Sony Ericsson W508

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Sony Ericsson W508 Price

At the time of it's release in 2009, May, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Ericsson W508 was about 100 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson W508 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson W508 device, depending on your preference and circumstances. Here are the most common and recommended methods: 1. Using a computer and the Sony Ericsson PC Companion software: a. Connect your Sony Ericsson W508 device to your computer using a USB cable. b. Open the Sony Ericsson PC Companion software on your computer. c. Your device should automatically appear in the PC Companion software. If not, make sure it's recognized by your computer, and then select it from the list. d. Click on the "Backup/Restore" tab in the top menu. e. In the "Backup or Restore" window, select "Factory Data Reset" from the list of available options. f. Make sure you have a backup of any important data before proceeding. g. Click "OK" to start the Factory Data Reset process. h. Wait for the device to reset. This may take several minutes. i. Once the process is complete, your device will start up as if it's just out of the box. 2. Using the Factory Data Reset button on your device: a. Switch off your device. b. Press and hold the "1" and "5" keys simultaneously, followed by the "0" key. Wait for the "!" symbol to appear on the screen. c. Press and hold the "1" key until the "..." symbol appears on the screen. d. Press and hold the "2" key until the "!" symbol appears on the screen again. e. Press and hold the "3" key until the "!" symbol appears on the screen again. f. Press and hold the "0" key until the "!" symbol appears on the screen for the last time. g. Release all keys and wait for the device to restart. h. Once the device has restarted, go to the "Phone Settings" menu and select "Phone Tools" from the main menu. i. In the "Phone Tools" menu, select "Advanced" from the bottom menu. j. Press and hold the "1" and "5" keys simultaneously, followed by the "0" key. k. Wait for the "!" symbol to appear on the screen, then press and hold the "1" key until the "..." symbol appears. l. Release the "1" key and press the "2" key. m. Press and hold the "3" key until the "!" symbol appears again. n. Release the "3" key and press the "0" key. o. Wait for the device to reset. This may take several minutes. p. Once the process is complete, your device will start up as if it's just out of the box. These are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson W508 device. It's important to backup any important data before attempting a factory reset, as it will erase all data on your device.

What type of SIM card does the Sony Ericsson W508 use?

The Sony Ericsson W508 uses a mini-SIM card.

How can I transfer data from my Sony Ericsson W508 to my computer?

Data can be transferred from the Sony Ericsson W508 to a computer using a USB cable or Bluetooth connection.

What is the maximum storage capacity of the Sony Ericsson W508?

The maximum storage capacity of the Sony Ericsson W508 is 8GB.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 2100
: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - W508a
Speed: HSPA

Launch

Announced: 2009, January. Released 2009, May
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 93.5 x 50 x 14 mm (3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight: 98 g (3.46 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: TFT, 256K colors
Size: 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
: Secondary external monochrome display, 36 x 128 pixels, 1.1"

Memory

Card slot: Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 16 GB, 1 GB included
Phonebook: 1000 x 24 fields, Photo call
Call records: 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal: 100MB

Main Camera

Single: 3.15 MP
Video: 320p@15fps

Selfie camera

Single: Yes
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: No

Comms

WLAN: No
Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
Positioning: No
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: Proprietary

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront)
Games: 3, incl. motion-based + downloadable
Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
: Walkman media player Shake and gesture control TrackID music recognition Photo editor Organizer Exchangeable Style-Up covers