O2 XDA Zinc

  • Released 2006, December
    175g, 22.6mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
    64MB RAM storage, miniSD slot
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  • 2.8"
    240x320 pixels
  • 2MP
    Video recorder
  • 64MB RAM
  • 1300mAh
    Li-Ion

O2 XDA Zinc - Specs

Network Technology GSM / UMTS
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands UMTS 2100
Speed Yes, 384 kbps
Launch Announced 2006, December
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight 175 g (6.17 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~38.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
 Handwriting recognition
Platform OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
CPU Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
Memory Card slot miniSD
Internal 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Main Camera Single 2 MP
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single VGA videocall camera
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Yes
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB miniUSB
Features Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
 Pocket Office
Voice memo
MP3/AAC player
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
Misc Colors Silver
Price About 240 EUR

O2 XDA Zinc - User Reviews

  • Where can i find and buy O2 xda zinc lcd screen

  • I have also same problem and i want to buy a new battery where i can buy it

  • I need a new battery for my Zinc, where I can find it /

  • I have forgotten my password and it's difficult for me to recall. If you will help me out?

  • i forget my o2 password can u told me sarves center.?........

  • can your service center fix the problem of my O2xda zinc? my battery is already new... and d lcd screen also is new.. why is it cannot detect signal...if you need to use the phone u have to turn off the power button to regain signal.. ...i need a ASAP response from u... i live timog..

  • I have my o2 xda zinc since 2006.The problem here is that im here in Cebu right now and i find it hard to go to Malate since its the only Service Center of O2 here in the Philippines. I just want to know if im going to change my O2 xda zinc casing together with its battery,how much would it cost in total?... including also the QWERTY keypad... I just want to know so i know how much to pay just in case. Everything on the unit is still ok except for the battery and the cover front and back and then the keypad... the screen also is not fine. Please reply me back soon. Thank you so much.

  • Thanks

  • How to fix my touch screen? My touchscreen does not work anymore now.

  • Hi I m using O2 XDA Zinc .phone but is getting discharge immidiatly. whr i can purchase new battery.

  • my o2xda zinc battery and key pad stif not avelable in market plz tell me abut whear is avelable in this case & whear is main gallaris service centar etc

  • i know where to buy 02 zinc battery. it's cost us dollar25. i don't have any idea bout the shipment cost.

  • try ebay.. u can find battery for zinc . not sure abt the quality of the battery.

  • u can try ebay. i purchased one for my O2 Zinc there.

  • i have this mobile.but i hve lost its battery and its battery is not available in the market.what should i do?

  • i purchased tis mob hence before 4 years,,, Nw its not available in the market... so i cant buy its battery........ WAT CAN I DO ?... i am not atisfied wit tis mob,,,,

  • which state and city??

  • but in which state?

  • karnal service center

  • my o2 zinc is not working.. can anyone tell me some service station in india...

  • ya same

  • u say that this o2 dont have gps???but my phone have gps but i cant use it....and is there any case(cover) for this phone n where i can get it????thankz!

  • who is this

  • you can get a replacement battery for ur zinc in ebay.in.. i brought one from there and its gud.

  • if ever ..my unit is good i will sell it if u want the only problem is the casing is already fade

  • Where to buy O2 Zinc battery..My battery is not functioning..plz advice where I can get one..thanks..

  • still..it ain't working..but anyways thanx:)

  • the external memory maximum in Zinc limited to 2GB only^^, btw.. i never find a mini sd card with capacity more than 2GB, where did u bought it??

  • i will help

  • i will help...its your network selection settings changed,,,,,,,,,

  • Why this phone have many problems ?hoho! can any one have an application that have free internet? OM ? tnx :)

  • hi guys!is the xda zinc is expandable up to 8gb?coz when i insert my 8gb mem it was not functioning.pls help me.

  • I've used this thing and it is bulky. I mean the size and the weight makes it really uncomfortable to handle. It cannot fit in my pocket. Very bad.

  • why my sim card cant use in this phone. my another sim card can use in this phone

  • hi..!! i am in srilanka. so i am using the hutch sim. when i put that sim in to this phone, it implies no service. but when i put it to my nokia phone, it is full with signals. y is it ??? please please please can u help me in this..?? tnx..

  • nice

  • Why O2 is not growing in Indonesia and is very difficult to find the chassis that has been damaged and his batrei difficult in search ... Please if any info on the share or email it ... to my address ... Hand Phone my O2 Zinc regards, Maurits ... ([email protected])

  • maybe your phone is already alot of bugs, go to www.seeo2.com and upgrade your rom

  • Go to www.seeo2.com for more information :D

  • i also have problem same as u,i need help,could u give me a solution

  • what will i do if my 02 xda zinc phone is damaged ? the screen is full white.

  • hi guys! I have a completely dead O2 Xda Zinc..probably caused by software...it suddenly crash during updating to windows 6.1 and now my device's screen inform: MARSII EBOOT Ver2007071120056 H/W Version V1.4 ************ USB Loader ********* DiskOnChip G4 128MB start downloading image Please plug-in USB Cable AC ADAPTER/USB CABLE PLUGIN how can i recover my device..????? plz help guys sry for my bad English.

  • i want to repair my phone .. i dont know what happen now .. no sound, cannot play video .. i think must update or corrupt the audio driver .. im in johor bahru .. where can i go to check my phone ?? or someone can help to check? i need ur help .. please .. ..

  • someone can help me..

  • can this phone hv chinese language?

  • It does that to save battery. No other way than activate it using the same switch on button

  • where to repair the o2 xda zinc in Johor Bahru City.. need help

  • How can I update my O2 XDA Zinc.I neet to update my phone. I need help

  • can i put gps in my phone

  • hey man xda zinc is a classic mobile its so fantastic

  • hi...i just want to ask for what is that step??

  • hey man what is procrssing in my phone formet my modlno. o2 xda zinc hey plz send my id [email protected] , and [email protected]

  • hey man what is procrssing in my phone formet my modlno. o2 xda zinc

  • hi Where I can buy original battery of this phone. Kino Philippines

  • open baterry cover then put back

  • It automatically turn off to save the battery like every other PDA. Dont worry about it. When it turned off, you can still receive SMS and call without problem :P

  • Hi patty maybe u should check the sms center number u need to call ur sim provider for the right sms center number..

  • cara betulin sound O2 xda zinc gimana y??? lo suara'a g mau keluar????

  • i have my phone for 2yrs...i have the same problem but i have solve it.... you have to hard reset it. remove first all your important documents(pictures,video etc.) and remove your external memory card. to hard reset your phone,just press and hold the UP botton and while holding it press the small hole on the right side just like doing soft reset and then just follow the direction. Goodluck!

  • friend how abaut your phone,my phone hang and how to formate and intall new windows

  • My phone is hang,how to formate this phone please

  • i have given my o2 zinc for service / component replacement in chennai. I will let you know once i get it back.

  • Re-flash the software

  • It's slow as heck... Internet is intermittent and qwerty keyboard is slow ... I thought the phone is Good but it turned out to be a nightmare... I currently have a buyer for this phone and I sold it almost half the price ...

  • i want to know where are the service centers in india

  • where can i get original btry

  • can someone teach me how to use this phone if i want to use facebook mobile? after i hve installed the facebook app. as i loged in-it says that the remote party has ended this connection! with Settings link below? when i clicked it its something about GPRS?? what will I do?? please help! really want to use facebook mobile. thanks a lot guys!

  • Recently My phone Touch screen is turned off And i can open my phone................how can i open my phone without touch?

  • hello everyone on gsmarena i hope you are all fine, i want ask you, I want to share internet from phone to computer I go to program and go to mordem link but can not share. what can I do? please tell me... thanks in advance. best regard...

  • i been using this phone for almost a year now but it always hanged up.what can i do to solve this problem.thanks and please give me advise.

  • I m using 02 xda zinc near about 1 year.butfrom few days i can't make incoming & outgoing calls.when i dial a number,my phone displays call ended or session terminated but phone shows network and network name.what should i do now? Pls provide me a soulvation.

  • i been using this phone for almost half a year now but it always hanged up... what can i do to solve the problem?

  • uncheck the timeout box in the today screen.

  • here i am using this set for last 5 months. some times when i am attending the call the set will be hanged, there is no action with buttons, after restarting the set is working properly, what can i do to solve this problem ? also i have lost the head set / ear phone, where i get a new one, or which one will match (other make)the set ?

  • i have been using my O2 Xda Zinc cellular phone for the past 1 year..fews days before i noticed that its getting switched off periodically..so i had to press the switch on button each time....what is the problem with my mobile??whether problem with its software?iam very much worried about this matter..please send me a solution as soon as possible..thanking you..

  • can't serve net n doesnt support lots of programs

  • cant make calls from the phone, incoming is fine but no outgoings, can anyone help???

  • i have no cd of my o2xda zinc.but i want to format my ph.pls tell me how can i format my ph memory

  • hi! im patty from phils. i have a problem with this phone i can't send text messages and can't make calls with my globe and sun sim..but when i used smart sim card i can already make a call but still can't send messages..please please do help me..thank you so much in advance.

  • how bout for mp3 of the o2 zinc?thank you,sir i already text u

  • sir but how can i connect to wifi,,,pls help me,,step by step

  • hi sir,im from phil,ahm question i dont know why my wifi is not working,can u help me,and where can i d/L the wm6 rom for o2 zinc,thank you,,,even for the mp3,i can't transfer my music,,pls help me

  • I'm using O2, I have some problem whereby I can download the picture from the phone to computer.

  • Hi, I was using this piece(2008) in singapore. u cn connect wifi very easily, jus need to setup th eoptions. -639222638180

  • hi! gud day! i have this unit i just wanna ask why i cant log on to any website though im conneted thru wifi... it says page cannot be found. how's that? pls...pls... help. thanks!

  • my phone o2 xda zinc is not displaying any image....and when ever i on it, it wont boot

  • how can i open my images which i have taken from my cell in computer , or those images which are in storage memory,,, format of my images is MECN , this format i s not opening in any of the software is there any software to open my images ?

  • i have a problem with my O2 Zinc phone..i cant send sms and cant make call..please please help me..thanx!

  • nope! better have a samsung phone that runs with windows mobile.. im also in the phil.. i have an o2 mini s.. battery drains easily

  • hello.. am from philippines and i am planning to buy this phone.. is this phone really good? does it has many bugs? is it really advisable to buy this phone and i wont regret buying this after a week or so?? i need advice..

  • teach me how to upgrade it please...

  • can some 1 teach me how to upgrade this phone from WM5~WM6.5 ? and can let me know where to get the download?

  • bad..the phone can be lost easily.

  • wow it can upgrade to windows 6.5... can u share with me how to upgrade and what web site that i need to surf for windows 6.5 downloading u can reply to my email address [email protected] Thanks ps yr cooperation are highly appreciated

  • it is very bad phone I dump it after 4 days use..No Signal sometimes no support no update for it......

  • do u know where can i get the internal slider strip or belt for this mobile?

  • can i upgade this phone into Windows mobile 6.5 and how i do that?

  • It is a cool phone except that it does not have a radio and gps.I have installed windows mobile 6.5 and it is really cool.

  • I just bought one. It's the worst phone I've ever had.

  • Please provide link to upgrade to WM6.

  • I need help ASAP! My screen went completely blank the only pop up I get is when I am receiving a call. I already called HTC but they said that they do not service this unit. What are my options? Where can I have this unit serviced. Please provide contact information. Thank you.

  • how to reformat sd card

  • Try re-installing the WM5 or upgrade to WM6

  • my o2 always get bright screen, what should i do, when it happen i had to turn off by pressing power about 10 second, any suggestion ??

  • still got problems in its wifi capabilities.. i have no prob.. about its qwerty keypads.. its really easy to use..

  • will this phone work in Japan?, I think they have a different network there

  • when i,m turn on my 02 XDA Zince it only show welcome 02 can some on e tell hw how to fix it plzz

  • ive used this phone for more than 2 years, YES the QWERTY KEYPAD is no good, when you press w, sometimes it wont recognize your typing.. but other than that.. no hanging. and about the multimedia capabilities, you just need to install CorePlayer. it plays EVERYTHING, even divx

  • ive used this phone for more than 2 years, it doenst hang a gazzilion times it's what you install on the phone that makes it hang.

  • but a new battery which will cost you Rm55 from subang square, ss15 subang jaya.

  • download frommicrosoft google microsoft active sync 4.5

  • yes it can, but you will have to download a rom from xda developers forum

  • hello there, battery problem: you can buy battery for only RM55 in Subang Square, SS15, Subang Jaya

  • can o2 xda zinc upgrade to windows mobile 6.1 ? thank you

  • To reformat it, basically the soft-reset, you just need to press the navigation-up key together with the reset button (which is the small button at the right bottom)

  • Hi, may i know where i can download the pc suite for the phone? as i lost my cd..

  • I Just Buy o2 XDA ZINC(2hand), there are no big prolem, except for the batterai, never stand for more than 2 days, that suck.

  • the phone is great but one thing is that i wonder can i format this phone and where can i re-install the os again.

  • how will i charge my back up battery, it went 0% whenever i will charge my pda only my main battery will be charge and back up battery remains 0%. my main battery only last for about 8 hrs. pls. help. thanks

  • stay off this phone....hangs a gazillion times!!

  • This phone sucks big time, the QWERTY pad is utterly useless, it freezes a lot, multimedia capabilities is garbage.

  • how long it will take to reboot..

  • how to hard resetting

  • ei how can i open my gprs and 3g settings im from philippines

  • Hi. I'm using a O2 XDA Zinc in Malaysia with Maxis 3G connection. Runs perfect. No problem. I'm not sure what you mean by no connectivity. If you are still having problems, upgrade the software to WM6 professional (Available on the O2 website)

  • Dear all, I own a 02 Zinc, for some reason my Outlook Contact and Calendar is missing? Is there any way I can reinstall the whole hardware. (a) Is that the right action to pursue? (b) If yes, which prg should I download and where can I get iy. I bought hardware 2nd hand, so no prog disk came with it. Many thanks. Desperate.

  • mat,stop talking nonsense.im from malaysia also and i got no problem using it with celcom,digi,maxis.unless u bought the phone from overseas.other than that,stop talking nonsense and shaming malaysian for your stupidity.

  • hi, i'm from malaysia. my question is, my o2 cannot use several operator line, why this problem happen?

  • in reply to your questions here it is. 1. press power on and reset for hard reset. 2. software to use is, microsoft active sync 4.5 or later, downloadle from microsoft.com 3. the same software may apply for laptop synchronization and internet connection. 4. you may synchronize everything, including task,email (when set correctly), notes, contacts, and the same, you may install new programs, backup contacts from your phone, etc. 5. there is still no upgrade of software from WM 5 to WM 6.5, however there are sites which shares freely their ported os with the same model, modded. and if your courageous enough and not afraid to brick your phone, try this link remember, be responsible for all your actions. thank you moderators. sorry for the link....just wanted to help...:) good day always...

  • try hard resetting your device so it will reinstall its software... enjoy...

  • en yazid, greetings.. my name ridzuan. i just bought this pda for about 2 months ago (2nd hand). im still searching for someone who can answer to my question : 1. how to format this pda? 2. what is the software for me to interface with this pda when i connect it to my laptop? 3. how "synchronization" help me to make this pda run smoothly (what is the significant & how to apply to my pda) 4. what is the most latest windows mobile that can suit to this pda (im still using wm 5.0) appreciate if u can help me. really need to know the answer. can u email me? [email protected]

  • i have been using O2 xda zinc WM5 almost 2 yrs. I have nothing facing any problem on this model. It's easy to use. What i am always practice is to syncro my phone with my notebook almost every week to keep my phone running smoothly. I already upgraded my ROM avaiable in the website. pls, don't disturb the file explorer if you are not use to it. Any Missing file will make yr phone unstable. Those who are not fimiliar with computer, i belive will facing a problem using PDA phone.

  • hello when power o2, my mobile`s display show o2 welcome. and stop. overall dose not instal windows, so dosen`t work,and Ican`t know my mobile to computer, beacuse can`t conect to it.

  • My xda zinc is not booting. Its stuck on Windows Mobile. I have done soft / hard reset but couldn't fix the issue. Can someone advise what could be the issue and how to fix this?

  • hey everybody! my o2 lcd went white last day and i have nothing now and its battery is hot.when i turn it on i only have a white lcd.please if any one knows sth help me!!! :( i greatly appreciate1 my email is [email protected]

  • O2xda is my most expensive phone but i sold it after 5 months for a quarter of its original price just to get rid of it. its the most frustrating, disppointing, disgustingand useless phone i've ever had. i almost threw it out of frustration. i will never buy an O2 again.NEVER AGAIN! 02 IS NOTHING BUT JUNK!

  • piece of junk in my honest opinion. been using for more than a year. had to deal with button not working, can't disconect call with button, hanging. the latest problem that is most irritating is the phone disconnect from the mobile network. The phone still shows that it has signal but when you try to text or call it will fail. You have to reset the phone or on/off from the wireless manager. Am using the latest rom already. Hay............so frustrating. Would NOT recommend this phone to anyone. Support is pathetic...........

  • Hold the navigation UP button and do a hard reset. This reinstalls the software and it works fine for sometime. also upgrade the ROM from Hope this solves the issue

  • hi, my o2 will shut down itself once the battery reaches 60 plus %, will it help if i upgrade wm? thanks.

  • Hi! Is O2 XDA Zinc compatible in Japan?

  • thank you for your info, i Pleased be informed to you all that you have sources that battrey of O2 XDA Zinc eliminated in 2 year in services life? your answers certain high appreciated, thank you

  • Hi everyone. what is the procedure for replacing the battery of O2 Xda Zinc? I have an O2 Xda Zinc which is used for 2 years. its battery is reaching end of life and I want to replace its abttery with another battery (which is fully discharged though new - bought 2 years back but not used at all). My question is; If I replace the current battery with this new one which is discharged, will I lose my data on the O2 Xda Zinc? Will greatly appreciate any help Alternatively, is there a way to charge the spare battery (I dont have a cradle) Thanks neeraj

  • elo everybody. can you help me . i want to make a fullreset or full reformat may o2zinc. can anybody know how to do it can u till me pls........ hers may email add. [email protected].

  • Hi. I have had my o2 Zinc with windows 5 for a year and a half and its been nothing but trouble.Worst Phone ever until i installed windows 6.I had gutsful of it.It got to the point where i didnt even care if the new windows 6 download damages it.I was going to run it over with my car.It seems to be ok now but i must admit that i havent tried out all the options.I do think i paid too much for this monster.Cheers guys and good luck.

  • this phone isn't good at all... sometime, it can't send a message... sometime, the button were malnufunction...

  • nevermind jim, i've solved my problem. i did a hard reset and my messages are working fine now.

  • hi jim, did you manage to solve the problem with your sms? i usually use my motorola phone but it died so i swapped the sim card into my O2 phone and i can't open my message/sms function at all.. meaning i can't receive or send messages on the O2.

  • HELP.....I am facing great problems with my phone...O2 Zinc.. 1 Its loudspeaker switches on itself during a call... 2 Buttons sometime stop workin..All of them... 3 Sometimes battery lasts for 2 days sometimes it drains out in 3-4 hours and the devices switches off... i am using windows 5.0 only which came with the device...i dont want to upgrade the ROM as in other windows the GPRS is not supported.. PLEASE Help..Thnx

  • Hi.!! Im having O2 XDA ZINC.Often my mobile is Switching Off. I think there may be a Problem with the Battery. Does any one know any shop, who sells O2 Accessories(Battery,Head Sets) in TamilNadu and Bangalore.

  • Hi all Iam using O2 XDA-Zinc since 6 months. OS-windows 6.0 Complaints - Hangs atleast 3 times daily.I have to Reset everytime to get rid of it.this repeates when iam involved in busy work & this problem disturbs me alot.This is a major drawback,in the past i have used imate-jam and eten-x500,but never faced the hanging problem,I took O2 because of its Keyboard,good design and system configuration. but iam not happy with its technical performance,Iam regretting I purchased it. O2 manufacturers has to focus on this problem

  • I've been using the zinc for over a year, and it's been an excellent pda phone. windows mobile 6 runs perfectly, battery life is excellent, and the features are awesome!!! my few (but nagging) issues: 1. o2 doesn't exist anymore, so i couldn't get my phone serviced even while it was under 1-year warranty. mwg apparently has gone in hiding, they request everyone to email them and then don't reply or even check their mail...terrible!!!) 2. some of the keys have become very hard. 3. call/hangup keys are quirky (i touch the screen to call/hangup these days) 4. plenty of bugs with a2dp (biggest bug: the phone plays audio on the loudspeaker instead of the headset, unless i reboot it! it will randomly again switch to the loudspeaker, and i have to reboot it again!) the wired port is excellent though. 5. my usb port ahs stopped working (it only charges now, data transfer has to be done over BT/using a card reader) 6. hot swap of memory cards has stopped working. i would never recommend this phone to anyone right now, but i couldn't have got anything better for the price or even anywhere close (at that time, of course)

  • My XDA Zinc has become very slow. Sometimes the bell doesnt ring when there is an incoming call. Other than that, there are several issue which can only be resolved if i restart my phone. Is there a soft available for re-installing this device. Do i need drivers for the wireless and camera ? Please help

  • dear psk, same is happening with me after 1.5 years . terrible. if this continues i need to loose this set out atul bangkok

  • This phone is thrash...worst ever...its like stuck,restarting on its own...i have no idea why...

  • Hi all O2 Zink users. i want to know if O2 zinc with Windows 6, can be upgraded to Windows 6.1?? If so then kindly do share in details of it or probably the website from where i can do it. also if any one has done it...kindly share if its working fine with u!! or mail me - [email protected]

  • This is one of the most disgusting phone that I have used in my last 9 years of mobile phone experience. Somehow in the last 15 months of ownership, i have managed to use it for 2/3 months without any issue...This phone has been a big trouble (believe me) from the very first day..it hangs, it dosnt connect calls, it shows zero memory, battery runs down...the problem is endless...anyway today finally i figured out that the company O2 dosnt exist anymore...my o2 misery story is endless and i have again given it for reformatting the software once again and just hoping that i am able to use it for sometime as insignificant returns of the $700 price I have paid...

  • Anyone experienced the same problem as me? Since ive changed my sim card, the phone always restart when i put it in my pocket... maybe its because ive charged it with usb (computer)... its unreliable... I think my phone turns off by itself so often, that i have to on it everytime i use it... im using WM6 now. Lastly... anyone have ever received the same messages frequently? i think i have received it 2 times a day for 3 days now... the message is the "misscall" message by the way. Is this a battery problem or phone problem? Should i change the battery?

  • One of the most unrealible gadgets i have ever bought.

  • OMG people... i've been using this phone running 2yrs now... all of your problems and whining could be easily solved by upgrading to the WM 6.0 jeezzz!!! www.seeo2.com click the xda zinc model then support.

  • I am kenyan, and have an O2 xda zinc type of phone. Recently it indicated to me that the memory was critically low and that i should delete some files from the file explorer but before i could do this it stopped opening my files or even make a call. Can you please advice what to do? Thanks in advance.

  • Actually I'm also using O2 Zinc for my E-books and it's working fine and perfect. Maybe to those peole that has hangups anf freezes on the phone you should install atleasr the O2 install utilities that comes with the unit or use spb pocket plus 4.0 so that your open programs closes properly and always install on your memory card maybe you have used up your built-in memory and always check where you put the data of your programs. Check your configurations for proper operation of your units. I've been using O2 Zinc for over a year now and it's working fine. I came from using an O2 Mini II

  • I had bought O2Xda Zinc mobile one and half year back, presently I am facing problem on the volume, mobile getting hanged up network problems when ever in Mumbai (India)and net connections problem. Volume - I can't hear the person, volume is too low inspite of the volume bar showing maximum. Network - It takes a minimum of 10 minutes to get the network when in Mumbai, wereas other mobiles get the network in seconds. Hangup issues - Almost every second day the set is hanged up I have to close the mobile and restart it. Lastly my battery gets heated up and its gets discharged very soon i have to keep charging all the time. Kindly please suggest any service station in Delhi (India) so that I can get the problems rectified. Also please suggest where can I get a new battery as a back up solution.

  • Hi guys i have been using xda zinc for years now d only problm i have is sending mms and phone hanging when i open many folders or files. Plz can i upgrade the phone using the internet exploirer inside the phone. When i stall softwares it dos not work Reply plz you can get me �n hi5 facebook myspace my email [email protected] contant me

  • I too foolishly bought the phone in Malaysia last year on holiday. It has given me nothing but trouble since then... The MWG service centre e-mail based-support is terrible with language barriers and you are left high & dry... The warranty is not valid in India and the India service centre is outsourced to a third party. It charges 15 GBP as "service" fees, parts extra...God only knows what "service" means as they usually aren't too forthcoming about what the problem was in the first place. The phone constantly hangs, gmail accounts do not work, the overall speed even with applications off is mediocre, pc sync issues all the time - either calendars or contacts... This is a high-end phone for most Indians and wonder what experiences like mine must be doing to their equity here...I warn everyone I know not to buy O2 phones regularly and am never going to buy O2 or MWG ever again...

  • please help me...i cannot use my messaging feature on my phone(o2 xda zinc)...specifically sms and mms..it just don't open as usual...I don't no what is the problem..the other features just work fine the only problem I have encountered is my messaging...please help..

  • hey julia if u got time to spare...try browsing over at xda-dev.com maybe you can find some answers for ur questions about your zinc. about your syncing issue, try downloading and reinstalling the latest activesync version. and its WM6 - windows mobile 6. tnx

  • I foolishly bought this phone whilst on holiday last year in the Philippines, no one in the uk is familiar with the device and sales staff in UK O2 stores tell me they can't help with the many problems the phone exhibits. Syncing to my home copmuter is exceedingly problematic. I have attempted to upgrade to MW6 but can't find the IMEI code for my device (settings-system info-359...)on any of the myxda.com upgrade lists. If anyone out there has a zinc IMEI: 3591300321735 and has upgraded from MW5 to 6 or 6.1 please tell me where to find a reliable site. I don't want to turn my phone into an expensive paperweight. Thanks.

  • Were can i download WM 6.0 for the xda zinc it's so hard to find i dont understand

  • plz guys, can u tell me how to hard reset the phone with WM6 installed. the 'press push up n soft reset button at the same time' doesn't seem to work. thx

  • CORRECTION: USE WINDOWS 6 insTead of WINDOWS 5 1. are you using windows mobile 6? if not, I suggest you upgrade to wm 6. WM 5.0 has many bugs. 2. check your wifi settings. it should connect to "internet" and not to "work" 3. try to reset your phone. 4. if all else fails, Hard reset your phone. I'm using an o2 xda zinc. I've got no problems at all. it's a good pda phone.

  • Hey, how do you transfer files to the storage card cos when i get the phone to connect via usb, it went to the phone memory instead of the storage card..please help. Email me, [email protected]

  • I have been using zinc for at least a year. i have one thing to complain about this device is the qwerty keyboard that is so annoying. i have to push it a bit harder to really connect the alphabetical key to appear. if anyone have the solution i will be glad to hear it. btw I have run testing the keys and all keys are working perfectly fine.

  • ive got no problem at all with my O2 zinc unit, it's easy to use actually if you know what you are doing, even my internet explorer is working properly. it depends on the network that your using or if you have load ofcourse. if your a prepaid user and tries to connect to the internet without enough load i guess it will not load successfully. aslo i dont experience phone hangs or any issues that the other users are claiming.

  • I bought my XDA Zine from Dubai. Here are the issues i am facing. 1.Phone hangs 2.Starts vibrating its self, I have to get it back to normal. 3.Goes to silent its self. 4.Hangs. 5.Many More

  • iv got big prob too when tried to transfer my contacts from old phone to new one which end up i have to copy manually one by one for more than 200 contacts. i would strongly advice anyone who plan to buy this phone do think twice.

  • iv got big prob too when tried to transfer my contacts from old phone to new one which end up i have to copy manually one by one for more than 200 contacts. i would strongly advice anyone who plan to buy this phone do think twice.

  • i purchased O2 zinc in Doha last month,as many have mentioned facing hanging probs its the same with me. any solutions pls.will upgrading really help, advice.

  • when i connect using internet explorer, it always says "the page cannot be found. check the name and try again". tama naman lahat ng tinype ko. is there anything wrong with the explorer ba? please advise...

  • hi. anybody help... my internet explorer doesn't function even if wlan signal is full. what will i do?

  • hi, does anyone know what the HTC branded model is called? thanks

  • sorry i was wrong, this is correct link www.myxda.com , i have check it there is wm6.0 rom available for zinc model..i just download for my o2 atom life....

  • you can download it from www.my-xda.com, hope this help.

  • Hold UP button and then reset by stylus..

  • im not able to hard reset the phone can plx tell me how can i fully reset the phone.

  • ihave upgraded mine to wm6.0 but has anyone upgraded their zinc to wm6.1 and if yes... where did you the rom?

  • Hi, I have bought my O2 xda zinc couple of days agao. its pre-loaded with WM5. 1. can i upgrade its ROM with WM6 ROM ver? 2. if so, where i can find its WM6 ROM upgrade? 3. does any one already had upgrade it by him/her self? 4. any sugestions/comments to upgrade the WM6 ROM? waiting for the answers... thanks any way... have a nice day.

  • At last, got this phone today pre-owned at a great deal. I find it better than my previous Dopod 838. Back to PDA.

  • My o2 does not hard reset nor soft reset.. I need to format the cell so i can get ride of all the previous date which is in the cell.

  • well i just got a prob wth my handy.... i cannot process call at this moment,,, when i tap the phone icon it doest show up or it doesnt function well it will just appear on the upper screen and dissappear again,,,, please help me on this

  • I am thinking of buying this phone so i want to know that can i extend my memowy card to 8gb Will it support if yes than what is the maximum number of gb it can support

  • Great phone. Had it for around a month, been having the time of my life with it. All I can say is to purchase this phone as new as possible and as good condition as possible. I was lucky to get a new one and it is great. One or two snags but could have been solved without the need to call the support line. So worth buying.

  • Buy it from a reputable dealer. I've had mine for a year with very few problems. It's been one of the best phones I've had.

  • I've had the O2 Zinc for about a year now and it's been the best phone I've had since I moved to Dubai three years ago. There's been a few quirks once and awhile but for the most part it's been a great phone. Guess it depends on where you buy it. I don't understand so many people having so many problems with this phone. I think it's great and I would buy it again.

  • terrible.never bought that a phone gave so much problems.it hangs perpetually.buttons jam a lot of times.when a call comes in, the recieve button jams, so you end up missing calls.the battery life is definitely not up to 5 hrs.it runs down so quick.used the O2 xda 11,before changing to zinc.its a big dissapointment

  • Hi I bought O2 Zinc from Singapore in Aug 2007 and since then I have been facing hanging problem at least 2 - 4 times in a day,voice breaks, speaker isn't great voice creeks, the person I am talking hears some kind of strange voices like aliens. Throw ur money in dustbin rather then buying this set

  • I have zinc for almost 5 months, it used to be hanging 2-3 times per day, O2 support here in Dubai changed the board 2 times, still the same, I tried to sell it but was paid 30% of its original price (before they know that it hangs), i fed up with it and I replace it temporary with old Nokia. I think Iwill go for "Sony Ericsson P1i"

  • hi there, i plan to buy this unit but base on the reviews i have read below i'm thinking twice..????

  • i just bought this handphone for 2 months nd now i sold it already.. dont buy this handphone... mostly hang.. hang ... nd hang.. must restart nd must soft restatr sometimes must go inside the system with save mode... it happened alot...

  • i personally don recommend pple to buy o2 zinc. i'm using it now and it is giving me a lot of problems. e call volume is very soft even after setting it to the max. u will nd a bluetooth headset or a earpiece to talk on the phone or else you wont b able to heard anything. a lot of softwares problems too. the speaker gives off a buzzing sound. there are a lot a lot a lot more problems. i went sent in my zinc for repair 3 times but the problems are still present. i down to the repair center and demand for a full refund or a new set but they refuse to. these are the following problems i encountered: � Unable to end call. � loud distortion sound heard by e other party when pick up programs end by itself when switching to other applications. � Volume of the normal profile was set to max. But when switched to silent mode and back to normal mode again, the volume was very soft even though the settings show that the volume was set to max. � not reading network status after soft reset. � volume of the loud speaker fluctuate during calls. � upon picking up a call with the receiver, the volume was very soft even though the volume was set to max. Have to press the increase volume button several times before the volume is loud enough to hear what the person in phone is saying. � after doing soft reset, last sent message was not found in sent items. � when message icon was selected, and after selecting 'text message', it shows 'today' screen and have to select message button again in order to type and send message. � when pressing the centre button or qwerty �enter� button, it will be hold onto when it is not. � After wireless is on, Bluetooth headset got disconnected after awhile. � Turn on by itself even after turning it to sleeping mode. � When tapped on messages or office documents, selected messages or office documents was highlighted instead of opening. � After finishing a phone call, the backlight goes off and stays off and I cannot access the Start menu. I can access all other functions but backlight stays off and one still can�t get into the Start menu from anywhere on the screen. I have to press the power off button quickly once and then wait a second, press it again to be able to access the start button or the light to come on. � Qwerty do not respond sometimes. Need to press several several times to type. � when wifi was already on, the status shows it as off. � suddenly got no reception in open area and will have to wait for several minutes before having reception. � phone calls ended by itself. � loud speaker gives off a buzzing sound after ending a phone call using loud speaker. in conclusion, do not buy o2 zinc. and also do not buy any o2 products in future. i am currently waiting for the release of sony ericsson x1((hopefully it comes with a video driver) and htc raphael(hopefully it comes with a video driver) and i'm going to trade in my zinc. if x1 and htc raphael doesnt comes with a proper video driver then i'll go for imate ultimate 9502. hope what i encountered do help you to make a better choice. :)

  • hey guys, i plan to buy this phone.... so, its good or not and any ideas to share with me before i take this phone... please suggest me.

  • How can we use this phone as a WebCam for our PC.

  • Hello sir, I have a o2 Xda zinc which i bought from thailand recently. but i am not finding new options in the PDA. 1. How to comy contacts from sim to O2 2. How to backup the doc and important info to the memory card. I was using XDA II mini before and to upgrade my self no i am in trouble to find those options. Please advice me. Thanks ashish

  • my o2 xda zinc does not work well using internet sharing via usb. it is only good in internet using the unit thru 3g and wifi. i think it is good as pocket pc but combined with a phone feature you can encounter problems.

  • hi guys , i bought this pda phone just a couple of months and i encounter some prob .it hangs and the battery gets very hot i dont know why its happening what i do is just remove and put back the battery and turns it on secon d thing is i gave it to my wife in italy and we found out that the sim card she's using doesn't work in this phone ..pls advise me what we acn do.thanks.

  • Agree with many others, very disappointing for the price. I must constantly check the device is not in "hang" mode which happens frequently and renders telephone inoperable.

  • I am the die-hard fan of O2 Product. I own Xphone, Xphone IIm , O2 Mini, O2 Stealth. Now using Zinc for about a month. I do not encounter hanging problem like some of the user mentioned. I log-on to my home network and hot-spot through wi-fi, no problem at all. I using fontpatch for wm6 and the ZTA4 Chinese input software . Work very well. .asp?SectionID=277&ParentID=255 Through my experience, the O2 program namely O2 plus, O2 Phone plus, SMS plus , O2 auto install program work well. I do not need other 3rd party software which do the same thing. Save $$$ Thumb up for O2. (My Xphone IIm and O2 Stealth up for grasp. Any takers do e-mail me.)

  • this device is greate, the anly thing is i forgot to test the VGA camera, it dossent work. now i have to ship it to singapore to repair it. before buying this phone be sure to check all the features.

  • I have zinc for a month and it works great. I just have one problem and I ho[pe that somebody can help. when i talking on a phone other person can hear me well but when im listening opponent receiving some other noises and its loud. any ideas how to solve that problem

  • hey ppl im planning to buy this device....i'v 2 ouestions plz help...1)shud i buy o2 zinc? 2)if not wich is the best phone with qwerty keybord,wifi,windows mobile and a touch screen?

  • how to watch videos on zinc at fullscreen resolution because whenever i watch it its always in the middle with small resolution...plzz help me somebody

  • so many problems? i don't know if to buy

  • can anybody guide me how to transfer old sim card numbers to new sim card thanks

  • Just got a Zinc and very much disappointed of this acquisition. It refuses to work. It hangs uninterruptedly and even after hard resets. Appears cannot handle the features in it. Is there a solution that it can work lest it would be a waste of money. Indisputably not a cheap buy and it would hurt if it is to be thrown in the dust bin. Dealer here in India refuses to do anything.

  • Hi everybody, I have bought my O2 Zinc on Nov and have already send for services for 2 times. I have alot of problem with the phone but after the 2 times of services it seem ok at first but now the phone got problem again. For the first service my complain was the phone battery suddenly turn very HOT, the touch screen is functioning properly always hang and lot more of problem. The second service is that the line always cut off while I was half way throught the line. the speaker also very soft sometime. I did installed the CE star version for window 5 &6 but does that affect the phone itself. please help me on the phone really have headache with this O2 Zinc.Hope to hear from you all soon Thank you very much.

  • I bought my XDA O2 Zinc 4 months back, and I'am facing lot of problems with it. Whenever there is less than 3 hours of battery my cell gets hanged if I receive any call....when iam using other applications and I get a call my cell gets hanges....Pleaseeeeee...can any one understand my problem and help me...please....have i done a mistake in buying O2 XDA Zinc????

  • i am trying to plug my thumb nail drive into my utstarcome 6700 pda phone and get it to work anyone got any ideas i made a usb cable that will plug any usb device in to it but i want to now how to get it to work please help

  • Hi Guys, I bought this phone (my first PDA phone) and I am having problems with my battery. I noticed that a full charge will only last up to 5 hours. I've already brought it back to the store and they gave me replacement batteries. The new battery would last for approx 10 hours (very limited usage). Did anyone encountered the same problem? How were you able to resolve it?

  • i have bot this mobile recently how to install fax software in this?

  • can someone suggest me the best phone "economic" with the following features:- 1. qwerty keypad 2. touch screen 3. camera 4. Bluetooth/EDGE/Infra red/GPRS/3G/USB/WLAN 5. 128MB ROM/ 64MB RAM 6. MP3 ringtones 7. Pocket Office 6 please drop a mail. thanks inadvance

  • i bought this pda a year ago.. yeah! wm5 sucks.. but after upgrading it to wm6 3 months ago it works excellent. and a 2gb storage card really2 help. but i do have two complaint on this pda: 1. the qwerty keyboard is not a finger friendly type, i had to press it hard on some of it and then it'll appear.. suck!! 2. now my free internal mem. is abt 20mb, i want to download through wifi some larger files which exceeds my free internal mem, is there a way you can download this files directly to the '2gig' storage card? please help.. and email me for suggestion and link of some good software..

  • upgrade to wm6 rom, you'll never curse it after upgrading.. :) hopefully

  • i bought the mobile on 28/09/07 and since i took it it have been in maintenance more than with me the main proplem i face is: 1- when i try to call it tells : network service not available try again later wven when some body call it tells that the phone is off so i have to soft rest. 2- it hangs alot. 3- some times when i calls the speaker keep coming on & of and i cannot talk to the caller . i appreciate if anybody can help me to get rid of this problems.

  • Yeah, this O2 Zinc has speaker function, when you make a call, please press and hold calling button for some seconds and speaker phone will be activated

  • does this pda has speakerphone? about 3 years ago I used O2 mini and satisfied with it (less problem found compared to dopod). I'm considering on getting O2 Zinc because it also has a qwerty keyboard. I don't really need the 'complicated' stuff, just the standard s: phone, messaging, mass storage (of course) and big screen. o yeah, and WiFi. I need that too. the rest i don't really mind :P thanks to whoever's reading and replying this post :)

  • jace02 - A great PDA is according to ur preferrences on the function of the PDA... The question is, what function that u seek in a PDA phone? What style or input method that u're enquiring?

  • it stated here no EDGE, but i read it somewhere that this model is EDGE equipped. would someone help me on this...??

  • hey guys! im interested of buying this pda.. does have good feature above all pdas??? can anyone help me getting great pda pls... thanx! ill wait for ur response guys!!!

  • Hi there, I'm using 4gig for memory expansion but it didn't lagged. No need to install divx (bec. of limited file associations) install core player (TCMPI) it plays almost all file types, been having problem playing mpeg4 though its included in its file associations.

  • how about sound quality thro speaker and hadphone?is it good?

  • Hi again, already bought a 2gb miniSD card... it works perfectly... i could put-in lots of videos(.AVI,.WMV,.3GP,.MP4 and etc.)and music(.AAC,.MP3,.WAV,and etc.) Love the Phone...

  • its cool... but not sure whether usin a 2gb memory card will lagged... hey i heard this phone can do magic... any1 willin to share some good sites or software especially the tv thing... plz mail me at [email protected] i really need help

  • highly recommended app for avi files is Core player best player for audio and video get the 1.1 version 1600 build it now supports a2dp and avrcp:) i dont know why there were alot of bad reviews for this device..its a great device especially after upgrading to wm6

  • hi! try installing a Divx Player... you will be able to play .AVI movies... but i do recomend that you first convert it to a Pocket Pc friendly .AVI movie file so that you would not be wasting your storage card space... i suggest SMARTMOVIE CONVERTER so to convert those .AVI files for PC for a friendly Pocket PC size... Ty!

  • hi again, already using this phone with the latest ROM which is WM6.0, it's working great i can even do MOBILE TV with these phone, it's just awesome it's really amazing what you can do if you just know how to look for it and by the amazing technical support team from O2 both E-MAIL and Customer Service Support...

  • I bought it through starhub promotion and find this a decent pda with lots of useful features. This is my first PDa phone. Battery life is ok. Can last 2-3 days if you dont use the wireless and talk too much..

  • i juz bought this xda zinc phone last 2 weeks ago. basicaly, it hang all d time, even i sent chinese text msg. need to b soft reset at least one time per day. features is goods but seem like wm6 doesn't work properly or got software bugs. finally, don't buy this phone if u wanna get pda phone.

  • If anyone wants to upgrade ur rom or upgrade to wm6, u can visit www.seeo2.com for for information...its free

  • i bought o2 zinc with windows mobile 6 it freezes what to do?

  • I just bought O2 Zinc & I want upgrade ROM to WM6. How can I do?

  • What's the different between 02 Zinc and 02 Trion? Which is the newest?

  • Really amazing...nice design...cool and executive...

  • Here's the Singapore forum link, on Zinc

  • hi folks... O2 just released the latest ROM Xda Zinc WM6 ROM Upgrade (ENG) WWE_RM3070712 Benefits of upgrade include: � Fixes issues in receciving MMS. � Fixes issues in opening video MMS from Nokia N70. � Fixes incorrect indication of MSN contact presence status. � Increases end-call notification volume for unobtainable numbers. and for the Philippine Users Streaming Player for Xda Zinc WM6 (for Philippines only) This streaming player lets you receive and play back streaming media delivered over the networks in Philippines. You may consider installing this application to your device if the above is needed. Before installing this patch file, you should have upgraded to Xda Zinc WM6 ROM Upgrade (ENG) WWE_RM3070712. All available on www.seeo2.com... so stop whining this is an awesome phone...peace

  • can i play a mpeg format on my o2 xda zinc?

  • For those that are facing problems with these phone please update you ROM to Windows Mobile 6, the update is available www.seeo2.com... I have been using this phone for 6 months now never been to a service center so just update the ROM and everything will be fine and dandy...

  • hello everyone, I recently bought the o2 xda zinc phone from asia. At the airport back home in USA, I accidentally dropped the phone on the floor, and the screen of the phone cracked, and some other things in the phone went wrong, because I couldn't switched on the phone. I was wondering, are there any service or repair centers in the states where I can get my phone fix? Do you mind emailing me the address and place? is there any in san francisco, CA? Urgent! Please acknowledge soon. thank you charles from california, USA

  • The Zinc is by far the most problematic unit I have ever had. It hangs a lot even before you install any thing, the phone system is erratic, you can't call or send messages until you do a soft reset several times, to get everything back to normal. i bought it from Dubai and using it in Oman This is a very frustrating product... I cant seem to transfer my sim memory to storage card Anybody pls help .....

  • To change the sound alert is very straight forward. Record in .wav file and have in pasted into windows root folder (not any sub folder). Importantly, the file size must be below 1MB. Hope that helps.

  • I've been an O2 PDA user from its very early days, I have been upgrading to new models when they arrive in the market... from the XDA, to XDA II, XDA IIs, and now I'm using XDA Zinc. The Zinc is by far the most problematic unit I have ever had. It hangs a lot even before you install any third party apps, the phone system is erratic, you can't call or send messages until you do a soft reset several times, sometimes you even have to do a hard reset to get everything back to normal. The applications that comes with it are full of bugs too. I already upgraded to WM6 and it didn't solve my phone problems so I went back to WM5. It's still has a lot of problems and the local support in Manila has not been of any help. This is a very frustrating product... and I will probably not buy another O2 products again! I have spent countless days and hours of lost productivity time just resetting (both soft & hard reset) to make the system work. I no longer install all the applications I just recently bought (WM5 & WM6 compatible) to lessen the problems but they're still there. This by far the worst PDA phone I have ever had. Shame on O2. You destroy my trust in your brand!

  • What's the SAR of this phone ?

  • can you plug a usb flash drive on this phone? like a computer?

  • My father was using this O2 XDA Zinc,recently he passed away and I own his phone now but he had it password protected. How do I reset it?

  • i bought the mobile on 28/06/07 and since i took it it have been in maintenance more than with me the main proplem i face is: 1- when i try to call it tells : network service not available try again later wven when some body call it tells that the phone is off so i have to soft rest. 2- it hangs alot. 3- some times when i calls the speaker keep coming on & of and i cannot talk to the caller . so i think it is a bad device

  • Great phone, great feature... also got it at a very cheap price. The total cost of phone + 2yr contact cost less then the retail price of this phone in the market.

  • Can any one help me out how to run the .dat file. I downloaded the file from my pc and while running i am getting file not supported.

  • hey guys, i dont knw whats wrong with all all these O2 Zinc's. my zinc has some sound probs cauz it could be normal and working fine at one time and the next moment theres no sound comein out of the dam thing (no sound from screen taps or songs) but once you give a ring to that dam thing the sound is back to normal. any ideas on how to cure it. thanx.

  • it does support WM 6.0... you might screwed up when updating the ROM...very satisfied with the phone after the upgrade...more personalization...you are able to customize almost everything the interface and how it suits you on your daily use... well i was dissapointed before the upgrade (orig ROM WM5.0)... phone looses signal most of the time, windows media player doesn't allow you to create playlist, while creating sms or email and at the same time someone calls you the phone HANGS...well all of these problems were gone after the ROM UPDATE... and technical support team that is offered on www.seeo2.com is very responsive also... UP for this PHONE

  • To anyone considering the O2 Zinc, Wait for the HTC Kaiser. You wont regret it. I have the Zinc and it conitnually crashing or loosing signals. WM6 doesnt work on the Zinc either. I had to downgrade the O/S to WM5.

  • can anybody please tell me about that,this model will support Adobe Acrobat Reader?

  • im an xda user...i've been using this phone for 3 mo. now...and a very cool phone...it has a great cam, interface, and etc... its a pocket pc so of course its a very capable phone...as for problems...well i did encounter a "hang up" when i was about to send an sms to someone then at the same time someone tried to call me...but a soft reset would just do...but after the ROM upgrade...i never had that problem anymore... the upgrade also improved the performance and interface of the phone for more personalization...and im also pleased with technical support email offered if you do have any questions...just check it out at www.seeo2.com...just email me for any assistance if you i might offer some solutions...

  • I just got this and it was working fine , however and after one month of usage , i cannot sync with my PC and i cannot work on the internet , a message is given to me saying no enough memory though i still have 14 mega and 2 G external one , even using the device as phone is not possible as it gives busy tone and i use to reset every time , the question here , how can i totally reset the device to retrieve the factory setting , Pls advice on all features and troubleshooting

  • this a warning to all those who are planning to buy o2 devices in the future! beware! I am from India. I was happy using O2 phones such as the XDA II and the Atom so I decided to go in for another. I purchased an O2 XDA Stealth on Feb 12th 2007 and had immediately regretted the decision as I started facing a hell lot of problems in the device. Almost after a month of correspondence with O2 they sent me a replacement handset. I was happy until i opened the new unit. It had the same problems and some new. Again after long talks with O2 (Mr Keanu) they sent me another replacement promising me that this would work but it did not. Naturally I was very angry and frustrated. At this stage I ahd lost all faith in the Stealth and demanded O2 to give me some other handset for all the inconvienience that I have faced . After a series of talks with O2 Singapore(Mr Keanu) I received an Atom Exec. But my problems worsened! After a couple of days the Exec "died" ie it would not charge. when the charger was connected it would show full battery and when disconnected it would switch off and not switch on for days. Highly annoyed and frustrated I began my talks again with O2 and at the same time bought the O2 Zinc. That was another error from my side as the Zinc also had problems. Its indicator LED malfunctioned and the microphone gave out static. Those were horrible times for me having two defective handsets. O2 finally agreed to replace both these handsets and they did. So I have already used 3 Stealths, 2 Atom Execs and 2 Zincs. That adds up to 7 O2 phones in about five and a half months!!! Well things dont end here. once again I am having problems with the Zinc such as the LED is malfunctioning, the speaker switches on automatically when a call is made, the speaker dies out, screen freezes..etc.. So to all those who are planning on investing their money on an O2 device please do not as the quality of O2 devices is degrading day by day and is no longer dependable as it once upon a time was. if any of you want to know bout the problems i faced in these many devices please contact me on +919884414907

  • i am planning to buy O2 XDA Zinc. i have some queries regarding this phone. i want to know if the phone supports 4gb memory cards? i require a business phone which i can utilize for listening music and checking mails while on travel. can somebody suggest an alternative.

  • This O2 phone is sukcs...to many problems

  • can anyone help me? I dont know what is the problem of my handset, i cant open my camera.this note is being flashed in the LCD everytime i open my camera "cannot open the camera, critical component is either missing or cannot start because program memory is unavailable.

  • can this phone support chinese language or do i have to update the software?

  • i have done the wm6 upgrade, installed fine from xp. looks good. im still not sure about the phone though, i regularly experience os crashes/slowdowns/freezes. i reckon i do a soft reset 4 times a day. i have had this issue with both os's. i also have an issue reading the mini sd card from time to time. apart from that, grouse phone, great functionality.

  • Hi, just wondering which one is the best - O2 Xda Trion or O2 Xda Zinc? Is there a difference except its metallic body, secondary VGA video call camera, and the absence of EDGE technology. I just don't understand why didn't they integrate these devices with FM Radio and the built-in GPS like the E-ten X500, M700...??!! Hope their future products gonna feature these.

  • Hi all, I have successfully up ROM to WM6. Cross language has to be fixed through O2 service center, left my Zinc for overnight and next day it was installed with WM6. I tried to upgrade WM my self, but it hang and my Zinc become brick. Better take it to service center, it's free since Zince was launched less than a year.

  • im trying very hard to set my wav tones into message alert tone but i cant really do it.i tried pasting the wav tone into the windows folder only but when i browsed the sound n notification, i cant really see the wav tone that i pasted in the windows grrrr...

  • how can i upgrade into windows media 6?is it through internet or through my handset?

  • It could be due to the OS that you using to install the ROM is in thai language and the ROM is in english.

  • Need help friends, I just D/L new ROM upgrade for Windows Mobile 6 for O2 Zinc, but I encountered error message said "Warning, Cross-language upgrade is not allowed. Please ensure the upgrade tool language is same as the default language of your device" I have no idea how to fix it, I bought from the legitimate O2 dealer in Thailand. Thanks in advance.

  • Xda Zinc WM6 ROM Upgrade (ENG) WWE_RM2070601 Free upgrade of the latest Windows Mobile 6 operating system for all Xda Zinc customers. Released on 26 June 2007.

  • Also how many phonebook contacts can we save approx.

  • What about battery life??? How many hours standby time and talk time??? am not asking the spec time. am asking abt the real usage time

  • my dad's getting it for me tomorrow. and i'm so excited. haha it's like 1.15 in the morning and i can't tell any of my friends that i'm getting it cus i'll seem big headed and all that stuff. but i really i'm bursting to say... YAAAAAY! i previously had the TREO, but without 3G, that sucks. and their camera is like... VGA. SERIOUSLY, its the 21st century!

  • to set msg tones: only wav files will work!! copy ur file in file xplorer. go to windows folder n paste. donot paste in any folder but windows folder itself. u shud b able to see all other tones here too goto sounds n notification n ur tone shud be der.

  • I downloaded the ROM thru O2's website.....and got it on my phone by flashing it via Windows XP.....Dont use Vista to flash ur ROM !!! It just doesnt work !!!! I hope that answers ur question buddy !

  • hi sheila, we have the same problem, i guess.i can't also change my message alert tone into mp3 or wave tones.only the incoming calls can be formatted into mp3 or wave tones.

  • I just bought this handphone, it was great!!!But I have a little problem with this phone...I can't change my music, into the message tone alert...Is it possible to chenge any music into a message alert or just a few type of music(I mean like only wav, mp3)?

  • hi penn, how did u update d rom?

  • Fantastic Phone......I did have a few problems with the device earlier....but after updating it with the latest ROM, it works like a breeze now !!! Its by far the best utility phone in the market......

  • Hi irresistable, I�ve been trying your advise but I cant really set my wave tones to become my message alert tone. I tried pasting the wav tone to the windows folder and not to its subfolders but when I browsed the sounds and notifications I still cant find the wav tone that I pasted, please help me with this. I have another question, how can I browse my globe wap using gprs? Thanks

  • EXCELLENT!!!! I have no problems at all with this ppc...its fast and smooth running..alot of my apllications r supported & run absolutely fine..few ppl never stop complaining but i think people like them are never satisfied..to set msg tones, only wave files can be used...paste the file (wav) in the "indows folder"..not in any sub folder but the windows folder itself..GET URSELF ONE!!!

  • Can anyone help me on how to change my message alert tone into mp3 or wav tones?Is this possible?

  • This Phone is A Nice&Good Design,But Before i buy this Phone I hear from My Friend This Mobile is Very Good,But when i buy and i Used is BAD Then as 02 XDA ATOM EXEC

  • Reasonably good phone. Needs a better mp camera. Reception is not very good. When other phone get max reception in the lift, my Zinc only receive one or two bars. In fact, it is the same with my old Atom.

  • I wonder why O2 Zinc has not come out yet with a new ROM? What are O2 Zinc rom maker doing? Just sitting and hearing people complaining about this model? HELLO!!!!! Wake up!!!!

  • wait for the HTC Kaiser... that one makes me weak in the knees...much better than this thing. Asus is great at motherboards but certainly not as good as HTC...specifically the HTC Kaiser!!!

  • It is a fairly good phone whith some of the shortcommings like there is no facility for group messageing some times takes a long time to open an application. The only problem I face is how do I send the file via bluetooth. In the send option I am unable to find any bluetooth option to send. Could any body help m,e in this front.

  • i loss my mms i loss mya program mms

  • i heard that it failed the network test, and it won't be launched in UK..

  • can any one tell me how to change the ring tone and sms tone to our coustome songs???

  • For Video not as good as ATOM EXC..

  • The screen quality is good, maybe not the 16m nokia ones but still very clear and good. But the software is hopeless. in a span of one month i change three 02 zinc handsets. first set, the clock was not working and incoming and outgoing calls would be directed straight to the voice-mail. second unit same problem. third unit the clock was working but the calls were being routed to my voice mail and whenever i spoke in the speaker phone a veered screeching sound would be heard from it, i never could figure out why as ultimately i got tired of changing handsets every week, i returned tehs et back to O2.

  • its good but i want 2 knw wether it can be use in sri lanka

  • hspda is not currently avail some networks are trialing this but the service is hit and miss the zinc has been dropped by o2 and will not be released

  • Is this any software for this xda zinc to make it work in Canada. Toronto GTA Area. I have rogers deal but this system doesn't have any option for Canada Region at all. Just looking for any help if their is any?

  • I wonder if its 3G connection can support HSDPA just by upgrade software. Does anyone have information about it?

  • o2 will not be doing the zinc in the uk cos the software is old they have gone for the XDA Trion instead.

  • this phone is now not being released due to software faults! i am an O2 rep and have just got news that this handset is being pulled

  • The phone still available in o2 (UK) u could found it on latest catelog.it said will available by next month.

  • O2 O2, time to think about your business. You remember, few years ago O2 was TOP, now my friends..........

  • I still cannot get GN Netcom 6210 Bluetooth headset working with my Zinc. Pairing seems to be succesful but the phone does not automatically connect to the headset upon receiving and making calls. Can connect "manually" but that connetcion is teminated after 5-6 seconds. If I dial a number in that 5-6 seconds the call is transfered to phone and connected until I hang up. O2 sent me elaborated paring instructions but that did not help. Anyone with the same problem? Noted there was a ROM update but this problem was reported a fixed bug.

  • Yeh, software is the issue with this not being released

  • problem with the zinc is a software problem, thats the reason for the delayed release. may be released later but not lookin anytime soon

  • O2UK are no longer taking this Device! Anyone know why?

  • The XDA Zinc will not be released with O2 UK.

  • New ROM is out from O2

  • just read the review on Zinc, overall not worth it. This is OEM from Asus ..

  • The pda is already out, i am holding one in my hand rite now

  • Unfortunately, O2 have yet again delayed the release of this phone! 26th March 2007!! Ugh.

  • made by asus

  • have not gps......

  • im using it now... very nice picture taken from the phone...

  • Looks nice BUT i won't get it. I tried it once and frankly, it doesn't blow me away. It works like the HTC Hermes though the touchscreen seems less responsive than the Hermes. Disappointing. Quite a few interesting new gadgets from the 3GSM Congress. I especially like the stuff from Nokia and HTC.

  • I hv in using o2 for long time, suffered big time, can anyone advise abt dis one !!!!! thanx

  • OK, so I have been testing the Zinc for over a month now. I have gone through 3 Firware upgrades and 3g finally seems to be working. Agian the unit is nicely made and attracts attention when using it around becuase it is so new. Battery life has improved and easily get a full day out of it. Exchange push emial works great, and so does 3rd party email software. Just so you know I am not a professional tester, my company happens to buy many O2's each year so they gave me one to test. Not my full time job.

  • this XDA look like the most practical in terms of style but its also quite descreat aswell as it doesn't look like a mini entertainment system but when you look a bit closer this seems more complex than a necleur weapon i looks like something james bond would use to stear his aston around with lookin very kwl

  • This Phone is good I brought SGD1400.00 For AAAs Solution. If this phone have 3.2M Pixel This phone Worth SGD1500.00 That is fault of O2 Phone .

  • So they give it an excellent name, change the looks slightly, but it is no better than the rest, i want the apple iPhone!

  • waiting for xda atom life!!!!!!

  • Hi Brian, I do have the XDA EXEC and cannot send info via Bluetooth.Can it be done with the ZZINK model? How can it be done with the XDA EXEC or do I need 3rd Party software? I can't even send contacts with Bluetooth to another phone? Please help me out on this. [email protected] +447763113535

  • hi brian, quick question - how do you become a tester for these devices? Are you a full time tester or do you test the device alongside your normal work? I am very interested to find out more, would appreciate any insight you can give. Thanks!

  • o2 is improving their fone .. but still their screen is 65k and nokia has gone far upto 16 m colors .. lots of difference u knoww.... thats the main reason i am not buying this all the touch screen fones

  • I marvel by O2 XDA Zinc, although have never used it because fitur presented by as according to my requirement, I request whether/what can give the me free of charge this O2 XDA Zinc. I have no the ability to buy it. thank.

  • i have been testing the Zinc for several weeks. I have been having an aweful time with screen alignment. I align the screen 6 times a day and it still does not remain aligned for more then an hour. I think it is the landscape view messing with it. Does anyone know of a fix for this? I contact O2, but have not heard yet.

  • MSNt, close but no cigar. Though its form factor strikingly looks the same, it is NOT another HTC Hermes (aka Tytn) nor a re-branded HTC unit. The O2 XDA Zinc is in fact an Asus Mars II. If you check carefully this O2 XDA Zinc (aka Asus Mars II) distinctly has an Intel 520 Mhz cpu, has miniSD, has a real headphone audio jack and is triband only without HSDPA (!); whereas the Hermes/Tytn has a Samsung 400Mhz cpu, microSD, proprietary ExtUSB doubling as headphone jack (!), and quadband HSDPA. Check it out yourself at and sites. NOTE: Both Zinc/Mars and Tytn/Hermes are also incomplete and lacking support in same areas, i.e., they have no built-in GPS and no built-in FM radio thus no TMC.

  • Bored because modified from dopod838 & dopod 838pro. They hav to build up a new bombastic design and not to make a similar with the other model/ brand..

  • PDAfan It looks like the HTC Hermes cos it is a HTC Hermes you plonker! 02 use re-branded HTC units (among others) for their XDA range

  • this phone is wicked! had it 1 month! best thing working i na fne shop gt the fnes first! :D this fne does evrything man also has 3g an gprs! an sat nav :D:D:D:D!! bes buy!

  • i'd take this over the exec if only because it looks less bulky, and still has everyting but the kitchen sink.

  • Looks just like the HTC Hermes. Doesn'y excite me at all. Boring.

  • soemone has said they always ahve problems with o2 phones!! well o2 only sell the phones if u have a problem with a nokia handsets its nokias fault not o2s there a service provider not the makers of the handsets!!! this handset will b wicked!!

  • O2 isn't crap but they sure ain't as good as they used to be. HTC is kicking their asses real bad. I used to be a O2 fan but now...it is HTC all the way!

  • o2 are not crap at all never had a prob are absolutly fab

  • I have the XDA Exec and have looked at the Zinc. Other than the 2mp camera does the Zinc have anything which the exec doesnt. Is it worth me upgrading to the Zinc? Im hoping the XDA flame gets a UK release as that looks amazing!!!

  • Does anyone know if this phone have an buil in GPS?

  • cant understand o2's mentality? thy always come out wid old comfiguration in new dumb looking models...... Even if u compare this model......features of the previous o2 atom exec r much more better thn this one learn sumthin o2 people

  • I just received an eval unit from O2. It works nice and much smaller then I thought. I have everything working, except the 3G. Each time I try to use 3G my browser and email turns in GPRS automaticaly and 3G is not used. This is my provider not the phone. I will get it worked out next week. great device, good screen, and nice package. I hope the production model slider is a little better it does not seem it will last.

  • o2 sucks. i always have problems with their phones!!!!

  • That's not true. I heard that HTC wants to sell its own brand so it told O2 to get lost. Asus as a partner was not by choice, O2 was desperate. Everyone knows Asus makes sub-par phones. Besides, it's just a copycat phone of HTC.

  • well does this phone have stereo speakers?pls let me know

  • if you have this phone, you don't need a personal computer anymore!this phone is quite perfect for a student like me, i love this phone! thank you O2!

  • wrong my friend this is not made by Htc this is made made by Asus O2 are parting with Htc simply because there products are not built to a high enough spec..and are not reliable...and we all know that. ASUS are the daddy of PDAs now..

  • Question: Is this a HTC device? What's the difference with HTC's products? They all look the same though HTC has more variety.

  • at last!, finally a compact pda in the xda range that matches the processing speed of the exec