Sony Ericsson W995

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Sony Ericsson W995 Price

At the time of it's release in 2009, May, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Ericsson W995 was about 100 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What type of SIM card does the Sony Ericsson W995 use?

The Sony Ericsson W995 uses a mini-SIM card.

How can I transfer data from my Sony Ericsson W995 to my computer?

Data can be transferred from the Sony Ericsson W995 to a computer using a USB cable or Bluetooth connection.

How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson W995 device?

The Sony Ericsson W995 is a popular smartphone that runs on the Symbian S60 operating system. In case your device is not functioning properly or you want to return it to its default settings, you can reset or factory restore it. Here are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson W995 device: Method 1: Using the Button combination To reset your device to its default settings using the button combination, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the "1" and "2" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the warning symbol ("!") appears on the screen. 2. Release both buttons and press and hold the "2" button for another 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears again. 3. Press and hold the "Power" and "2" buttons simultaneously for another 10 seconds until the device enters the installation mode. 4. In the installation mode, use the volume up and down buttons to highlight "Reset" and then press the "Power" button to select it. 5. The device will now reset to its default settings. Method 2: Using the Ease of Use menu To reset your device to its default settings using the Ease of Use menu, follow these steps: 1. Open the Ease of Use menu by pressing and holding the "number 0" button for 10 seconds. 2. Use the volume keys to navigate to "Clear phone settings" and press the "Call" button to select it. 3. The device will now reset to its default settings. Method 3: Using a PC To reset your device to its default settings using a PC, you will need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. Once the software is installed, follow these steps: 1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software and go to the "Sync" section. 3. Select "Backup settings" and choose the backup location. 4. Backup your settings to your computer. 5. Unplug your device from the computer and press and hold the "1" and "2" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears on the screen. 6. Release both buttons and press and hold the "2" button for another 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears again. 7. Press and hold the "Power" and "2" buttons simultaneously for another 10 seconds until the device enters the installation mode. 8. In the installation mode, use the volume up and down buttons to highlight "Reset" and then press the "Power" button to select it. 9. The device will now reset to its default settings and the backup settings that you created earlier will be restored once you have restored the backup from the computer. Method 4: Using a Hard Reset If the above methods do not work, you can perform a hard reset, which is a last resort and will delete all user data. Here is how to perform a hard reset on a Sony Ericsson W995 device: 1. Press and hold the "1" and "2" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the warning symbol ("!") appears on the screen. 2. Release both buttons and press and hold the "2" button for another 10 seconds until the warning symbol appears again. 3. Press and hold the "Power" and "2" buttons simultaneously for another 10 seconds until the device enters the installation mode. 4. In the installation mode, use the volume up and down buttons to highlight "Permanently delete all user data" and then press the "Power" button to select it. 5. The device will now reset to its default settings and delete all user data. It is important to note that a hard reset will delete all user data, contacts, messages, and settings that you have saved on your device, and you will lose all transitions and animations. Therefore, it is always recommended to perform a backup of your data before resetting your device.

What is the maximum storage capacity of the Sony Ericsson W995?

The maximum storage capacity of the Sony Ericsson W995 is 8GB.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
: HSDPA 850 / 1900 - W995a
Speed: HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Launch

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

Body

Dimensions: 97 x 49 x 15 mm (3.82 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)
Weight: 113 g (3.99 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM
: Built-in kickstand

Display

Type: TFT, 256K colors
Size: 2.6 inches, 20.9 cm2 (~44.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)

Platform

CPU: 369 MHz ARM 11

Memory

Card slot: Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 16 GB, 8 GB included
Phonebook: 1000 x 20 fields, Photo call
Call records: 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal: 118MB

Main Camera

Single: 8.1 MP, AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 320p@30fps

Selfie camera

: Videocall camera

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS; Wayfinder navigator
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, IM
Browser: WAP 2.0/HTML (NetFront), RSS reader
Games: Yes, incl. motion-based + downloadable
Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
: MP3/AAC/MP4 player TrackID music recognition Photo editor Organizer Voice memo/dial Walkman 4.0 player Shake control SensMe

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Stand-by: Up to 370 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 9 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 20 h