Philips 568

  • Released 2004, Q4
    87g, 18mm thickness
    Feature phone
    8MB storage, no card slot
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    128x160 pixels, 5 lines
  • 0.3MP
    Video recorder
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  • 720mAh
    Li-Ion

Philips 568 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2004, Q4
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 98 x 44 x 18 mm (3.86 x 1.73 x 0.71 in)
Weight 87 g (3.07 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type STN, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels, 5 lines
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 500 x 5 fields, Photo call
Call records 30 dialed, received and missed calls
Internal 8MB
 3.2 MB free shared memory
Main Camera Single VGA
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones, composer
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, EMail
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 Predictive text input
Voice memo
Organizer
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Misc Colors Deep Black and Arrow Silver

Philips 568 - User Reviews

  • i bought philips 568 but once i put my sim card ... it doesnt acceot it, it tells, insert recognised sim card. am fed up! please, some help

  • How can I transfer data of my philips 568 to my pc?

  • This phone is not good.because i cant use internet and play games

  • I have problem in my mobile set philips 568 has been locked.But I forget my lock password. pls try to solve this problem . i would be happy to solve this problem.

  • I have been using this set since last 3 years. I need to change the display as it is damaged. it is working. just display needed. plz suggest.

  • can anyone tell me wherei can buy a data cable for this mobile.i bought it through e-bay and the accesssories were not provided

  • I have it for 3 years by now, and it doesn't gave me too much troubles. I just had to change the battery by now.

  • am a user of philips 568 and am facing a problem on it thus non how to get it accessories thus the battry and it housing.please can you give a specific location in GHANA-Accra in west africa on how to get my request stated above

  • Dont buy this phone. Because we are facing problem. Milon

  • Well, Phillips 568 has got a wonderful and good shape for someone to handle or hold but the poor part of it is that it's key pads freezes and press it take long Please send us a manual giude so that we can rectiy out the problem

  • I am sumon using philips 568 model mobile phone.But i have no software.please help to get philips 568 software.

  • I was glad with this phone,which now does't"let me hear"anyone,as it was "flying". I would provide you(who needs) with a battery....

  • i am using philips 568 and when i switch on it does not also when it is able to come it freezes and when i charge the battery and its full it gets exhausted so please i want to know the cause and how to repair it.thank you

  • Please do not ever buy any Philips mobile handset from any seller on E-Bay India. There is no after sales service on this product in India. They are so dumb that they cannot even guide me to procure a battery replacement for the Model 568. My handset is lying idle and I need a battery replacement which no one can provide.

  • how much gprs speed philips 568 . how much kbps .

  • anybody can direct me to get philips 568 casea

  • Pleace inform me how can i connect my philips 568 via USB port?

  • I have been happy with mine for couple of years now but it seems to have lost divert to answerphone. If I go to Call Info, call settings, divert, unsnswered,set,I get a blank screen that seems to want a number which assume needs to be voicemail number of my provider??? my phone provider confirms the answerphone is set up correctly. Can anyone confirm this is the case

  • Hello Everyone I need a philips 568 modle phone software. Could any body told me where i get it?

  • I have purchase these mobile in the year 2004 n they have not provided me data cable n now it is getting problems...So plz anyone can tell me where can i get the data cable as the company doesnt sell data cables for it..

  • Great little phone, Owned on once and want another, got all I look for in a phone :) No need for bluetooth, No need for an MP3 player, the screen despite being only 65k colours is very sharp :) loved it

  • Its a bogus mobail phone. Nothing its features works well. and its software and cable also dosent work properly. So b careful

  • It's very foul .I can't use it properly for 8 th month.so be careful

  • Can anybody help me? My this phone is not working properly if anyone can give software of this phone so it will be very helpful for me

  • i want to by it.it is a very beauti full phone.

  • Can anyone give me software of philips 568 plz

  • My Philips 568 has started giving problem since yesterday. It is not starting. I have charged the cell fully,but when i press the on off switch on the right, it displays the startup scean but as i leave the button it gets switched off again. I tried it again, it get switched in for few seconds and shows searching for EMIE or EMEI no and gets switched off again ... Help help me .. Let me know any service center for Philps Mobiles in INDIA...

  • Hi every body, I've had my phone for about a year. the only time it gave me trouble was when the keypad locked and did not function for about some hours. i abandoned it overnight and was pleased to find it perfectly normal the next morning. i said one trouble but there are other problems like: -my manual is in spanish and i live in nigeria and the official language is english -my set did not come with an earphone -i just read about the data cable, i really need that cos i still love my phone and would like to use it for as long as, even if i still buy one with infra-red or blue tooth hi-hi-tech (so i want to know where to buy one in nigeria, port harcourt specifically) -and the specs i just saw in this site, like 40 polyphonic ringtones, i have 12 default and 5 for composer? the rest come when or how? -and the demo mode on the menu, is it possible to make a video like that with the special effects? apart from these the phone is really nice especially the crafting, i have the silver colour and most people still want to have a look at it although its worn now. hope to hear from someone. thanks -

  • i am using philips568,i have usb data cable but no software for it ,please inform me the site where i can get it.

  • READ ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my 1st handset lasted me only 3 weeks becuse i lost signal and could not txt or call not even 999! the second 1 has lasted me a very long tym but now it keeps freezin my pictures dont work everything keeps tiling and pixelating its driving me insane!!! this phone is ok as long as ur not planning to keep it 4 long a tempory basis would more likely match this phones status tnx!

  • i bought this set before 5 month.but now its turn into hang more than 5 times in a day.its a disgusting set.

  • I am using Philips 568 mobile. I have a data cable with my mobile. but I have no software. pls tell me from where i can free download the software for this Philips 568 mobile.

  • what is it mean of PC SOFTWARE LINK. and how will i link with a computer.

  • I left my philips 568 phone on charge over-night.The next morning,when i wanted to switch it on,the background comes on and goes off when you leave the on button.pls tell me what the problem is and how to solve it.

  • dear sir sir i have no data cable. my mobile philips 568 has been infected by virus due to usage of GPRS .i dont have any software.so please give me a site address where i can get my mobile software. by thameem

  • A good phone I must say. This is my second Philips Phone. I'd have like an improvement on the Ringer. Secondly,here, in Nigeria, I cannot have the model configured for WAP/ GPRS. Tell me what to do about this, since I would like to brouse with it. Stay cool everybody!

  • There is no mobile as bad as it. It has no infraed & blue tooth but a rubbish wap browser. I hate philips.

  • I am using Philips 568 mobile. I have a data cable with my mobile. but I have no software. pls tell me from where i can free download the software for this Philips 568 mobile.

  • I have this phone and is O.K. But i am angry because it doesn't have inflared.

  • Hi, Does anyone know how much the USB data cable for this phone is. I rang Dutchwest and they said �25 but that seems a bit expensive. Does anyone know anywhere else? Thanks

  • Is it possible to send pictures from the phone to PC via PC software link or USB? I don't really want to send them on MMS or email as it would take too long. Thanks.

  • Well as far as I am concern Philips 568 is not performing up to expectation. I bought one here in Nigeria but not upto a year it started developing fault and there was no warranty because I bought from someone that brought them from Europe. The main problem is that it will not boot completely which means I can not use my phone at all. If it come up now in the next few minutes it will hang/freeze up. You on it sometime it will just remain on with the back light and the LCD light. Can anyone please help me out.

  • if u have a cable and software and can't connect the pc use this steps. 1:connect the cable to your phone 2:go to the menu/games&applications/PC software on/off 3:when u use this you can see a picture like loading panel 4:then connect the cable USB side tu your USB 5:after that you can see a warning about finding your phone. 6:if u will see a panel for searching softare just click next and next for searching the software from your pc.(if you will setup the software to your pc it can find it by itself) 7:and now you can connect to your phone ;) if u have another problem just send me a mail ...

  • I have a philips 568 and i bought a cable which using from USB to phone jack input. I was downloading a software for connecting pc for my phone and i manage my phone correctly.i can add midi files, mmf files, amr files etc. and photos to my phone. if u have only a cable you can manage your mobile by mobtime cell phone manager. now i'm searching a software for update my mobile's bios.

  • Hi, I need to know the process to connect Philips 568 mobile phone to a PC. What is the cable and how does it is like? Is this an RS232 or USB cable? And the PC software? Please, if you know it, could you answer me by email. Thanks a lot.

  • I am using Philips 568 mobile. I have a data cable with my mobile. but I have no software. pls tell me from where i can free download the software for this Philips 568 mobile.

  • i bought 1 but i didn't have a software link were do you get one???

  • I bye it without DATA Cable. But Next time I bye data cable but I cant use it. Its memory is so small. Not reasonable thing.

  • When I first recieved the Phillips 568, I was excited about its quality. All I can say is that I was a little disapointed. If you are a person who cant keep away from their phone, then dont buy it. I would only reccomend it to people who use mobiles for calling, and emergencies. I only ever used the phone forabout 4 months. I have ordered a Motorola PEBL, which I ***hope*** is better value.

  • The model is quite a cute one. For it's price the features are pretty good. The only problem is the USB cable. Please could any help me to find where I can purchase one in Kolkata along with the battery. Thanks.

  • I am not fully satisfied using Philips 568 mobile because I have a software and cable with my mobile. but when i install that i could not connect with the. PC shows new hardware found but could not connect. pls tell me from where i can download the software for this Philips 568 mobile.

  • Dear all I am using Philips 568 mobile. I have a software and cable with my mobile. but when i install that i could not connect with the. PC shows new hardware found but could not connect. pls tell me from where i can download the software for this Philips 568 mobile.

  • I am using philips 568 model for last 5 months. Today when I was charging the phone, I got a message 'Battery is Flat' and I am not able to operate my phone. Please suggest per return of mail.

  • the phone is wonderful it has a kool pictures the camera is kool the sound er bam but it can record for 50sec and download the max of 49kb it has small memo fo downloading the worst of it is that it has no infared or bluetooth the phone is one of the best phone ever.

  • i think its a cool phone for the price. i have had it for 3 months now and though it has no infrared or bluetooth my pics come out really nice only they have to be snaped in bright light.

  • very interesting design

  • This set is very bad to me.My friends who used philips mobile told me that all the philips mobile is bad. But I found philips 362 is the best philips set. However you can buy (this) philips568 because its a cheap rated camera phone.

  • where is the infra-red/blue/green/violet??man dont buy this phone anyway.the video & pic is so so bad without light(also in light). typing speed,operating system also too low.buy siemens cx 70 rather buying this.

  • is there any website for composing ringtones for the 568 please email me, cheers in advance

  • philips mobile phones are not so popular in my country nigeria. some of us who use it fi nd it dificult getting the accessories. We in nigeria want more philips mobile phones in nigeria

  • Hello pls i need the mobile phone tools for philips 568 .

  • Guys, did any body find which cable to use with Phillips 568? and where to get it from? Please reply to send me an email..

  • Bought this a while ago. My package came full with software cd, earphone and usb data cable. But had to download the latest version of the soft(phone tools v.3.25) from philips support page. For those of you having trouble to connect with pc, download the latest version of the app, run the installer but don't yet connect your phone with pc. When the installer asks, only then connect the phone with pc, and from your phone menu, go to games& Ap> pc software link and let it run. Your phone will be detected and you can transfer all you need, to and from the phone. But pc soft link should be running in your phone all the time or else you'll lose connection.

  • very nice & user friendly.

  • i need the software mobile phone tools for my phillips 568, can anyone help me where to find it?

  • okay.. but is there any headset(of mobile)to PC(USB post)- USB cable avaiaable??

  • Hi dude, you wrote: "Ok, I found how to export from the phone to the PC. A cable inserted in the head set slot.Then, menu games and pc software link...then activate COOL". But did not tell about the details of this cable. Is it any cable they sell in stores or a Philips data cable? Please mail me.

  • Ok, I found how to export from the phone to the PC. A cable inserted in the head set slot.Then, menu games and pc software link...then activate COOL

  • How can i export my photos from the phone, becouse i cannot find where to put a network cable ( if works )

  • Please, can sombody to tel me more about these phone! I still thinking whether to buying one?

  • sir i am new user i want setup the java games. what is the process.plze sir tell me. i am from india.

  • its ok how to use the gprs iam using the airtel in india in ap

  • hi i bought this phone a month ago. it's ok but the videos a quite blurry and sometimes the pictures are and you need to right light to take them even though it's on nightshot you can't see a thing still. But the games are fun.

  • I am a new user of this mobile sets. So i need a breef user mannual. Pls send me. Thanks

  • not bad

  • Hi..ppl I'd never suggest anybody this phone. I'm jus satisfying myself till I could get a new one. I wouldn't have taken this one if I had known abt this model before.

  • Hi! I know it cost around US$30 in Hong Kong. You can also try posting a "Want It Now" request to eBay- it's quite effective and it's a free service! Good luck hunting!

  • please intimate the service centre in kolkata and also intimate How to load GPRS from BSNL? please tell the similar set mentioned in BSNL site to install the GPRS

  • Just a month back a bought one....but the pacakage didnt include the data cable... the pixel is ok...and other features are fine...but I think there are some problem with the operating system

  • where can you buy a battery for this phone on the internet.

  • what is the battery number for this phone to buy? Thank you.

  • hi guys!! i like the phone a lot want to buy 1 too. the basic package shud be strong. good reception and sound quality when making calls. i talk a lot. so it shudn't be a frustrating experince. i'll be buying to phone to talk and the size more than anything else. Users please help.

  • friends, this is an amazing cell. it's very easy to connect the cell to PC. plug your cable data to headset connector. choose game&application menu. click on pc software link. let it run. after you install the mobile phone tools on your PC. activate it. choose serial cable connection. connect your cell to the PC. wait for a moment until u see the operator indicator on the PC monitor. finish. have a nice download matey..... let us bring our great design cell with a proud.

  • How can i share my pictures and videos with my p.c. help me please.

  • i am looking for philips 568 usb data cable to upload my pics and vids into my computer however have been unable find it.... can someone plz help me i will really appreciate it.

  • since i purchase this phone,i dont know how to download or get polyphonic ring tone on it please teach me

  • ive got it 4 christmas and want 2 no all da features it has plz help thanks

  • how to turn sound of?

  • before comment I want to clarify how can I download the photos & video clippings what i have taken in my Philips 568? @ the time of purchase just they have given me the charger, phone set & earphone set. kindly advice whether i need to purchase any more to the best use of philips 568 blue tooth technology. further even in reputed photo studios also they said it is impossible to down load the photos from my mobile to computer. awaiting for your best suggession. s.sreenatha.

  • it is an amazing phone apart from the blurred camara and it is expensive.

  • Am happy to come in contact with this site. Am in love with my philps 568. Dont care what others think about it, bt, i have a problem. 1.In trying to understand it I activated it as This sim only, now I cant use any other sim apart from the one in it. 2. Ysterday while trying to sitched on it refused, and the display shoed me "APPLICATION INITIALIZATION FAILURE" All tehe technicians syas they dont know how to help me. Pls can someone help? Dont want to change to another cellphone. Thanx!

  • can anyone tell me is there really 40 polyphonic melodies?? i can only find 12 in the sound album and my camera is really blurred is that normal??

  • can anyone tell me is there really 40 polyphonic melodies?? i can only find 12 in the sound album and my camera is really blurred is that normal??

  • yeh it is good 50� phone but is it work only on virgin's sim?

  • I feel this phone is really good quality for the price. i paid � 50.00 for it and it does me perfect.

  • Nice for the price, but it does my head in that once again its impossible to find a USB connection cable for the thing and it doesnt seem to be as compatible with download services as i'd hoped- though this isn't a problem if you don't care about getting new content on there and the composer is very useful for making your own little tunes. Shame the instruction manual doesnt go a little further into how to work it though, it took me a while to figure out how to input a song.

  • This phone is okay at least. I believe the design is moderate enough. Anybody that need a more powerful phone should go for one and stop criticising the phone. I am already using it and am enjoying it!

  • I would like to ask an advice to the gentlemen or ladies who say that this phone should have features like mp3,bluetooth,fm radio to really be in with a chance of selling, and other screen besides stn, etc� If you can advice me a mobile with all these features and for the same price as Philips 568, please tell me!!! I will buy a new one! After all�you seem to be the experts (or not!!! ) About this equipment model, one thing that I think it�s missing it�s a way to transfer the data, without buying an expensive cable, or spending money sending mms.

  • very simple. No infrared. USB cable too not included.

  • This is a very good phone. Video recording facility is the major plus point. Everyone says nokia menu tree is the easiest but I am surprised at the very logical Philips navigation. Photo quality is better than many higher prices models my friends own. ON a whole a real real surprise for me, i didny expect Philips to design such a beautiful phone. Will be much more attractive when prices further fall

  • does anyone know how to turn off the intro sound when the phone is switched on and also how to turn off the sounds when you enter blank folder or menue's well i've turned off the keytones. basically i want to turn off all sounds other than the ringer. thank you

  • The 568 is a great phone looking at the features and price. Quality is ok compared to other mobile phones. In terms of design it looks a little bit like a SonyEricsson.

  • A good buy for an ordinary phone. I like to look, buttons, menu, and design (good to hold). Downsdes are: sound quality is not the best. The camera is burry. Also the auto key lock activate too fast (just 2 seconds) and you need three steps to release it.

  • This phone has a bug... If you write a "�" in one of your SMS, without passing the 160 characters limit, it will count as 3 SMS... Be careful! I don't know if there is a software update yet for it!

  • oh God.. are u crazy people? this phone is nothing compared to samsung's and sony ericsson's products.. the camera is so blurry!? how could they call it a camera phone.. sucks!!

  • my phone locked and now cant use any other sim card ,could you tell me how to unlock it ? just by input numbers!

  • this is the best product i like so much in my life

  • A great alternative to Sony Ericsson, Nokia or siemens. The philips brand is at least not so common as the rest of the crowd. Cool Design, great finishings and superb sound quality.....just try Philips as an alternative to competing brands....by the way last year Philips doubled their sales in the GSM market (so maybe a Philips GSM is not so rare in the near future)

  • This is a Superb phone and rightly priced. Keep up the good work Philips.

  • the phone is to replace 535 in certain markets. I looks really good for its price. check some other pictures on the web and u will get the idea.

  • super

  • Come on now philips! You've made the OLED and poly-LED screens for mobile use,and you are still using an STN screen... then NO radio,NO MP3,No iRDA,NO BT... Come on. I know you can do something better than that...

  • How did you get the phone???It�s not availble yet.....

  • okay... i have the 568... but i cant use alot of the functions. like how does the composer work? when i click it, it says no ringtones avaliabe. and is there anyplace where i can get a usb cord for the 568? it an awsome fone by the way.

  • a stn screen at first no mp3 and no fm radio then we talk about philips it sucks really

  • just another ordinary phone

  • hi, am a distributor of your mobile phone in india ,i want to suggest you that you should have loud polyphonic ringtones for indian customer , sinse the debacle of your product in this country is only because your ringer tone which is very low, further your phone gets hang which need to be relook

  • i think this fone is a little underated just look at the style of this fone its sleek and slim though yes the features are a little out dated, needs features like mp3,bluetooth,fm radio to really be in with a chance of selling, im also happy i got first review woo!