The Sony Ericsson W8 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.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What type of SIM card does the Sony Ericsson W8 use?
The Sony Ericsson W8 uses a Mini SIM card.
What is the battery capacity of the Sony Ericsson W8?
The Sony Ericsson W8 has a battery capacity of 1000 mAh.
What is the maximum internal storage of the Sony Ericsson W8?
The Sony Ericsson W8 has a maximum internal storage of 4 MB.
How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson W8 device?
Sure, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson W8 device:
Method 1: Using the Sony Ericsson PC Companion
1. Connect your Sony Ericsson W8 device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the Sony Ericsson PC Companion software on your computer.
3. Select your device from the list of connected devices in the PC Companion.
4. Click on the "Tools" tab and then select "Firmware Upgrade".
5. Select "Restore to Stock Firmware" from the list of options.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade process.
Method 2: Using a Hard Reset
1. Turn off your Sony Ericsson W8 device by pressing and holding the power button until the device shuts down.
2. Press and hold the volume up button and the power button together until the device enters recovery mode.
3. Use the Volume buttons to select "Wipe data/factory reset" and then press the power button to confirm.
4. Wait for the device to reset to its factory settings.
Method 3: Using the Google Sync Restore feature
1. Connect your Sony Ericsson W8 device to a Wi-Fi network.
2. Go to the "Settings" menu on your device and select "Backup and Reset".
3. Select "Google backup" and then sign in with your Google account.
4. Wait for your data to be backed up to Google.
5. If you need to restore your device from a backup, select "Restore from backup" and then select the backup you want to restore.
Note: It's important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all data and settings on your device, and you won't be able to recover them without a backup. It's recommended to create a backup before factory resetting your device in case you need it later on.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
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| HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps |
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Launch
| Announced | 2011, April. Released 2011, May |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
| Dimensions | 99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in) |
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| Weight | 104 g (3.67 oz) |
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| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
| Type | TFT |
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| Size | 3.0 inches, 26.8 cm2 (~50.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density) |
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| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
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| Timescape UI |
Platform
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 |
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| CPU | 600 MHz ARM 11 |
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| GPU | Adreno 200 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 128MB 168MB RAM |
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Main Camera
| Single | 3.15 MP |
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| Video | 480p@30fps |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
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| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
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| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | HTML |
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| Walkman player
MP4/H.264/WMV player
MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
TrackID music recognition
Voice memo
Predictive text input |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G) |
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| Talk time | Up to 4 h 45 min |
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| Music play | Up to 23 h 40 min |
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Misc
| Colors | Azure, Orange, Red |
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| Price | About 100 EUR |
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Tests
| Display | Contrast ratio: 737:1 (nominal) |
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| Camera | Photo |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 69dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -86.8dB / Crosstalk -84.1dB |
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