device and remove the SIM card.2. Press and hold the power key until the menu appears.3. Select “Factory Data Reset” or “Correct User Data” option, depending on your device.4. Re-insert the SIM card.5. Press and hold the “ ministry of Industry, Science and Technology (MIIT)” and “home” buttons simultaneously until the menu appears.6. Select “Phone Software” using the volume key.7. Select “Data/factory reset” using the power key.8. Wait for the device to reset, which may take up to 10 minutes. In addition to the above steps, here are some recommended ways to reset the Sony Ericsson A8i device: 1. Resetting the A8i device to manufacturer settings through the PC using the PC suite software.2. Resetting the A8i device to manufacturer settings by inserting a CD incompatible with the device and tapping the volume keys until you are able to select “factory data reset.”3. Resetting the A8i device to manufacturer settings by using local service center.9. Using emergency mode. In case of emergency use google pin or google account reset option.Now what you should Need: * A compatible computer with the Sony Ericsson PC suite software. * A copy of the Sony Ericsson PC suite software on the computer. * A USB cable to connect the device to the computer. It is important to note that resetting the device to its original settings will also erase all user data and personal settings, including contacts, texts, settings, and applications. Users are advised to backup all important data before attempting to reset the device.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | TD-SCDMA |
| Speed | TD-SCDMA |
| GPRS | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
Launch
| Announced | 2010, August. Released 2010, Q4 |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.5 inches, 33.8 cm2 (~48.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
Platform
| OS | Android-based OPhone 2.0 |
|---|
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 200MB |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML |
| CMMB mobile TV MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player TrackID music recognition Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Po battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 260 h (2G) / Up to 260 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | White, Black |
|---|---|
| Price | About 130 EUR |
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