Motorola V3688

  • Released 1998
    83g, 25mm thickness
    Feature phone
    No card slot
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    96x64 pixels, 5 lines
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 600mAh
    Li-Ion

Motorola V3688 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 1998
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 83 x 44 x 25 mm (3.27 x 1.73 x 0.98 in)
Weight 83 g (2.93 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type Monochrome graphic, Optimax
Size
Resolution 96 x 64 pixels, 5 lines, 3:2 ratio
 Fixed icons
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 100
Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Monophonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS
Browser
Clock Yes
Alarm No
Games No
Languages 26
Java No
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery
Stand-by 140 h
Talk time 200 min
Misc Colors 3

Motorola V3688 - User Reviews

  • Got this back in 1998, loved it! That thing was so light and worked surprisingly well!

  • Man i used to use this phone back in 2014, I'm quite sure it did have games. There were baccarat, tower of hanoi and a really basic version of brick breaker.

  • Bought one right now, my father had it when I was 5 years old and I just had to buy it. That's where it all started, durable, great battery time, almost perfect design and the best thing is that I got it for 30 bucks in mint condition. I think that I am keeping this piece of history no matter what.

  • i have about 10 of these here all as far as im aware still working , see them on car boot sales etc , job lots and keep them.

  • Miss this phone so much. I love you moto3688.

  • I loved this phone. My favorite cellphone ever :)! Very small, light, beautiful, great voice, very easy to use with one hand.

  • thats sleek and slim wonder, great design, ihad once till now, btw te poor battery

  • I got My V3688X second hand 6 years ago - 2006. And It works now. It was made in Singapore with IMEI nomber: 448835/18/078892/8. It's life time 1197:30:04!!!!!!!. It means My V3688X have called for more then 1197 hours! Oh, wonderful mechine really?

  • It was a really nice sleek little phone love the look so much that I blow $800 of my saving when I was in high school to get it. My first phone ever. Stupidly left it behind in a disco toilet. Still kicking myself after 12 years booohoooo. Oh it dint even have times tamp for missed calls then but I still loved the phone regardless.

  • strength cellphone.. no wonder!

  • After 15 yrs my V3688 is still going strong, have only ever replaced a battery. Amazing compact little phone. Was technology well before it's time. Vicky - New Zealand

  • you can find everything for motorola v3688 on the ebay website

  • I loved this phone! Was gifted the phone on my birthday! Loved every minute of it until I dropped it by mistake and broke it! Uncomplicated! Does any one know where I can find a new one?

  • I first had seen this phone first time about 9 years ago (my boss's phone).At that time,it was probably rated as "LUXURY PHONE" - hoping that someday I would own it. 9 yrs later,I just happened to saw this phone on yard sales,still functioning&dirt cheap.So why wait?I bought it for only less than 2 BUCKS.Althought I had to look for spare batteries,manuals,etc.That's a good bargain anyway. Lately just last weekend,I had bought BRAND NEW replacement body - comes complete with NEW UPPER FLIP ASS'Y&DISPLAY for only 0.5 bucks - almost a "too good to be true" deal.It now looks like a BRAND NEW PHONE to me. Now I had this phone for a few months.It served as a spare phone that would be occasionally used (a few days a week).Its functions was so primitve by today's standard.But for the look&feel of this little cute - that's more than enought.

  • Whey I was younger and getting my first phone, I really wanted this one but I didn't get it, can somebody who has/had it please write what it is/was like?

  • I had this for a very long time too but still searching for the battery. I tried most of the handphone shops in Toa Payoh. They told me they don't carry this kind of phone nor battery anymore. There is only 1 shop the uncle was nice he managed to get the car charger & now he is trying to get the battery. I find it very cute & easy to slot in esp pockets.

  • I got this phone in 1999 as a retairement present. Still working perfectly after 10 ears, just to have to get a new battery now.

  • i still have with me now this phone. only problem is that i cant find anybody selling its battery and charger anymore. and im willing to let it go now

  • Had a V3688 for 5 years in high school. It stood up to all sorts of abuse. The only reason I stopped using it was because (after breaking in half 6 times) the cable snapped when the dog knocked it off of the table. Still the cutest phone ever!

  • Had this now for 10 years the first battery was 8 years old befor it gave up now on my second, who needs all the modern stuff when you have a icon amongst us.

  • I have had a Motorola V3688X for 2 years. It still worked reliability. I also used Sharp GX10. So I prefer my v3688X. I brought second hand with good conditions. I like the way it designed. Hope that Motorola can make once limited V3688 gold editions as some were done. Great V3688X!

  • i have this in my house. the only reason i discontinued using this is because it doesnt have any caller id. can anybody help? thanks

  • so am i i want it in grey or black

  • No, this is only dual band, it won't work in the US. But I agree, this is the most reliable clamshell ever made!

  • will this phone work in the US? and is it still possible to buy it new? im looking for it in dark gray or black...

  • can anyone help me i need the motorola v3688 schematic diagram cause my phone is broken some parts are missin plsss help need it badly

  • This is the best mobile I have ever owned. I had A V3 Razor that lastd for less then 8 months. This is faster and more relible then its successors. It lacks features but it does what a mobile phone is designed to do - that is make and receive phone calls.

  • I got a motorola V 3688 accidently. I meant for V 50 but an Indian store man in Chicago cheated my brother by giving a used 3688 in a V 50's shell with V 50's package and user manuel. As for v3688 I used it for 3 years it was delevering me a very good service. Though I bought another phone, I still use my v 3688.

  • I'm looking for a manual for the V3688. Can anyone help me?

  • hllow I have a motorola mobile v3688 but i lost my user manual i am in a big problem becase the languege had been changed I am looking fo one

  • hllow I have a motorola mobile v3688 but i lost my user manual i am in a big problem becase the languege had been changed

  • thank you luckyguy for the mannual. I used sharp v902sh, SE w800i, Nokia N70.. i sold all the phone.Finally i get back my v3688 yesterday. i brought second hand good conditions. i love the design.Hope motorola can make once limited V3688 gold editions.Now i reserve Startac, hope can get it so..

  • Good Phone but hard to look for Free user manual on the net For missing user manuals go to:-

  • I'm looking for a manual for the V3688. Can anyone help me?

  • handset one of the most versitle handset i have seen idropped the handset in waterfro 5 min but still it is working

  • About V3688, I think this is a perfection of technical construction, design and igenuosity. Motorola descend from military technology to prove its ability to create a genius pineering technology. I notest even Star Trek was inspired by this. I find this product being a class performance identicat with radio receiver produced by ITT-Schaub Lorentz, Touring International 101, for example, made in 70's. There is no mach for this even now, my opinion of course. There is no errors in its software, no mistake in action. It is working world wide assuring promptly all services that is built to do. My v3688 was stolen and it took me several montsh to remake one identical as genuine one. I congratulate Motorola for them chalange, I am to meticulos to accept errors, but I am very proud to notice what is good. Thank you

  • I had this phone for about 4 years... It was xllent. Very plain and simple, very durable. I dropped this phone a million times and it didnt seem to mind.

  • g'day I was wondering whether you're able to get new ringtones on the mobile. If so can you please refer me to a website thats cheap and works. Also are you able to set dictionary on the txt messaging

  • the function is crap and not user friendly at all...

  • where can i get a motorola v3688 or dechip my orange one. ta

  • Hi all I have a question, Where I can find a special code to unlock my v3688 Orange???? Thanks un advance, Marco.

  • very good! i like it!

  • Guys, I'm lokking for Motorola V3688, V88 pls be advice how Can I got it? coz I'm fallin' in love the old type. thx

  • I want battery of this handset.Where I get it.I am leaving in pune (Maharashtra-India).Plz let me know the price of battery. Thanks, With Regards, Sanjeev

  • I got a second-hand Mot V3688 cell phone from a cousin without a manual. Can anyone tell me where I can download a FREE one? Thanks in advance

  • I have a motorola V3688 and I need the code to unlock it as my son locked it whilst playing with it. Can you pls help. Regards, Albert

  • Hello! I have a portable of mark Motorola V3688 IMEI:449270092465457,it asks for the special code can you send to me this code special to me bye email Thank you

  • I have a second hand V6388, but unfortunately in my fiddling around with it, managed to lock it. Can you email me with a solution please?

  • Goodday Sir, Am a user of v3688, some how i locked it and it requires m,e to put phone unlock codse which i donot have cos my manual is lost. can u please send me the unlock code. thanx

  • Hello! I have a portable of mark Motorola V3688 IMEI:449270101773214, it asks for the special code can you send to me this code special to me bye email Thank you

  • Hello, I have a motorola v-3688 mobile phone... but i lost my user manual, and i have one big probleme... that whine i open my mobile phone one message show me that >> Enter phone Unlock Code !! but I don't know what is the Unlock code number... My Mobile IME number is 448835096388458 I hope that your companny must send me that Unlock code number... plz......

  • Hi, Could you please tell me how to turn on the phone light on my Nokia V3688 because I can't see the screen at all when it's dark!!!! Cheers JDogg

  • I have lost my V3688 manual and am trying to download it from the Internet. Can anyone please inform me where I can find the correct site to do this? Thanks in advance!

  • The v3688 does not have the option of downloading new tones. Can something be done about it >

  • Hello, i was just wondering if there was any way to get a hold of new/other ring tones for the Motorola V3688.....please help me people, im really getting sick of the original tones!!!

  • I like the phone well much, is anice phone with alot of features, i hope they will upgrade with alot of new features. I have one but am having problem with some 0f the features so please i would be very grateful if you could send me one of the manual's through this email address [email protected] Thank you.

  • Hi , how do i lock(keypad lock)my v3688 phone. I checked in the manual but couldn't find it. Can u save ringtones on it?

  • Dear ser Could you pls send to me the Intruction Manual for V3688 .pls support Thank's and best regards

  • it's a pretty kool phone, it's light weight has a loud ring tones, fits in the smallest pockets, has graeat security and durable. ive dropped it about 50 times but it's still goin! sure its got no grahics and games but what loser would spend all their time playing games on a tiny phone screen.

  • Not the best phone,the menu is really bad,prefer my ericsson.

  • Why whenever my friend is texting me I always read: "Incompatible Message (UCS5)"? My friend's phone is nokia 3315.

  • excellent, dashing, handsome look, good sound reception quality

  • it is really nice, i wish to have a one. send it to: p.o. box 15050, ikeja, lagos, nigeria

  • what is the unlock code.can u tell me quickly because its been a week it has happend. byr

  • This is so sleek but good phone. Is this the latest model of motorola. Where do you think I can request for a manual? Would appreciate your response. Thank you.

  • i have a secondhand v3688 which gives me fantastic reception. i am really proud to own it. however, please teach me step by step how to erase the phone numbers i do not want since i am unable to download the manual on my computer.

  • please send the performance of motorola v3688

  • how does v3688 different with v50 ? And please tell its now price to me too .thank you

  • IT has really bad reception indoors, my screen doesnt illuminate, so it cant be used at night, and it doesnt tell you who your sms are from. Its pretty shit

  • would You mind to help me change the graph front V3688

  • sssssssssuperbbbbbbbbb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

  • Help... I cannot send text messages, something has happened with the setting and I can only key in numerics. Where do I go in the menu to reset it to alpha so I am able to send text.. is there a website that I can get help thank you.

  • Hi; i would like to know what is the difference in software for the V3688+ and V3688e can someone pls help me out here cos, my V3688e doesn't seem to have a quick access setup menu option in the phone setup menu

  • it sucks

  • please i need to record some ring tones into my phone.08033265870

  • whatis name sofwear for motorola v3688 datalink cable

  • Hi,,, I would appreciate if i can get to know of download new ringtones or of edit new ring tones to my new Motorola v3688 mobile. Thanks and best regards Pavan

  • plz send me the Manual in English in my email. i shall be very thank full to you, thankx & Regards, Mureed Hussain

  • I am interested in purchasing 120,000 pieces of GSM 900 / GSM 1800 cell phones .Please send me your info on them.Give me price list .And your contacts

  • how much if scond

  • Are Motorola v368 can downlowd ringtones or picture message?

  • it's handy but comparing it to its price it lacks many options such as ringtones picture msg etc

  • I recently bought a Motorola V3688 at a garage sale. It had no instruction manual with it. How may I obtain one for it?

  • i have had a terrible experience with the instrument. while it has a suede value it has very little utility value. Go inside a room and the pickup is woefully lacking while u will find a vintage Siemens instrument having the best reception. The flap is curse. Either the ear piece connections get loose or the mic goes dead. All in all its the worst instrument at the hghest price. Motorola should stop selling these. All my friends have thrown the units in the Arabian sea.

  • I have a V3688 that has developed a problem the screen display has died. It Iluminates,but no graphics. Do you know what has gone wrong with it? Apart from that,the phone has been great.

  • sa stiti ca nu prea ma pricep la scrisori asa ca nu prea am sa va spun multe lucruri. imi plac foarte mult mobilele asa cva mam hotarat sa va scriou si eu ceva. pa pa

  • I have just purchased my first mobile phone and it happens to be the motorola v3688 and i must say im verry pleased I am missing the manual for the phone and would love a copy of it if you can help me I would be very pleased.

  • It's cool and so tiny but its has a little features, it's just a phone not else and it's so expensive if compare with the others phone.

  • It's too expensive

  • one question.... what should i do when i get the message "PHONE FAILED" "SEE SUPPLIER"?