Motorola V3690

  • Released 1999
    83g, 25mm thickness
    Feature phone
    No card slot
  • N/A 160,789 hits
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    98x64 pixels, 5 lines
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 500mAh
    Li-Ion

Motorola V3690 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 1999
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 98 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 Vibration; 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
 Voice memo
Voice dial
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 500 mAh battery
Stand-by 55 h - 125 h
Talk time 130 min - 200 min
Misc Colors 3

Motorola V3690 - User Reviews

  • Update 2014: Nokia has improved its camera (12 MP and more) and web connection facilities ( different brands of tablets are now also available with or without SIM) and I now own Nokia N8 mobile and HTC Flyer Tablet.

  • I think this phone is average. It has average battery life lasting about 5 days of moderate use. It is decently drop resistant surviving 4 feet drops onto concrete with only a few scratches. I would like to have a bigger screen and more advanced technological features though.

  • Had mine in 2001 and even then its specs were outdated. The only thing that made this a must have for me were its tiny dimensions and light weight. It fit into any pocket and even today it looks really stylish, luxurious and cool. It sure caught anyone's attention when I pulled it out - most couldn't believe it wasn't a toy because of its size. So everybody wanted to touch and open it. My physics teacher at that time commented on it: "Has James Bond forgotten his phone?" :) The software wasn't especially user friendly; at that time nothing compared to the easy and logical Nokia menus and buttons. Although Motorola tried a "shortcut-button-function" that was customizable but it never felt handy. The only thing high-tech were voice memos and dialing. Of course you had to record the commands first and there was only very limited memory for a handful of commands to be stored. A good thing was the LED indicating messages and missed calls so you didn't have to flip it open. Again, in these days phones didn't pack a second screen! All in all, I loved it for its look and hated it for its lacking ease-of-use and general low-tech feel.. and for the fact its display malfunctioned after 2 years.

  • I got one from bmwcarphone.com to fit in my BMW 330ci. It is an old phne now but it is essential for my car!

  • Excelent phone back when phones were ment to comunicate....Simple, and nano dimensions.....Still impresses nowadays.... Still can not be compared to Star Tac, the king of the hill....

  • my first phone and the best phone out there

  • quite cute... hahaha like a remote control...

  • ha ha ha.how many years ago this phone appeared?

  • this phone does not have a camera and i dont like it

  • mojtaba salari, the phone has 4 different collors- the one on the picture, black, broun and silver.

  • this phone is fine. you must respect what his funktions. The phone is not a dream, but i have that phone for three eyears and hi is still working.

  • hello pleas kod master riset

  • Does anyone know where i can get this phone at? i know its discontinued, but i checked ebay and found nothing, i found this one website that sells it for 200, but the pic they show really doesnt look like the phone pictured here, the one they show is silver. any help will b great

  • hello everybody. I got a motorola V3690, but unfortunately the user manual is in Dutch. i wanted to ask evry one who has got a special manual to this model, plz e-mail me. thanks.

  • This is my favourite Motorola Mobile phone. For those who like extras and camera, I would like to point out that each equipment is most suitable for its main purpose e.g. Canon Camera for photograpy, HP/Compaq laptop with GPRS facility for the net and Motorola V3690 for mobile connection. This product is indeed very reliable free of bugs and durable. I still keep it and I am sad that I cannot buy an extra "reserve" one.

  • I have always had motorola phones currently on v300 but i still think this one is still the best of the bunch. Unfortunatly i need to find somewhere to get it repaired if anyone knows please post here thanks

  • Superb phone. Annoyingly simple though, but extremely reliable. Survived washing machine one time when it was two years. Amazing. Sadly it was stolen on vacation... 88/100

  • Small phone that never let me down so far. It is a phone, not a toy for feature adicts. Simple, puristic, a classic.

  • can i download tones to my v3690 phone?

  • I had this mobile and I changed it three times because the same problem: the DISPLAY SUCKS !!!!!, if you are going to use SMS frequently it�s better dont buy it!!!,, the Display is goint to fail in three months of use.... in addition, it doesnt have extra functions...

  • do you have the v3690 in black colour.... if yes.. how much is it.. and where can i get it from?

  • Hi.. i bought the phone and i like it.its features are greater than most popular phones.And also its shape and weight. Only i need is its english manual. Bye

  • I cannot seem to find my Motorola Manuel. Can you provide me with information on how to get one via email. I live in the Caribbean and they do not sell the manuels without purchasing a new phone.

  • i wanted to buy this phone tomorrow but how can i get it out of my conshence that everyone hates it what it this is this the world's most hated mobile telephone thank god i'm not going to buy it but your site is very helpfull thanks

  • i thonk that this telephone is showing people what alovely make motorola is it may be an old phone but it's atraction will shock everyone forever i hope that motorola brings the same phone back to new with new features that will make it the best mobile phone in the world.

  • i am a sri lankan. my phone manual language is german.i want an english manual to operate my v3690 phone.Please submit a phone manual through my e-mail number. thank you, sujith

  • Kindly send a copy of the instruction manual for v3690 Motorola in English as I am unable to download it from the net. Thanhs Seema

  • this phone is very handy, this is the only plus point it has! the minuses: 1) very bad built-in ring tones and less in number 2) downloadable ringtones - does not support 3) no ringtone composer 4) no calendar 5) no alarm 6) no internet access 7) does not show date on the first screen

  • the 3690 cant get any ringtones and has boring features

  • My phone is a Motorola V3690. It has a problem of late in accessing the network. My local agents here in Kenya say that the problem is something they call "magic" and can only be repaired in UK. Please advice I love my phone and I don't want to loose it, neither am I willing to buy another one if problems can only be solved in UK My address: Dan Mwangha P.O. 2515 City Square Nairobi Kenya

  • Porque raz�o o modelo Motorola V3690 n�o pode ter acesso � Internet / WAP?

  • Except for its small convenient size, the model is too expensive going by its terribly limited features

  • Could you please advise how to purchase a wall charger for the V3690? This phone is not stocked in Australia. Are we able to substitute the charger with anything else?

  • Can i buy the Motorola V3690 in sim free ?? How much ??

  • can u let me know the price in Indian Rupees.

  • this phone does have the abillity to get other ringtones or logo's, does it.

  • I recently had the phone after nokia 8210, it is nice small phone fits well in its leather holster but it is not a user freindly phone, it has no alarm, no date on your useless 5 line display, bad illumination the only two excellent features are long battery life exceeds three days with hard work and excellent reception and audio in difficult indoor sites places. In concl the phone is good for serious users only!!!

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  • what is this crap phone? is there any difference between v3688 and v3690?? I did the biggest mistake this whole year when I bought this peace of junk! It's a cool little phone, it's not that....but there is absolutely robbed of functions and things like that! Has no alarm clock, doesn't even show the name of the people you get messages from! No games or nothing......ooooohhhh I wish I bought a Nokia 6210 instead!!!

  • I used to have this phones, it was ok but it hasn't got any features!!!

  • i need a detailed manual in english for v3690. anyway, it looks great... tia, Lucian

  • I expect for something called a ringtone in place of 12 noises ! where ? when ? J'espere quelque chose appel�e une sonnerie au lieu de 12 bruits ou ? quand ?

  • i think there should be the selected ringtones like on nokia,is there any chance the v3690 getting the novelty ringtones

  • Hi! It's a great phone and I have it. I'd like you to send me instructions for it ir it's possible! Thanx

  • Necesito el manual del Motorola V3690 (GSM) en Espa�ol. Por favor, indicar la direcci�n electronica donde obtenerlo. Gracias

  • hi i was a big fan of the motorola 3690 but just yesterday only the screen became totally blank only the light is there.some of my friends had already advised me not to buy this model but i went ahead and bought it . will the company look into this matter.my friends have also faced similar problems

  • hello can you tell me how to get new ring tones for my motorola v3690 thank you for your help bene

  • i love the design and size of my V3690 but do not like the fact that I cannot compose my oen ring tone or set a screen saver or welcome message.