Samsung C5220

  • Released 2009, March
    100g, 18.2mm thickness
    Feature phone
    35MB storage, microSD (dedicated slot) slot
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  • 2.0"
    176x220 pixels
  • 1.3MP
    Video recorder
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  • 960mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung C5220 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Launch Announced 2009, March. Released 2009, March
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 99 x 49.5 x 18.2 mm (3.90 x 1.95 x 0.72 in)
Weight 100 g (3.53 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 2.0 inches, 12.6 cm2 (~25.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
 External 1 inch black and White FSTN display(96 x 96 pixels)
Memory Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook 1000 contacts, Photo call
Call records 30 dialed, received, missed calls
Internal 35MB
Main Camera Single 1.3 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single Yes
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes
GPS No
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes
 MP3/AAC/WMA/MP4 player
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 960 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 250 h
Talk time Up to 2 h
Misc Colors Grey, Red, Black
SAR EU 1.26 W/kg (head)    
Price About 60 EUR

Samsung C5220 - User Reviews

  • i know it was a long time ago but did you get an answer on this one? Can't find the response

  • I have a Samsung C5220 3G mobile phone and it has the repeat text message function activated. My Grand Daughter set it up for me many years ago so I am unable to explain how to enable this feature but I do know that it is possible.

  • I have been told the c3520 & c5220 are both 3g! I am having trouble finding out if these 2 phones have the function 'repetitive text sound' every 2 or 3 minutes! Samsung says yes but the seller doesn't seem to think so.All my other flip phones from samsung have all had this function now the all of them(2g) are to go in the bin. The seller wants 299.95 for a new c3520. I only ever paid about 80.00 ever so why such a massive cost? and if I do buy it and find out the function is not on the phone I have been told 'no returns' I do 't want the phone if it does not have this function.It is my work phone and need to get every text a.s.a.p. Why no warranty if the phone truly has a fault? At my wits end what to do as time is running out. Can anyone out there give me some definite answers on these 2 phones. Thank you blonde

  • 3g compatible

  • Samsung c5220 is it 2 or 3g

  • If you can,t guarantee that the information is correct then why are you bothering to post it at all.

  • How can the sim card be removed?

  • How do I change back to English after my niece accidentally changed the language ?

  • Very nice phone

  • Master reset

  • How to change ring tone

  • i forgot phone password

  • How do I connect it to a bluetooth hands free in the car

  • You got to hit hash twice as fast as you can that will disable the problem

  • I loved this phone and it has just died. black screen unable to be charged. It has given steady and reliable service and I woulod just love to be able to replace it with the same one, but not locked to Telstra.

  • my phone freezes on the telecom screen at start up, anyone else had this and did manage to fix?

  • Can anyone tell me how to turn predictive text on? I can't find it in any menu options. Thx.

  • only you have to do is too turn off the phone

  • does anyone here can help me to figure out the problem about my samsung GT-C5220 phone is freeze when i want to take videos and photos...

  • It works fine as a mobile broadband modem in linux (ubuntu)

  • can someone help me how to have games and java apps n my phone?

  • Can someone tell me how to extend the ring time, cos before I can answer it, it goes to messagebank

  • Why does it keep going to voicemail after 24 hours and have to turn off and on

  • yes it has..to to tools, phone profiles, (normal) , option, edit..hope this will help

  • Does anyone know if this phone has a vibration option?

  • Hi does anyone know how to work the mirror style camera on the inside of the phone?

  • Can help you. Repeat your post if assistance is still needed.

  • Can anyone tell me how to turn up the volume for text messages please... I don't hear it even when I have it in my pocket...

  • have had mine fixed twice in 4 months...now i am told it is not repairable due to rust internally...maybe some one could enlighten me what rusts in a phone..it has not been wet....try a new brand...my nokia lasted for years..

  • Same! Is there a dictionary on this phone you can change words on? Someone must be able to help! PLEASE

  • thats exaxly wat i want to no

  • No i have not found out my problem yet your the only one who has contacted me. My problem is i want to find out where the dictionary is in the phone. As if you can put words in you must be able to take them out and nobody in the shops know know either. Regards Margaret

  • hello margaret did you have any luck finding out how to fix it i have the same problem ..

  • how do you do an underscore on it?

  • does it have a vibration

  • I have a Samsung C5220 mobile and i have a problem can you please tell has it got a dictionary in the phone as i want to get into it to change a few words for instants when i put in this word: out it comes up with 668 and also when i put in having it comes up with 428464 this is annoying when trying to text quickly having to go back to change it. Had this problem since I've had the phone. My e-mail address is: [email protected] Thanks Margaret

  • True, you can't lock the keypad, however if you go into 'settings' 'security' 'Privacy Lock' you can lock chosen applications, like messages, files, contacts etc, and then you have to enter a password to access them.

  • You can't lock the keypad. Closing the phone does this for you. There is no need to lock it. The buttons can't be pressed when you flip it shut

  • Hold down # key. List of symbols to choose from.

  • My friend just got one and we asked Samsung - it can't be done!!! What a joke! Just cause it has a flip-down? What about if someone finds it - you can't even set a phone lock code after a timeout - so basically you have to turn off the phone to be safe!!!

  • Hey, for the life of me I cannot find what key to use when I want to start a new line in a text message. Does anyone know what to use for [ENTER] or [RETURN]? Will be most grateful. BTW, for my basic needs, after some playing around have set it up to my liking, except of course the preset bluddy Telstra keys. And hope I don't have the 'sudden death' issues some I've read have had. Thanks :-)

  • you could use your USB

  • Bought two (2) C5220 at Woolworths today. $99.00 including $10 starter kit + $40 recharge voucher. All up $50 pre-paid talk time with Telstra. Good value. On sale at Woolies this week only.

  • I have a Samsung C5220 mobile and i have a problem can you please tell has it got a dictionary in the phone as i want to get into it to change a few words for instants when i put in this word: out it comes up with 668 and also when i put in having it comes up with 428464 this is annoying when trying to text quickly having to go back to change it. Had this problem since I've had the phone. Thanks Margaret

  • I would like to silence the keypad on my c5220. I can do it with the side key but it also silences the phone. What am I doing wrong?

  • Thinking of buying my granddaughter the C5220. Could anyone please tell me if the messaging on this model is still frangmented please? Thanks

  • I am being tracked by a colleague who seems to take pride in knowing my whereabouts at all times and keeping me guessing how he knows. Has he been able to activate a tracking system with this phone via a software installation I don't know about, like a gps type thing. Anyone with any knowledge on these things would be appreciated, thanks.

  • Hi there i am thinking of buying the phone and was wondering if any one had any problems or advice about the phone it would be good if any one could share wth me cheers guys

  • How do you turn off or change the sound on the keys?

  • I want to know how to get my C5220 mobile into vibrate mode when it rings

  • does it support videocall & price?

  • Hello I was wondering if anyone knows a way that you can connect this phone to a Mac or Linux computer? The software that comes with it says that it only works on WIndows. Thanks Harry

  • can someone tell me how to lock the C5220 key pad please

  • A very simple yet smart phone. Great for people that like to make calls and text without a fuss and need great reception. Also a great size for the pocket needy users

  • I think its a pretty cool little phone, not flash by no means but does have pretty good reception which is what i need in a phone.

  • the sd card on mine isn't turning up on the PC manager or the phone, i needed it to put music on there, could someone please help

  • Does anyone know how to turn OFF the vibration?

  • yeah the one problem my dad found with this phone is that the screen is very fragile he has gone thru 3 phones 2 cracked one lost lol i have a cracked one i cant believe how many people are having problems figuring this phone out when im having non at all and i cant see 3/4 of my screen lol

  • Does anyone know what the headphone connector is ? and if any1 knows where to grab a cheap connector to 3.5mm jack ?

  • Hold the # key for a second or two

  • turn on the vibration by going into profiles outdoor profile

  • how to turn on vibration

  • I have only just bought this phone a few weeks ago and cannot find the underscore line in any of the buttons functions. I need to be able to use it to log on to emails etc.... any help would be appreciated

  • You can try this code: 0000

  • Bought this phone today, is a good phone but am having trouble connecting to my computer. Really want to add wallpapers and music and what not... the computer doesn't detect the phone at all even with the correct drivers installed. Any help would be appreciated thanks

  • i found this technique on the net. some times it works sometimes it doesnt. first when u hook it to your phone it will say 'pc studio' or 'media player'. select media player. oh and make sure u connect ur phone before u open pc studio

  • please help i lock my samsung C5220 and it requesting for the pass code.. what is the passcode?

  • Just bought this on Saturday at Bendigo - took it home - 1.5 hrs drive north from there - and even with the wonderful "Blue Tick" that says it's great for rural areas NO SERVICE. Wasted my money. Is there any phone dealer out there that knows what they're taking about when it comes to network coverage??? I doubt it!

  • just bought this phone today and a memory card for it, but i can not get the music from the phone to the card, keep getting a failed message. i have tried just about everything but to no avail.

  • I have an A411. Good little phone but the VGA camera is lacking, with small images. How do the 5220 (with 1.3MP) images come out enlarged on the computer? Thanks.

  • You can silence the keypad by using the volume buttons on the left side of the handset.

  • I have had the same problem, I dont understand it at all. You follow their instructions - phone says connected but not registering on pc!!!! AHHHHH very frustrating.

  • I really like this phone but I have one query I cannot work out how the Video call works. It says I have it but then tells me I dont when I attemp to use it. I am very confused????!!!! Do I have to turn something on or ???

  • Possible, sounds like the message center number is wrong in your handset, look in settings for this and see what is in it, then google your provider and the words 'sms centre number' (or the sorts) and go from there. (or ring up your providor or go into a store if you really have to) (i only have the Telstra one.. it's +61418706700) Hope i helped, Cheers Al

  • haha good luck mate, they only pair up once and once you disconnect them they wont reconnect unless you delete the divice from the 'pair device' section on your fone, and then repair them each and every time... so i'v been told anyhow =] Al

  • Phone came with PC Studio 3. It pairs but will not connect. Has anyone managed to use this successfully?

  • you can't...you can only set a song for call ringing tone.

  • i can receive voice calls and txts but cannot send txts. Have I got the settings wrong?

  • does the wallpaper in side of the phone come up on the external screen?

  • when you recieve a txt message there is no way of changing the noise but i want a song when i get a txt pls i hate this noise

  • Dean - I finally found it - in idle mode, touch the up/down button on the left side of the phone and it'll show a keypay volume slider that you can take all the way down to zero. Phew what a relief mine was driving me crackers.

  • You have to go to settings then to phone settings and change from normal to silent for whilst you text then back to normal to ring. Silly uh!!!

  • Does anybody know how to turn the keypad tone to silent for texting?

  • Does anybody know how to make the external clock display constantly when the phone is closed?

  • Nothing in manual to help figured out by going to Settings -> Phone Profiles -> Options -> Edit. The different tones/settings can be only changes from here

  • is there anyway to change message tone

  • there are several ways to do this, 1 u can get ringtones off ur pc and store them onto ur phone with the USB cable if u have one - 2 u can go to the ringtone option on ur phone and download it from there it is very easy to do.

  • Can someone PLEASE tell me if it is possible to get a different ring tone onto this phone? It has ONE option. i can't believe it! i need VERY simple instructions please. thanks. Gayle

  • You can buy these on the Telecom New Zealand's XT network. Great phone but screen cracked and trying to fix it... ...Help would be appreciated!

  • where is the rate??

  • The inside camera is only for video calling, not recreational use I think you'll find. Al

  • Where do you live? Because in Australia it with Telstra, though i think that within a few months they will stop selling it, now that they have the F480t on the pre-paid shelf (yes its a pre-paid handset) Al

  • it doesnt have games on it! how do i get some on there? everytime i try it says unsupported file type...

  • All research said has vibrating feature, but I have found, only when on silent. So if its on, its either ringtone, or silent/vibrate, no just silent feature. If I am wrong, please help me! I want silent AND vibrate AND normal ring. So I can't have on silent (as vibrating makes a noise)

  • flip the phone open and use the side arrow keys to turn down keypad volume. Otherwise would drive me crazy

  • How do you use the internal camera? i cant find where to get into it.

  • hey there that happened to me once and i took the batery out for bout 5 mins as well as the sim and that seem to fix the problem try that

  • i think thats only for video calling

  • My phone has a R in the top right hand corner next to the volume symbol. i cannot ring receive calls txt or receive txts and it comes up with emergency calls only how do i change this. i have also tried to reset the fone but still does not work

  • hey does anyone no how to turn the txt noise off without turning the ringer off please help

  • very good set

  • How do I leave (busy) voice message, for when people call me and I am busy? also have tried to log onto telecom/befree site in NZ but can't get cover off to view battery number.

  • Anyone Know How To Use The Inside Camera?

  • Go To Options, Setting, Background Playing: On

  • Go To Options, Setting, Background Playing: Off

  • there is one more colour that is not mentioned which is green my friend has one

  • This is a very comprehensive unit that is clearly very good. It has a an excellent camera and a wide range of functions.Access to various functions is more complex than other models.I have found that the instruction booklet is woefully inadequate and does not explain all its many functions at all well. I have had particular difficulty with downloading photos on to my computer, something I still have not mastered. Overall a very useful unit that does require some training and practice.

  • What the hell, the MP3 player turns off when I close the phone? Anyone know if this can be changed?

  • An otherwise good phone let down by a severe lack of customization options.

  • Bought the black model on Telecom NZ (XT) today. Pros: Good reception, media player, animated desktops, lots of built in useful applications, XT Compatible, Dual Cameras, Visually attractive. Cons: Lack of setup options, not so great learning curve (IE: I still don't know how to set ringtones...), Low resolution, keypad noise is annoying as hell, dark theme which cannot be changed. Overall: Good phone for the price, room for improvement. Rating: 7/10

  • I have just purchased this phone and I am really pleased with the coverage also as we live in the country. The best one yet!

  • Just bought one...it might not have any feautures but its reception is the best from all 30 fones i have owned.. And it is Dual Band 3G Also which many sites do not mention.

  • Just purchased one. We live in a bad signal area and this phone has the best signal coverage out of all the phones we have had. It's won me.

  • how to use

  • This phone is no difrent from other

  • This is a really good phone, they dont place a lot of hype on it, but its definately worth the RRP

  • send me aphone

  • this phone will come for free cause its nothing on it

  • not same like a411, c5220 is really cool

  • It's nothing more than a remake of the A411. Telstra are removing that from their stocks and replacing it with this one.

  • this phone looks like its from 2005... i like the high tech touchscreen phones Samsung has been making...

  • 5th! Good ol' Samsung design! I guess they got tired of makin very advanced fones...

  • it looks strange enough after omnia hd,or samsung did invent the time machine?back to the future lol

  • third lololololololololol!!!!!!!

  • Second !!!!

  • first!! what the?!