LG GT550 Encore

  • Released 2010, October
    104.9g, 12mm thickness
    Feature phone
    microSD slot
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  • 3.0"
    240x400 pixels
  • 3MP
    240p
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  • 950mAh
    Li-Ion

LG GT550 Encore - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Launch Announced 2010, October. Released 2010, October
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 106 x 53.3 x 12 mm (4.17 x 2.10 x 0.47 in)
Weight 104.9 g (3.67 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.0 inches, 25.6 cm2 (~45.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)
Phonebook 1000 entries
Call records Yes
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP
Video 320p
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Dolby Mobile
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS A-GPS only
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, IM
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 SNS integration
MP3/WAV/eAAC+
MP4/H.264 player
Organizer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 240 h
Talk time Up to 3 h
Misc Colors Black
Price About 60 EUR

LG GT550 Encore - User Reviews

  • my lg gt550 seems not capable to download,plis help me to fix this problem

  • Although, I love the features and the ease of use, I reluctantly need to select another phone. The standby time is not 240h and the talk time is about 2 hrs not 3hrs. All I wanted was a messaging phone. My first was LG Vu CU950 - which after time was just killing batteries. I have replaced it with the LG GT550. I'm just done with messaging phones and LG in general.

  • it cant download whats app. There is no software to upgrade the phone so that the user can at least of all the things get whats app. Seriously thats all i want. Cant they do something to fix it!

  • I´ve installed an app that needs to connect through APN GPRS, but a message appears telling "Restricted API acces for this app" can I change java settings to allow all installed app use the APN resource network ?

  • someone should tell me how to use whatsapp on this phone.

  • is whatsapp compatible to this phone?

  • can i use whats app in this fone

  • Can I receive my what's app on this phone

  • how do i access the wifi

  • why i can not get whats app in my phone

  • can u help me how to unclock a pin

  • why cant my lg download whatsapp? why dont my lg have a store for downloading

  • I need to know if anyone had that experience with their Lg encore and if there is any solution. My phone was working properly but suddenly when the phone rings, the screen goes black thou you can hear it ringing so you are unable to answer the phone, as it is fully touch screen. thank you

  • pls i want to download watapp and set browser n hw will i do tht

  • If you are stuck with GT550, Okay. Otherwise do not buy it. UC Browser Cloud Signed version for Java mobiles works Okay for browsing, but downloads are possible only through the native browser & you cant change the security settings as the options are simply not there. The phone memory is insuficient for higher versions. I found that the OS is 'Nucleus OS'. I have installed Albite Reader for Java, but cannot browse in it to the .epub books I copied to my phone. Maybe security issues and you cannot change the settings. Any solutions ?

  • What kind of system it runs? and does it support Middle East language ? Thanks

  • ebay

  • is it android and if so can it be up dated to gingerbread or the other one,ice cream sandwich i think it is?

  • where can i buy this kind of phone in the Philippines?

  • i have this phone can some tell me how to download files from this phone using uc browser. i cant download files with this phone . and the worst thing is that most of the at&t functions do not work. help me please.

  • i have this phone can some tell me how to download files from this phone using uc browser. i cant download files with this phone . and the worst thing is that most of the at&t functions do not work. help me please.

  • Its ok. ive had this phone for a while, the touch screen is kinda hard to press onto and it presses the wrong thing all the time. the camera is alright, i havent had many phones and this is one of the better ones. i ran out of space pretty quick. the good news is that the messaging works great! its threaded nicley and its very easy to understand. some more sad news, there is no passcode lock so people can easliy get onto ur phone. other than that its a very usable phone and i would reccommed getting it for a short term time. its definitly not a long term cell phone. ive had mine for about 7 months and im thinking about getting a new one. it still works well but i dropped it and there is a black mark that wont go away. i wonder if that happens all the time. ohhhh ya and another thing if you drop it, it scratches up pretty easily so beware if your a clutz like me. and also, unless you drop this baby off the efiel tower, it wont shatter, ive dropped it probs a million times and it just is a little scratched. :) so yes i would reccommend it.

  • down loaded but cant set ringtone lg gt550

  • where can i download apps like facebook messenger,whats app for my lg gt550??????????any one plzzz help

  • this phone has an 3.55mm jack i bought one of this phone.

  • I like pie and the phone but mostly pie.

  • Why are you looking at these phones then@Goofeedave ?

  • Go to phoneky.com find your ringtone and click open not save.

  • Okay! In response to my previous posting for all of us who have difficulties saving MP3 sound clips as ringtones (LG GT-550), I have discovered the answers on my own. Here they are: The persons who posted info that the files must be 300 KB / 30 seconds or smaller are absolutely correct, but it doesn't stop there. After several attempts at editing the same clip, the software settings for the output MUST have both the right sampling frequency applied to the proper bitrate. Imperative that the bit rate be at or below 64 Kbit - any higher, the phone may not recognize the file type. An attempt with an MP3 processed at 96 Kbit - my phone didn't like it. Also, if the sampling frequency is too low, again, the phone may not recognize the file type. This has been my problem all along. So, if any of you have the software, play with the OUTPUT settings for the encoder to obtain the right combination for the quality you want. Just keep the bit rate, frequency, duration (< 30 seconds), AND the size (

  • I'm not quite sure who is posting some of the replies concerning setting MP3 files as ringtones on the LG GT-550, but I think you should be a little less arrogant and a little more descript! I have an LG GT-550 thorough AT&T and have the exact same problem. I edited my own 12 second MP3 file, emailed it to my phone, but I cannot set it as a ringtone!! No options are available to do so!! I believe the problem is with the service provider, as I had the same problem with a nice phone from Tracfone. There is some proprietary coding that the phone looks for on the MP3's. If it doesn't see it - it won't give you the menu option to set it as a ringtone. Therefore, they force you to buy and download the MP3 ringtones from their website. Now, if you pompous folks can provide a constructive description on how to circumvent this issue, I (and the rest of us with the same problem) would heartily welcome it! Stop telling us that you did it and tell us all HOW you did it!!

  • how can i unlock at&t lg gt550? please techntians help me!

  • I lost my LG encore and I can't find it. Is there a way to track it?

  • how can I browse with my phone?

  • can i download watsapp

  • i have this LG GT550 Encore AT&T, my husband gave it to me, its not working here in the phils because we have other phone carrier, so i unlocked it or OPEN LINE, but when i inserted the sim, i cant see the sim menu which make it hard for me to check my balance and use internet. could somebody help me with this...?

  • How do you set up the voice mail on the LG GT550 basic

  • Have anyone lose there contacts and then go into recent calls, only to find in your contacts to see you contacts are there?

  • Y'all sound like a bunch of Spoiled Rotten Brats! I'm going on 67 years of age and am perfectly happy with my simple do-dad phone with no extra bells-n-whistles. Although I'm happy to say I won't be wasting my $50.00 on a used GT550 off ebay. Also, I might add, it sure must be nice that Y'all have ALL that MONEY to throw away on extra bells-n-whistles!!!!

  • Can i use this phone as a usb internet modem?

  • i cant use mp3 file as ringtone

  • This phones does get scratched easly and freezes up alot. I REALLY DON'T THINK IT IS WORTH 100$. But it is my first touchscreen phone so i dont really know how to judge but by other comments. I can conferm most of them personaly

  • Just got this phone yesterday (April 13) and I have to say I like it a lot plus it was worth the price @ one hundred bucks, The camera is real good!

  • I've gone thru 3 of these phones in 2 days, they get real hot and won't hold a charge.

  • maybe you got a defective one! I'm posting this with my gt550 and it has been great for me! This phone has never frozen up, dropped a call, and i have over 400 full length mp3 songs along with mp3 ringtones that are up to a minute and a half long! Sorry to hear about the bad luck!

  • very nice

  • they can be longer than 30 seconds because on my lg gt550 i have 5 songs that are 3+ mins each and it does not have a micro sd in it.

  • ahhahaahaha. a downgrade to the gt540.

  • why are you complaining? I bought this phone and i am reading the reviews and laughing! you are all overreacting about something that made you mad a little bit. Every phone has problems, go out and buy the newest of the new phone right now, in a few weeks you will hate the thing and want a new one, they are designed that way by big companies to make you buy more phones from them! you shouldnt go out and buy a new phone every time a call is dropped, that is absolutely idiotic and you are wasting your money on something you do not need! Seriously, think about it for a second!

  • MP3 file can be NO longer than 30 seconds

  • I had a bad experience with this phone Encore GT550 I had it in my pocket and it was raining,It didn't get wet, When I pulled it out to make a call it didn't work, Well sad to say the phone is not moisture proof if you read the warranty. And it is not covered if suddenly it doesnt work because of moisture they can tell. So you'r out of luck!!????

  • why i can't add ringtone MP3 in LG GT550 Encore?

  • i have had this phone for almost a year now. and i love my phone. there is nothing wrong with it thus far, i have dropped it countless times and it is a trooper! i love how small it is i get ppl all the time saying how cute it is. i like how it allows me to use my nails to text not my fat finger tips, and it is easy to use. stop complaining ppl every phone has its problems.

  • !!!!!!THIS MAY LOOK LONG BUT IT IS IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE GOING TO MY THE LG GT550 ENCORE!!!!! Dont get this phone, the only thing it does it cause you trouble and frustation. This phone is one of the worst phones I ever gotten it freezes up and the phone will shut down by it self sometimes isnt working easy to get scratched up. Also it ends your calls.Even though it says you can get multimedia messages you can't and if it says that it can it can't you wait for a long period just for it to get it then it will stop and you have to do it all over again. I still have this phone and I'm about to change plans but the worst thing it's doing with me is that I turned it off and i turned it back on and the screen wasn't working like the phone isn't responding an that was for two days still going on. PLEASE DONT BUY THIS PHONE!!!! PLEASE!!!!

  • I don't agree with what most said..I have had this phone for half a year..it freezes rarely and if i text and call alot then yes it dies but thats how phones die -_- i do like this phone but i think it is a bit small compared to other phone; the description is wrong..it has more apps and it has the mp3 plug in

  • I got this phone almost a year ago, and at first when I got it, it was nice.But couple weeks later my phone was acting crazy!! So far I hate this phone it takes to long for a pop up to go away. The loading is slow, its frustating, its annoying. For me, my phone deleted all my contacts even the contacts that were saved on my sim card. The phone freezes up. If you don't want to go through all the trouble I did PLEASE DONT GET THIS PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:(

  • phone is terrible just terrible has so many issues .hang up unintentional confrence calling self muting..just terrble!!!!!!!

  • Low battery life ! But could be a hit in India if priced below INR5000

  • plsssssssssss am now going 2 get one wat do u guys think

  • 3 hours talk time??? No use...better hot have this phone instead searching a charging point.

  • how to coonect with pc for use internet on pc

  • Who even talks on the phone anymore? Get over it.

  • The biggest weakness of LG touchscreen phones are lesser talk time or call it as poor battery back-up...!! It's pathetic to have a phone which has 3 hours talk time.

  • what is the os of this phone?

  • no way the lg taste feels good today

  • yes it can

  • which one

  • i live in germany....recently launched....total waste of money...hangs alot..software problem...i dont know y lg kind of a company are making phones like diss...totally crap

  • This is a poor man's phone!

  • Lg sucks a lot i would rather go for nokia or Htc

  • yeah .. it's like the other cookie phone,. the lg cookie wifi. but this is the much cheaper than the cokie wifi.. this phone has no wifi. but the cookie wifi has.. it's the budgeted version of lg cookie wifi.. :()

  • Im first!!!!!....jejejejejejeje By the way good phone....:p