Sharp V801SH

  • Released 2004, Q1
    126g, 26mm thickness
    Feature phone
    5MB storage, SD slot
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  • 2.4"
    240x320 pixels, 20 lines
  • 1MP
    Video recorder
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  • 750mAh
    Li-Ion

Sharp V801SH - Specs

Network Technology GSM / UMTS
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands UMTS 2100
Speed Yes, 384 kbps
Launch Announced 2004, Q1
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 102 x 50 x 26 mm (4.02 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)
Weight 126 g (4.44 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 2.4 inches, 36 x 48 mm, 17.8 cm2 (~35.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 20 lines, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
 Second external display (64 x 96 pixels), 65K colors
Four-way navigation
Memory Card slot SD, 16 MB included
Phonebook 500 X 6 fields
Call records 20 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal 5MB
Main Camera Single 1 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes
 Audio/video player
Predictive text input
Barcode reading/creation
Organizer
World Clock
Voice memo
Battery   Removable Li-Ion battery
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 3 h
Misc Colors 4 - Noble White, Precious Black, Shanghai Red...

Sharp V801SH - User Reviews

  • just transfer the file to your memory card then use a card adaptor to connect it to your computer.. that should do it if you dont have the cable,, and other stuff..

  • please i have vodafonesharp model number v801sh i want to connect internet and usb cable to copie music and videos can someone help me?

  • ?hahays. got hard time to explore in ds kind of fon. my 4 digit code is 9999, im just guessing 4 numbers that day. then i luckily i unlock it. another prob is the audio. wer can we download it or wer can we find a converter for this kind of audio format. im from cebu. my bro jz gave this fon 2 me as a gift.

  • hai could someone help me with regards to the manual of the phone... also with the batery.. thnx

  • hi i have sharp V801sh, and i am using it but i didnt know more about its features and use. and i want to know more about it. can somebody help me with regards to the manual? i have fond one but its not english. if some one knows or has it... could plz help me with it? thnxx

  • just go to the mall and ask for its battery..coz i also have this kind of fone and unluckily the battery worn out.so i went to alabang town center and they are offering this batt...they will order it first sumwer..and this fone can also be unlock...but i just dont know about the charger...;p

  • Is there anybody could tell me where can i acquire this phone's battery and charger. and as I've read your postings. I couldn't be unlock? what do you mean by that? I'm here at philippines. Could somebody instruct me carefully on how this phone going to work? pls. a.s.a.p.

  • Number code 9999

  • Hi, We can�t use mp3 format.I have one cable optical.With this you can record your favorite music.To u record: put the cable on cell and on your computer. next go to multimedia and go to audio&video audio recorder. Next you press play on the music of your computer.The music go sing in your cell.Hour at the music finish you press stop. Good luck! I bought this cable in Japan,but where you acquire your cell,i feel at has it... BYE!!!

  • please help me to activte my multimedia..i would really appreciate it,bec this phone was jst gven to me..pls reply

  • how to use 3g?

  • can we also have like mp3 player?

  • what format of games should support by v801sh? and how to install it? help me please>>>...

  • smaf files,mmf, smd and sjm file format of v801sh i dont even try it pa e...

  • if you know how to use it pls send it ot me... thanks

  • the 4 number is 9999 if you want to change it go to privacy!

  • pls send me also about the audio format of v801sh plssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!

  • Great Feature!

  • please send the audio format

  • the four number is 0000

  • Is there anyone know the audio format for V801SH?Please contact me [email protected] Thanks for appreciating

  • its 9999...default code of v801sh...

  • Hi everybody.i found the format audio: this cellphone vodafone v801sh play: SMAF AUDIO format: .mmf it just can play only less of 200kb (more or less 30 seconds) IF SOMEBODY KNOW about another format! PLEASE POST HERE!!!!!!! thxx a lot! and SOMEBODY KNOW... WHAT ARE THE 4 NUMBERS CODE? **** ill appreciated!

  • i am from brazil and i have it.it�s funny and i would like know how i do to use 3G technology. thank u so much!

  • where I can buy chassing for my phone and can i get it the software?

  • Click on the link below to download the manual. Althouh most of the pages are in Japanese, there is an enlish abridgement. So this might help.

  • i want to have the manual of v801sh. Please send me. Thanks.

  • For those that want music, you need 2 things- one, SD-Jukebox, and two, a Panasonic SD card reader (nothing else will work- only Panasonic card readers can be recognized by SD-Jukebox). Install SD-Jukebox, then plug in the card reader and use the software to transfer your music onto the SD card. Then, put your card in the phone and enjoy. Sorry, no other solution.

  • do we need an software to play mp3 in this fon.

  • i have this kind of.. can somebody tell if it can play MP3 Music Files?.. thanks.. please email me or reply to this post..

  • ?hi i hav this kind of fon, can sombody help me to customized or enhance this phone? coz i think that this phone is not user friendly for me, any1 agree? pls help me,, just msg me in my e add. thx a lot....... ~Mc. kenzie~

  • i want to download user manual.

  • where can i get its CD? any one can tell me, or the site where i can download such softwate.

  • I cannot use my SMS because I accidentally set it in Pager Code, please help me as soon as possible to clear/delete/erase the Pager Code on the lower part of the screen of SMS/New Message in order to back it in normal so that I can send messages. Kindly send the reply to my email address: [email protected] THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

  • This phone have a really good display. Unfortunately unable to activate MMS in M'sia. i also having same problem in playing mp3 file. I have tried to convert it into different format, but the phone show "multimedia currently not available" too bad ne; Please help me If you know the audio format for Vodafone V801SH,please send me email [email protected] Thanks before

  • hi my fon suddenly stopped functioning and once i restart it, just a plain white screen appears and that's all. it doesn't even reach the wallpaper nor the welcome note. pls help,.

  • hi my charger just broke im from newzealand if possible can anyone tell me what other model of fones is compatible with my fone so i can use the same charger..thnx

  • this celphone is really great.. all i need is to buy some accesories of this phone but not yet in this country.. how to download movies and songs? please send me a manual on my e-mail add.. please help me.. thank you very much.

  • i have my own Sharp V801SH but i cant turn it to english language.. somebody please send me some phone manual

  • This phone have a really good display. Unfortunately unable to activate MMS in M'sia. i also having same problem in playing mp3 file. I have tried to convert it into different format, but the phone show "multimedia currently not available" too bad ne;(

  • i have V801Sh but i can't search phone book? when reading the name want look but not active. pls help me

  • this concern is for V804SH. can i remove the re-provisioning thing that shows up when i press the menu button? when i press yes, it says "can't connect to network" and if i press no, it just goes back to the normal menu. but it pop-ups everytime i press the menu button. pls help. thanks a lot = )

  • wow. V801SH is so cool, it has great features, but i can't send pictures through internet, i can't use MMS/GPRS/3G. How can I use Smart MMS? is it possible also to upload some games?

  • how can I change the langauge of my phone to english?

  • for the mms, gprs, or 3G settings of this phone contact your mobile operator(Customer service for Golbe is 211 and for Smart *888)

  • get the phone's manual at sharp's website for you to be able to know how to send mms, yes 3G is available here in the philippines the two leading networks(smart and globe) both support 3G, I think it's php6.50/minute

  • v801sh How can i send MMS with this phone!!! It is posible to use as 3g here in the Philippines or just 2GSM only? +639157478868

  • It,s very impressive,but where can i have it,s PC driver?tnx

  • i need sample game V801sh. send to my email. [email protected]

  • ı hawe a sharp v801sh but ı dont charger to games and some programs my englısh very lıttle ıf you must help for me ... ı will very heppy thanks by...

  • hello!!!!hope you can help me,i really admire my phone and i love it but my problem is how can i compose a polytone in my V801SH?plssss sir/maam help me!!i really love that phone.thanks

  • Can this phone be used on T-Mobile in the U.S. if it is unlocked? I keep reading so much conflicting information. I bought one on ebay that was supposed to be unlocked, and the seller said he had used it with T-Mobile in New York. I can turn it on without a sim card, and it works ok. But when I put a T-Mobile sim or any other U.S. sim, it says "please wait..." And then turns off and on, repeatedly reseting itself. It never gets past this first screen. I also tried putting in a Japanese sim (not vodafone) and it turned on just fine. Does this sound like the phone is broken, or that it is not unlocked, or that it will never work with a T-Mobile sim card whether or not it is unlocked? Can anyone help? Thanks.

  • I got my phone sent to me by a friend in Japan (she got a new one and didn't need it) and I got it unlocked here no problem....only thing is, every time i press a button, like the menu ones and basically any button, it asks whether i want to "acquire information to use handset OK? yes/no" and if i press yes it says "unable to establish network connection check usim card" but if no is pressed it just disappears....any way to turn that off or something? Also, why can't it acess the sim? It is able to see messages and stuff that were saved on there -_- help?

  • hey guy this phone is great the only thing bad on this phone is that its a little big. lol and how to make the mp3 like ringtone: simple u have to record the desidered music like video the normal and than u go on set the ringtone, now select data folder than video and than the music than u just recordet. now whith this method u have all kind of sounds or music for ringtone,smstone,alarm or watever. enjoy this guys.

  • o really can u do that if ne1 knows how to change da recorded mp3 file to an mmf file so i can use it as a ring tone or txt tone plz do tell me. it wud b much appriciated

  • you have to change the mp3 file too mmf go search odafone japan for your english manual

  • yeah dis fone is ok bt 2 bad myns in japanese n has no manual which is hard to figure out..btw do ne of uzz know how to use the recorded mp3s n turn them n2 ringtones or txts tones

  • but this phone sucks cuz its got such a nice design and sd card but no mp3

  • i acquire my v801sh here in the philippines i have no idea how to download games since there is no vodafone services here in our country where can i get that games and i can buy earphone,battery and charger?thank you.i have no problem with my v801sh til nw it is in condition.

  • im using a sharp v801sh and i got it opened for only 1.8k why is everyone saying that it cannot be unlocked...

  • The phone IS unlockable, i managed to get hold of one which works on my UK network (Orange 3G). Unfortunatly you can only use it to call and SMS, since the web and mail features are pre-set to Vodafone KK and cannot be changed. The MP3-player accepts only SD-audio ( You need Panasonic's SD-Jukebox software and a compatible Panasonic Card-reader for the phone to recognise the file).

  • see below message and this link: www.setool.net

  • v801sh is unlocked using Setool3. (setool3 is $270 USD), but you can unlock/flash v801sh, 802sh, 902sh, and all sony ericsson. dont listen to that nub below me

  • you can't unlock this phone! what do you mean the technician text him??? You have to change the whole main board to do anything to this phone.

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  • I think this fone can be unlocked for the reason that it is from japan but maybe there will be software soon just wait!! my bro. brought my v801sh to greenhills, the techinician text him.

  • Regarding ghost SIM. It's just a holder. You cut your SIM into half the size and put two SIM in one holder. It just takes less space, just keeps two SIM inside your phone at one time. It will NOT unlock your phone in any way. Just makes it easier to use 2 different types of SIM on one phone. That's all there is to the "ghost" SIM holder.

  • read the comments below: you cannot unlock this model. If you don't have Vodafone KK service in Japan, forget it, it's just a paper weight.

  • I love the phone, but i cant unlock it, what do i do ?pls hlp me i bought it quite xpencive and can not aford to forgo it for any other. pls help.

  • Hie, I've got a V801SH, but I need to know how I can contact Vodafone Japan to unlock it. Anyone has any idea?

  • if will be used a ghost sim card for Sharp V801sh...???

  • Unfortunately this phone cannot be unlocked because this phone is "software" locked to Vodafone Japan. The ONLY way to use this phone is to go back to Japan (you need a residential address and pay your monthly bill in Japan) and "re-activate" the unit and use it's "roaming" feature if you really want to use this phone in other countries (roaming charges are very expensive though...). Before April 2005 Vodafone KK use to have a plan called "Global Calling Plan" which you paid 540 yen ($5) a month plus any roaming charges you use when you are abroad in other country. You cannot access Vodafone Live or send email other than SMS to Vodafone number, and it's 100 yen (approx. $1) per message sent. It's such a pity that this phone cannot be unlocked... It's a great phone. I have two Vodafone V801SH and V902SH and live in Hawaii both on Global Calling Plan since I go back to Japan often. One more thing, if you go to Japan and use the phone even once, your calling plan will automatically switch over to "Light Call Pack" which is about 3500 yen (about $32) a month. I beleive Global Calling Plan is not available to new customer after April 2005. (available only to grandfathered customer only who had the Global Calling Plan before April 2005.) I hope this information will help. The only phone able to unlock from Vodafone KK is the Sony Ericsson V802SE. Vodafone KK will not do any kind of unlocking though, you can find unlocked V802SE (V800 is a compatable model with no Japanese IME) in Hong Kong and other asian countries for about $700 US dollars.

  • can you help how 2 use my V801SA phone..my grandma just give it 2 me how could i use it here...

  • v801sh help unlock from turkey sımkart problem mail adres help

  • RE:*Joel* You need to connect your phone to a 3G/UMTS network and I'm not sure if there is one in the Phillipines. Try talking to your local phone shop.

  • my sister me gave this cellphone which came from japan but im in the philippines and i want to use it here what will i do?i tried to put a local sim but it wont work,pls help me thanks!

  • NO one would give out free 902's unless they're locking you into some long contract. watch out!

  • Look..........http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/sh­owthread.php?t=191787

  • Sorry to inform you that the V801SH will not work with other SIM card other than that of Vodafone Japan USIM card. The phone is hardcoded and cannot unlock. The only way to use the phone is to have service with Vodafone Japan and use the roaming service that they provide. Nothing else will work, nobody has the software to unlock this phone yet.

  • i just want to ask somethin.. I have this kind of model. Im here in the Philippines. How i will be able to used this? I mean is it possible to unlock this...buy anew sim? I might visit Japan next month can i still use it..how about a sim vodafone? Is there any commercial sim that i could buy to change my number. I have heard a sim in the net. thanks & hope to hear from you..

  • hoz about the USB???

  • I would like to ask if V801SH is a 3G phone.. And by the way... What functions does a 3G phone have... thanks

  • this is the address that shows the partnership of m1 and vodafone

  • Singapore's M1 service Provider has a joint venture with Vodafone which allows M1 special SIM card that is made by vodafone (with vodafone label on it) to be used in the European countries. does it mean that if i use that SIM card in singapore, i can unlock V801sh?

  • Don't bother buying a USB cable because all you can do with the USB cable is to use the V801SH as a modem. Nothing else can be done with the USB cable.

  • Where I can find USB Host driver

  • There's no way to unlock the V801SH. It's not like the 902 European model that just came out easily able to unlock. I have two V801SH and believe me there's no way to unlock this phone. I think it's way better than the new 902's, 802's etc. They are way better in fuction wise.

  • I have received this Sharp V801SH cell phone as a gift from a friend in Japan. I am in Canada (Victoria) and wish to find a way to unlock it from Vodafone so I can connect locally. Does anyone have knowledge of how to unlock it? Please let me know by email at: [email protected] Thanks in advance.

  • Hi, anyone know where can I get Sharp "V801SH" in Singapore. Also does "V801SH" have chineses support.

  • owning the v801sh and the v902sh, I think I like the v801sh better than the v902sh. the 902 doesn't have some of real good feature that the v801sh has.

  • You can roam (expensive) the V801SH in Romania through "Mobifon" and "COSMOROM" There is no Vodafone in Romania so if you have a V801SH there and is not in contract with Vodafone the phone is useless.

  • i'm from Romania...here i can't find this phone...could someone help me ?

  • you're right, there's no way to flash this unit at this time, so no way to unlock this unit!

  • I wish (and many other people must think the same) that there is a way to flash the 801 and unlock it!!!!!

  • At this time there is no way to unlock the V801SH. There are unlocked 902 version in Europe that you can buy for about $800.

  • I purchased this phone in Japan And I want to use this phone in Sri Lanka the company said that I can use this phone in Sri Lanka under the authorised company "Sri Dialog" but I cannot use it because the net work is locked and only roaming facility is availabled here but it is too expensive.I wants to break net work lock what can I do.Reply as soon as possible.

  • Does anybody know if CFMobile will flash a V801SA and unlock it if it is shipped to them?

  • e-mail the owner of this website

  • I want it but i cann't find him in Portugal..from where can i buy this phone?

  • i heared CFmobile unlocked sanyo v801sa by custamising flash softwear for gsm sanyo mobile

  • I have a V801SH that intemittently works with a T-mobile SIM card. You wanna buy it!

  • one yen with "activation" that's the big difference guy! Activation!

  • Can i use this phone in europe (italy)??

  • OUCH...answering my own question...seems they have to be MP3's AND put into Playlists, rather than uploaded as seperate files. Whilst I'm here, if you're quick, this model is currently in Tokyo stores at one Yen!!!

  • Hmmm...not sure if it's the handset, the media card or the Panasonic Jukebox writer kit for it...but...I just can't get the handset to read the music files I'm burning onto the media card. Thought it was initially a case of it just reads MP3 and not WMA and WAV...but...even after converting some files (checked and readable on the PC as MP3) the handset still states that there are no files to read/play? Any thoughts? TIA

  • check out eBay. there's 2 on sale for cheap. if you buy the unit without plan/activation cost at Vodafone store is about $800 US dollars.

  • Hey. Anyone know where to buy this v801sh other than in Japan?

  • You HAVE to put a Japanese Vodafone USIM card or your V801SH won't work. There are 22 roaming partner in India with Vodafone (FASCEL, Hutchinson, Orange, Spice Telecom, AirTel, RPG....) USE the USIM from Vodafone Japan and it will work.

  • vodafone check usim card no network in inda

  • Sydney, you can find the full users manual in English on the Vodafone site. scroll down to the V801SH picture and click "full version" and you will have full English manual for your V801SH

  • Where can I get a manual for v801sh sharp my usim is blocked and told to see manual anyone has sharp email in Japan I appreciate if someone with manual to let me know how to unblock usim card

  • oh it can be done here... better check who won the competition made by microsoft. Polish ppl were the only one who managed to break off their programs... :p oh, by the way- Merry Christmas ^^ akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! ok. if i will unlock my phone which i'm getting soon, u will pay me 350 $ & U will have urs unlocked too ^^

  • Anyone with manual as my usimcard is blocked told to see manual to unblock Use to be able to use all function except cellphone

  • with all this technology I don't see why someone can't come up with a unlocking software for the V801SH! come-on hackers! get going and start unlocking this very useful phone so it's not limited to Vodafone only!!! CFmobile did the V801SA! So let get going!!!!!!!

  • do any one have unlocking software for sanyo801v

  • V902SH will be released or may already have been released in Japan. With a 2MP camera, optical zoom, etc. There is a rumor that a unlocked version that just looks like the V902SH is the GX40. I'm sure like the V801SH the 902 will most likely not be able to unlock... I really hate the way Japanese phone are tightly software locked and very hard to unlock or almost impossible. At least CF Mobile got the Sharp V801SA unlocked, but the 801SA's camera (.3MP) and video recording length is very short (not like the V801SH at 30 minutes segment). I will sit tight and just wait until someone comes up with a unlocking software for the V801SH.

  • check out the new 3G Phone By Voda... Much Better Than V801SH... Hope is can be unlock too....

  • Yeah right! a good polish joke! I'll pay you $300 US dollar if you can unlock the V801SH and make it useable in the US!

  • good luck getting the V801SH unlocked. I didn't know Polish pople are good hackers????????? but if it can't be done in Japan I don't know if you'll be able to do it in Poland!

  • Oh peoplz.... anyone can unlock any phone in Poland... the best hackers are in poland. i'm getting my v801sh soon, and got it unlocked soon. CYA!

  • the V801SH will ONLY take USIM card that of Japan Vodafone, so at this time there is no way to use any other SIM card for the V801SH. There is a unlocked version of the V801SA (Sanyo) in China that you can buy now, but not the V801SH.

  • hey....i have a v801sh in brazil....i can use the USIM card of others operators???? thx

  • Can i use this phone in Hong Kong ? thx

  • Hi... someone know how i can unlock my v801sh? have any software? code or something? i realy need unlock the v801sh, is very good mobile...

  • To rinkurinku : Couid I know where are you from? I have heard of that someone in Taiwan had also unlock V801sa version.I really want to know wheather the locking software is the same as in V801sh and what do you mean " It is possible to unlock it "? Is there a software help you to unlock the phone or the other way? Cause I really interested in V801sh and really want it be unlocked, I am in Shanghai,China.

  • please I need information about how to get charger for this model ,thanks

  • I have unlocked SA version first and now am working on SH. It is possible to unlock it and use worldwide.

  • Does somebody know how to unlock V801SH. I want to use it in Ukraine. It would be great to receive some advice or reference

  • i have a sharp v801sh .i want to know this phone can be use in sri lanka. our GSM bands are 800.1800.1900. i used this phone in japan & i want to use in our country. pls help me tks best regards

  • Absolute beautiful phone perfect for roaming and loads of extras. However when I am in Ireland I need to use another sim card,ie, Vodaphone,Ireland network one, as it is to costly to use the Vodaphone japan one. I need it unlocked for this to happen but unfortunally Vodaphone will not let me unlock it, any suggestions.

  • is this phone out in england yet?? .. becaus ei wanna buy 1 as they look really good!

  • hey people! i do have the same problem as yours!! im in the philippines but i cant used my fone here! hope that sharp will make a software that will unlock V801Sh coz if they dont they will regret it for the rest of their life since their fone is way behind other fones here in the philippines!

  • when i can buy in hong kong??

  • I have a v801sh and cannot use it in the US. Would like to use the sim card from my other carrier and make use of a great phone with an excellent camera (as phonecams go).

  • unfortunately the Sharp V801SH (by Sharp) has never been unlocked yet. Only time will tell since the Sharp V801SA (by Sanyo) seems to have been unlocked in asian countries. Still the V801SA is only 0.3MP camera resolution and very short, 30 second video recording compared to the V801SH which is 1MP camera and up to 30 minute video recording segment and more. I hope someone will come out with a software to unlock the Sharp V801SH soon!!!

  • Vodafone V801SA has been unlocked and cfmobile is selling unlocked V801SA now.How about V801sh??http://www.cfmobile.com/picture/v801/ind­ex.php

  • hi. i have sharp 801sh phone. got in japan. but im not in japan now. it locked to vodafone. but i have a vodafone sim. dus any one know how to unlock it. i dont have a data cable. if any one know how to. please email to [email protected] or to [email protected] . thankx......

  • found this on howardforums post

  • I guess if all us send our comments to Sharp,hope they would consider market their great phone worldwide,not only to JAPAN!!

  • Hi! I want to buy a cell phone in Japan! I'm from Europe. How do u think- are there any cell phones in Japan, which would be able to work here?! Which one would you suggest to buy? Is buying Prepaid phone a good idea? Please, HELP! M.

  • very handy mobilephone...like to know more specs about it.. HOLIDAY gifts....

  • Does anyone knows if V801SH is available in Italy??

  • No you can only use the V801SH with the Japanese USIM card. It won't work with any other SIM card. Even other countries Vodafone SIM card won't work, ONLY Japanese SIM card will work with this phone.

  • can this phone (V801SH) be used in singapore with singapore service provider SIM card (Singtel/Starhub)

  • no not available in malaysia

  • May i ask.. will this phone be out in Malaysia, And if YES, when will it be released?

  • There is one thing that in the Phillipines there is a place that unlocks the v801SA/SH, but it is still not sure if it is 100% sure. I hope there a way to unlock these nice phones from Japan and use it in the US!

  • As many people are trying to get the Sharp V801SH/SA to work in the US, it is still months or year away from "unlocking" these units (and may not happen). These phones are specifically made for Vodafone and are "software" locked when they come out from Sharp manufacturing plant. There are no unlocking codes or unlocking clips and SIM free firmware for these models. They can only be used with Vodafone service when roaming outside of Japan using the special "USIM" card which is exclusive to Vodafone. The unit will never accept any other SIM card other than Vodafone USIM card.

  • is the sim card of this phone can be unlocked yet?...i m just wondering if it can be use in canada...

  • can d photo i take with the phone b put into d pc ?

  • sorry nico, I guess the SD memory card size doesn't matter for the length of video recording time on this 801SA. I thought the 801SA would have the same feature as the 801SH which can record video in 30 minute segment, but completely different camera resolution and video recording length.

  • sorry coz im juz lookin for something that can help me wid my phone. yes it can only store 1min and 46secs of video "with a 16MB SD card"...

  • Ok Nico, Thought it was for the SH since this is a V801SH forum. Didn't know that the V801SA only did few seconds of video!! Hmmmm, No wonder it's cheaper than the V801SH

  • im sorry. im talking about my sanyo V801SA.

  • if you don't have service with vodafone, you won't be able to use the camera and video section anyway, sounds like what you ran into. It's a great unit you just have to get a service with vodafone.

  • what are you talking about??? the V801SH can store video up to 30 minutes segment totaling 426 minutes with a blank 256MB SD card! what do you mean 46 seconds?

  • yes it's a good phone with a good camera. it can store a video for about a minute and 46 secs. it cost me almost 30,000yen the phone itself... not including its monthly bills. well, i think i'll have to buy a memory card reader as well just to be able to save some important video on this damn good phone... this friggin USB cable is killing me.. Grrrrr!

  • dats ok its a sort of good fone by the way how much did u pay

  • well its a well good camera but video 4 10 secs dat jus rubbish and 300 quid to buy i say crap for it money

  • tnx unknown! i guess that i just wasted time and money for this damn stupid thing! tsk! tsk! tsk! thank you very much for your time... :(

  • The USB data cable can only be used as a interface cable to make the phone a modem. You can't do anything else with the data cable other than using it as a modem data cable between phone and PC. I've bought it and tried it myself and the user's manual also states that is the only purpose of the cable and if you try to do anything else you may mess something up with the phones software and they will not be responsible.

  • does anyone knows how can i download the data from my v801sa thru my computer? i have a USB cable for my pfone and already installed the USB HOST driver. but i still cant get the data from my mobile phone. can someone help me please... tnx!

  • OK K, when powered up without a SIM it shows "Check USIM Card". When you power up with a T-mobile SIM card it says the same thing "Check USIM Card". If I try to do anything with the (T-mobile) SIM card in it, it displays "Aquire Information to use Handset OK?" (the 801 will ask the same question with or without the T-mobile SIM card in it, just like there is no SIM present at all)if "Yes" is pressed "Unable to Establish Network Connection Check USIM Card" is displayed. I can set "FUNCTIONS" and "SCHEDULE" section but not "INFORMATION, MOBILE CAMERA, AND MULTIMEDIA" otherwise you can set the parameter like ringtone, clock, backlight, wallpaper, etc. It's great you can use the calendar and alarm section to it's fullest. If you want me to try it with a USIM card, SD memory card inserted, etc. let me know what else you want to know. I have a working unit of the V801SH with Vodafone service. Vodafone USIM card when inserted into a regular unlocked phone, it will work fine and be able to take and place call.

  • can i use this phone in canada and will the simc card work

  • Japan has the best technology. European standard is still way behind dude.

  • ok, all those who have this phone outside can give some details and I will try to explore ways to unlocking them. Tell me what you see when you switch on the phone with and without your own country`s local SIM card. Thanks. =)

  • default setting won't do anything to unlock the phone, as mentioned earlier these types of Japanese phone are tightly software locked and is very hard to unlock. I've heard of one place in the Phillipines that have unlocked the V801SA, but I am not 100% sure if it is true. Only time will tell...

  • I just wondering about this phone. Does anybody there tried to reset the Default factory setting of v801sh to unlock it? I wanted to buy this kind of phone too and use it in my country. I guess lot of cellphone experts trying their best to unlock it. I will buy when someone unlock this phone.

  • OK then old technology to European standards... (Sharp 802/902)

  • Is it available in Malaysia?

  • what do you mean 801 is "old technology"?? this phone is blow away any phone in the US even after one year from now!

  • This phone is officially old technology with the introduction of the Sharp 802 and 902, and the 802/902 will be available for the European market as well!!!.

  • Yes Aj, the phone is a UMTS/GSM 900/1800/1900MHz tri-band phone. Although the phone is (software) Locked to Vodafone and can only be used with a Vodafone roaming network. It will NOT accept any other USIM card other than a Japanese USIM card. I use this phone in Hawaii under T-mobile's 1900Mhz network and it works fine, it's over a $1/minute per phone call, so it's not cheap! Hope this answers your question. The specification part on this site is wrong, it does cover 1900Mhz GSM also.

  • on some other site it says this phone is 3g/tri-band some1 help me out

  • great phone! but... no bluetooth????!!!

  • if u add the price tag in the page , i will make up my mind to get one like this, seriously.

  • the answer is no and no. there's no software to unlock the v801sh and the guy in brasil, no way to unlock the phone from vodafone, if you know it why do you ask?

  • Anyone gotten the software or a way to unlock the phone yet??

  • Can I use this phone in Brazil ? Here it�s GSM, but looks like the phone is pratically impossible to unlock from vodafone. thanks in advance

  • CGS (Continuous Grain Silicone) and TFT (Thin Film Technology) is manufactured differently but the visual appearance cannot be detected by human eyes. So, there's no differece in visual effect, that's why I said it's the same thing. your eyes cannot tell the difference unless you have extreme sensitive eyes, that is...

  • TFT and CGS is not the same type of display!!!

  • I work in Iran, its possible to bay this Sharp V801SH Mobile Phone in this Country?

  • Hi Dante, Don't waste your money. You can't unlock Japanese cell phone. Look at this site before you waste your money on something that won't work. After you read this site no need to explain further that it's useless trying to unlock Japanese cell phones. If they are willing to show you that they can unlock it first and prove the software will work, then by all means go for it! You will be able to make tons on money if you can sell the unlocking software! Let me know first thing if the software ever works!!! Good luck!

  • Im using V801 SA in manila right now...there is software in manila that can unlock this phone....but, it cost a 100$..

  • TFT and CGS is the same thing

  • So this phone use TFT not CGS kind of screen???? what a shame i absolutely believe that CGS is better than TFT and what about the bluetooth anyway???? gosh

  • Mylah Subong, Update on the SMS message capacity according to my users manual: INBOX Capacity: 2000 Max (3MB max) OUTBOX Capacity: 600 Max (1MB max) However there is a note saying "Estimate for when there is no data stored on the V801SH". The specification says 3 MB shared internal memory, but I think there would be at least 8 MB of internal memory on the V801SH when I calculate the other feature like "data folder", V-appli", etc.? (The GX32 has an internal memory of 7 MB so that's why I think the V801SH has more, like 8 MB... I may be wrong) Anyway with the 256MB SD memory card the amount of 1144x858 resolution picture storage capability "is more than enough" and voice recording capacity is over 10 hours. High quality stereo recording time is about 4 hours with the 256MB card. The V801SH is definitely a very versatile phone with mutimedia capability and much more! Enjoy it! Aloha!

  • Mylah Subong, the V801SH with a fresh 256MB SD memory card will record video for 428 minutes continuously in 176x144 (QCIF) and Video Mode set to "High Quality". I believe I read in the manual that it will store about 500 to 1000 text message combine in the inbox and outbox.

  • it's really great! very impressive! the appearance, wide screen, colored external display,1.1 mega p digicam,etc. i just would like to know if it has a video recording/messaging, and how many msges can be stored in the inbox and the outbox as well.

  • Thanks for removing it! You know what I mean!!!

  • Egypt or Taiwan, you can't unlock this phone and use it in another country with a different SIM other than a Vodafone USIM card PERIOD! Unless you are on a Vodafone roaming mode. C'mon people, research before you buy it. You can't use it other country other than JAPAN!!!!! Common sense people...........

  • May I use in Taiwan for V801SH?

  • V801sh can i used thies telephon in egypt now im in japan iwill bake to egypt after 3minthes

  • May I use in Taiwan if buy from another country?

  • It's not too hard to get this phone Seyang, I got my friend in Japan to buy it for me and send it to me here in Canada, it's trying to get it working that's hard... I gave up trying to unlock it and am using a X300 right now, I'll use it later when it can be unlocked, hopefully in october....

  • Packerman, How did you get this phone? Or you're just Bull Dusting with us?

  • Informaiton for people who are visiting Hawaii and have the V801SH. There are only two carrier here in Hawaii who has a contract with Vodafone. Make sure to set your "temporary carrier" in Hawaii to T-Mobile (in manual mode, don't use auto mode!) otherwise if you select AT&T, you won't have much coverage at all here in Hawaii.

  • Packerman, you can use your V801SH in Vietnam, I just checked the rate section and it's 368 yen per minute (about $3/minute) it's expensive! So you can take your V801SH and put it in a roaming mode and use it in Vietnam under Vodafone rate. If you're trying to use the V801 with your local cell phone carrier, there's no way to do it, as I mentioned even the experienced guys who unlockes cell phones in Japan can't unlock the V801SH yet... Good luck!

  • Dandy, even the most experienced guys in Japan can't unlock the V801SH so I would forget about getting the V801 unlocked... Packerman, if Vietnam does not have a GSM service and Vodafone doesn't provide services in Vietnam then unfortunately the V801 is useless in that country.

  • I have this fone but I cant use it in Viet Nam ! How can I do for using it ! Pls help me

  • Hi all. I'm gonna ask same question actually. I2m Turkcell GSM card user and I want to unlock this phone. Can any one help me and show me the way. I have a friend here and he told me I will unlock this phone because ı already download unlock programme from the net by 1200USD.I wish he can do but after I ready the opinions ı suspish. I wish I can do.

  • Ghandi what are you taking about "this on coming will be explosive"? don't know what you're trying to say

  • i have GX20, i know this on coming will be explosive! the best camera phones i'v ever seen

  • Jason, no way you will be able to unlock the 801 if you bought it in Japan. Forget it and use it as it is

  • Any news if it's unlockable in HK or China? I have this phone now and want to unlock it so badly. Also I heard the HK version of this phone is a different model? So it might be possible even if HK gets it, I can't unlock mine...

  • hey....SHARP V801SH is gonna come out in hk from smartone on OCt.1 .... to wat i know alll hk phones are unlock but can this 3G phone use normal simcard from canada? if its unlock

  • J-SH53 user, I though the contact pattern on the USIM card on the Vodafone and the regular US SIM card looked different, but I guess you confirmed that the USIM can be used on a US version of an unlocked phone other than that of Vodafone! That's a great find! Although using a Vodafone USIM here in the US defeats the purpose (too expensive of a phone charge from Vodafone...). I've never thought of trying the opposite. I've also heard rumors that the V801SH/SA has been unlocked in Hong Kong and now China! Wow, I hope that is true and in the near future the information will be available to us cel-aholics!!!!! Thanks for the updates!!! Aloha!

  • Just heard rumor from my wife that the 801sh can be unlocked for use in China. Still need to confirm this, but there is hope... Mike: Although I havent checked the pin layouts on the 801sh's SIM contacts, I can definitely say that the Vodafone SIM card works in any other GSM phone (i.e. tested on an unlocked Nokia 8xxx series handset) and you can use it just as if you were using the 801SH in a foreign country. However, the reverse doesnt work.. :( In the meantime, the GX30/32 is still looking like the best alternative for the rest of us outside Japan...

  • Who can help me to answer if I regist the V801SH with the operator in Europe or asia OR NOT? I mean I can put my GSM sim card (eg. T-mobile or Singtel GSM SIM card)and then the mobile can work on the network or not (pls Note only in specified network). Thanks.

  • I am from malaysia, i want to know is this HP can work/use in my country?? my country use the GSM 1900,

  • i want it so badlyyyyy!!! but thinking that it would never work where i live makes me so unhappy :( im inlove with it

  • i am using vodafone V801SH.it uses SD card,i want to know that it will work with MMC too r now,however it read MMC

  • Ahmet, only Vodafone USIM card will work with the V801SH. Vodafone USIM card has a unique electrical contact design that is different from other SIM card and it will not work with SIM cards other than that of Vodafone USIM card.

  • Hello... I have got a V801SH mobile phone. But I cannot use for my Turkcell number (SIM card) in Turkey. Anyone help. Thanks.

  • i want one of the phone v801sh

  • 3G?

  • good

  • Khaan, to answer your question about supporting MP3s, you have to convert them using Panasonic's SD-Jukebox software, and then using a SecureSD card reader/writer (not just any normal SD card reader, SecureSD!), you transfer the files on/off to the SD card. Alternative way is good ol' analog to digital conversion using the little dongle they give you to plug your headphone into. This can work both ways, or if memory serves, there is also an optical one for input too... (I forget cuz I haven't seen ours since my wife took it with her...) Ray, your question about the Bluetooth feature... I didn't know that the V801SH even had Bluetooth. I know that the GX30 does however. (Bluetooth isn't that big in Japan as it is elsewhere around the world... just kinda getting started...) JIM & MIKE: wow, that's a surprise... I didn't know you couldn't use the cam and media player without the USIM in there! I'll definitely have to look into that. My J-SH53 (the predecessor to the V801SH) still works fine and dandy as a cam, sound & video player and JAVA game console for me here in the U.S. Only thing that doesn't work: making / receiving calls.... :( KalvinFung: That's wonderful news! If Hong Kong will have it, maybe it'll be unlockable.... maybe?? (keeping fingers crossed)

  • Khaan, V801 does not support MP3 file. There is no way to unlock the unit, the design of the Vodafone USIM card and the regular SIM card is different.

  • i buyed V801SH from tokyo @ 30th june.qny one can tell me how can i play video songs on it.which format it supports? i downloaded mp3,3gp but it does,nt work,also how can be it unlock?

  • The v801 ain't going to take any sim card other than vodafone or even a japanese prepaid one's so don't even bother trying it. It's locked tight!!!

  • Hi! I've been reading the threads. Does anyone know of a phone I can use in Japan and the rest of the GSM world? If someone unlocks the V801SH can I just pop in a prepaid sim card in Japan and it will work? Thanks!

  • why not get a GX30? there basicly the same anyway.

  • JIM, regarding utilizing the camera and multimedia function without the USIM card installed? Unfortunately it will not work without the USIM card installed. I just tried it and sure enough it doesn't... And I don't think there is an way to unlock this handset..

  • Do any one know V801SH can use CAMERA and MULTIMEDIA Function without U-Sim CARD? and how to unlock it

  • I want to ask about V801SH Bluetooth can support for transfer files to another devices (PDA, MOBILE PHONE, PC...) ?!

  • how to unlock the sim?????? this shit comes with sim lock.

  • With a 256MB SD memory card the V801 is capable of recording 428 minutes of video in 176 x 144 resolution (QCIF) in highest quality mode! Picture quality is not bad at all for a cellular phone!

  • Good news !!! Hong Kong Smartone will introduce V801SH later (in Oct or later)

  • it doesnt have a simcard slot? Holy shit!

  • So can someone unlock this phone? possible of doing this?! thx

  • Is this better than the GX30? if so how so?

  • nice phone, when is it released in the uk?

  • only 3 meg mem "what"

  • no, you cannot use this phone outside of japan EXCEPT on the vodafone japan network. the phone is completely locked to vodafone japan, so it will not work with any other provider.

  • So i will be able to use this phone in vancouver, canada? and how much will this cost?

  • sweeeet

  • I do not have an opinion on the V801SH because I did not know the phone exists. I use a sharp GX30 and I want to know if the V801SH is better?

  • The video recorder function is useful! 11 minutes of recording time with the 16MB SD card that came with the kit. Also, the kit came with a application CD-ROM, I haven't had the time to load it into my PC. Does anyone know how it works? I guess I still have to purchase the interface cable from Vodafone in order to load pictures and data from the phone to PC?

  • I have 1 week left in Japan, and I want to buy the V801SH to use in Canada. Does anyone know if that's possible? Can my service provider unlock the phone for me if that simlock that does exist?

  • Barcode?! Barcode?!?!?

  • good news everyone! v801sh got an english menu! so you can use it almost same as gx30 without bluetooh.

  • there are 2 methods to unlo0ck v801sh. one is confirmed to unlock which is using test mode of the handset. but to enter the test mode, you will need special sd card which is provided from sharp and you may not be able to get it. the other method which is not confirmed is to use the tool for gx30. i just check the i/o port of my v801sh and it seems lil different from gx30. hmm,,,hard way isnt it? by the way, in japan, to sell the "locked" mobi phone is illegal. so if you sue vodafone jp or sharp, you will find the third way...

  • the phones are completely vodafone simlocked, so even though japanese users can take the phone overseas and use them, they must be used on the vodafone network, ie, you can't just pop in a new sim card and have it work on say, att's network. as of now there is still no known way to unlock the phones. the lack of bluetooth is a drawback, but it hasn't quite caught on as much in japan yet, even though toshiba came out with a bluetooth equipped washing machine (wtf?). another thing, this phone is pretty big compared to other phones in japan. same goes for the v801sa

  • ok, i got mine here. v801sh, its so cool! amazing! but it does not work on any sim but vodafone jp. so who can unlock this for me?

  • I'm getting the phone activated in Japan and having it sent to Hawaii. I'll find out if the US SIM card will work in the unit.

  • To V701N User, Thanks for the feedback and info on the NEC phone. I just bought the V801SH for my wife the other day and I've played around with the many features on it, including trying to play around with the USIM. I still have yet to try it on the U.S. networks. (I'm still hunting around to see if anyone has gotten that thing successfully unlocked...) Who knows? It might just work with 3 or KPN as they are USIM and not just SIM?? Some things I was dissapointed to see were that the Java capabilities were reduced to 128k from the SH53's 256k (so none of my cool 3D games I d/l'd onto my 53 will ever work on hers). Also, the music player is a little trickier to navigate than with my 53. Now folders have been implemented, which makes it a pain to control what file I want it to play using the LCD remote. (In other words, you have to set the folder you want to play first before you can start to use the remote.) I'll let you know more once we get the phone over here for testing. Right now it's with her in China, and as far as I know, she can use that Japanese USIM in her Chinese NOKIA phone... Just can't do the opposite...

  • To Ric: No it was a Vodafone Global Standard Phone. NTT's Fomas only work on 3G so they would be useless outside 3G areas (so almost everywhere!) Yes i can use a 3 USIM with my phone. But only a 3 (UK) or KPN (Netherlands) USIM. It won't work with any SIM carriers like Orange, T-Mobile etc... You can roam in the whole of Europe on GSM900/1800 networks as well, but only if you use 3 as your provider. You will need a Dual-Mode (NEC V701N,Sanyo V701SA)handset to do so, as normal Japanese 3G phones only work on WCDMA/3G and will not work in areas where only GSM roaming is aivailable. I don't know about the V801SH though, as the V701N came out in Japan before 3G existed outside Japan and there was no reason to lock it...

  • to V701N User: so you are saying that you bought a NTT FOMA phone and without doing anything to it, just can swap SIMS with the UK carriers and your V701 works?

  • heard about the 2 mp v602sh will be provided by vodaphone in japan source mobileburn

  • To the J-SH53 user, I spend much time in Japan for work and i use a NEC V701N. When in the UK i just use a 3 USIM. Vodafone and NTT DoCoMo's FOMA service aren't the only ones that use USIM's. KPN Mobile (Netherlands) and 3 (UK) use them as well. Like Sharp NEC also claimed that it was locked to a Japanese USIM but mine works great with 3's and KPN's USIM. i don't know if the V801SH can be unlocked though, because it's impossible to unlock mine...

  • your talk time is too less-3 hours is nothing

  • 2000 message Inbox, 600 message Sent mail storage. Nice. It's pretty new right now. Maybe it will get unlocked in the future. Basically, yeah, it just gives a phone user from Japan the chance to use roaming outside Japan.

  • Just saw this phone at a Vodafone shop yesterday in Tokyo.About 30,000 yen with tax.I just wish it was unlocked so I could use a local Vodafone Sim when visiting New Zealand.

  • is the v801sh available?

  • I hope this phone has been fitted with a re-format capability. As current models have the "Restore Factory Settings" function, I think it is time they have a "Format Memory" function because these things are becoming more like computers: they can be modified, get viruses, have software added/deleted, etc. When the "Format Memory" function has been activated, everything should go back to the way it was when it left the production line, from Internal software to Ringtones. Who agrees that this would be a good idea?

  • some says its compatiable with overseas GSM some say not. Which is the truth?

  • **Correction to previous post** Thought the v801sh had a 2.x mp cam, but its 1.1mp... Sorry bout the misinfo there, (my wife just told me when she went to go ask the Vodafone rep about availability) For those who don't have the link already: for more product details...

  • In response to Phoenix81's question, Sharp claims that the phone utilizes what is referred to as USIM sim card technology (saying that it is incompatible with any other GSM network's SIM cards) and if my history of understanding Japan's desire to keep their domestic phones out of international users' hands, this is the epidomy. I've been using the Sharp J-SH53 in Tokyo (the predecessor of the V801SH) and I've loved it. It has all the bells and whistles (minus the Bluetooth and 2.x megapixel cam), but it does have the Music player, OpenWave browser, Java support and the barcode reader everyone keeps referring to. Trust me, I hardly ever used it. The idea came about when people would put web addresses in the Q-pic format and put it on websites or business cards (as it was intended) and avoid having to type stuff in (remember T9 doesnt exist for the most part in Japan), however I never really saw that catch on in Japan. If anyone ever gets this phone unlocked and working on a U.S. GSM network, please let me know as I would be up for getting one! (Although my SH53 still does function nicely as a digital camera and SD-Audio player and a nifty remote controller for my TV and VCR.) Looking forward to its release later this month...

  • Does anyone know, if the Sharp V801SH will never come out of japan?

  • what means barcode reader?what can he do? does anyone know?

  • I want to buy this phone urgently.Does anyone know where can I find one?

  • this phone is sick i want to get it how much is it and could i change my gx10 for this phone and how much will it cost

  • I dont think so, it's not released in Japan before april :)

  • does anyone have this fone?

  • This one has a bigger screen. V801SH has a 2'4 inch screen, and GX30 has a 2'2 inch screen. Picture quality is the same. There might be other things to that are diffrent other than screen size and the 3G band, but i cant think of it right now..

  • I think V1000 is better.It is more efficient.

  • tell me... which one is better, this or gx 30???

  • No..your english is a mistake...

  • Ha ha ha. I laugh about Sharp! In the �Brands by rate� on the second place? That must be a mistake!

  • It's only for the Japanese market and probably doesn't have an English menu. It would be strange if it has an English menu thoug, since Sharp is releasing GX30 on Vodafone with almost identical features here in Europe.

  • has it got a good camera anyone?

  • USB is great for transfer the photos to pc

  • SHARP shoud of stayed with the GX series!!!

  • 3G phones dont necessary have to support video calling as seen by 3's range of phones. Some only support video msgs but is on the 3g network utilising its functions.

  • the screens on sharp mobiles are crystal clear and bright.best screens i've seen so far! u can see each and every detailed feature. here is the site which shows the screen of sharp v601sh mobile:

  • this phone is such a boring design!

  • And one more thing, 3G phones also need high speed connection. ok? Still think it is a bit outdated witout Bluetooth too... :o�

  • This is not a 3G phone. 3G phones has 2 camera, normally and has video conferencing capabilities... I still think there is no value added for bar coding in a phone

  • This is the World version of the Japanese phone. It will be compatible world wide. The is offically Sharp's 1st 3G phone for release outside of Japan.

  • I think it's possible to buy the phone, get it unlocked (some companys do hat quite cheap) and use it wherever u want aftr that. As long as it can be unlocked, it should work. It's the English menu im worried about.it's not always standard with an english menu in Japanese mobiles...

  • is it a 3G

  • wooooooooow dude!

  • excelent mobile phone

  • wow!!!!

  • I agree with Irishes. Just cut the antenna and you will be the number 1.

  • i thought this phone can only be used in japan? and isnt the sharp gx30 the same as this except that its for use outside japan?

  • nice phone with a good camera, but lack of bluetooth. not very usefull barcode reading menu as ia think only japan use that menu to puchase something

  • Sharp fones got the best displays ever....!

  • SHARP V801SH Features: - Build-in digital 1.1 MPix camera - Java - WAP 2.0 - T9 - Barcode reading/creation - Organizer - Calculator - Currency converter - Bluetooth - Colour screen (256k display) - Colour backgrounds - Second display (65k colours) - GPRS - Video - Vibrating Alert - tri-band - Voice Notes - Voice Command - Voice Dialing - Games (25 preloaded + java) - 60 polyphonic sonuds - Data Capable - Rugged - Handsfree Speakerphone The new sharp V801SH, dream first, then reality ********Sharp**********

  • It probably has bluetooth... if it does... This is the GOD of all phones!

  • it is good

  • No bluetooth???

  • Anyway, even it is a dual-mode(W_CDMA/GSM) but there are no way to unlock it to use in any other GSM networks outside Japan, right? It just gives a chance for Japanese traveler to roaming their phone outside Japan. Tell me if I'm wrong.

  • Its not a barcode reader as such, but the camera can take pictures of certain barcodes and decode the data on them. This is pretty standard on Japanese camera phones released over the last 9 months.

  • Cut the antenna, you will be the number one on the world

  • Barcode reader ?? For heavens sake. Why ???