i-mate SP3

  • Released 2004, Q2
    106.3g, 17mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE Smartphone
    32MB RAM storage, MiniSD slot
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  • 2.2"
    176x220 pixels, 2.2 inches
  • 0.3MP
    Video recorder
  • 32MB RAM
    TI OMAP 730
  • 1050mAh
    Li-Ion

i-mate SP3 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2004, Q2
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 107.5 x 46.2 x 17 mm (4.23 x 1.82 x 0.67 in)
Weight 106.3 g (3.74 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.2 inches, 35 x 44 mm, 15.2 cm2 (~30.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 2.2 inches (~128 ppi density)
 5-way navigation button
3-color LED indicator
Downloadable logos
Platform OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE Smartphone
Chipset TI OMAP 730
CPU 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Memory Card slot MiniSD
Internal 32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Main Camera Single VGA
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.1
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Languages 8
 Microsoft ActiveSync
MP3/AAC player
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 140 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min
Misc Colors Cool metallic, Light blue

i-mate SP3 - User Reviews

  • what kind of language can we use to got the battery of i-mate sp3 windows smart phone ,rather than English ,now i have duobt by the data collector to understand customer oppinion .so that please regarding to this i have sent three oppinion to concerning body .if possible send two battery in po box 21 Arbaminch university Ethiopia email

  • how can i get the battery

  • if u cant solve all the user user why collecct info but i need battery out of this how many persentsolve the company from the collected data

  • unforetunately i am user of ur product ,but no have battrey supply .this is the second time when i comment regarding the battery . i hope the campony solve my ceell phone problem near feuture /other wise i will burn or damage ur product for onece & the last . my name is Tadele MUlugeta from Ethiopia pobox 21 Arbaminch university e-mail [email protected]

  • I need i-mate sp3 battery for using my mobile can u send

  • how to use i-mate sp3?

  • how can i get on the internet on my i-mate sp3 phone and what is the password for the internet?

  • how ho make internat i-mate sp3

  • how to make internaet i-mate sp3

  • This was my first phone and I've used this phone for 1 year. It was bombastic but by mistake of mine it was dropped from 4th floor on my car. :( miss u darling.. :*

  • i have i mate sp3 and it is very nice mobile becouse it is offecail mobile

  • any links or files for i-mate sp3 device driver so that i can charge it on my pc?

  • it is very bad phone.because work slowly and has bad themes

  • my mobile i-mate sp3

  • Hi, I am a user of i-mate SP3 cell phone since last 4 years. The original battery supplied with the phone was Samsung ST26A. I am now unable to find the battery in Bangalore / India for my phone. Nor can I find any support / service centre for this phone. Can any one help? Regards. Gaonkar

  • oh memories :)

  • if want bluetooth sending and recivind datas just go settings and click beam and MARK RECEIVE INCOMING BEAM. then u can use.

  • how can i use the Bluetooth to send something now i can just receive files and using Bluetooth Hand-free

  • you can put any wav or aac songs extension on your storg card and then you will find it in rings list

  • connect it to PC using Active sync and copy your new sound file (only *.wav is supported) to /storage/mydocuments, then you will find it in the configurable ring tones in settings>sounds

  • hey its very easy ...............we must select oly wav format files ..............to ring tones

  • This phone is really good. I got this phone lately from KSA. But I wanted to know the option how to assign new ring tone to the sounds. I tried in many ways but didn,t work. So please help me.

  • still iam using imate sp3,good condition.no repair,

  • i-m8, to your question is to charger your sp3? What time are u, 1st century? Its USB connected, nowdays its very often to find an usb conection like this, try in a computer house.

  • go to sim manager in that press right softkey there will be a option select all, and then there is 1 more option copy to contacts!! that's it dude

  • i am using imate sp3 it is good to used, but suddenly while using my imate the keypad did not work. How can i fix it? is that a virus?

  • Can anyone tell me how to copy contacts from the sim directory?

  • i have been using the i-mate sp3 for a while now and my puppy chewed up the charger while i was gone. i have went to radio shack to try and find a charger. they said they have never seen that type of charger before. i am not sure what to do now. can someone tell me where i could find a charger?

  • i-mate smartflip phone is nice just that it fails to download games, please some help me out.

  • i-mate smartflip phone is nice just that it fails to download games, please some help me out.

  • i want to buy new bodi.

  • i found my new housing, battery and charger on ebay try there

  • i am using also i i mate mobile sp3 since 3years and happy i witj it now the battery is down and how can i get or buy a new one. and i want to changes the body of my phone because it is paded but where should i? pls any one tell me.. thanks...

  • me too using sp3 my charger also broken down now i m charging in system by datacable i mate showroom is in chennai and the charger rate is near 1000 to 1200

  • I had one...prety nice... i liked the operating system... it records in .AVI format... prety good sound quality... `lil bit old... but still, nothing to say...

  • Hi iam using i-matesp3 since 2 years it is a good fone but i want to change body of my fone because it has broken but where should i get i please anyone tell me......

  • I am using I-mate SP3 since 4 years now and I am happy with it. Now the battery is down and how can i get a new one. Thanks [email protected]

  • wow nice phone so tibay talga..i used it in philippines in four years..its great

  • Brilliant phone. I used it for 3 years, and my son is still using it as the second mobile. Highly recommended...

  • have metche cost pone i-mate sp3

  • I have been using i-mate SPJAS.Now the on off switch is in fault. I am searching servise points in Chennai; Tamil nadu;INDIA.

  • can anyone tell where i can get the software for SP3

  • hi i have used this mobile for a long time. u can very well have video playbacks. s. java is not good with this mobile. also, the bluetooth may not detect other make mobiles (few times) otherwise, it is an excellant mobile. u can customise it like anything. the five way paddle is the best joystick available in any other mobile. enjoi.

  • Hi Dan did you get an answer to this or figure it out as I have just purchased a Jama on Ebay they tell me it is new and it all appears to be I have it on charge and thered light was on so I triedto turn it on.. now nothing not even the red light on the phone and it has been on charge all night. There was a second battery provided so I also tried that and same deal. Would love some help here cheers [email protected]

  • Guyes, pls tell me is this phone exactly same as the Qtec 8015, secondly, is it true that the video playback and java download facility is not there on this phone. IN India, I am getting the Qtec 8015 which is probably the same as this one. and I am really unsure. I am particularly interested about the camera quality, video playback, and java software facility...shalll be very obliged is you can answer to [email protected]

  • i bought it here in riyadh. yup this phone can transfer files thru bluetooth but first you have to install smart explorer. check this site www.airfagev.com

  • Hi She ! Im Riz frm pk. whers, u buying this phone sp3.I like this phone & also i [email protected]. Pls inform me.this phones bluetooth is working to other,s made phones connecting & transfer file.s Pls Inform me. Bye.

  • imate sp 3 cannot use mp3 as ringtone. you have to convert it to wav files and put in the folder under storage/application/data/sounds. to send file thru bluetooth, you should install smart explorer (3rd party application), it is better than the installed file manager. imate sp3 is a great phone but you should know and research softwares and applications for this phone (such as smart explorer, beta player, slovoed dictionary, etc.. - its free!.

  • The phone was low on battery and it died and I kept trying to turn it on without charging it and now it won't turn on even when I connect it to the charger... Did I fry something in the phone or just the battery? Will buying a new battery fix this problem or be a waste of money?

  • my sms is not going from imate SP3. can u pls tell me how to configure the message centre number.

  • Dear mr.arpudha raj i am in chennai how the sp3 i mate works?

  • u have got panel and soft ware?

  • hi which site r u talking about first i thought this phone sucked but after reading u r artical i feel it is good so pls tell e the site and send it [email protected] andi anm from banglore

  • tried to put MP3 as a ring tone but I failed if you can help me please help me. please

  • hi how can i install a new windows on my sp3? how can i install a persian font on my sp3? how can i install mp3 set az ring tone?

  • hello,i have three questions.how can i install new window for my I-mate sp3 & how can i send files via Blue tooth and reset my phone ??? waiting your reply with regards.

  • tried to put MP3 as a ringtone but I failed if you can help me please help me. please

  • tried to put MP3 as a ringtone but I failed if you can help me please help me. please

  • tried to put MP3 as a ringtone but I failed if you can help me please help me.

  • Hi, This phone is upgrade window,s oprating.like 5.0 or 6.0 or others.please inform me. this phone phone scroling is best or some problem,s are here using scrole. reply me.thank,s .Riz.

  • Anyone knows if this phone can be updated to WinMo 6?

  • Dear Talha If you want to send thru bluetooth, you have to activate the bluetooth first from the setting menu, this phone does not turn on bluetooth autmatically when sending via BT. Then choose send thru infrared and if there is a BT device turned on it should see it. Ahmed

  • Please help me in sending file when i select a file in file manager and click on send option i just got two options one via e mail and second via infrared even after pressing beam i wont be able to send a file.

  • hi comrates! i love my sp3,but if it can play mp3 for ringtone i will love it more than ever.addition that it cant send files via bluetooth! f1....f1....f1...!

  • (mp3 tone setter) the best software for put mp3 as a ringtone for i_mate sp3

  • i have more than software for this mobile. pleas help me! thanks.

  • it is a nice phone in it is properties and it is shape but i have one problem. I tried to put MP3 as a ringtone but I failed if you can help me please help me.

  • it is a nice phone in it is properties and it is shape but i have one problem. I tried to put MP3 as a ringtone but I failed if you can help me please help me.

  • How to send file via bluetooth: start>setting>bluetooth>bluetooth>(make it ON) start>setting>beam>(Check it) Now Your LED should Fick in BLUE go on "system management>file manager" and select your desire file. Menu>Send>Beam>Searching>Beam

  • Hey guy out there I have been using my I mate sp3 for a while now but I have never figured how I can send my files via blue tooth. Can anydody out there hear me? Helppppppppppppppppp me with this!!!! thanx

  • hello , how can i send files via Blutooth ?

  • i m very comfortable by using it(sp3). its has been with ne for last 2 years. now i want to change my body panel of my handset. plz tell where i can change my mobile keypad or body panel... i m from chennai..

  • Hi, I'm Mehdi Nikdeli from Iran. You can DL a new version of Windows Mobile for your SP3 at the following address providing that you are a registered member; it's free.

  • Hi Friendz how can i send files via Blue tooth?waiting ur reply with regards.

  • where could i download a new O.S. for my imate sp3 for free.......

  • hello,i have two questions that how can i install new window for my I-mate sp3 and how can i send files via Blue tooth? waiting ur reply with regards.

  • i have SP3 since 1 year but unable to connect to net. Can anyone give me how to set it for hutch service?

  • Everyone who likes sp3 could find new version of i-mate sp3 Operating System in www.clubimate.com , I downloded and installed it, now my sp3 is working better than many expensive phones. if you have problem for this upgrading send me E-mail.My E-mail : [email protected]

  • I purchased SP3i from ebay(new piece)in Jun 2006 and within 8 months the device had problems with Keypad, joystick, device getting hung. visited to IMATE authorised service center, surprise to hear that the repair is chargeable basis. Over all experience with IMATE is BAD. My rating of the product is 4 out of 10.

  • hello i have sp3how can creat the ring tone regards ashraf

  • i m very comfortable with it. its been 2 years i just want to change my body panel of my handset it is now too roughly and keypad is worst now..plz tell where i can change my mobile keypad or body panel..i m from delhi..

  • my imate sp3 got some software complaint,it is not functioning properly,how can i solve this problem. please inform about service centres in chennai,india

  • Hi Jack I buy one Sp3i phones but i have some problem sing it pls help me to resolve this ok 1)how to sent a file thru blutooth, 2)How can we store files in external memory,3)hw to use the speaker phones while dial a number. ans me pls, i expect ur reply , thanking u...

  • Owned it for 2 yrs now..found buttons inconvenient to use when trying to text. Text characters max of 150 a real pain

  • can some one get me a valid IMEI No. for imate sp3. when I try to register my device system says that the same is not valid. please help

  • Not Imate but HTC is real producer. This is the phone with great - exactlly 2,213" bright TFT display.Imate sp4m(newer) has 2,185" :) and HTC Oxygen (2006.) has only 2,00" :(

  • how to send a file via blue thooth

  • What a phone. I am due to replace and wiil buy an Imate again. From day one I've had no problems. The phone was even struck by lightning via the charger but it still works. Well done IMATE

  • I have been using this phone for past one year, but not now because now its display is not working. I want to know the rates for the display screen. PLS send me the details ......

  • i have some trouble in my sp3 phone. Can you tell me how can i install new windows "CE" in my phone? i don't have windows CE softweare.

  • i have been using this phone for one year .its very nice one .the only problem is that when it scroll some sound is getting . BUT HAVE BIG PROBLEM WITH MMS . HEY ANY ONE KNOW WHAT IS THE SETTINGS FOR MMS ? PLS help me......

  • hi can anyone tell me how many mp3 songs can be stored in sp3 .

  • i think the manual is available on i-mates website. if not then i cant think of any other place to get it

  • This is a lovely phone BUT the hardward quality is extremely, extremely poor. I bought this phone at the end of May 06 and the END button started malfunctioning from Aug 06 itself. This is now interfering with the display which gets hung/blanks out everytime I even remotely touch it. Plus the repair centers are very badly setup with no capabilities. They want me to change the display unit which is 35% the cost of the phone with no repair warranty. And, yes this is not covered in the 1-year warranty that came with the phone. Overally, very disappointed with iMate setup in India. The phones are great but their support is pathetic. Think twice before you put your hard earned money on these phones.

  • Hi Jack, Need HELP with my Qtek 8010 (Imate SP3) to find English PDF user guide, Or can you send it to me or send me the link where to download it (my user guide is in German). Thanks for help, my email: [email protected]

  • i use i-mate sp3 before six months, irealy like it. but now before few days i have some trouble in my sp3 phone. Can you tell me how can i install new windows "CE" in my phone? i don't have windows CE softweare.

  • SP5 has wifi...SP3 and SP3i only have bluetooth.

  • hi.i am using i_mate sp3 phone.i want download agile messenger for it.teel me the link.thx in advance.

  • to whoever has these phones.. does the i-mate sp3, sp3i or sp5 have wifi on em?? thanks

  • i have keep n6630,7610,6680.6233,sony ericssion w800,k750 in last year but i want try imat sp3 for changed taste plzzz telll me about fone performance thnxxxx and thnxx forgsmarena.com i love gsmarena.com,have this fone card slot?an other question battey timing?????????? and display

  • Hi,,I want to know,is there any free Englishto English dictionary for sp3,,and where can i find the softwares for this phone?? another question:can I use the text files that are in the phone on mt home computer or use my text file on my home computer on my sp3?? thanx for replying..

  • well i got the orange spv version and it rules... you cannot use mp3 ringtones but you can use wma... same thing... and you CAN send files via BT if you have software installed...

  • check this out for ur all questions ...

  • this phone also support 1gig mini sd!! i testet it ,i change the battery but unfortunetly nothing happens if you are going to put any ram >256 mini sd your battery life remains just 1 day!

  • I searched a lot about cellphones and finally I found sp3 a good one.after I bought sp3 I was Really disappointed! sending bluetooth and using mp3 as ringtone... I read all of the opinions and now things got better.advices was perfect.tanQ.

  • Hi Jack! This is Haroon. I Just wana ask if there is any software available for SP3 that gives u ANSWER FONE facility. Any one else know about it, please do share it. Haroon.

  • this phone rocks but as akash told after putting 512 mb card the battery runs down without is false it is nothing like tata akash frm iran jus get ur battery checked up dude... but de fone rocks man the camera the sound quality the amount of features available in da fone is cool and for its price its da best fone..........anish

  • i am arash from IRAN i have this phone about 6 month its great and battery life extended about 3 days but unfortunetly when using 512mini sd card the battery drain easily whithin 1 day!also if you do not use it at all! but beside this problem this phone is amazing

  • jack... pls head me is there any option to change Alram tome to mp3 tone... nad how to change system colors pls reply.....

  • i am so proud to have i-mate sp3 mobile... its great... after i have updates the new os with is given in the site now i can able ot get mp3 rings tones and audio is excelent with headset as well as speakers alos... cheers ppls... any imate user in bangalore ... r welocome to forum.....

  • it is a nice phone in it is properties and it is shape but i have one problem. I tried to put MP3 as a ringtone but I failed if you can help me please help me. THANKS....

  • can any one pls tell me how to check the talk time ..... and is there is any option to put screensaver...

  • Hi IMate Likers, I am be very proud that I bought the I Mate Mobile. We can use the ringtone any of WAV files. The wave files is to be stored in the system memory and we listen to the ringtones what we like. Regards, Venkatesh

  • Is it possible to view and edit/create word, excil files in this phone? Can somebody how use this phone share their views about it with me please? Thanks.

  • Can anyone please tell me how to send files via Bluetooth in Sp3 iMate. Cause once i select a file options it give me option only to beam via IR or Mail. But i am able to recieve files via bluetooth. Thanx in Advance :)

  • I need to write arab language on this i-mate sp3.

  • better mobile.i'v been using 4 six months before it had been using nokia 6680 but now i'm satisfied with it because internet using is amazing.can someone tell me the registqation key for opera browser 8.00u1 i'll be thankful 2 him.or which version of opera browser is compatible with imate sp3.waiting 4 reply

  • JACK! Please send me the link of Club i-mate website regarding up gradation of ROM (software) of SP3 Thanks

  • To all QTEK users, u can now update ur ROM(Software) from the link below as i havent treid updating from there i cannot give any further help, jus follow the instructions. As for i-mate users they can update via the clubimate website. No idea on orange SPV users yet.

  • To Old Man, Sound problem is a hardware problem. i m suffering the same problem with my imate JAMin. i also tried the format but it did not work. i took my phone for the warranty claim, they said speaker needs to replaced. wid my JAMin this problem just after 3 days of usage. Sorry to say you need to change the speaker of SP3. i m also using SP3 on replacement for my JAMin from warranty company. cheers ba bye

  • i wish to purchase this phone. pls let me have all pro's and cons. my budget allows only this smart phone.....

  • To Saaeed- I have no idea about that software. To oldman- since u have formatted ur phone im guessing that its a hardware problem. Im sorry as i cannot help u any further.

  • JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK,please help. my precious SP3 does not sound when i receive a call, neither when i put on speaker and i can't hear the file that i record but it works with vibator only.i can hear and speak to people only if i come to fill the vibration. i went to accessories then to clear storage and i put the numbers 1234 and i formated the phone to bring it to its original settings. noway the same problem persists. is it a software problem? if yes, how should i format my SP3? or is it a hardware problem???!!! please help. thanks...

  • Dear Jack! I will be highly obliged if you kindly guide me that how to use the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 SE OS features of SP3.Whether I can open MS Office files such as doc, xls, pps

  • Had the Audiovox (UTStarcom) version of this phone - SMT5600 - Thought it a great package complete with every feature one could ask for in a cellular handset. Spec, by today's standard, aren't top of the line, but, no slouch, neither. Unfortunately, reception for me was sub-standard. Had to exchange the unit twice. Also, the 5-way button is a pain in the backside when trying to push in to select an option. As a result, I traded it for the S-E w810. Pity... As I really liked this phone :-\

  • my post has gone to 2nd page now. and it can be found if u look a bit more carefully. my id is [email protected]

  • Jack, Im still not able to find it. Also I was not able to locate your email id in the posts. So could you please send me your email id or the link atlease. Also, I want to know the procedure to send ringtones via bluetooth. Kindly advise. Thanks, Dishaa

  • To Dishaa goto the imate website and look for upgrades.ull get it easily if u browse the site.also ive given my emal id previously so if anything u culd add me Good luck

  • Jack, Thanks for the Reply. I registered my SP3 phone on the imate website. When I tried to visit the link i get a msg "This page is currently empty. Please check back again for an update." Games are the only stuff available for download.No software is available. Please comment. Thanks in advance Cheers, Dishaa

  • To Dishaa u can transfer mp3 by the data cable.but to use mp3 as ringtones ull have to update the phone software. i have discussed before how to do that kindly go thru older posts and ull find it.

  • i have i mate sp3 but it not working. i need rom update please send me it.

  • i can not outcoming with bluetooth

  • I have bought an i-mate SP3 recently. I do not know how to download ringtones.Please help. i reside in Bangalore,India.Also how do I transfer pictures using bluetooth.

  • [email protected] pls mention where u got the id from and what u need exactly

  • Jack I'm sorry but i don't know where to look for your email adress, and when I click on your email it is written in my compose area of Yahoo Mail as unknown. So if u could, please write it down as a post, so I would add you in my messenger list. Thank you.

  • Andi- i have given my yahoo address...u can add me n get the file or download it urself Faisal- pls read my post which has gone to page 2 now. all the info is given therein

  • Hello, Jack you didn't reply if you can transfer those files via Yahoo messenger to me. Please try sending those files.

  • I am using i-mate sp3. i 've a problem to set the mms and e-mail.while the company,s dealers which are providing service" telenor",also tried for it but not succeeded.may I get help for this setting?

  • does sp3 support all video codecs as windows media player on the comp?? and how is the sound quality?? please tell me....

  • plz some body tell me how to update the software and where i find the update files & procedure to update the imate sp3 plz and thanks in advance

  • Mate as for 6630 and sp3 it greatly depends what u want to use your phone for. 6630 does not have good looks compared to sp3 the main feature i wuld say sp3 has is to organise ur meetings, tasks n stuff. if u want ur phone for casual use then go for 6630 but if u want it for business or to have ur schedule organised go for sp3. also sp3 is way cheaper than 6630...atleast where i live

  • hey jack please tell me which is better?? sp3 or nokia 6630 as i am in a dilema in which 2 buy.... ASAP

  • yes sp3 supports mp3 format for ringtone. u have to update ur phone sofware to make that possible....read my previous post which has all the info. cheers

  • hello!!well i hv jst bought sp3..am too happy..can somebody help me how to update my phone for mp3 ringtone...pls

  • wav tones will support. mp3 not support

  • Guys am planing to buy sp3 Can any one tell me wether i mate sp3 supports mp3/wav tones for rington

  • please reply... can any one tell me wether i mate sp3 supports mp3/wav tones for sms alerts and wether we can zoom pictures in sp3... also please tell me where to download free softwares for the phone....it wud be of gr8 help.... also can we change the panel of the phone???

  • as for those who need the software pls add me on [email protected] also while adding pls mention where u got my id from and what exactly u need. regards

  • Hi i have recently purchased the I-mate sp3 phone, but cant seem to get the internet to work on can any one help. Thankyou

  • Thank you Jack, well my email adress is also a Yahoo messenger adress, so if u would like to send me the files via messenger, I will accept them gladly ;)

  • can you split it jack? a special favor jack and thanks in advance.

  • Hello ppl as for no sound i think ur phone has some fault there...since u formatted n there has been nothing i suspect that it is a hardware fault...mayb u dropped the phone sometime ago. As for IMEI number i cannot supply with one as every phone has its own unique IMEI number.. since my frend has bought the phone from orange i dont think it will be recognised by orange..... but im willing to send u the software...only problem is its 23 MB n it cant be sent by email... if u got any ideas on how i can send it lemme know n ill b glad to help

  • JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK,please help. my precious SP3 does not sound when i receive a call, neither when i put on speaker and i can't hear the file that i record but it works with vibator only.i can hear and speak to people only if i come to fill the vibration. i went to accessories then to clear storage and i put the numbers 1234 and i formated the phone to bring it to its original settings. noway the same problem persists. is it a software problem? if yes, how should i format my SP3? or is it a hardware problem???!!! please help. thanks...

  • Can anybody please give me a valid IMEI, because I want to upgrade my SPV C500 (I-mate SP3), and my IMEI is not valid, please help. My email adress is [email protected]

  • hi , i have purchased imate sp3 , its a great phone to have .sound is good with head phones , i have updated it with new windows from club imate site .it has media player 10. but very deficult to configure gprs. any how best phone yet , with compare to nokia n80, sonyerricson k810i ,

  • I need a favor from Jack. I need an IMEI which is valid, because I have an Orange SPV C500 which is the same as an SP3, but my IMEI is not good, that's what they told me on www.clubimate.com when I wanted to register my phone.

  • Hy. Can I connect with the SP3 to the internet from my computer via bluetooth. Tanks

  • I've had this SP3 for over a year, bought a sony ericson HBH-30 bluetooth headset, having a difficult time getting it paired anyone have some helpful suggestions....

  • URGENT URGENT This was posted before and i would like to emphasize on it. Pls upgrade your i-mate sp3 from the imate website and u will have the following new features: MP3 ringtones Windows Media Player 10 for Smartphone Call audio quality is improved Speakerphone function is now included in the menu for each call and much much more pls visit ­ to see list of all new features and u can download the software FREE too.The only thign u need to do is register at i-mate's website which is free. if any problem pls let me know

  • Have had mine for just over a year. Overall a good phone, but it was a bit flakey and prone to hanging until a software upgrade. Like the Outlook Sync, far easier than the Nokia and Sony Ericssons I have used beofre. I little slack on engineering (main navigation button has been know to stick. Has been dropped plenty, and still seems to function tho. I would recommend. Hugedave-gmail-

  • Imate SP3 does not have "Group SMS" (Multiple SMS) Sending options. Can any one suggest an add-on program than can 1) Add Groups and 2) Send SMS to the defined Group in one click! Please suggest me

  • The SP3 'Windows Default' Home Screen's TOP MENU changes everytime to last opened applications. But I want a STATIC Top Menu (Message, Winows Media, Games, File Manager, Calender, Calculator) on my Home Screen TOP. I should add/edit/delete/order the Static Top Menu program. Please inform any application related to this issue.

  • Here is the answer for those who are interested to know Imate SP3's Battery Life. I played Songs in Windows Media Player non-stop for 2.15hrs with headset and 90% volume...The SP3 consumed 13% of battery. I talked non-stop for 2hrs...The SP3 Consumed about 37% of battery. Conclusion: Battery life is very good!!! Nokia�s equivalent models (6680, 6681) come with 900 mAh battery Vs Imate SP3 has 1050 mAh battery. Imate SP3�s battery is very powerful than Nokia, in terms of specification and in performance aswell. Iam using Imate SP3 for last 3 months.

  • This is regarding many people that have asked about HANDSFREE. To some of ur surprises the phone has a handsfree. during a call press and hold the call(green) button and there u go. Should work! Would any1 happen to know how to send files via bluetooth and get some fancy ringtones??

  • thanks jack. i have it now. i have payed it and my mobile still under waranty. thanks for your action.

  • hi batchi. i beleive u can get the prayer program loaded if u goto ur dealer n get ur phone reset or sumthing. i hav d software but dunno how to load it to my comp let alone send u....if ur in dubai or middle eastern country ull get it easily

  • Iam using Imate SP3 for last one month. Its a FUNtastic phone i have ever used... But the main issue is the Ring/Speaker Volume... its very very Low even at the Max Settings. The speaker volume seems to be OK within my Office & House. But i cannot hear the ring in noisy areas public area like factory, streets, shopping center, train, bus station etc... What should i do? any adjustments in the phone or the imate service will teak the phone....? please help me

  • hi jack . if you mail me i can send you a load of tones mate .

  • I am using i-mate sp3. I deleted by mistake the arabic software by default like : prayer time, english/arabic dictionary. Can anybody help me to restore it? thanks

  • This to everyone who gets numbers displayed as 1(973)414-553 or somthign like this on ur imate. Goto start > settings > more > regional settings and choose 'Locale' as English-United Kingdom....or anythign u wish...but do not choose English US as this will change the format of numbers as the example given above.it worked for me and hope works for yall....anything else pls let me knw.

  • I bought this phone few weeks ago and content with my choice.Im a ringtone fan and tried downloading ringtones for this one...but most nokia/sony ringtones sound awful on this thing.any suggestion if im doing somthign wrong with sound setings or this phone just cant handle any fancy ringtones? also most sites giving imate ringtones dont suit my taste but feel free to sugest some. lastly any idea of how u can change the operator logo?

  • tired to get registered with member ini-mate group. i gave all the information with a serial# of my mobile but i got the permission to log in as guest only. can i get two mn from your precious time to help me? thanks...

  • I m using this phone. this is the best phone that imate had ever made. bcoz i saw many reviews there but there was no major reviews abt keypad, joystick, color . I considered it as a best enetertainment, business phone although i like imate sp3i and i wished to buy sp3i but when i saw the review i was shocked. There are many problems in sp3i instead of sp3 eg. Joystick prob. Keypad prob. etc.

  • I have always used 6310i nokia & 2 months back when I wanted to use gprs & mms I got myself a nokia 6230i, saw this monster lying in shop the other day, checked it & the result is I switched it with 6230i & guess what? I think I made a wise decision which I wont regret

  • After comparing Imate and Nokia features, I have purchased an Imate SP3 yesterday. Imate SP3 is satisfying to me on first use itself. The excellent part is the navigator button, which i swear can beat its competitors far ahead! But one missing MUST feature is "Group SMS" sending. There is no option for Grouping the Contacts/Mobile Numbers and send a composed message to multiple recipient in one click. Regular SMS users like me will find tough without this option. Or if iam missing on this issue.. some one please teach me how to! I have connected the phone to my PC and every thing works mormally at first instance. The phone to me is Good! I will use the phone for 15 more days and post some more review on this phone. Kannan, India

  • i want where can i buy programs or download if from net for the phone and i have some wav files the mobile didn't play them i don't know why ???

  • for ( alex m ) : you can send files with bluetooth 1- active your bth. 2- from file maneger select the file 3- select send via infra. the phone will send the file to any one open his bth. in range if anybody have anything more you can e-mail me on ahmed_0101900648@yahoo or call on 0101900648 (egy) thanks ;-)

  • i will be gratefull if someone tell me how to install windows mobile 2005 on SP3 btw ... i use (windows mobile 2005 beta) now when i bought my mobile it was already installed i have the source of windows .. but i don't know how to log in to the install process thanx anyway

  • I recently purchased an i-mate sp3 phone. However when i receive calls, the number gets displayed in the format 1(753)234-5 I want the number to be displayed without any formating characters as 17532345. How is this possible

  • dont judge me on my addy...can anyone help me...how do you send files with the sp3 using bluetooth

  • i think its a very cool and like it named its a really smart phone but dose it have copy all names from mobile memory to sim card or the other way from sim to phone??

  • Mp3 as a ringtone is not quite possible on the imate sp3. BUT if you make it a wav and and saved it as under "storage\aplication data\ sound" it works. Not more then 30 seconds otherwise it will not accept (to big). You can use cooledit fom cutting and saving as .wav I also had the sp3 , now I own the Qtek 8310 awesome toy with build in wifi. Greetz PiNo

  • please can you assist in 1)making an MP3 a ring tone and 2) Downloading some software in order to veiw / edit and create word and exel documents? please anyone...thank-you

  • Can some one instruct me how to install hebrew language for this device ??

  • can you please help me. i have been trying to set mp3 ringtons to my sp3 and its not working.

  • can you please help me . i have an orange spv c500 (with is the same as the sp3. i cant get the settings for this phone on 02. i can make calls and send sms but thats it . please please help

  • Can someone tell me how I copy contacts from the phone's memory to the sim card on my SP3.The phone is great but I am upgrading and currently have all of my contacts only on the phone's memory.

  • I think this phone is awesome. At times i do hate it because i cannot get jippi or download great ringtones but you get really awesome things freom the pc to your phone and you have the internet. So i think it's an ok phone more for business maybe i don't like it too much coz i'm 15 not into busniess yet. have fun choosing !

  • i have imate sp3 and i need ms office tel me where i can download it

  • hi guys. i am looking at buying this phone. please tell me about "EDGE". i know sp3 does not have it, what are the advantages of "EDGE" and will i miss it in this phone? thanx

  • Hello. Am thinking about buying SP3. Any new owners, please give opinions and feedback. Cheers

  • Helloo...Morning all I am new in IMATE SP3 I transfered contacts from Nokia 6310 to SP3.but cannot load more than 250.phone numbers and names. Please help me... how to manage the memory. Cheers and have a goodday...

  • hello imate lovers! i m facing a problem, kindly help me out. anyboudy know how i can send SMS group/category at onces, rite now i m selecting one by one all my friends to send SMS.

  • i have i mate SP3 but i send ringtone and video for my SP3 from my old mobile nokia 6230 and when i send by bluetooth it will not working it is SENDING FAILED i dont know why? and i have 128 card so when i put it in my phone SP3 it is possible to received anything by bluetooth?

  • Yes You Can Set Ring Tone As MP3 even VIDEO's , MIDI , WMA , 3GP anything you can think of if got PHOTO CONTACTS .. how that's a million dollar question.. ALL YOU NEED IS YOU HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE from where here's the LINK .. and then simply click on whatever phone YOU GOT and download a little software rest the software will tell you or read instrutions on the above given website address .. THE PHONE IS A GREAT INVESMENT plus phone is good and performance outstanding .. im converting my VIDEO's through WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER .. try that playing VIDEO's is awesome do convert your videos using WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER and see for yourself ....

  • i am going to invest in an i-mate sp5m and i am just want to know if you can send/recieve photos, videos, ringtones ect via bluetooth. thank in advance

  • I have I-mate SP3, i need to install RealPlayer, who can i get this software

  • for hittman -download smart explorer vers 2.0.2 only -instal and you have transfer bluetooth (BT) Current version has additional Infrared (IR), Bluetooth (BT) and email functions.

  • which of these is the same as the uk orange spv c550? Please.

  • Can this phone synchronize emails, but in large quantities, not only one or two, at least 50 to 100, it can either be via bluetooth or datacable, please help

  • I have been trying to set mp3 as ringtone on my imate please if someone know what software i need to download to get this to work .

  • ok people that cant get mms's or send mms ill hellp u ;) whatever network you are on get there website and search for settings now there couldbe a long list but just look until u get to either messeage settings or internet settings select message first and ask them to send u message settings once u have got them save them and do the same with the internet settings ..... now try and if that doesnt work im sorry but that worked for me..

  • you cannot use mp3s as ringtones by default. You can though reencode them as wma. And YOU CAN SEND/RECEIVE FILES BY BLUETOOTH!

  • i cant get my sp3 mms setting for aljawal and mobily help me

  • I am using this handset form December 04 I still cannot get any kind of rigtones on, i believe that wave files need to be used, i also have so much trouble recieving mms's aswell, i have not come accross anyone who can help me,

  • how do you send files i.e pictures, ringtones and other stuff

  • can I send photo or ringtone via bluetooth. what is the properties of mp3 song to be as a ringtone my mail [email protected]

  • I have a Palm T5 & would like to use bluetooth through this phone, I-mate don't seem to put out any codes to be able to do this ..any ideas? thanks James

  • you have to press and nold down the green send buuton for about 2 secs when your call is answered.icant send by bluetooth either so ive no proper idea only suggestions on earlier posts

  • hi ive got the c500 and i cant work out a few things with the phone, does anyone know how to turn on the speakerphone and also send via bluetooth? cheers Greg

  • Finally, i have bluetooth through smart explorer. Does anyone know how to save the sent file via bluetooth directly to the storage card as oppose to the my documents folder?

  • I have found out how to recieve via blutooth u have to turn on infared and put blutooth as discoverable and then u can recieve and to send via blutooth u need to download smart explorer u can know download WMP 10 and an upgrade for packet video.

  • I need someone to help me with my tasks on this phone - have you used the task feature? If you have, have you managed to get it to sort the tasks into dates instead of alphabetically? Would love to find someone who can help me with this...

  • Hi! u must convert mp3 to wma and put it in my documents!

  • Nope it doesn't support mp3 ringtones. only wav which is good too!

  • When i read on the arena.It says that u ring tone types mp3. I cannot get mine set up..Anyone who can help , it will be appreciated

  • It says that it has 32 mb memory that is wrong because on my phone spv c500 which is the same i only have 8 mb built in and how can u recieve via bluetooth i have download smart explorer but that does not help please help

  • this phone is really nice considering the price. pros: plays divx, xvid, wmv, mp3, wma view (not write) all kinds of office files, pdf, SMALL yet powerfull, get/make a 3.5mm headphone adapter(!) and use koss porta pro headphones. cons: camera quality is not uptodate (640x480 is not good, we want megapixels), windows ce pocket pc version IS way better. conclusion: if you want small phone, get this, but consider the i-mate jam/qtek s100 before you buy.. costs a little more, but i would buy s100 instead of this today :-)

  • just passing the 6 month mark and the fone is still first class,the orange spv c500 will take a 1gb card as one was designed for it a few months back and stated for use on c500 but would not swear to this .Your better asking around to see if someone is using one.im using a 256mb which is what i usually get for my fones ie gx30 .I better state that bits of paint hav come off the 5 way joystick and it can hang if your to fast with it.

  • . does spv c500 suport a 512 mb mini sd card ? if anyone knows.. pls let me know.. at my e-mail adress.. [email protected] does bluetooth work? can u transfer(send/recieve) via bluetooth?

  • how can u recieve via blutooth wen someone try to send something via bt it says connection failed any software u need to download please help

  • Wow slow down with criticising this phone. i have the SPV version and there is nothing (nothing you wold expect from a piece of technology) i can not do with it. All the applications are out there (visit Modaco.com), there's the firmware lock that can be removed(legally,Orange application) and a new ROM (Orange at least) that comes with WMP10 that HAS mp3 as ringtones. It's superbly compatible with any brand(Microsoft or Symbian, or any BT technology) this is a phone you never get tired of. At this price i give it an A++. It is amasing!

  • Can someone clarify the difference between the sp3 and the sp3i. Other than physical design there does not seem to be a difference in specs.

  • This phone have a mini USB port at the bottom. Somebody knows if can be attach (and working) an USB GPS mouse? Thank you.

  • This is the best fone ever the only thing wrong with it it cant recive via blutooth but i download some software smart explorer that can send via blutooth and infared but not recive via blutooth.I am going to go to an orange shop and ask.This fone is an mp3 and it is the best fone.

  • Ok...help with ringtones is here....you guys owe me bigtime: download music in wma or wav format. save it on your imate ..storage/application data/sounds. I tested this and it works, but your storage capacity is very small,, so go easy on the file size. when you go back to sounds and settings you will see your song listed with the other awful songs that are built in to your I-Mate.

  • thank you

  • This phone IS AN MP3 PLAYER (using storage space on minisd card)

  • I am asking if I can possibly use this phone as an mp3 player to, considering that it has windows media player and a slot for a miniSD.

  • When you transfer the movies to your pc they will be MP4 so best viewed with quicktime player. I also cannot use my mp3 files as ringtones. this is driving me nuts cos i dont like any of the ringtones on this imate (i am starting to call it an I-Hate)

  • please let me know if the phone can play mp3s stored on the mini sd card.

  • For all help about this phone, go to the forums at modaco.com, mostly all of what you've described above can be helped or solved there.

  • press the green button during a conversation and you have speakerphone conversation...just read the instructions mate (oh, and yes there a tons of FREE software available, it's obviously your first day on the internet)

  • very good phone by outlook conectivity; but i can't use an mp3 as a ringtone, i don't find any free softvare on the web for this phone, like symbian, and it has no builtin handsfree...so i belive that is not so great phone...

  • No comment but a question. currently the mobile support several languages such as English, Hungarian and so on... Can I download/install different languages? I would like to have Japanese, Chinese and even Arabic and Hebrew languages. How can I do it? Please help... Thanks

  • How do i down load the movies to my computer they dont seem compatable. The photos come through without a problem.

  • Do you know any cheap website where to buy this cell phone? I have done some research and all of what I found is above 400 USD.

  • Hello!I have a problem (in fact more of them) with my spv c500: when trying to activate the bluetooth it comes up with a message like (translation): there is no bluetooth hardware installed on this device! I've just bought it yesterday and i'm not familiar with it but how can I transfer some mp3's on it? Thank you

  • You can stop GPRS by holding the Home key and choosing Disconnect GPRS.

  • You don't need 3rd party applications to send something via BT.. just go to the built-in File Manager, pick a file and choose Menu > Send via IR :-)

  • my imate sp3 phone does not want to disconnect from the gprs. How do i go by disconnecting it from the gprs. I tried closing it by task manager but it does not closer the connection of the gprs but it does close the internet program. CAN ANY ONE HELP

  • its cool and nice but not sending via bt and not showing files in waves or rm can any one help me pls

  • My 3 Months old i-mate Sp3 is stolen Last 2 weeks , is there any chance of tracing the handset?

  • You can't send files via BT. You have to install a 3rd party file manager. Microsoft has locked this feature apparently on the provided file manager.

  • Yes ...it has caller ID. I think you should restart the phone before it shows the caller's image.

  • I have a question about this phone: Is there a photo caller ID? Please email me if you know at: [email protected] Thank you!

  • Feels good in my hand. Not too big. Still learning the tricks and traps. // [email protected]

  • i dont know about mp3 but did a back to back video and got 6hrs 10 min then switched it back on to get about 5 minutes

  • do you know how long can this phone last with listening to mp3?

  • u must install smart explorer in order to send files via BT

  • ive tried vids i have recorded + the ones installed and all that comes up wat to do with them send wise is mms or email.so unless anyone else has any tricks icant send via bluetooth or infrared

  • hey, this looks like a really cool phone, really considering buying it, but was just wondering if its possible to send ringtones/videos etc via bluetooth? in the users guide it only mentions the transfer of 'contacts and diary appointments'. thanks in advance

  • Does anyone know how top Synch this phone with the Mac ?

  • I have the Orange version SPV C500 and I am looking for a carkit. Fixed built-in one to connect to power + mic + speaker + antenna. Anybody knows a suitable carkit?

  • this phone has the lot for a good price & batt life to match .its a small wonder of modern technology,dont underestimate the screen ,its larger than nokias 7610

  • this phone sells for �129.99 at [email protected], i didnt buy that one, i bought the sp3i for �179.99. its the cutest and most powerful device ive ever used. easier to use than symbian, it rocks

  • it's a great phone...smallest smartphone in the world...great video capture (352x288),fast menu,long bat life... great!!!

  • this phone is so good,battery life and features with no sticking,fantastic.email set up no problem,louspeaker clear,bright screen plus unlimited video,media player 9,packet video and tousands of adjustments for hue,gamma,saturation etc,all wrapped up in a biddy package.10 out of 10 this phone can tackle all and its the orange spv c500 im on.WAHHEY I LUV IT.

  • i just got me one and it ownz big time! got media player 9, 20 mins of video recording, 360+ pictures at 640x480 at highest quality. 22mb ram + 32 flash + minisD. it's very fast in menus. clear display. the loudspeaker is good. i've played metallica and some trance tracks with hard beats. of course the sound is better with the headphones. the transfer is done very easily. lots and lots of features. very easy to navigate, most of the time u don't need the 5 direction key. and surprinsingly, even if it's windows it didn't crash on me so far (hope it won't in the near future :D). htc is one of the biggest smart hand-held devices producers in the world.

  • The phone is made by HTC and sold by vendors as the imate sp3, ornage c500 and AUT5600.... jim

  • this is a super phone better than e200.orange.solid ,small, good battery,supprisingly good non stop video.still a bit of getting used too.10/10

  • The reason it looks like the SPV C-500 is because it is the Orange C-500, numb nuts. Did you think it was made by Orange themselves? If you look at the other i-mate phones you will see (incredibly) the rest of the SPV range. Incidentally the C-500 is an awesome phone at a stupidly low price. Buy one now.

  • ive got a spv c500 its exactly the same as this i think its the european version

  • rip off of the orange c500