Sony Ericsson G502

  • Released 2008, June
    83.5g, 13.5mm thickness
    Feature phone
    32MB storage, Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot
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  • 2.0"
    240x320 pixels
  • 2MP
    Video recorder
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  • 950mAh
    Li-Po

Sony Ericsson G502 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Launch Announced 2008, April. Released 2008, June
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 103 x 46 x 13.5 mm (4.06 x 1.81 x 0.53 in)
Weight 83.5 g (2.93 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 2.0 inches, 12.4 cm2 (~26.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
 Wallpapers, screensavers
Memory Card slot Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 8 GB
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall
Call records 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal 32MB
Main Camera Single 2 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
GPS No
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB 2.0
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser WAP 2.0/HTML (NetFront 3.4), RSS reader
Games 3D games + downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 MP3/MP4 player
TrackID music recognition
Photo editor
Organizer
Voice memo/dial
Battery   Removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery (BST-33)
Stand-by Up to 340 h (2G) / Up to 330 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
Misc Colors Champagne Black, Brilliant Hazel, Celerity Red
SAR EU 1.37 W/kg (head)    
Price About 90 EUR
Tests Loudspeaker Voice 77dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 74dB

Sony Ericsson G502 - User Reviews

  • I remember this phone was amongst the cheapest that had 3G network support.

  • I find the camera of this phone fairly mediocre at best.

  • If you're planning on getting this phone, please do your self a favor and don't get one that's locked or branded to Hutchison 3G. You'll appreciate it a lot more.

  • The d-pad, really hard to get used to. This is one reason to choose Nokia over Sony Ericsson, these design quirks really makes using the phone a lot worse.

  • Hopefully this phone is not Symbian and is the same Sony Ericsson UI I've come to love on Walkman, Cybershot, S-series, T-series and K-series of phones.

  • superb phone with best camera

  • My second handphone after SE-T310! It still works until now (for 7 years). I love the camera (and screen) that give me photos with good colour. The sound is OK. But yes it's restart by itself once awhile.

  • I was trying to read your message can you try to improve your grammar please

  • one of the best mobile i have used in my life .memorable with this mobile after my girlfriend left me.i lost this mobile ....

  • One of the best phones ive had till date. the camera despite being just 2mp , was amazing at capturing pictures and was good in balancing light for an emergency snap!The only problem was, it started to get hung up it the internal memory was full, and would restart all by itself... even still, really Miss it!!!

  • my g 502 have a problem is not switch on what can i do? (plz ans. me through [email protected])

  • my sony ericsson g502 have a problem when i switch on is loading then tel me please wait for a week now.

  • my sony ericsson g502 mms feature can't work, can someone tell me what to do?

  • goes to aircraft mode by itself .phone not reliable whole company got same phone , many have problems. cannot be repaired by software update

  • had one, but charging part broken and battery just got too big rounded, now i want to repair it and youse it, it was just good phone, now i would love to have wifi on it, bad things was only the when you download very much games, they doubles and some of them unplayeble was, well thats it? cant find more things, for that time it was perfect for me

  • its really awesome.Let me know where this mobile will by me.

  • Hellow sir its an great phone but how to upgrade java 2.2.3 ver in this mobile

  • brilliant screen ever... each color... vivid quality

  • Great handphone.. :)

  • hai sir, i am kannan plz FileLock free software

  • awsome phone that i had ever used.....love it very much for it's perfomance and look.....sony always stand a far ahed than any other phones

  • best phone i ever used. using it for more than 5 years, still working at its best even after hard falls

  • plzzzz...... Don't buy this phone because it not works properly.

  • plz plz plz plz dont buy this phone guys its Totally wroste

  • Pls insert any other sim & send 1 msg. after that u put ur old sim...it w"l work.

  • love this phone, but not sure whats happened im tryin to text but the messages seem to go into outbox and not send ????? any ideas ???? also how do i remove predictive text ??? cheers guys

  • it's a very nice phone but it restart's itself and that is the only problem with this phone

  • I had this phone for some time now and it reset by itself a few times before, but now its restarting at least five times a day, so I connected it to my PC, tried to update software, but guess what: this model is not on the list it told me to pick my phone from! Can anyone help me on how to update it?

  • hi frds....i love this mobile..but i don't havethis mobile...i wants this mobile.but this types of mobile phones are not available in mobile shops&online shopping web sites...pls i want this mobile.

  • My SE G502 OS software has been corrupted. Is this software OS is available and can it be reinstalled in my mobile. Pl reply to mail ID [email protected] or post in my FB account. Matter very urgent since I am very nervous about this. D.Gopalraj ( [email protected] )

  • I also have a G502 model. But of late the OS is corrupted. The sony ericsson service center at Madurai says OS software has been removed by the company in its website and and it is the funeral of my set. I am grief-striken. Is any survival plan available? I would be the happiest person in the word if the company offers me any remedy.

  • it"s my first mobile ,exllent features

  • I really luv this mobile fonewhen taking pictures........its very clear and also loud music storage....

  • clean ur internal memory as much as u can i did dis n now d frequency of restarting has gone very low

  • it's a better phone than sonyericsson K800i . Because K800i has eat software.but it is not like that

  • it often restarts automatically... and it always hangs when dialling and receiving any unsaved number...

  • contact sony service center

  • What would be the price for battery...I want to replace my existing one

  • My phoe also restaring frequently...Now battery also gone

  • I have the same problem as with you. Mine is also restarting itself unexpectedly.

  • just update firmware

  • i need new batery & headphone. plz help.

  • its really osum...!i had never seen this much excellent phone.thanks to sony ericson.

  • Same problem 2010

  • Required new original battery for G-502 model.How can I get it? What will be the price?

  • Best best best best phone ever made after w910 broke its hardware as well as software but still just reinsert the battery and wholaa again back to rock and roll and one more thing mine never restarted

  • Mine always restarted itself too. Got it in 2009.

  • my problem is it always restart since the day i bought it in 2009..what's wrong with it? then last 3wks ago it's not working anymore...:( is there a tech chat support for this?

  • my phone G502 is not charging thou charger is working, is there any way to ask for tech support help online?

  • i want new body kit for my g502 anyone who want to give me body parts of g502?

  • Hi all, please do you know to disable LCD backlight auto off function? (setup: java application is running, no input from keyboard --> after 30seconds the LCD backlight turn off). Thanks for help, Tomas

  • my phone is restared automatiquly i don't know why ? and it read not the memory card ?

  • same problem

  • I ve also experienced te same problem. Just do one thng. Install new PC suit in your computer. Connect ur PC to internet. Update the software of your phone through PC.It will take 30 to 40 min. Restat ur phone. It will work.

  • when i receive a missed call or call from new number which is not in my contact list, the phone is getting struck and its get restarted. If i want to dial a number which is not in my contact, the same problem occurs. Please suggest me what to do?

  • Can i Block a number from ringing me and txt me ? I cant find it

  • i have it and its good but its hard to find its accessories her in the philippines.....wew

  • this phone is great, but I broke down and can not be repaired

  • How do i get whatsapp messenger for this phone ???

  • I love this phone .. ive been using this for about 4 years.. nevr been touch by any repair shop coz never have problem yet but i wanna change the case..but here in Philippines, i orderd casing but till now no casing come.. just i wanna change the case only.. most i love in this phone is the internet..very nice easy in internet.. if ever i change my phone.. i want to change it in same model too but i want the red color.. hope my case will come na.. im too long waiting.. many times my phone fall but not definitely broke still working got little crack but its still ok.. thnks sony ericsson :)

  • what does it mean 'PIN Blocked'

  • this would have to be the worst phone on the market, absolute rubbish, keep freezing either when receiving a txt or when sending also freezes half way through a call then have to wait for the piece of shit to turn itself off and then on agian before you can continue. Never had any problems with Erricson phones before they went digital.

  • please this mobile lanuch pdf reader .then this mobile very sucess

  • Positive: Its a great phone with excellent sound, nice camera resolution during day shoot. Handy but stylish. Negative: self-rebooting from time to time

  • i want panel for my mobile and rate

  • This is an awesome phone!! I've been using it since Sep 2008 and the phone still feels new! The construction is solid and the buttons are strong. The phone is actually tiny by today's standards (bricks are reappearing as smartphone users graduate to bigger screens) and some of my friends actually appreciated the fact that it is so compact yet very powerful! 200ppi display is bright and excellent for reading text on web pages even though it is only a 2" display. Viewing angles are great. This is one of the best displays I've seen on a non touch feature phone. It does some amount of multitasking with ease. The fast port connector and the original DCU-60 cable (bought separately) still work fine. I installed a 2GB M2 card purchased from a Sony World outlet. I've done heavy texting and the keyboard is fantastic for this purpose. The design is smart, with the speaker hidden behind the silver strip at the back. Neat. Pretty neat! Sony Ericsson did an excellent job on the design. The mic, speaker, earpiece are all very clear and just perfect for conversations. Audio is crystal clear and mind blowing while played via the speaker and headphones. The phone is notorious for its sporadic reboots but I found this out to be an issue only when the phone memory is too full. I cleared it up (20MB free now) and it does not reboot so often, but still does just once in 2-4 days, or a week. Battery backup is unbelievable after 3 and a half years of usage. Still lasts a couple of days under moderate usage with a little bit of GPRS browsing. The only downsides are that you'll need to buy the proprietary data cable and M2 card separately (which are cheap now since Sony scrapped M2 for its phones in favour of microSD). It still has a decent 32MB of internal memory. All in all, an excellent phone. If you do not want a smartphone or touch phone, you should still consider this if it is available. Should cost around INR 4000 (~$80). - Abhishek. (Madras, India).

  • Sony Ericsson G502 cover easily worn, body very badly firmware update is not up to date from the sony server G502 is very good overall performance

  • please reproduce the g502 i like it

  • ya my g502 always restart ??? what the probleam.

  • Before Buy Sony Don't Like, but after Use Mobile Is Buy in Future then only sony ericsson.

  • I like this G502 phone because everything is clear specially the camera and the sound which is the most important to your contacts.. Its almost 4 years in my hand. I love sony ericsson..

  • main problem in this set is hanging.. and become automatically switch of and restart..varun

  • G502 has been problem with hang and restart when we use application

  • YES it may have problem with restarts, BUT.. i recently fix it by doing softare reinstall which can be done with SE PC Companion. Try it and after clean install this phone is rock solid again, using for almost 3 years now. Great secondary phone.

  • sony g502 is the best mobile in the world i have been using it since 2009 and broked its software as well as hardware but it is still with me

  • One of the Sony product which is not as much user friendly...it restarts every time,Charging port has problems,colour fades and many more problems with this product...Pls don't go for this product.

  • its good..but it's major problem is automaticaly restart..

  • what is max memory of this phone, on official SE site is written 4GB and here 8GB?

  • i want dis ph.

  • I have got this phone from 4 years and the phone is ok. The problem is that since this model has many defective units (theese units may auto-restarting, auto-off and more hardware and software problems). Another problem is that plastic is not very good quality and the seats are burnished after long use. Whatever plastic, the defective units are very big problem.But if you don't have defective unit (i don't have that luck) you will be very happy with G502!

  • Which handset between se g502 and se cedar is better for internet on pc?

  • Awesome phone, Iv been usin for more than 3yrs now bt still no prob...

  • update your phone through pc suit

  • very good phone....good connectivity......good modem....never restart.......good sound....... i used 3 years....and still good...

  • how to chat

  • g502 is a good phone but main draw back is only it get hanged any time on call or while listening to music. please tell me how u can solve this issue i just reset but it can't solve the hang problem.

  • Quiet good phone.. But lack on quality keep restart and hang.it also no video call

  • g502 is a good phone such price group and a good 3g modem also. thanks sony ericsson.

  • i need a original panel for this phone.where can i get it?plz help.

  • here is the link to download r1fa037 main and r1fa037 fs.the tutorial is also there

  • i had updated my phn 3 or 4 times via se update service with latest ver.but still my device ver is r1fa 031.what to do guys to update it r1fa 037.plz need ur help.thnx in adv.

  • even my china set felled in water and worked I had seen many other phones worked after falling in water

  • Battery life is bad , except for that whatever you have said is true.

  • can you suggest me how can i change the firmware and sound driver

  • how to update software.

  • hello, i am sony ericson g502 using last three years , but i do,nt know . how to use voice call , voice answer ???????

  • I am using this phone for past 3 years approximately. I have noticed that AUTOMATIC RESTART is a major drawback of this model. Though I have updated the software several times, but still the issue persists. Apart from that, there are few advantages and many more disadvantages. Advantages: 1. A good 3G phone with a reasonable price. 2. The best camera in 2mp range (even it is much better than Nokia's X2 model which has 5mp camera). 3. The quality of sound is very good. Disadvantages: 1. Automatic Restart 2. Color Fading (the silver colored line) 3. Poor visibility under Sunlight. 4. High SAR value (1.37) 5. Battery Back-up is less as compared to the Specification. 6. Automatic Network detection issue while on Roaming 7. No password protected keypad locking My overall rating 2.5/5

  • great phone for internet . . . i used for 2 years . . . no problem at all . . .

  • this is my phone for the past 3 years and... today I dropped it in water! It was so strange! I thought this could be the end but... surprisingly, IS STILL WORKING! It is fantastic! I just cannot believe my phone is well! Ah... a sonyericsson was my first mobile phone, and I like the swedish japan company mobile phones! Just great! ten stars to a phone which survive in water!

  • "I am using this mobile from the past 2 year. And I am very happy. I like this phone and I am using this mobile like a little pc in my hand. (Thank's sony ericsson g502)

  • I am using this mobile for past 3 years,still now i didnt face any problem except restarting,it can be solved by upgrading.this s the best phone in internet,messaging.cals. .. ...:)i am lucky and i am using this mobile like a little pc in my hand.i suggest all to buy this mobile...it s very wel suit for internet,with a high speed

  • was very nice to use for the first year. after that restarting issues arised. upgraded the software. but problem persists...!!! :( till NOW...! ;(

  • i like this phone .it's smartphone edition from sony ericsson family.

  • I am using this mobile from the past 2 years.Till now i havent faced any issues except restarting.But it can be solved by upgrading.The best phone which you get most of the options.i suggest this phone and ensure utilisation to the maximum extent.Internet is fast and the features are good.

  • my phone is just 2years 2month old. I dropped it more than 30 times from my hands to the ground with my careless. I like to play games, listen music, calls, sms chatting, camera and more i like very much to browse net in this phone and as a modem to my pc with my aricel 98 unlimited plan from past one and half year. Camera is very good, i took photo in travel very nice clarity in system too, i recorded my some parties. mp4 video is good i made it dvd's and watched in tv clarity is nice. still it works great without any problem. Battery life is awsome. So it is not correct to say its ony good bcoz its good,fantastic,excellent, awsome phone. So i decided to use this phone along with new xperia mini pro or xperia ray. Love you sony ericsson.

  • my phone is just 2years 2month old. I dropped it more than 30 times from my hands to the ground with my careless. I like to play games, listen music, calls, sms chatting and more i like very much to browse net in this phone and as a modem to my pc with my aricel 98 unlimited plan from past one and half year.still it works great without any problem. Battery life is awsome. So is not correct to say its ony good bcoz its good,fantastic,excellent, awsome phone. So i decided to use this phone along with new xperia mini pro or xperia ray. Love you sony ericsson.

  • my phone is just 2years 2month old. I dropped it more than 30 times from my hands to the ground with my careless. I like to play games, listen music, calls, sms chatting and more i like very much to browse net in this phone and as a modem to my pc with my aricel 98 unlimited plan from past one and half year.still it works great without any problem. Battery life is awsome. So is not correct to say its ony good bcoz its good,fantastic,excellent, awsome phone. So i decided to use this phone along with new xperia mini pro or xperia ray. Love you sony ericsson.

  • I am using g502 sonyericsson mobile.this mobile is very excellent.this mobile with great battery,fine browsing,prefect to hand,if u buy the g502 mobile,u hav a greatful mobile

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  • no video calling...

  • can i do videocallng wid dis fone????ny1?reply fast

  • 'm using this handset from last 2 yrs. With 0 maintenance Its really great mobile i ever seen for internet

  • sonyericson is a good mobile for this is my opinion

  • My name is mandeep g502 is verry great phone this internet is fast beatifull luking good camra

  • I am using G502 since 2009 till now. I got problems same with other users as hanging of programs on screen and the automatic restarting of my phone...how can i upgrade my phone anyway, so as not to experience such problems again...thank you.

  • update the software from ur g502 in built updatesoftware

  • i am using G502 from 2008 till now i have no problem with it only i have changed the battery in 2011 n its fine now, its unbelievable coz i use it all day by surfing the net n i do lot more on my G502. G502 rocks.

  • very gud mobile

  • Mine too.I am using it from may 2009.It is a very good phone.But it some times hangs.So multitasking is a big problem out there in the phone.

  • I am using this phone for more than 2 years now. Very good phone. but sometimes it is restarting automatically. Then i did software update and it was fine.

  • any one is their to talk about this phone

  • i never buy this phone i need vedio calling

  • hmmm i never buy this phone

  • I had a light strange problem in this mobile how can i solve this pls help me

  • this one is an awesome handset.....no problem...with out the silver colored keys...the color gone discolored....

  • i would like to inform u to download and install PC Companion or PC Suite for Sony Ericsson mobile phones. otherwise, u can directly use Sony Ericsson Update Service. but u must read the manual before running it. good luck :)

  • i have been using this phone for nearly 2 years my experience 1) perhaps the best camera without flash. try even the black and white feature you will be surprised with the clarity of the photos. 2) net speed good. drawbacks keys fade off gradually. battery backup will not last more than 2 days.

  • i used it for 2 years.....! great....for internet....! update firmware ....and replace sound driver with w980 sound driver......very great !.....

  • hi.every 1.m using this phone frm 1year its the best phone.people who doesnt knw how to use do spread rumours.my advice go for it.after buying just update u r software to r1fa 037 or r1fb.all u r problems wil be solved

  • hey i m using g502 from 1year.can anyone tell me how u updated its software to r1fa 037 or r1fb.plz.thanks in advance

  • i have a g502..bt s0me time its camera did n0t open..what can i d0 n0w?

  • worst phone ! nvr go fr sony !!! they always get software problem !! i used 2 sony phones, k 550 i n g 502 !! bth gt d same prob ! evn d authorised service person cudnt find a remedy !!

  • worst phone :@ sony sucks !!! i used k550 i n g 502 ! i faced same problem on both phones. the software prob !! the phne gets switched off on its own fr evry 10mins, the screen gets blank !!! evn the sony service centre person cud'nt find a remedy fr my prob, sony sucks !!! nvr go fr it :)

  • I had this problem as well. I jst upgraded/ reinstalled the s/w and it is resolved now.

  • hey how do got update to r1fb plz tell me.thanks in advance

  • re-pdate software if fone trobling u ....like hanging, resartng...etc...i tried n now work superme

  • With R1FA031 my g502 works without any problems.The freezing is in T-MOB R1FB

  • adv 1. via netfront browser we can get smart internet experience as pc, and we can edit internet pages ( copy, paste ). 2. media player music player is average. video player has zoom and resume option. the slideshow with background music option is awesome. 3. Msg storage capacity is good cos store in memory card also. 4. email also very good it automaticaly creates setting and stores lots. 4. battery backup is good. upto 3 days for normal use. disad. 1. after 2 months it hangs and restarting and no network found when i searching 2. music with earphone is not good and loud speaker also has less sound. 3. its memory card rather than sd card.

  • goooooood......well done sony ericson. this is just perfect. it has no problems at all

  • Sir, this phone is not for ordinary purpose and not for the people whose interest is not beyond calling,messaging,hearing music,taking camera shots only.this phone is meant for the people whose interest mainly on internet.for them freezing is not a problem.so the problem lies in this people who could not get the best from this mobile. Salilankk

  • pur later in 2009,there is problem reg battery,some says battery is fine ,somone says software to be changed,some one told there is nothing prblm,

  • Men...this phone is just too good..

  • upgrade ur firmware to R1FA037 or R1FB001 for better performance. never restart after upgrade :) look ur fw on settings>update service>software version

  • Nice phone........ but only prob is restarting, otherwise photo clarity, battery backup and internet speed is gud. In last 2 years i got software prob in one time.... Cheep and best (with more features) - Siba

  • well.....guys i hav this phone for 2yrs now but the only problem is restarting..pliz heeeeeeeeeeeellp

  • ;D just visit G502 modding

  • Guys I am Using G502 since 2 year... It is the best instrument i had ever used.... I play games.. Hear music.. .. All most every Jar. format is supported in this model... picture Quality is Osum.. NO Restart, NO hanging U[p till now.. .. This is my first cell Phone i have bought and this would be my last one...... My advice Go for it..Just buy it

  • am using this mobile for 2yrs, bt till date i have never ever experienced any trouble with it.....some says it hangs and restart bt for me naaaaahhhhhhhhh...!!!!!! the best mobile at a very low cost......gud to buy gud yo use

  • This phone is Best.. But It hangs And Restart itself.

  • i have the phone & it often HANGS. so i suggest you not to buy the product tho the phone is handy and nice.

  • Ask ur network provider to send settings and save internet setting as default

  • same here. but i think its not only u n me..ive read lots of comments regarding the out of the sudden hang

  • I have many opinions for thz mobile. But i tell u wat. Thz mobile does not stand for a mobile like w810i

  • how to get internet settings for this phone. i am told the download charges are high for browsing. how to get connected to google maps. can anybody help

  • my phone is not working properiy.it automaticaly off for 30 seconds and then automaticaly on.plz reply

  • good phone

  • my phone cant install internet settings. please help

  • bulla ka phone

  • hey guyz why keep saying there is problem like restarting huh.. dont you all feel something very special on this huh.. i bought my friend(G502) three times..two times it lost..hey you mess with this mobile and should bear the restart problem for the wonderful mobile..

  • Hey tell me ya, hw u updated the R1FA037 firmware..?

  • I am using this cell phone from last 2 years. I use to see movie, hear songs & play game all time on my G502. Its never got stuck or restart. I don't know how you guys keep up your cell phone. No network problem i am using VODAFONE services.

  • for all people that have this phone.., this phone always restarting coz old fw, r1fa031 (the old fw) full with bug.., you just need to upgrade your firmware to R1FA037..,

  • after owning this phone myself and working in the phone retail industry i would strongly recomend not buying this phone . the freezing function and constent sim rejection gets alittle annoying . (p.s im typing to fast to correct spelling mistakes its hard typing and serving cutsomers lol)

  • g 502 is having good software collection but many network problem occurs frequently.........

  • sony ericson g502 hav xcellent features , but design is too bad !! their is software problem ,it switch off 3 times a day.....

  • i bought this mobile for 7000 before 18 months but today price is juzz 4500 . camera clarity is good but no flash ..>> xcellent features with software problem...>> hey guys i suggest plez..dont buy tis mobile..

  • i bought this mobile for 7000 before 18 months but today price is shit juzz 4500 . camera clarity is good but no flash ..>> xcellent features with software problem...>> hey guys i suggest plez..dont buy tis mobile..

  • G502 is good & well usable phone but it's manufacturing defect like cabinet color fed.

  • My Motorola stereo headset is S605. My G502 is still at 8% battery after 5 days on a single charge with minimal use and around 6 hours of stereo music via bluetooth.

  • Can you be specific about the Motorola stereo headset model name.

  • If you have got anything more to add well come forward but surely with 950 mah it should not be one days stand/talk.

  • Don't know really the battery price. But I tell you this, I bought this as a second hand phone with a second hand battery. I only charged it overnight and used Bluetooth for about 5 hours of Music (A2DP). Battery is still at 54% (under phone info menu)after 3 days. But the Battery icon shows around 65% remaining. My Nokia is out of power after using Bluetooth for 5 hours.

  • I bought it as a second hand phone. Still it fits for what I need. Great phone for your basic needs. Key points: Long battery life. It pairs nicely with my Motorola stereo bluetooth headset. Fast user interface.

  • this is good phone,camera is perfect -2mp but it's look like it's 10mp! :D The only problem is freezing and restarting..:S

  • read 6 comments below...

  • what is the price of original battery for this model. users please inform the battery life of this model and upto what duration battery chare is active

  • i love this phone !!!

  • why u dont read all problem whit g502 coz bug of old fw... Just dont use r1fa031 fw...

  • It was my second phone, provided by the company I work for. Everyone in the office had the same phone and the same problems. We sent the phones to the service, but the phones came back the same - s.hitty.

  • i have serious reservations regarding your opinion about this phone. sure the hanging is an issue.well i cant but appreciate your patience of having to bear with this hanging problem that to 5-6 times daily for the last two years unless you are an unfortunate person without any access to a service centre.

  • I have had this phone for about 2 years now. I wouldn't reccommend it to anyone. It keeps shutting down all by itself, sometimes up to 5-6 times a day. Sometimes the sound suddenly goes off as well. The battery is a piece of sh.t, you have to re-charge it every single day (and I am not much of a talker...). Zero points in my scorebook.

  • does we can directly play youtube videos in this phone??

  • Just another remedial Java phone. Nothing special here.

  • I have this phone for a year now, with just r1fa031 firmware. I was not able to update to r1fa037 and now my phone kept on re-starting by its own. how will i change it to r1fa037 using the built in software update if it keeps on re-starting? is it possible to have this updated without damaging or losing my contacts and other information saved on the phone since i do not have any m2 memory attached? please advise.... please e-mail me for info.. thank you all... [email protected]

  • I have this phone for a year now, with just r1fa031 firmware. I was not able to update to r1fa037 and now my phone kept on re-starting by its own. how will i change it to r1fa037 using the built in software update if it keeps on re-starting? is it possible to have this updated without damaging or losing my contacts and other information saved on the phone since i do not have any m2 memory attached? please advise....

  • yes it does!

  • is this have t9 fecility

  • m using dis phn for d last 1 yr, yes it have d prob of restarting bt it cn b avoidd easily. i do not fully fill my mem card n its done. in its range believe me, 1 cant get d features it hv. camera quality is far better dan dat of nokia 3.2mp cameras. wid nyt mode on camera works smoothly in evening n in dim lyt also. screen resolutn is very nice too. battery back up is of 2 days of use which is more dan enough. sound quality is best, wid mega bass on i can experience d sound equivalent 2 walkman phones. This is d best phn for me i hv ever used....

  • my phone already has software R1FA037. bt even nw its hanging and getting restarted. so what should i do now.

  • i 2 support u. im also usin dis phone for an year and half. it stil stands top among al d phones in lllr price range!

  • I did this and it worked for a little while, but then the same problems started occurring. Updating the software is a bit like formatting your hard drive on your pc and re-installing everything. It can make everything work well while it's in a clean state. But eventually after more use the same problems start again.

  • ths is jst awsm... gud looks...durable...gr8 money value...mch bettr thn cell in its price range

  • i have been using this phone for more than a year and a half. it has an awsome picture zooming capacity. quite honestly this is the only phone in its price range that can zoom into a picture taken from an slr camera. its java is quite good. the web support is excellent. for a 256k colour display its really good. its a nice phone but if you want something better from sony ericsson for a price little higher go for sony ericsson naite.

  • g502 is a good phone, but the headset is easy to dislocate when you're moving thats why im so annoyed. Anyone who recommend the best type of headset for g502?

  • I didn't face much problem from this phone.Its a good phone for those who r looking for mobile internet.

  • why u not read... All ure problem long time ago are fixed just dont use r1fa031 it fist fw and full of bug... Just upgrade to r1fa037... Use internet to search how to do that...

  • It is phone with poor performance. It often gets switched off and restarts automatically. I am using it for 2 years.My mobile is facing software problems. It cannot install new gprs settings. It often shows inactive sim. And it has lot of problems.

  • it always turn-off and restart.Also at times you this inactive sim

  • in the middle of usage it switches off and restarts after long gap. switch off and switch on is also very slow. audio is very low.

  • for upgrade fw to R1FA037, visit www.se-nse.ru

  • Regret buying this phone..!! always restart by itself

  • why so serious ?

  • G502 automatically restarts. To get ride of it i got to know i have to use Firmware r1fa037. Please tell me how to install it in brief. Thanks in advance.

  • i using dis phone since 8 months.it's super phone n gaves cristal clear picture.it also plays mp4 files...2mp camera takes clear pictures..G502 is a smart phone.

  • yes it does restarts a lot and sometimes the buttons freez but the pictures are great very clear thats why i love it i have it for 2 years and its steel great

  • very bad phone..always restart by itself. dont buy this phone!

  • very good phone. once you get the newer firmware that is r1fa037 or rifb001, no freezing problem. I use it to connect to internet continuously for 2-3 days (for downloading files upto 4-5 GB, my service provider does not support 3G), it works great without disconnecting or getting freezed even once.

  • its great just buy it

  • am using this phoe from last 3yrs except hanging ths cell is superb plz dnt criticise ths phne net browsng is good camera is excellent

  • Third class,,,,,,,,never buy this........

  • just search whit google about flashing g502... Or go to se-indo.net or se-nse.net

  • just use fw r1fa037... I dont understand... Can you please explain.. What I am supposed to do to recover my mobile from auto restart problem?

  • how can i change my phone lock? i can't change it because i don't know the password. i tried everything but it doesn't work.

  • hi i have a question on how can i use restrict call program on sony ericsson G502?

  • just use fw r1fa037...

  • I am using this phone for 1.5 years. Its automatically getting restart two or three times per day. I experienced this for past 6 months. Can anyone advice?

  • Change your settings of the "buttons" if you think they are making too much noise. You cab=n set it to "click" or "tone" or you can turn off all sounds for the buttons. Try that before complaining again!

  • just use fw r1fa037 and ure problem will gone...

  • thiz phone restarts quite offen by itself even after services ...i am a bit annoyed of tat:(

  • Thanks s.ericsson iam using this phone one years and there is no problem except occasional hangup but this is goodphone for internet.3g in this phone is excellent.facebook,utube,camera,video also good.overall it is a nice phone in this price range.salilan

  • Wonderful phone. I have been using it for 2 years. No complaint . Give hands to sony ericsson. None of the 2mp camera's of nokia can take this good pictures.best phone availabale in its price range.

  • Use hsdpa 3.6mbps for internet

  • how could you have surfed the net?? in the list it says WLAN: NO :O:O

  • I've bought the phone in 2008, august. Since then i've been ultra-heavy on it's usage. I had more than 100 games on its memory card, surfed the net, watched videos and a lot more. For its price tag it's a phone like no other in the price range. Sure, it does hang up on occasion but just reset it by yourself and it's fixed for some time. For what i paid for it, i got more than i ever thought i would. I had K3001 before and both were good only this one, G502, is miles ahead in functionality. Those who keep complaining, get another phone and stop it. Or make a phone yourself.

  • actually no phone can zoom in 2mp mode unless you have optical zoom or lens more than 2mp.(nokia is fooling people by giving zoom in their 2mp phones.) You can zoom in vga mode or you can zoom after photo is taken(i think upto 32x).

  • Thanks alot to the people who designed this phone, it's very advanced and great but i have a battery problem so i want to know where can i get a new battery and a new cover/face for my G502 phone

  • Its an amazing phone. Using over 1 year, no problem faced. excellent features in low cost among all sony ericsson phones. Excellent look, nice camera (during daytime), amazing internet speed (while downloading using IDM i sometimes get speed of 25KBPS), U-Tube streaming works fine as well as facebook (you must have special internet package from service provider. I am using airtel 98 Rs per month internet offer). Internet surfing on PC is excellent. Excellent earphone sound quality (megabass preset included). Display is very good. Overall an excellent phone to be used. I am fully satisfied.

  • thankx Graciie but my g502 is not playing youtube video. Are u on facebook? I wanna join you on facebook

  • yep, it can play youtube and yes it is 3G

  • I've had this phone for a year now - I bought it as a replacement when I lost my k610i. - It's got a great design, it looks sleek. However the body is pretty thick and can look a bit chunky. - The 240x320 display is very crisp and it's a big step up from my k610i's 176x220. - There is no video camera on the front for video calling. I loved that on my old phone. - The buttons are ridiculously loud. Don't try texting in a quiet area.. you will be heard from miles around! I can't conclude whether it's a step up or not from my old phone, but here's my advice: ONLY buy this phone as an intermediate. If you want a good, long term phone go with the new C510 (my next phone) or similar. This phone is only good if you're on a serious budget and you're deaf - maybe a good one to keep in the closet for when you lose one.

  • is this possible to play youtube videos in this phone and is this 3g enable phone?

  • G502 firmware R1FA037 Where can i download this firmware...bcoz my phone gets hanging and restarting always... please give a solution Pls reply to my mail id.. Regards Karthik ([email protected])

  • I using this phone for 1 year. It's great phone guys. Just update the firmware, you have nice experience

  • G502 it seems to have shut down after I charged it it says battery fully charged the girating rodent in the top hat dances around and then the whole thng goes black and that's it. What is happening here I have lost my instruction book .Can I get another? Thanks in anticipation?

  • good phone, user friendly.onl battery backup is poor. and my phone shuts off in middle of a msg or call sometimes.pls advice.

  • nice mobile... i'm using it from 1 yar...no problem till now..m using it on internet...awsom phone

  • This phone is the single worst technology purchase I have EVER made. The phone is very difficult to use, and does not do what it promises without difficulty. I lost the headphone on a train in Europe and getting a replacement has proven VERY difficult and VERY expensive.The design is very poor with small keys and illogical placement of command keys such as the menu button. I had the phone for less than four months before the paint started to come off the keys. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!!

  • great phone for 3g,no problem from last 1 year

  • I've been using this phone for 2 years, n still lingering ot it, affordable n great phone ever :)

  • Most of those who comment on this phone and other phones should learn how to use it or ask for help rather than post wrong comments that discourage others from purchasing this phone and other phones.

  • I m using this phone since 2 year. and all feature of this phone are nice,, this is good & best phone in price range catagory.. Vikass

  • the function of the phone is excellent.but it get hangs frequently.and zoom mode is not avilable.supreb performance.the hanging problem creat more worry.

  • Its all good. But the main problem is it hangs a lot and restart automatically . When you receive or dial call, it gets hands sometime and even no call history saves for de unsaved contacts. you need to restart your phone by ejecting the battery. can it be overwhelm'd..?

  • I bought this phone to see the specs and look. Its all good and 2 megapixel camera is awesome. But the main problem is it hangs a lot and restart automatically. When you receive call, it gets hands sometime and even no miss call history saves. you need to restart your phone by ejecting the battery. Rest all features are fine.

  • Hey..... I cant zoom in 2megapixel camera mode. I can zoom in vga qualily mode. But in vga mode is not good. What to do?

  • Please answer my question, My G502 camara photo not saved in high resalution formet (2MP,1MP). But vga frame mode photos was saved super. What is tha propulm?. And videos alway saved superp. Please tell what is proplum in my phone

  • Please answer my question, My G502 camara photo not saved in high resalution formet (2MP,1MP). But vga frame mode photos was saved super. What is tha propulm?. And videos alway saved superp. Please tell what is proplum in my phone

  • hey wats R1FA037 i didnt get it...how can i upgrade it...even my cel phone usualy hangs when i use internet n music both at a time...plz do xplain me something regarding R1FA037.

  • OH BOY!!! you should upgrade it's firmware to R1FA037!! it's change a lot from performance side!! no more HANG while doing stuff like sms, calling, etc.!!

  • can make it to enable video call by flash the firmware with the tweak one like the one i'm using R1FA037. But using back camera to video call is no good..u need a mirror. :D

  • hi no video calling on this mobile

  • Yes I used it for my broadband. The HSDPA signal is also nice.

  • hi friends... can u please tell me how do i make video call by this set.

  • can it be a modem ??

  • nope!!

  • do SE G502 has Wi-Fi?

  • does d camera hav flash ???

  • This phone does not have any dictionary, but you can install any java dictionary in chinese if you have chinese language firmware.

  • good phone!!! prob is, it doesnt have wifi

  • I purached the set two years back,It's quite good model from makers of Sony Ericson G502. Fantastic & compact mobile, The speciality was picture clarity was very good

  • It's quite good model from makers of Sony Ericson G502. Fantastic & compact mobile, The speciality was picture clarity was very good.

  • Very good phone.. go for it..

  • its quite good looking phone which is not so expensive

  • its quite good looking phone which is not so expensive

  • nice camera with outdoor image.bright and beautiful screen better than w910i.

  • better sound quality than w910i with earphone and loudspeaker but not as loud as w200i

  • anyone can tell me does this phone has dictionary inside ? english and chinese ?

  • Excellent piece i used so far.... awesome clarity .... gud camera with gr8 resolution... gallery pics also has slide show with music playing ...... But at times it gets switched off automatically doesnt knw y.... by i luv my phony ....... :)

  • In SE G502, all the numbers we dial or recieve get saved as "Unsaved Numbers" and eats up huge memory space. So this creates the problem. The only solution i could find is to take back up of all your data's in memory card or else in PC and do a "Master Reset - Reset All" whenever you find G502 getting slower or getting a problem in dialing an unsaved number.

  • bought a second hand unit recently and i'm now using it as a modem and music player. no complaints about it, so far.

  • just download pc suit from sony ericsson web site its free...

  • nice job bro :)

  • I have purchased a USB cable to connect the phone to the PC. When I select Phone Mode the PC cannot locate the driver. I never received a installation CD when I first brought the phone. Any suggestions of how I could get the driver up? Thank you.

  • mob is good...it has been presented by my guy... ofcourse i agree tht it switches off automatically...but tht happens when v consecutively press 2 or 3 keys at a long time... great features actually.. u got photo editing..saving...can download lotz of games..ul enjoy if u like de mob...

  • Hi bro...i have this phone since august 2008. Still have this phone now. I think g502 is popular because mbelgedez, mahardi, adikbiroe . Especially in indon.

  • try to use patch and elf... :-D Lots can do whit G502 :-D

  • this can be used as data modem even without pc suite (tried on linux and windows 7 successfully).

  • at the first,i hate my G502.BUT..after : 1.upgrade the firmware to R1FA037 2.upgrade the accoustic & camera software now i love my G502!this the best one.u can do video call,never hang,flash menu,sound is much much better then SE W series,and better camera.trust me..i won't sell my phone!

  • Well, I've just had this phone recently. I bought it 2nd hand, so the appearance is not good anymore, but it doesn't matter. What I really disappointed is that this phone sometimes get hang by itself and the respond sometimes slow. I don't know, maybe there is / are bug(s) in the system or the system itself doesn't good enough. Well, about the sound, in my opinion is not too disappointed. Well, it is not walkman series, so it can be understood. Beside that, the photos taken by it are quite good. I enjoyed take photos with it. Overall, this handset is quite useful only for communication and sometimes for browsing the net, but more than that, please don't hope that much.

  • Hey , try to update this phone firmware (software) ;D .

  • i haven't used this phone for 2 years, i stated 'about 2 years' or maybe 1 and a half years. But the issues with this phone is ridiculous. The time changes whenever it feels like, the battery power is decent, the design is pathetic, it wears off, the sound quality is awful. But maybe worth its money for some of its features.

  • whether this model can be used as a data modem to connect internet through pc

  • i'ven using this phone for almost 16 months now, and am quite satisfied bout its evrything except that it hangs all the time. it IS a problem and bothering very much. go get any SE, but never this one.

  • It shows that my software is already up-to-date. I've been trying this for the past 1year, one solution is to save every number before dialing. But it spoils the only thing that a phone is meant to be used for.

  • I have g502 and 6120c . One love

  • please tell me whether you nolonger experience the hanging problem. how did you drill holes in the panel abovethe speaker. please reply

  • dear friend, try j105 (naite), its great!

  • Hi, Iam a heavy mobil user. i use internet a lot and i game and music... so iam interested in this mobil.. and i want to try sony 4 the first time. many people are reporting about the hanging prob of this mobil in this site.. >>> So advanced users please suggest me whether i could go for this mobil.. >> and reply whether the restart prob of this mobile is at acceptable level.. >> this is the heavy featured and affordable mobile i ever come accross... >> so help me to choose the mobile or suggest even other mobils

  • worth ah? or not ?

  • Hi, Iam a heavy mobil user. i use internet a lot and i game and music... so iam interested in this mobil.. and i want to try sony 4 the first time. many people are reporting about the hanging prob of this mobil in this site.. >>> So advanced users please suggest me whether i could go for this mobil.. >> and reply whether the restart prob of this mobile is at acceptable level.. >> this is the heavy featured and affordable mobile i ever come accross... >> so help me to choose the mobile or suggest even other mobils

  • A guy has commented that he has been using this phone for the part two years and that it consistently hangs.i am sure the sguy has not been using the phone for two years.check g502's release date and subtract two years from present(13-06-2010)day.why do people lie like this?of course the phone hangs.i have been using this phone from 11-jan-2009.it freezes a lot BUT it can be fixed by upgrading the firmware.the phone for its price range is really an awsome phone.it has a good wap browser,java support and most importantly it has a good picture zooming ability.it can zoom into pics caught by a 12MP digi cam.users please drill more holes on the pannel above the speaker as there isin't adiquate openings for the sound to come out.the paint fades off quickly nothing can be done about that.the phone supports 4MB java games.if u need a good audio quality jurt switch over to a costlier headset.try an in ear headphone.

  • thanks a lot ! i hope it works , the restarting problem with this phone is really irritating.

  • I thought its right choice for bought g502.. Because its have high quality camera. And zooming option,and photo edit...

  • This phone sucks! This phone has been with me for about 2 years now. It consistently restarts when it's starting up. The simple designs easily wear off, so i wouldn't recommend you stuffing this in your purse or pocket. The pricing for the phone along with its rational features are satisfying but i seriously woudln't recommend it.

  • I like this phone.If the phone randomly restart,update it!Go to Support.sonyericsson.com umm

  • This is some tips 4 g502 users: 1. Upgrade ur fw to r1fa037 (more stable) using a2 uploder. 2. Set phone to save 'all' to memory card (cam. pic, message, e-mail, etc). U can back up ur data using pc suite or my phone explorer periodicly to prevent data loss! 3. Install opera mini 4 everyday browsing. Use internal browser only if u need n' opmin can't handle it (4 rapidshare :-)) 5. Always clean ur cookies n history both on opmin n internal browser. 'the point is to keep the phone memory at least 30 mb' :-)

  • how is the battery and is it user friendly..????

  • G502? It's marvelous

  • i realy liked the phone specifications and would like to have one for myself

  • greatest phone i ever have, u can almost download everything from the net ALA the size is less than 100 mb.

  • It is perfect phone for this price n performance is superb....

  • excellent phone...i have used it for over an year now and am totally satisfied by it..!!!!

  • it is very spper mobile i love this mobile very well

  • one of the best sonyericsson for this price.it's fast,nice camera and everything works good...

  • very good phone

  • i hv j105... absolutely no problem...buy it

  • Does it made to work for call through net ?

  • cool phone

  • Hi Arun, J105 is better option.....

  • it looks nice but not a right option

  • til past 5 mins i had an idea 2 buy g502 bt aft reading these negative comments i am totally upseted. plz reply me can i buy this mobile r can i buy j105i

  • This is simply an awesome phone. i really like it////////////////////////

  • I have had the phone for nearly a year now and it has been sent to service twice. The sound quality is extremely poor and the phone keeps rebooting. Even though the firmware it up to date and it has been at service. Please note, that I only use the phone for calls, sms and sometime taking a picture - so the phone is pretty much standard. I previously had the W810i which I loved so much - the G502 is so bad. Don't buy it! :-(

  • i love my phone the camera resolution is great w/ a good internal memry ..but cnt provide LCD to my phone for replacement pls help find LCD for this unit

  • a2 uploader is a application for pc used to add files to phone. search any online store such as rapidshare or 4shared for a2uploader and firmwares of various languages, custom pack and patches. just google for help for doing this.

  • had this phone for like 2years now not a problem phone is just one of the best i ever had next to samsung d600 if you are using 3g switch to normal gsm mode and you will see diference in battery life good value for money

  • To all those people who are having problem because of the phone restarts very often, update your phone by visiting SE website and Download the Update Service and update your phone and restarting problem is solved =)

  • hi this problem aslo happens to me every day about 2 times a day.all i have to say is that these phoines might be defected from the factory or software frimware. i think thal altough it is a nice phone it hangs alot and even reception level.disappointed.

  • i am using this phone from last 1.5 year , drawback: batrey back up is not so good as nokia , and it is hang very much

  • can someone help how do i access the 3g on this phone my service provider supports 3g but when surfing the web i'm only on edge speeds.do i have enable something?

  • I just want to ask if why is that my phone restart like a computer.It appears an inactive sim and then it restart.I went to a phone service and they says that it really happened anytime but I'm just worried about it. can someone explain it to me about my phone problem?

  • I've the same problem. This cell use to restart 4 times a day but now it does restart 40 times a day after a service update!

  • Ive had this phone for one and a half years, not sure if the one i got is just dodgy but it has a habit of turning itself off for no aparent reason. I took it in to get serviced because of this, and now it just does it more often.

  • a2uploader is windows aplication for entering filesystem in a2 phone platform After enter into filesytem we can do lots think like change font, layout, use flashtheme, change icon menu, etc Just ask google.com Or Se-nse.net Happy moding

  • any connection, i can't call anyone or access the internet from it. PLZ HELP!!!! ty.

  • Any one answer to my questions tat i had asked earlier. Reply to me soon. Mobile internet of my phone will be finished on thursday. Thank you:-)

  • Can anyone tell me wat is a2uploader means and also to get the free flash software. Send me the website please. Thank you very very much:)......

  • Wat is a2uploader means? I am confused. Thank you:).

  • When u need upgrade firmware u must have : pc unit, data cable, a2uploder, tutorial of flash, some links to download some file system needed. This is not easy for junior . Mod and upgrade firmware need real teacher n real tutorial. Programer classes.

  • no need more software just download flashtheme 2.0 u can download from 4shared.com or mobilefree.ru u can use FL 2.0 for w series to [need edit menu.ml] For apply flashtheme u need enter ure filesystem using a2uploader Just search in google Or go to se-nse.net se-indo.net etc :-D

  • Can you help me how to download the flash software( step by step) i had read your last review but i cant understand. Thank you:)

  • Can any one tell me how to connect internet from computer through G502 and also how to download the R1FA037 SOFTWARE. My phone randomly restarts. Help me:( Thanks in advance :-D

  • I had this phone for a year this May 2010. I can say that this phone is the best at its price. The music sound so good! no regrets. I was able to read post here regarding starting up at said that freeing up of 320kb on your phone memory can help a lot. I did it with mine and restarting issue fade away! Images are brilliant, durability is also a no no question. I was able to compare N95 on Nokia with G502, and G502's images result is remarkable. Imagine N95has 5MP while this phone has 2MP. N95 at 5MP just look like a 1MP cam.

  • yes g502 support flash lite 2.0 so u can use flashtheme :-D

  • I dont know about that(meaning flash lite supported). But G502 can run in youtube, vuclip n Divx mobile media. N so when u using netfont browser u can see animation picture on the WEB pages.

  • been using it for about 2 months and i really get the rebooting issue.. tried looking over S.E website for a software upgrade but its not available.. pretty nice small phone.. web browsing with operamini installed in it is perfect..

  • This phone does have GPS, i have it and its in the accesories folder : ]

  • no flash.. bt charmingly cute 3g lol...

  • this mobile have flash lite 2.0? pls. tel anyone///

  • Some link tutorial of mod or upgrade SE-G502's firmware using rusian language n indonesia language.

  • sorry try this seusers.com

  • thanks for reply but i want able to open the site u gave me (se-users.com) so give me some alternative options or say me how to open this site

  • thanks for reply but i want able to open the site u gave me (se-users.com) so give me some alternative options or say me how to open this site

  • its free u can find in se-users.com just register and download use a2uploader for flashing offline...

  • Can you tell me the software name to upgrade my G502 phone.

  • I was replace my panel in sony ericsson service centre n cost of new panel is USD 10. And also i buy silicon case of G502 (USD 1,5 per piece). Now i have 4 color of silicon case. Black, brown, yellow n blue. My G502 still look like new one.

  • yes, when u r on call click on 'option'(left side) key then 'record' ,,,,,, and dont forget to save the recording before u press the cancel key

  • do we have to pay for all this r1fa037,r1fa036,r1fa035 software to up grade the cell phone, is there any way from which we can get these software free of cost

  • i have g502 mobile. this is a good mobile but painting on the mobile will disappear with rapid usage. i want to change the pannel of my mobile.pls tell me the cost of the pannel.

  • I have two G502 at the same time for almost 2 years, one is black the other is metallic beige. The black is used for calling only( by my wife) and the beige ( mine) is mostly for internet browsing.I don't know why the black was frequently showing restarting problem, while the beige was practically not.Maybe something to do with the calling and/or SMS ? Anyway I'm satisfied with G502, because the access to the internet is very good, but not to my wife.FYI, the restarting problem is not always come. Those were the days when they come 5-6 times a day, there are also the months when the problem doesn't exist. The second problem is yes the paint on the keyboard. It starts peeling 2 months after I bought them.I think it would give you a problem when reselling it.

  • Just search in google. Please insert this request in search box -'call recording in SE-G502'

  • Please use another phone id for register n add anything. (As c501 or c901). Your prblm can solved with easy. G502 is cruiser

  • How i can record when i am calling? tell me the step by step guidance please.

  • hi satya. pls help..everytime I download the uzzap application, my handset G502 says that my device is not supported but the fact is that my handset is a uzzap capable handset. Thank you so much for the response.

  • U wrong about that. G502 have a quite good battery life.

  • search whit google about a2uploader for fw u can get from se-users.com or 4shared.com

  • Hi Satya, could you please tell me, from where to get the Latest free firmware for G502? I tried a lot, but didn't find one. I have the Firmware R1FA031 installed as of now.

  • Hi, could you please tell me, from where to get the Latest free firmware for G502. I tried a lot, but didn't find one. I have the Firmware R1FA031 installed.

  • Battery is sucking... worst phone I have ever used..

  • MyG502 is a little satan in internet. The man behind the gun.

  • this phone sucks... Don't evn take it for free.. Worst phone ever made

  • G502??? no regretzzzz!!!!!!!!!!

  • hard root up-bum

  • Hi... Hetic with fone. Often it gets switched off.

  • hiii all dis phone is really awesome if u upgrade your software to the latest one no restarts etc njoy!!!!!!!

  • My all application went blank on this phone , all my data went off.Along with restart issue , this was catastrophic. finally i sat down and went thru software update instructions and updated my software in switch off mode from my laptop G502 software updater . Works fine now. No problems at all..works perfectly. My suggestion go for HARD BOOT UPGRADE. Please upgrade your software ASAP..trust it will help. Big peace of mind. No switching off issue or hang up issue

  • i open my phone and say"configuration error.please contact your network opertor or service centre."..........................help me please

  • Restart problem only bug in fw R1FA031 So if u want remove that bug just update to R1FA035 OR R1FA036 OR R1FA037( Have vidio call) or R1FB001 :-D

  • I have G502 and true the phne has a great internet browsing and multiple applications can be runned at the same time.. Bt this thing of restarting always get me pisd, i found it that its not that it restart coz of battery level or it restart inorder to boost battery energy for longer usage, actualy a device consumes extra battery power when restarting coz of booting and network search... Until nw i dont knw why it restart so frequently even when am on call. I love ths phne bt i dnt knw what to do with ths mater..

  • please guys help...i am having this phone nw from almost 10 months..suddenly this phone has started gets restart ven ever i switch on my camera 2 use it...i m ntable 2 tak ny videos or pics..plz help me wid dis suggest sum remedy...plz. reply.

  • Yes I agree with most of you guys, that the phone restarts frequently when you rough use it. I am using ma cell from 1 year 3 months.. I very much happy with my cell. The only problem is I dont have Flash. Other than that I use a Sony Walkman Headphones for Music, which is very good..!! With browsing, I bet no other cell can beat this. Its fast and very responsive. Use can open multiple apps at the same time. Use Opera browser for best browsing..!!

  • 3/3.to view a clear image of what u were trying to c by zooming.everytime u zoom into a 10MP pic it takes a while for the blurishness to clear.so wait n watch.the buttons are soft and are very usefull for faster typing.email interface is good.just for ur knowledge all phones have drawbacks.we have to adjust with them.g502 is an awsome phone and can match up to any phone in its price range.go for it guys u wont regret spending money on this baby.

  • 2/3.support what other se phones like k530 and w350 supports.g502 supports most of them but some are not supported i doot know if the upgrade will fix this issue. Let me tell u that this is the best in its price range.this phone has walkman player 3.0 whereas w350 and k530 only have walkman player 2.0.the music is much better than 5130 xm when u plug in a walkman headset.this phone unlike many nokia phone in its price range gives u a good mp4 support and also supports high-quality 3gp.mp4 support isnt good in nokia 5130. The camera quality for a 2mp snapper is the next best to k550 cybershot 2mp.whats missing in g502s camera is the 'best picture' option.just compare g502's cam with 5130 xm cam and u will c the diffrerence.the java support for games is awsome.it even supports 4MB mboy games.the speed is moderate the game freezes once in every 35min for two min.this has a very polished os which doesnt get corrupt easily unlike 7210 supernova.the zoon option rocks!when u r viewing a 10MP photo you can zoom in 4x

  • Complaints/drawbacks: 1-this phone when used roughly will lose its button paint quickly 2-the phone restarts very often 3-it hangs a lot. 4-some apps r not supported though they are jar files. 5-have to pair with other devices to send files unlike other se phones which dont need to be paired. Solution/merits: Nothing can be done about the button paint.u have 2 b carefull. The restart issue is complicated.i feel that the problem has something to do with the sim,frequency and java because it often shows 'inactive sim'and restarts so it must be with the sim,frequency or MIDP. The phone hangs because of the soundware u need to upgrade the os to a diffrent version.when u receive too many messages frequently when u r playing music the phone hangs because it has to pause the player to play ur sms tone and what happens when 2many sms are received it tries its best and then it hangs.dont worry g502 has a powerfull processor it wont get weak. The application support is good but sometimes it doesnt

  • only patch can do that... Try to moding ure g502...

  • Hi Guys, i want sms reader application software for g502 SE. So, any1 know where i download?

  • guys i have a problem, can u please suggest me how do i block certain nos. in this phone. i m using this phone for almost 8 months. but it does not have any call blocking application. can u please help? thanks!

  • luv the fone ..............really like it........i guess that we just have different tastes

  • ya this phone is quite good no worries kindly buy this da

  • like the fone

  • my dear friend it is not a question of going to another model. let us face facts. if there is an issue with one model we share our knowledge.you gave one opinion which i found not true in my case, hence my opinion about that. no doubt g502 to me also is a good phone, but for the restart problem, which the company has to sort out.

  • I have exactly the same problem! Need to restart every few days by removing the battery every time. Very annoying.

  • does this phone's ring volume as loud as nokia phone? which one is more louder? thanks mates.

  • its a really cool fone....luv it..but the restarting sux

  • if u dont handle your handset with well. Please go to another model or another brand merk. All is up to u. But i love very much my old G502. Too many my internet mobile phone experience with this phone. Chating, browsing,streaming, emailing around.

  • restart problem is r1fa031 firmware Just update to r1fa035 or r1fa037 or r1fb001 And restart problem will gone + if u use r1fa037 u got vidio call option :-D Go to se-nse.com and asking how to offline update use a2uploder

  • i use this phone with maximum charge and not even once i have brought down the charge to less than 60%, hence i do not subscribe to the view that the restart problem is for conservation of charge. but i have observed the restart occurs while navigating fast. still why this phone only hs this restart problem?

  • Ah sonyg502 is a nice i just got it as second hand yet it works nicely i just think that this is a suitable phone for me

  • i just bought 2gm memory card.. can any body tell me from where i can get the maximum app. which should be use full

  • Still have this phone too. What is the best application and newest application for this java phone? Too much phone was born now, I think 2010 is an Android year.

  • i've been with G 502 for one year and the fastest phone i ever saw is this because i use blue FTP and three other browsers running on simultaneously with music player playing music and i still be on gaming.all apps run in background not idle***.good battery stand by and every one thinks and has a misunderstanding that it restarts often but what i have noted keenly is it restarts only if u r using the phone under 20%percent battery. and i assure u that it is to add up the reserved energy for longer usage and not for anything else and i also have 78 games and 40 apps installed on my phone but then i could not find a single report that it hangs up

  • even after viewing review after review highlighting the problem of restarting, it is a wonder there is still no solution offered for same. or is there one which i have not seen suggested. sometime back somedbody gave a solution explaining software version for update.recently i too updated , but unfortunatly the problem continues.can anybody help?

  • Ive been with G502 for 6 months, it works perfectly, bt the probles is that it restart frequently, smetimes it restart while am on a call and it irritates me.. Hw cme S.E released ths phne to the world b4 comfirming its perfomance? True tha phne shud restart bt not like the way G502 does. Like 3 or 4 times a day

  • Hey guys, I've been using this phone for almost 2 years. I thought I was the only one with the restarting problem, but now I realized it seems to be the global...my phone sometimes restarts even 2-3 times a day, and it can be really annoying...and then a couple of days it works perfectly normal and then here we go all over again.... Besides that, I like g 502, if only that problem can be solved...:-\

  • is g502 is a2 phone. it supports 8gig m2 card. hmm i like it

  • i'm using g502 past 7months,in that 7 months 3times i gave the handset for service for the problem is suddenly it will restart. 1st time servicer re-install the software n gave after few days same prob occur then i went n gave, they changed the mother board n gave then it was alright for few months again new prob started while opening the camera it starts to restart automatically.....now its fine

  • i'm using g502 past 7months,in that 7 months 3times i gave the handset for service for the problem is suddenly it will restart. 1st time servicer re-install the software n gave after few days same prob occur then i went n gave after shouting them, they changed the mother board n gave then it was alright for few months again new prob started while opening the camera it starts to restart automatically.....so my request s don't go for g502...

  • so what can we do.. we cant complaint to company about this prob..

  • Your area have bad GSM signal service at all time (hehe....). Please choose a great GSM provider in your town for a better call experiences. Hello....hello....hello...

  • How long time i have this phone? Hah...?, i have this handset since august 2008. Emailing, messaging,calling, browsing, chatting, streaming is no problemo. Great for a little satan. Fast as hell with HSDPA service.

  • @satya Blah blah blah blah !......well which set do you recommend?

  • My recomendation..never buy sony erricson specially G502 Please stop using this phone and use bin to dump it. i am heavy user 1000 calls a day. it is such a big irritant and start multiple times, being a tech guy i have done all latest upgrades and stuff..no resolution.

  • mobile phone is working is good but the painting on the panel is removed with in short period of time .Try to control it.features and battery pick upare very good.

  • Mobil was working good but its main problem it restarts frequently when given for service it works good for ten days and again problem occurs only drawback

  • how ?? who will going to do all that .... company.. i don't think so... or if company is going to do that then they are going to charge extra.. which i cant bare.... you know what i collected a money for 4 years to get a good mobile.. and after all that what i got. sony ericsson G-502. its been 5 month .. up till now i deent face any prob. with my cell phone...

  • R u Gone mad tamil arasan. its only being 6 month your phone is currently in warranty period. just go to the service center ask them to solve the problem, Dont forget your mobile bill along with it. NOTE:Now what u have to do before u go to service center. 1. Delete all third part software, music, game, videos. and even wap history.. that's really help full... hai!! do give me the feedback..what happen at service center.. Dont Forget

  • i am using this G502 for past 6month all the features are fine its goes very good responce but the meantime so many times it was restarting WHAT can we do will u help in that sometimes it will hanging so pl give reply and do the needful in future

  • This is a single Sim phone.

  • Sir I am Looking for dual sim mobile of Sony Erection ,So I want to know this G502 is single sim or dual sim Mobile ?If not Please know me other dual sim mobile of Sony erection.

  • Best way to solve restarting problem is that we make much more pressure towards SE to release an error free software that works well. We as customers have paid for it.

  • i am using this g 502 for past 1 year all the features are fine its goes very good responce but the meantime so many times it was restarting WHAT can we do will u help in that sometimes it will hanging so pl give reply and do the needful in future

  • i am using this mobile. i gave my mobile to service center and changed board for the restarting problem... but now too its restarting... i don't know wt to do? but one think who designed and programmed, he only knows wt to do?i think so....

  • i gave my mobile and changed board for the restarting problem... but now to its restarting... i don't know wt to do? but one think who designed and programmed, he only knows wt to do?i think so....

  • I am using this phone for the past 1 year.worth for money. good in everything. some times its restarts automatically thats the only bad.

  • can any one suggest the best camera driver for G502 and pls post link to download the same

  • Hii guys , tis phone is getting restarted very often, even i tried updating the software in Service center, but still it continues, Can you please give the solution, so that it will be useful for others too...

  • hi right now i am using G502. I want do some setting in play caller name . How can i do this.

  • it's not bad .. at this price tag. it doesn't have secondary cam, but it does support video-calls ! :-) (a feature that many luxurious phones don't support.) not really comfortable to have the cam and the display at opposite sides, but i don't really need it to see my dialogue partner, but i need it to show processes.

  • yes u can upgrade up 2 4 gb..

  • decentphone in this range ........

  • hi i'm using sony g502 mobile, currently i'm running mobile with 1gb memory stick. can i able to upgrade to 8gb. bcoz some of my friend told me i can upgrade only upto 4gb in this g502 model. will you help me with this query.

  • waste mobil...usage s gud bt panel s poor

  • hey, guys, does this mobile work well, i am thinking to buy this one, so if it has any problem kindly repond me at [email protected]. thanx in advance...........

  • you need to update it. go to the sony ericsson home page then go to support. there will be a popup that says have you updated your phone? follow the steps and make sure you have a usb cord. i updated my phone and now it works perfectly.

  • i did a general reset that helpd with restarting problem.

  • how do u get the update

  • My phone start multiple times in a day and hangs as well. it does register the nos in missed call or dailed call nos for non saved nos. I have upgraded the software as well still no solution. Please suggest as i am planning to BAN Sony ericsson in my list

  • Hi frnds. Yaa, crct luke u saying this. When we have using more than memory, that time only it'l take automatically restart. otherwise, it working good properly

  • Which SW version are you now using (after update)? Thanks.

  • the sony ericsson is quite a good phone apart from the restarting problem. besides that the phone has a great media player. a decent camera and fast internet. the phone will often switch itself off.if this happens with your g502 then you need to update it. go to the sony ericsson home page then go to support. there will be a popup that says have you updated your phone? follow the steps and make sure you have a usb cord. i updated my phone and now it works perfectly.

  • it has a big problem that it restarts many times automatically.

  • dear suman my name is SRIKANTH. iam also using se g502 for last 11 months. it is soooo good to use MEGA BASS ear phones to this model.the music is excellent.

  • After reading all reviews here, i decided to buy this phone. I've been using it for past 9 months. The biggest f**g problem is the software, which crashes whenever i get a call from unsaved number. Whats the point to have all good hardware/features with buggy software?? Have u ppl have any solution for this?

  • dont buy dis phone it will restart all the time.

  • Yes theme support And u can use flash theme (flash lite 2.0) This real SE not sagem or other ODM ;-)

  • hey guys i wanna buy dis phone in 2 days but tell me if any other phone is there in range from rs.5000 to rs.7500 ........ does this phone supports themes like other sony phones ...of thm format plzzzzzzzzz reply coz i wanna buy a gud phonee in 2 days plzzzzz\\ reply.........

  • hey guys i wanna buy dis phone in 2 days but tell me if any other phone is there in range from rs.5000 to rs.7500 ........ does this phone themes like other sony phones ...of thm format plzzzzzzzzz reply coz i wanna buy a gud phonee in 2 days plzzzzz\\ reply.........

  • Just play and do it... My G502 Can streaming youtube video and tv internet ( needed 3G signal only for done that all) Actually G502 media player have flash player inside.

  • Good phone. Internet workhorse! Jack of all... Would like bigger screen; yer pays yer money and...

  • I am using sony ericsson g 502 ..... I could not able to play you tube videos..... How and from where i can get flash player..... Can any one reply me.....

  • i have this phone and i use it to shoo away stray dogs in our neighborhood

  • only with Asian (Chinese) software version ..37

  • quite good for the price, but my phone restarts/reboots itself a random times, sometimes 3 times in a row. Really annoying!

  • Hi! you can try this site www.zedge.net and select your phone model

  • Can i make a video call from G502

  • it has bad materials....sony ericsson at d back of my g502 was removed without any intents....the silver keypads can easily be faded.....performance's quite good...net is good--6/10

  • hi,my menu icons are not changing.from where i can download those themes in which menu icons should change please tell me.....

  • to guy who are having problem playing mp4. theres an easy way. "media go" you can download it at se website...you can use it to upload it your media files. i think that media go will adjust the file to make it playable...

  • friends i am using this phone for last six months. now i want a better quality headphone for this model. could any one please help me what will be an ideal buy for me.

  • from where did u doenloads so many applications.. pls. tell me. i do want different kind applications

  • data rate of your mp4 and screen size 240*320 need to match, just check your mp4 on a phone of a friend and it will also not work or work.

  • great phone ...... i still use it for browsing .......great ......

  • is there a way to lock messages???

  • Ive been using this phone for more than a year now, its tough both in the inside and outside. I drop this phone accidentally a couple of times and still it works like brand new, and one good thing about my phone is that i can use it as a modem coupled with my netbook just by using bluetooth. still using the rf..31 firmware, no mods done. be sure to delete messages when full because this will make your phone restart alot, and turn off the 3g when not in use to save battery...

  • this is my phone and i have no doubt of it but something bothers me.... my phone doesn't play MP4 format video... and i don't no why... is anyone ho can help me how to play those mp4 format video?thanks a lot!^^

  • many are asking how to change menu icons. so here is the answer. only some themes can change icon(called as flash theme) when you download theme(for example from 4shared), it comes with two files named as .thm & .swf . You have to use a2 uploader to copy this .swf file into phone. then you can copy .thm file as usual & then the icons, its background and many other things changes. for details here is link (translate using google)

  • this is best phone to email ! this phone make me 007 bond becouse i am play 20 applictions on same time thanx sony ericsson

  • this is best phone to email ! this phone make me 007 bond becouse i am play 20 applictions on same time thanx sony ericsson

  • ya me too hving same problem

  • from where i cn get r1fa027? does it change icons when i change theme???

  • where 2 find rfa037 for g502

  • download themes on www.ownskin.com..it's totally free, you can make your own themes with the icons changed, hope it's useful

  • Download themes from the internet (zedge site per example) and then copy them to your phone. After that just go to the path where you copied them and apply the theme.

  • Set is cool... no software issues.... But the silver stripe on key pad won't stay for more days...

  • Hey, guys. Now, i'm using g502 only. But, how to do change menu icons in themes?. Pls, anyone tel..i'm waiting for ur reply....

  • just try fw r1fa037 Im use g502 r1fa037 2G m2 full modding and not slow or restart :-P Play 200MB mp4 vidio Can play 7mb game (guitar hero 3 mp3) no problem at all

  • hi, i m using this model mobile.its performance s poor.main problem s hanged one.after 2 min it ll restart

  • the processing speed is very slow...........

  • update offline use a2uploader Or try edit ure cda to get r1fa037 via seus but remember 037 is branded version u need aerix to unlock if use seus for update to 037

  • just use google to search about a2 moding or db3150 moding... :-) Or try se-nse.net se-indo.net mobilefree.ru

  • s83's.. how i can update my phone to be version R1FA 037, cos everytime update i always got R1FA 031 (different country?) and can save it on mem.card?

  • can u tell me which is the easy....also tell me whole procedure thanks a lot

  • u need edit ure menu.ml or use flash menu or use sysgfx patch... Try to modding ure g502

  • but in my g502 the menu icons doesn't change when i change theme

  • best phone ever :)

  • yes u can change all icon :-)

  • g502 is all over good....but have minor problems..the silver coating on keypad is vanishing with use...and keypad is little messy...rest is fine

  • can i change the icons of menu in my g502?

  • PSP much better for a game experiences (meaning about a good game keypad). And so what your game phone now?

  • I know this phone very good. Everything for its price is okay in case you update firmware to R1F..35 OR R1F...37 and you accept a small but excellent display and a hard and uncomfortable keypad / buttons (which means you can not play games longer than 15 minutes). This is the truth.

  • turn off vibration mode in the profile...so that no distrubance appears

  • i think this g502 is one of great phone ever (4 it's price range). all u need to do is search se forum (u can googling it) to find out how to customize n' maximize this phone. for the restart problem, just update ur phone fw to r1fa037 n save all to mem. card so the phone memory can stay at 32 mb or more. now i have 35 mb of phone mem. free n' everything work fine on my g502.

  • Hehe...rajesh of e63. We likes this phone. But we knows about symbian, linux, RIM BB, Win-mob, apple os. And android device too. Nothing perfect thing in this world

  • If u often stay connected for long,then it is not the best choice but nokia phones in this sense r worth going for else u cannot demand for anything more in this price range.I liked it!!!

  • Friends, Before buying this phone, pls pls check with guys who have used it. 8 out of 10 users will never suggest this phone. this will restart automatically even while you are talking over the phone. Just imagine, you are talking with your boss / girlfriend and phone got turned off. Evenafter updating the software, it will piss you like anything

  • very recommended phone!!!!! u can email, use it as a modem, streaming on youtube, download at high speed great sound, from speaker or earphone i was using sony ericsson w302n (SAGEM) before.. and yes, it sucks!!!!

  • i believe ur problem of lost connection is a network (service provider) problem and not the phone...

  • 1. I have no experience like thats. 2. May be your area have bad gsm signal only

  • the phone is good generaly speaking it has a good screen and a good camera.but i disslike poor build quality and especialy that the phone knows to turn off and on on its own.thats realy frustrating i never had souch experience with SE phone.

  • I did one of the biggest mistake by buying this phone. Some of the great features 1) I have around 200-250 contacts, now if i receive/make/missed any call, it doesn't show-up i.e, it shows only those contacts which are already available in contact list ( it shows dialled/missed/received ), but any new number..... no way. 2) From last one-and-half month, i am facing one more excellent feature.... once you are in call, suddenly the call drops, after around 8-10 swconds, the great G502, vibrates, and then it shows "Searching".... ( network is lost ), in the same place where i was using this phone, when it comes back... it works fine. Now imagine, you are attainding important call, may be an "interview", imagine the pain..... Hope you understand my pain, and never-ever buy this phone. rather buy nokia's 1200 rs phone, or any phone other than sony ericsson may be chinese made also should be better than this junk phone.

  • i'm a gree with u. this phone is not quite bad(meaning great) for who knows to used with well. i have this phone since august 2008 (how long times my g502 stay with me now? hehe....), but G502 is discontinued product in my country now. one of my lovely phone.

  • i've been using this phone for a year.... during that time, i often plan to change my phone.. but now i realize that this phone is excellent.. when u buy a phone, u must know what do u need.. so, u won't regret with the phone... this phone is best for those who need a high speed internet connection..n the material of the casing itself is rigid indeed, because i change my SIM card a lot, n there is not problem with the battery cover n phone stability... now when ur phone often getting restart it probably because firmware..u should update it to R1FA037..it might help ur problem..

  • Yes its true. It get restarted by self

  • i hv been usng dis fone for 4 months. nd nw i hv frsustd lyk nything. as evrybdy sying it gets restrted often its tru.... dont dare to go fr dis !!!!! else choice is urs..

  • Sony Ericsson G502 would be a very good phone, but I am very disappointed about the whole company. I bought my phone in January, and had to take it to be repaired 3 times. Now it is in service fourth time and this point they should give me an another new phone, but instead they stated that I hijacked my phone so the warranty went away at this time. They think it but I don't think so. If you want to buy from an incorrect company then buy a Sony Ericsson mobile phone. That's it.

  • I have bought this phone about 1 month back. It is the worst phone i have never seen before. It gets restart while browsing. It not supports .avi videos.

  • this is often switched often within one one month itself

  • Worst mob wile i used yet. Very offen it getting restart, battery prob & low voice in speaker. In this i updated twice orginal software in authorized dealer. I removed M2 card and using for passed 1 month. But still i having restart prob. Better DON'T BUY THIS.

  • always getting off when ist hang

  • getting restarted very often.

  • this mobile is enough to use entertainment and connectivity

  • tower receiving problem and automatic switch off problem

  • G series was born to i-net talents. But G502 have quite good music n camera n video (meaning best in this price range).

  • Hi, I want to know that, is this cellphone is best for music. and also what is it's picture clarity. be clarify my querries. thnx... gd bye

  • Sorry ,meaning just north america countrys needed a quadband phone.

  • Triband is enuf to me and my country. (as all europh n asian). When u looking in inet, just South america country needed a quadband phones.

  • most 3G phone is a Quadband phone--but then this phone SE G502 is a TRIBAND only-

  • SE G502- Good: external capacity(up to 8G)/yet it is a 3G capable but this phone is a TRIBAND phone only.most country like japan and S. Korea required QUADBAND phone-

  • how to youse voice dial

  • Price and features are best

  • What is best In this SE phone ??

  • I have been puch. G502 befor 2 month. i have a bettry and voice(reciver) problem.the voice is too low i cant hear when i am on way(road)a littel bit of noice in surrounging i cant hear on reciver while on call. I gone to sony ericssion & ask 4 complain. but i think i have to fight for it but i need to conform is this a commen problem or this is in my phone. so i can say stand with my point on soney service station

  • www.mobiquus.com for free push email

  • I am unable to set up email Account. I have vodafone live account (India) and able to access web through browser and other applications. Do I have to switch to any other data plans in order to activate push mail?

  • many thanks g502...

  • zedge.com lasky.com :) have a nice day ;)

  • hi, can someone give me some recommended forum sites about mobiles or mobile application in particular? i just bought my G502 and i want to maximize its capabilities...thanks!

  • Which Mobile is Better For Internet Surfing, Other Feature, Looking, Strong Body From G502 and Naite

  • Hey guys stop comparing Nokia and SE! Both are very different companies with different budgets!!! I love SE!! Im a proud user of SE K750i,C702 and G502 Also Nokia N82 and My phone 5800XM, Also Samsung Star WIFI, All these phone have their own uses!!! All you can compare is VFM!!!

  • it is good

  • My next hopes

  • This is great phone,but somethimes,when i call somebody,i dont hear the ringing on my phone.It happens when i speak with somebody,i dont hear about 4-5 sec,and after that everythink is ok.Does anyone has a same problem?

  • Hehe....really good phone. ROCK........

  • i've experienced that many times xD haha

  • has any one else experienced there g502 freezing whilst on the net and then shutting down & restarting. It will now not turn back on ?

  • dis ph. has exultant ZOOM i never ever seen d zoom like dis dis is really a classi phone!!!!!!!!!!!

  • My phone has still about 19mb free memory, but its still slow xD. so free memory affects the speed??

  • The phone is almost perfect. No problems with anything EXCEPT... 1. The silver trimmings (i.e. Send/End Button and the Middle Button) are slowly chipping away. Now all I have is a translucent plastic without markings. 2. The outer screen is slowly becoming loose on the left and right side so I now have air pocket marks on the inside which is annoying.

  • im 1 year user of this model, but no problem appear,or what ever. i always diciplined myself. first use and buy cover for screen and body . still look new up to pressent. and before downloading any games of application im alway carefully in review or look step by step procedure. sometime, it always depend to user.

  • You need at least about 10MB free memory in your phone, otherwise you will have problems with shutdown and so on.

  • Does free memory affects the speed of the phone? Because i had this phone for a year, when i install 3D games, it runs slow and laggy. i dont have a memory card and im using the phone internal memory. thanks in advance for those who will answer my question ^^

  • this phone is really good, its also a tough little phone, good for everything. its pretty much a mp3 player with phone capabilities.

  • I am using this phone from last 7 months, I am not facing any problem except cleaning of charger port... from last 2 months, I am using this mobile for accessing internet through HSDPA(3G) & the speed is rocking... My software version is 1203-8254-R1FA031-080512

  • yeah,, youre right dude,, it is not easy to invent phones,, sony almost turn bankrupt just to compete with other brands,, my G502 first also having the same issue,, restarting & freezing,, but when i updated the software on sony website,, it disapears,, now i dont have any problems with this phone,, only thing is the charger port,, the lock mechanism is easily been damage,, & the display is easily been wash out when youre standing in a bright summer day,, you cant almost see the graphics,, over all,, this is a sweet phone,, by the way,, the camera is brighter than w910i,, excellent phone!!!!

  • I dont know wat u all do wit ur phones! My G502 never had any problems at all. I got a 1gb external on it. Got lots of apps installed, like bibles, more than 20 flash themes, opera mini, dictionary, ebuddy, 15 games and over 500mb of mp3. I have also hacked it so now it has flash menus. Never had any of the problems u all mentioned in this forum. Camera’s nice, sounds average, color quality is awesome, flash wallpaper is awesome, 3G HSDPA is freakin awesome for its price range...fast as hell! Casing is a bit fragile, but if u actually take good care of it, its durable. Only stupid people wud keep dropping their phones... If u dont intend to take good care of it n only want to find the negative side of it, then dont buy it! Respect the manufacturers, it aint easy to invent phones according to ur needs. Its not the phones that needs to get accustomed to us, we need to accept n get used to the technology that are offered according to our ability to buy them...

  • It is claimed that G-502 is a third generation web enabled phone. But It is not compatible to download the soft ware for mobile banking facility. Can the SOFTWARE BE UPGRADED.

  • are they phone is not good i cant like the phone how many virus in that phone

  • i need to as a Q.I have been puch. G502 befor 1 month. i have a bettry and voice problem..and i one month i phone has been restart 1se or 2vice .I think i should go to sony ericssion & ask 4 complain. but i need to conform is this a commen problem or this is in my phone... and i do need to know how can i find thst my monbile is 'se'(china) or not

  • i have an problrm with voice(loud speaker) & normal calling also,its too low i cant hear when i am road(way). and when am in open envirment in silence then also i have to keep a loud speaker close to my eare. i dont know what is a meaning of giving loud speaker...... I NEED A HELP ..EVERY ONE FACE THIS PROBLEM

  • Just googling Wi-Fi enables for a200 phone. New hope

  • Hi i satisfyed with tis model gprs,camera,music ,good only hang problem

  • Well all I can say, this is actually the first time for me to see a phone & easily fall in love with it because of its' flash front but then hello the features ain't all that great but hey, it can do the job for me & I ain't too fussy unlike for some other phone gadget geek freaks who want this & want that in a phone & don't even realise how much WOMAN power it takes to make these COMMUNICATING GADGETS & I'M NOT FUSSY just as long it plays my music & thats what makes this world a better place("quote on quote" MICHAEL JACKSON-MAY HE REST HIS SOUL!!) So BIG UPS to the manufacterers in asia who made this phone, So comon you guys @ lest appreciate it, if not, then don't own a phone cause we don't wana hear your whinging!!!

  • Hii how do you upgrade to R1FA037, i have a restarting problm,, help me to find a solution..thanks n advnce..

  • bluetooth only can send not recieve

  • I had this phone And I dropped him in water and he Died.. =D

  • Hey! my phone drops on a hard surface. i will just ask if my phone will be break or something that is not good will happen in my phone?

  • For all those who are having hang & restarting problems, here is the solution to update to R1FA037 from R1FA031 all instructions are given here with many sites to download update files (all are correct & easy to use)... now please don't post any bad opinion for such a good handset.

  • I have been using this handset since 5months, it's a kind of pain when ur on line or working on it wil get restarted and sometimes it wil hang...is there any solution for this!

  • My problem is that from SE I do not get the needed R1FA035. Only older version ..031. You also need valid CDA string for version R1FA035 ! In my case flashing G502 for central Europe should be done, but I do not know this valid CDA string for upgrading. If anyone can help please help. You make me happy. Thanks.

  • I am using this model only I was experienced the same problem but it was rectified because of reinstalling the software. so try it. It will be good after reinstallation of software.

  • The quality of the body of G502 does not seem to be good. The plastic looks fine but not at all strong. If you drop it hard on a surface, you will end up with a broken display panel (inside). This is for SE G502 made in China. I am not sure about the product from other countries.

  • to get rid off restart prob kindly format for phone after removing memory card.

  • Hi All, I bought this mobile 6 months ago.I got fedup with the restart problem .Its often restarting suddenly (Even while on calls as well).I have took it to the service center.They have upgraded the software.But still the problem is not solved yet....I donno.I agree that the cam quality and sound quality is good.

  • My almost new G502 restarts automatically at times when I switch between menus. I don't think the quality is good. Also, the sound quality and camera quality are not good. Better look for alternatives.

  • Oh.. I too feel the same. Please think of service too before you buy your next mobile - (if it is SE)

  • My G502 suddenly developed a white mark on it display panel. After few days, the speaker has stopped working. When I took it to Authorized Service Center Accel Front Line Ernakulam, they said it caould not be repaierd under warranty. I am moving to Consumer Court. If you are buying this phone or any SE mobile in India, service could be a problem.

  • Just search for e.g. R1FA035. Or try SE update service (free of charge). But my problem is that from SE I do not get the needed R1FA035. Only older version ..031. You also need valid CDA string for version R1FA035 ! In my case flashing G502 for central Europe should be done, but I do not know this valid CDA string for upgrading. If anyone can help please help. Thanks.

  • i really like this model and the features as well,,it has a complete package which a cp unit should have..i am not experiencing any problems regading texting,calling,listening musics and using these phone..For me these is great!

  • hai friends. This mobile is often not restart r hanged. When u using more than capacity of memory, that time only it will take restart r hang. otherwise, it'l working nice only....

  • Where we can find this new fimwere to upgreade G502?Tnx :)

  • upgrade your firmware to R1FA037 and upgrade your cam & accoustic SW !! no more restarting,u can make video call,flash menu,better camera pic,and loud + clear music output! PERFECT

  • This is due to the marketing problems dude..se handsets sold in india ve this problem..whereas mobiles from other countries r working good..they dont restart themselves..i had a se w580 bought in dubai n it worked well..its not due to virus or any crap as they say in service centres..they just ignore this prob which s a common complaint in al se phones bought in india..if u wanna buy se phone get t from someone who s abroad.:-)

  • get headset ! the sounds is great ! browsing fast ! good phone !

  • I too have the same problem, the phone resets or rather restarts suddenly and then hangs. My phone is just 8 months old and have this problem for the last 3 months. When i gave it to the service center they say its a virus in the phone, asked them to check if there is a virus, but they say no as they cant check it. I dont feel its a virus probllem but its a phone problem as this later happened to me as soon as I got the phone back after resetting the phone. They are now replacing my board which makes no sense i Feel they should give me another handset and check the faults in this phone.

  • i had the same problem. i heard that viruses cannot affect se phones. so i just went to se service centre. they reset the phone. the problem is solved. some themes can slow down the phone. so use standard themes.

  • i often experience a problem with this mobile....it restarts by itself..i have checked for viruses too ...but there is none....what should i do

  • which is better this one or the w350

  • I have been using this phone for the last 6 months & trust me this is a fabulous one,If you can manage to get a walkman headset as I did ,The music experience is better than nokia Xpress music series(I can say that 'coz I have used nokia 5310 Xpress music )battery back up & image quality is better than nokia.You can even installl flash lite themes in this.So guys You will never find these features in another in the same price tag

  • tis phone is good and nice to handle..buu tis phone does not have an zooming option

  • lol at your accepting a phone that now 'only restarts once a week'!

  • Bogged down with so much crap that it crashes all the time requiring a full reset. Didn't recognise memory card. Very poor battery life. I am sick of flashy modern phones with their poor usability and this will be my last ever fancy phone. I've gone back to my Nokia 1100 which works beautifully compared to this junk.

  • does this phone give you options for optical zooming?

  • Is this phone still a competetive phone in this range. Are there any other good phone with all the features it has in this price range.

  • Please go to your gsm card centre at your town. Also asked about setting GPRS,3G and HSDPA services.

  • Can you be more specific please?

  • It is a fabulous phone only my internet settings are non-functional,what do I do?

  • is this phone's ring tone as loud as samsung mobile? thanks.

  • I need your help: Where can I find a valid CDA for version R1FA035 ? Flashing G502 for central Europe should be done, therfore I need valid CDA for upgrading. Thanks for support!

  • Unlimited, If u save your message at M2.

  • Hello friends i am using sony ericsson g502. I think its one of the best mobile produced by sony ericsson . Its very good for browsing , its music system also good . Esspecially its picture clearity and battery is amazing . I guarantee that this is perfect , you can buy dont hesitate ... For more information contact me 9941487608 Thank you sony ericsson .

  • In case of flashing to e.g. R1FA035: Is Google Maps and especially TrackID (for music recognition) also contained and preinstalled as in R1FA031 ? Who knows this? Thanks.

  • Does anyone know if the newest version R1FA037 also supports German language (e.g. letters �, �, �, �) ?? I need to upgrade from European version R1FA031 to the better one but I really need German T9. Every comment from person who has this R1FA037 and can check is highly appreciated and helps me a lot.

  • can anyone tell me what the message capacity on this phone is?because the previous se fone that i had (F302) had a message capacity of only about 100 msgs which is pathetic!

  • thank you very much ^^

  • Go to getjar for a mmry up app. I have 1gb M2 at my g502 only. When u needs fast prformance,u must: - save all files at m2 only.(20% free space) - use smallest themes at kilobyte (i have very small theme- 4kb only). - delete the history of call. - use small wallppr. - dont use scrnsvr. - delete all failure app. - save all sms at m2. - update your firmware (meaning not upgrade).

  • i have a question, does using internal memory makes the phone slow? if i remove all the contents in internal will it fasten up my phone? thanks for replies ^^

  • and btw, where can i DL memory up??

  • ah, thank you for your answer ^^ i dont have a memory card and i used about 50% its internal memory, maybe thats the cause xD

  • At another 3D games i have no a Slow experiences. May be your game app is damage. Please install again. Or may be your Ram needs refresh with a memory up app. (ram boster).

  • Have you tried other 3D games? my phone too can run some 3D games, and its not slow when the sound is off, but when sound is on, its slow xD

  • Is this phone have sent msges and converter? I'd like to buy this unit.

  • Hello Everybody, I am using this phone for past 6 months. it is excellent in performance. i can browse the internet very fast, download video and pics faster, even can stream youtube videos fantastically. it has enough good sound with megabass. camers pic quality and video is good. battery backup is also good. screen pic quality is excellent. most of the games are supported. overall a fantastic phone at very low price. Thank's to sony ericsson.

  • Is this phone have sent msges and converter?

  • I have tried asphal 3 3D. It's not slow

  • can your phone run 3D games? because when i run 3D games, its kinda slow. . .

  • This handphone is nice,i gove you 9.

  • Boss... Get into the organiser in the Menu.. you will find the File manager so that u can make use what very u want...

  • Chnage acoustics to get louder sound if you want ;)

  • I think you are not at all qualified to used the moblie phone as you stupid can't find the application i have been using for the past 9 months and this is the best

  • cannot modify media option in it

  • I absolutely love this model. It works great, it has everything almost, gps, mp3 etc. and i have full 8 GB memory card in it, and it's absolutely not slow.. okey it restarts sometimes, but after i went to the SE office, they made it better, and now it restarts only once in a week and only for about 20 seconds. Pictures are great (and better than pictures in telephone with 10 megapixel). easy system BUY IT, 10 out of 10 for this phone.

  • the best phone for browsing.btw,if i press and hold '*' key,symbol 'p' appears,what's the function of it,help me.thanks

  • i have been using it for six mos. for me, no prob with my g502. it's true that it often freezes and reboots for itself. But i found out that there is a secret for you to avoid this prob. for ex. when you try to press back on media player while listening to music it won't work, but when you press either down or up before you press back it'll work. if you think your phone slows down and it works abnormally, try to reset all but make sure you remove its memory card and have backup for your contacts. Unfortunately, this phone has vanishing keypad, the silver keypad. despite this, g502 is a very good phone. Never rely on Nokia phones for they are craps.

  • i believe that SE phones are for genuine SE users only. If you don't know how to use it you will encounter lots of probs. SE phones are the best phones! Nokia???????bye!

  • i have been using it for six mos. for me, no prob with my g502. it's true that it often freezes and reboots for itself. But i found out that there is a secret for you to avoid this prob. for ex. when you try to press back on media player while listening to music it won't work, but when you press either down or up before you press back it'll work. if you think your phone slows down and it works abnormally, try to reset all but make sure you remove its memory card and have backup for your contacts. Unfortunately, this phone has vanishing keypad, the silver keypad. despite this, g502 is a very good phone. Never rely on Nokia phones for they are craps.

  • u can incrs d sound volume by ur self. do google. search for some tutorial to upgrade the firmware, incrs de sound, put some flash themes. this is a perfect phone. learn how to mod it.

  • Is der any way 2 incrs d sound

  • heyy nokia crazy guys stop spreading panic among peoples. this is my 6th multimedia phone & the best this far. this is the 1st phone that i have run for more than 6 months. other phone that i have used are w550i k750i w810i moto rokr & the last being nokia 5610 worst of them all. 5610 hangs freruently in an our or so rather i must say it has got nice features. and g502 the best phone ever. i have been using it for last 8 months. in the begining it has hang upw 2-3 times but after the firmware update since 6 months there is no such problems. i use to surf internet in my cell for atleast 10 hrs a day & it never fails me. go for it as it is the best priced phone available in the market if u want awesome media experience not loud rather quality & best internet capabilities. i feel the one & only one issue that is with this handset is its silver coloured keypap the colour of which vanishes within a or couple of months.

  • nopes no new firmware available for the time being.. lets wait for it..

  • is there any update available after 1203-8254 R1FA031 080512 ?if so from where wil i get it? and would it increase speaker volume?

  • Please naviagate to Oraganiser icon and there u can find the file manager folder

  • I'm puzzled... i have the damn thing for two weeks now, and I can't find the stupid "Applications" folder. Or any file browser as I was used to on my old K550i. I downloaded Nimbuzz and Fring, and they're nowhere to be found.. I'm aware there's a chance I'm totally stupid and it's right in front of my eyes, but for the life of me I can't find it...!! Help?

  • Hai guys i am a computer science engineering student and i am using sony ericsson g502 for 8 months . Its an excellent mobile for knowledged people and others are unfit to use it . It did not get hanged atleast once still now to me .it will get hanged to those who does not know to handle it .

  • my dear fried, dont buy this phone, it doesnt add value to ur money,i am feenig hell with this phone, i got it for 7500, it doesnt worth it. PROBLEMS:1) gets restarted frequently 2)low volume from speakers 3) no single track repeat option in playlists( in nokia u have that) 4)will not ring for messages when it was kept idely, i got lots of problems due to this. 5) hangs even when u speak, u cant listen to what oter person is saying. 6) silver color on the call buttons is getting washing out within 10 to 12 weeks 7) so delicate, not for rough use. I STRICTLY SUGGEST U TO GO FOR NOKIA 2700 OR 5130 OR 7120 THEY REALLY ADDS GOOD VALUE TO UR MONEY.GOOD LUCK.

  • Hi, I brought this phone in Feb 2009. Its ok phone but with the following issues 1.The silver color on the navigation keys faded away within 2 months. It looks very bad now without that color. 2.Phone Volume is Very Less . we cant hear the other person clearly. Its a serious problem. 3.Speaker Volume is very less. U need to keep it very close to hear 4.It gets switched off itself once a while without any user intervention. 5.Hands Free Problem-one ear phone stopped working. I got it replaced by service centre but they took 25 days to get it replaced in Hyderabad . They wont repair it thereitself. Everything goes to Delhi via Chennai for repair. So its upto the user to decide to buy or not with all these issues. thanks, Ramesh Hyderabad

  • In QLD, Australia i paid, $129 at a post office

  • phone is awesome for net n great camera n sound.. regarding restart problem.. me too experienced the same.. just Do a "MASTER RESET" from settings menu.. everything will be fine.. there is no new firmware available.. i told to upgrade the same at service centre but its the same when i bought the phone in nov 2008.. better to go for master reset after which ("Make sure to remove MEMORY CARD") restarting problem will vanish like anything.. if it takes too long for restarting after u keep it for reset .. wait for 15-20 minutes then remove the battery n put it again n start the phone hope this will be helpful

  • features are good but my phone is restarting randomly

  • just update and everything will be ok whit your phone :)

  • i hate the phone it keeps on restarting ranbomly

  • go on this web site and there you can see the rate of g502

  • Go on sony ericsson web site and there you can find new version :)

  • Se-nse.com (english) Se-indo.net (indonesia) Or search whit google :-)

  • I am going to purchase this phone can anyone give me an advice before buy this? Do it really restarts by itself and hang frequently? Should i buy it or not? Please answer honestly. Remember, god is watching at us. Here e-mail me: [email protected] .Tnx

  • Hey can anyone give me the procedure to update the G502 SE phone. I don't know the the website name where I can update the Firmware. SE site doesn't have any new firmware. My current Software version is: 1203-8254R1FA031080512

  • My G502 is robust rather than delicate, and its NOT slow - even with a full 4BG M2 memory card in it. Yes, it occasionally hangs - but that's pretty rare. Free up as much of the 32mb internal memory as you can by transferring all that you can to the memory card and make sure the phone has the latest firmware. It has a brilliant modem, sound and V2 bluetooth with stereo A2DP. Allan

  • 512mb??? My G502 works perfectly with a 4 GB M2 card. ANother, often overlooked, advantage of the G502 is that unlike Nokia E-series smartphones with qwerty keyboards, the G502 isn't such a thief magnet. My E61 got stolen while I was in hospital :( - so I'm glad I've still got and use my G502 although I am getting both another E61 and a E75. But the G502 is still going to be a major phone for me. Allan

  • No flash,but still photos are great very clear :))))

  • no flash?????

  • waste phone, very delicate, very slow and hanging frequently, no flash.

  • how 2 update ? plz say me clearly ... i am a new user of tis mobile

  • @ SE Crew i was waiting a smart java phone with 600 mhz of processor, 128 MB of RAM. can u make it? because SE is great with a java phone. Thank Before.

  • I have this phone since august 2008, u must learn to update your firmware only. nothing problem at all.G502 is smart java phone. the man behind the gun. when u cant to operation this handset with well, please go to another phone. Best Regard G502 owner

  • Use SEUS to update software Or Use a2uploader to update offline :-)

  • Which software should be installed?

  • my sister has one. the call-end pad gave aproblem: it disasembled itself many times..! so we tried to stick it with a glue... lol overall it's a great low price fone! (140$ only, for an HSDPA support n good clarity cam handset)

  • sony ericsson g502 is very best cell phone when it is in ur hands every one cs it they like it very much easy to operate .....& music system is very best & it always gives godd look even it is hand of girls or boyes .......superveb cell ...sony ericsson rocks ....

  • Its nice phone. Fully supported in third party software. Key handling is hardy. MP3 is normal.camera and video is normal. For more details contact 9841229946

  • 512MB?? I use 2G :-) No restart no hang :-)

  • Just update softwere and everything will be great,i have all this problems,after updaiting everything work great!!! :)))

  • the worst phone ever. reset time to time. sometimes recharging doesn't work - need to unmount the battery shortly. turning on is a waste of time - works very slow. and many more... DON'T BUY IT!!!

  • This model is uncomfortable.Because many times hank. This mobile only accept to 512MB memory. So guys don't purchase the sony ericsson model. This my request. PLEASE.................!!!!!!!!!

  • I love it!!! Its the best phone ever i have use!!! Thank you Sony Ericsson for this model!!! :)))

  • guys this very good cell phone comparing 2 other companies cam is very good thems n games are applicable its better 2 g502 then samsung l700

  • Hi, AS per Suman's question and it is wright what he is saying that the Mobile gets switch OFF/Switch ON automatically.So please listners dont go for this model mobile because i purchased this mobile and facing the same problem.

  • Hi, AS per Suman's question and it is wright what he is saying that the Mobile gets switch OFF/Switch ON automatically.So please listners dont go for this model mobile because i purchased this mobile and facing the same problem.

  • For all those who experience lot of issues with the phone like auto switch off, freezing and restart please take your h/s to the nearest SE service centre and get the software updated the issue will be fixed. Even i was facing a lot of issues with this phone that i really wanted to throw it off in trash but after the phone came from the service centre it is behaving absolutely fine, have not faced any issues after that. Regards, SE G502 user

  • for all those people who experience

  • Can any one tell me how do i lock a application like sms, contacts, camera etc.

  • This phone is a total FAILURE! Don't buy this phone. It would restart frequently and switches off automatically without you knowing about it. Imagine if you set alarm in this phone at one night just to wake up the next morning 4 hours late and finding out that your handphone got freezed and the screen blacks out. And imagine if you are waiting for a call from someone and all of a sudden your phone freezes automatically. Duh! Why I'm saying all the above? Because I have experienced it and had enough with this phone!

  • can supported flv format?

  • in sony ericsson g502 mobile, can supported flv format

  • very nice phone--- i downloaded google map--capable of providing more exact locations apart the google map installed in my g502. I have facewarp, email set up is installed and so is my MMS. if you encounter some probs with all set ups, im willing to help you...contact me at 09291016329.

  • I love it,and i dont have any problems whit on/off for now,its perfect for me,beautiful phone from Sony Ericsson!!! :)))

  • Just update ure software :-)

  • it turns off by itself and its slow when the memory is full

  • The real restart phone I had this one and i have disappoint and regret with it Always blank and must be open the battery first, Also the backcover very slick to open.. the silver color of d-pad its so easy to fade awayy.. This is fact I have plan to replace soon :P

  • I guess it could be a Software problem as this it cannot able to handle the applications which are used in the Handset.

  • ya,I observed the Same problem as you observed that the handset gets LOG OFF and LOG ON(switch off and Swithch on) automatically without user intervention.This is a valid and serious BUG,it could be Hardware or software issue.Please give your suggestions.

  • i bought this phone March 09... and the next day i had a problem, the handset itself gets hanged if we operate it or maynot., i got it repaired but still does it ,i try to ignore it now but what i cant ignore is the fact that it turns on and off by itself about twice a day and more times. I guess this could be Serious BUG and problem happen to most sony ericsson phones. Internet is good and fast and the battery life is reasonable

  • i bought this phone November 08... and the 1st day i had it i was regretting buying it, the vibrate for a text stopped working unless i turn it on and off again, i got it repaired but still does it ,i try to ignore it now but what i cant ignore is the fact that it turns on and off by itself about twice a day and more times. It happens to most sony ericsson phones. We customers need technical support as this is a purely BUG. other wise the internet is good and fast and the battery life is reasonable

  • re: 3g.. thanks a lot! i think this will help on imporving my cp's batttery life. as for fw update, ahl do it some other time. i dont have the time yet to make a back up of my phone. thanks again!

  • I am giving two addresses here, i have downloaded files from this & followed instructions from this GOOD LUCK.

  • How to Download and install Version R1FA037 on my G502.. Please somebody help and tell what is Generic version and all this... I search and search but didn't got the answer till now... I am from India and here nobody heard of this version on G502... please guide us with full step by step method... Thanks in advance...

  • You should update to R1fa037. to turn off 3g Go to settings>connectivity>mobile networks>GSM/3G netorks>gsm only.

  • lol n00b

  • yess its a sweet phone,, simplicity is its feat!! sound problem its not a problem to me,, its sound is better than W910i,, I dont know why other people complain about its sound??? the only problem i notice on this phone was, the screen,, yes it is bright & clear at night,, but when you go out at a very bright area,, the screen tend out to wash out!! you cannot see youre messages,, you have to reset youre theme & choose the brighter ones,, with white backround

  • Does anybody know where to download r1fa037, and how to install it? Thank you!!!

  • I like this phone very much. I got problem with its sound and bluetooth. Sometimes, this phone restarts itself automatically, without permission, very impolite phone....... Once upon time, this phone restarted itself when i was calling my friend, do you know what it's like if you are in my shoes ???????????? Dear Sony-Ericsson, I hope your next products won't have the same problem.........

  • i bought this phone November 08... and the 1st day i had it i was regretting buying it, the vibrate for a text stopped working unless i turn it on and off again, i got it repaired but still does it ,i try to ignore it now but what i cant ignore is the fact that it turns on and off by itself about twice a day. does this happen to most sony ericsson phones or what?? other wise the internet is good and fast and the battery life is reasonable

  • what about auto focus and flash? screen should be a little bigger, 2.2". otherwise this is perfect for me. i wouldn't mind another 1000INR or little more for those changes.

  • This is a cool set i like this one very much but the only problem of this set is its sound clarity .those who are going to take this set. good luck ARUN P JOHN CHENGANNUR

  • I like this set very much but the sound clarity is poor . Thanks

  • It looks cool piece. But not at all upto the mark. Is marketed as phone with features of W and K series combined. But I didn't like this as it has poor sound quality (first time I saw sony phone with poor sound), key pad and body color getting peeled off even after careful use, slow operations. Some features are good as inbuilt google, user friendly internet use, less weight etc. But basic features are not at all good. first time I am fed up with sony

  • hey take g503 sony is always better dan nokia in my view u shud take g502

  • can any one please help me how do i lock a particular application like message, camera,etc.

  • tis 1 s really nice to use..keys r also nice....but usin w-series headfone will be more effective than own...its my opinion......

  • @Sachin : no it won't, software update won't improve the speaker sound, a modding will. replace your acoustic driver (in SE phones, the sound driver is called acoustic) with w980 for much better sound :) and since g502 is a200 platform, you can find many references on the net to mod yours. good luck :)

  • This cost about 450000 ringgit in Mumbai.

  • hi friends!! Im willing to buy this phone. How much it will cost me in Mumbai?? n cost of 2GB n 4GB M2 card in Mumbai??

  • my software version is r1fao31. is that good? btw, thank you for your response. very helpful! im sorry.. how do you turn on/off 3g?

  • 1. go to menu>settings>general>update service>software version. 2.make brightness minimum(50%) turn off 3G when not in use

  • questions: 1. how do you know your software version? 2. how do you improv the battery life? mine only lasts for a day (moderate use of internet, text and calls)

  • Wil software update incrs volume thru speker

  • what about the sound effect in this mobile..I m very interest in buying this product hence I raise this question

  • though i am new user of this phone but can say this set has very good battery life.

  • hw is the battery life in this phone???

  • hi, which is better for music? nokia 5130express, w395, w350 or g502 in terms of loudness, clarity with good bass in headphones and speakers, both. Thanks.

  • hi, hows the bass of this phone? hows the internet browsing on pc by this phone comparitively n73 as i m using it already but without 3g becz my network provider doesnt provide 3g services. hows the battery back up, sure for music? hows the sound comparitively w395 and w350 on headphone and from speakers? which phone is better for music and internet browsing on pc w350, w395 or g502? Thanks.

  • Today i buy this mobile phone and i like the options,camera photos are very clear,video also is great,thank you sony ericsson for this beautiful model :)))

  • Hehe U need go to se-nse.com / se-indo.net / google.com and search about jjpatcher :-D Lots can do whit patch :-D

  • which patch? i already have 1203-8254 R1FA031 080512 VERSION. now what i need to do. please help me.

  • Only patch can do that :-D

  • Can ny1 please tell me how do i record FM songs by my G502 mobile or is there any free software for doing this.

  • does this phone camera has LED flash?

  • Everybody please help if you can do it know please i need to find out how to change the G502 shortcut Keys On the bottom Left And Right corners please tell me how send all answers to my email address [email protected] please send me the answers 2day!!!!!

  • hello this phone is very fine & i used this phone from last 2 months i like this phone i was gone to buy nokia 5310 Xpress music edition but after seeing this phone i like it's functions & it's features & camera result and also music quality for this mobile i can access browser service very fast on this phone i think this is nice phone for multimedia , browsing, & for it's design... from sony ericsson

  • the phone is arelly gud..its got very good clarity and yes better than express music 5310

  • itd 4..not 8gb

  • IS G502's camera clarity and sonud quality is good thn xpressmusic 5310???

  • G502 have more featur than 5310 :-D And g502 is moddable :-D Just a little sample :-D @erl Look here Still no interest in patch :-D

  • wow adekbiroe. :D you're active here in gsmarena. :D great! you'll be able to help more people now. :D

  • Look here 8g m2 max :-D

  • What is the price for this phone? Is this will support Internet browsing through usb port?

  • Whit edit menu.ml u can restore / hide locationservice Or add walkman shortcut :-P Change ui ure phone :-D

  • It is low budget phone for those want internet.it has also good camera,mp3 player with mega bass.best phone.

  • Hey i have a query.. it the memory extendable to 8 gb... becoz here its written 8 and sony ericson site shows 4...

  • This phone is Greaat. Low price n high performance, specially 4 browse internet. 4 restart prob just update to rifa037 use a2 uploader than u get an awesome phone. I think Soner have the best java based phone all the time.

  • what do u mean bt eidt menu

  • I think this is a good choice for high res display of SE at low price,as I know not too many of SE model have high res display for it's price, good enough for browsing,photo viewer and video!

  • this is indeed the most affordable yet of high quality HSDPA phone. :D since i upgraded to r1fa037, i've got no more of those restarts ang hangs. plus, i have free unlimited internet connection anytime, anywhere. it's way better than a wi-fi phone. lol. :D

  • very good

  • i have problem in my phone, is restarting many times in a day which suffers headache to me. Sounnd intencity is Very Very low,My suggestion is dont buy this model(G502)

  • This is a nice phone. The Package contains Datacable, Charger and Handsfree. The audio and video quality is far better than other phones in the same price range.

  • try updating youre phone on www.sony ericsson/support download the software updater & follor the simle instruction

  • m plannin 2 buy dis phone n d price offerd 2 me is 5600 widout mermory. guys pls suggest whether 2 buy dis or not

  • we encounter the same prob with this phone. it freezes and restarts even without intention to do it---other prob is that i can't use well BACK option especially on media--here's my no. 09291016329

  • we have the same prob with this phone. it freezes and restarts even you don't intend it. Where did u buy ur g502? coz i bought mine at MOA--here's my no. 09291016329

  • Hi I need your suggesstion, I am planning to but this mobile, Is it worth to buy this mobile, if not suggest me some mobile less than 10K Range

  • If u dont know how to use it well.. den throw it.. lol!!

  • Its a really a beautiful phone

  • Hi... i've display problem. i cant see anything in my cell's display. Is there a way to copy data from phone memory to memory card ? (keep in mind that i cant see any options in my display) pls,... help ...

  • will 2gb go fine with this one???? thanks guys for all ur opinions...

  • i have no cd for pc suit. what should i do??

  • when i had the same problem of restarting,i have changed the memory card with original sony ericsson 2gb card and the software is updated in a service center. after which it started working well. the only thing is you have to switch off the phone and restart it every 2 to 3 days if you are using gprs regularly

  • Edit ure menu.ml Update to r1fa037 :-D

  • nice phone

  • Edit u're menu.ml :-D

  • My g502 location services got deleted including google maps and gps info.what to do nw? Can we eliminate restart prblem?

  • Cheap flimsy design but OK to use. Bit of a miss-mash features wise.

  • i have it and it really restarts a lot and its suppose to resive 8gb memory card and i have 2gb card and if i foll more then 1gb it staps working

  • Please tell me which one is better between S312,S302 and also G502, cos the price is almost the same in my place, about $100-$120, thanks a lot guys..

  • i have problem wih his phone is restarting many times in a day which suffers headache to me. otherwise its good. sounnd intencity is litle low, but clearity is fine.

  • please help me how to activate the repeat option in my sony ericsson g502, i have activated loop and deactivated shuffle even though its not getting activated. please help meeeeeeee.

  • I had used this phone for 7 months now. The one majorest problem that really bums me out is its constant restart. I realise that most of the time the restarting is when I was in the middle of txting. The sad thing about its restarting is that I need to physically remove the battery and put it back and then restart before it's working normal again. Which brings me to the 2nd issue, this is a VERY difficult phone to open. You have to use both hands literally to open up the phone and for someone like me without much grip on my hand this can be a very tiring task. Anyways, aside from that this is a very reasonably priced phone. Can get it if you are not an ardent sms freak like me :).

  • @ earL Download and install Audio Shell Tag editor. Then select the mp3, right click then select Properties. You should see AudioShell Tag Editor, select it. There, you can attach any picture you want.

  • @ earL Download and install Audio Shell Tag Editor. Its a free application. Select your track, right click then select Properties. You should see Audio Shell Tag Editor as one of the tabs. Select it then edit/add your album art right away. I'll recommend you resize first the images to around 300x300 pixels to save on space.

  • Don't know about the data cable but the internet is really fast and the battery is very impressive.

  • i want buy this phone......data cable hasn't been provided with the set. is there any problem if i use local data cable (rs:200). .......is 10 hrs talk time true?? how abt internet speed.

  • guys, do not use the update service of sony ericsson. it will only say that you have the latest firmware even if yours is just r1fa031. the latest now is r1fa037. to upgrade your firmware, you have to use a2uploader, not the se update service.

  • Camera quality was better. Battery backup poor and i hav hanging and restarting automaticaly. Not satisfied

  • is this phone hsdpa ready?how come it doenst have a installer included in the box?

  • i've display problem. i cant see anything in my cell's display. Is there a way to copy data from phone memory to memory card ? (keep in mind that i cant see any options in my display) pls,... help ...

  • hi yogesh, which setting are you asking me to change please help me out..may be because of the settings i m unable to get a better sound quality. and there is one more problem,i.e,i hv transfrd all d messages to memory card but now when i m trying to move those messages to my laptop via the data cable.,i m unable to do that. plzz help..

  • try updating it again,, my G502 also has the same software RFA031 but it is still hanging & restarting,, then i update it,, still the softwarwe was RFA031 but the hanging & restarting issue disapear,,, mine now is fine,, no hanging until now,,,

  • yes i agree with you,, the sound quality is better than w910i! i dont know for what you really mean by poor sound quality,, maybe you need hearing aid not upgrade harharhar!!!

  • i have no restart issues

  • My G502 Always restart, PLEASE, can i fix it....? Software Main R1FA 031 Software FS Apac

  • pls check the setting b4 posting like this. Its has a decent sound quality

  • first time i buy this phone, i think it sucks.. it hangs about 2 or 3 times a day.. but try the R1FA037 update... after that, all the problem are gone away.. try it!

  • y my phone now and then getx hanged. everything is good except this query. and also tell me where can i get repaired in Pune city

  • Well, that was what I did and it seems that the software is still the same, R1FA031. Seriously, this phone is a pile of sh!t. I agree, for its price, the specs are good... Even my g502 camera is great and at times, the pictures would be so crystal clear and better than any other SE phones. The sound is great as well. BUT, it hangs very very often and restarts frequently. It's like you have to check this phone every 10 minutes and so just to ensure that your phone is not switched off automatically. A USELESS PHONE!

  • please tell me how to change the acoustics of the phone,as i m very disappointed with sound quality of G502... please tell me... plz reply

  • Camera is good when its photos are viewed in the mobile screen. But it is too bad when transfer to the PC monitor. I really hate the camera quality. I like the internet browsing experience only of the phone.

  • i am a man

  • sure. what's your email add? i'll send them to you. :D

  • thanks. i've already visited your post. :D

  • sure. just mail me. [email protected] i'll give you what adekbiroe has given me to improve the acoustics and even the form of the music player. :D

  • please tell me how to change the acoustics of the phone,as i m very disappointed with sound quality of G502... please tell me...

  • antony,, i also experienced the same problem you & youre girlfriend about this phone,, but now my G502 is very fine,, no hanging, no restart & automatic off,, the only thing i did was update the software of the phone,, go to www.sony ericsson.com/support then download in youre computer the software updater,, then after you download it,, run or start the program,, choose the model of youre phone, in this case G502 IMPORTANT!!!! before connecting youre phone,, back up all youre datas phonebook, message, pictures music etc on the M2, because they will be all deleted if they are installed in youre phone memory... then after you back up all youre files follow the simple instruction,, DO NOT DISCONNECT YOURE PHONE WHILE THE SOFTWARE WAS INSTALLING,,

  • All SE model have bad quality of paint always when comparing with another brand merk (One bad thing of SE's). Why SE?, Why SE?, Why SE?.... 100% SE fanatic.

  • Download a2uploader and the corresponding flash drivers. Then follow this: Better read previous postings. You can find plenty of useful information to help you get started.

  • Hello earL. I'm posting my modded menu.ml of g502. Go to se-nse then search g502 modding. I've put the File Manager. Don't mind it anytime an error message is displayed after booting your phone.

  • I bought one of these phones for my girlfriend. Then a few months later she got me the same phone for christmas. Both worked ok for the first few months. Now they're both having serious problems. They keep dying for no apparent reason. So the battery needs to be pulled out and put in again to boot them up. I wouldn't bother with such an unreliable phone. The fact we both have the same problem and bought them from separate retailers is a bit of a coincidence otherwise.

  • @earl, can you help me do the acoustics????

  • Plz.. Donot by this phone. This is a incomplete phone. Low sound,low battery life, hanging problem, no video call and many more problems. Totally a waste product from sony ericsson. Don't waste ur money.

  • hi. 1. i'm afraid there's nothing we can do about the multiple missed calls that displays only the latest call. 2. the alarm clock is one of the icons in the menu. the file manager can be placed at the menu too. but it requires hacking into the file system, i think. 3. i'm also afraid that there is no conference call in this phone.

  • for your comment regarding the sound quality of g502, read my reply before this one. regarding your complain about the messages being unnumbered, you can find out how many messages you have in your phone in the memory status. if you want to know your messsages in your inbox only, go to your inbox, click OPTIONS, ARRANGE BY, then CATEGORY. it will display how many inbox messages you have. same with the sent items. hope i was able to help. :D

  • yup, there is. you have to change the acoustics of the phone to make it louder. just like what i did. but you have to hack into the file system to do it. :D

  • let get W headset editions for better music. (hpm 64, 70, 75,82, etc etc).

  • u can z00m at 1mp or 2mp mode. after take pic. and save and also load again and also zoom with volume key and also save again. try it...

  • is there any code to increase the sound quality of G502??As the sound quality is really not good of this model..

  • i am not satisfied with the sound quality of G502.. secondly the messages are not numbered,i.e,i don't come to know that how many messages are currently in my mobile.. battery backup is not good as compared to other models of sony ericsson... camera is really good.. and internet facilities are also good..

  • zoom only in vga

  • 1. There is only one Time is shown when I got more one call from the same person. It will be better if we have the facility to know the time of calls. 2. A small thing Alarm is kept as folder and FileManager is kept in Subfolder. 3. I would like to know whether this Model has conference call. Please reply me.

  • only cybershot sony ericssons can zoom in on any photo size which is up to 16x digital zoom.

  • almost all of the sony ericsson phones camera are not zooming while in youre mega pixel mode, you can only use the digital zoom while youre at the VGA mode in camera settings,, thats because when youre using zoom functions before capturing the picture it only reduces the pixels bec cellphones cameras doesent have a huge lens like digital cameras,, so sony ericsson wants that if you take a shot youre really get the 2 or 1 megapixel glory

  • Practically unlimited messages. It doesn't come with a 3.5 audio jack adaptor.

  • G502 is win, when comparing with SGH-L700. ( A simple answer from ME ).

  • 1.camera only zoom in vga mode. 2.mp3 ringtone:menu,organizer,file manager,music,choose your mp3 file,option,use as ringtone.no 3.5 mm jack.

  • why camera not zoom

  • Dis phn cost near 6000 in times offer n dis iz very nice phone u can do many things.

  • Can we set MP3 ringtone, where can i find option to set MP3 Ringtone

  • you don't have memory card in the buying package. you don't have even an usb cable. i have my own g502 and i love it. it's very cool and you can do lots of things with it.

  • does this phone come with a 3.5mm jack adaptor like the walkmans or is it just those standard SE earphones that you get with the old k series Sony Ericssons.

  • how many messages can it store?

  • I have bought this phone yesterday, there are no memory card and usb cable in the package.Just phone,charger,battery,earphone, and manual books.

  • can any one tell me which is best between samsung L700 and G502 in all respects. pl reply fast>>>>>

  • please dont buy ,,,,,,

  • i think there is some problem in connecting incoming calls. ie in the answer key.

  • this phone is superb!! I use it for almost 8 months now & doesent have a problem,, very reliable phone,, drop it many times & still working,, its very reliable, ihave a C905, K850i, W595, that phones were laggy specially the crapt C905!! i just buy G502 for browsing & it is great, fast no lag internet no hang ups,, unlike those models, this phone has the same new software like the newer models,, great value for money,, now i put 8gigabyte M2 Still no problem,, the only flaw of this phone was the screen under the direct sunlight will be washed out & when you remove the battery you will set the date & time again,, but nonetheless it very good reliable fast phone,, I would recomend it to anyone!!!!

  • no it doesn't have any flash.

  • google maps is not a free application. it requires internet connection, so your balance will be deducted if you wanna use it.

  • do we need to connect to the internet to use the google maps? or it's totally free pre-installed maps?

  • do we need to connect to the internet to use the google maps? or it's totally free pre-installed maps?

  • does not come with a memory card. You have to buy your own. Hope i responded fast enough.

  • does it have flash on its camera? please respond guys. thank you in advance. love ya all!

  • Can any one tell me the current price of this iam planning to buy.

  • the camera doesent zoom in mega pixel mode because it is a digital zoom, when you zoom pictures it reduces the pixels that it is using, the camera of phones doesent have adjustable zoom lens like cameras,, so when youre in 2megapixel mode then you take a picture you will get a real 2megapixel quality..

  • whe you buy this phone packege includes, usb cable, stereo earphone, some shops include memory card but others dont,, you have to buy separate M2

  • this phone is very good...do check out....perfect colour.......

  • Why doesn't the camera zooms when kept in 1 or 2 mega pixel but zooms only in vga mode

  • another question, what item are included in the package? any memory card included? i'll appreciate if someone can reply fast..

  • i plan to buy this phone.. will it worth my money? and may i ask how exactly the google maps application works? also what other apps are recommended for this phone?

  • Yes the speaker was also loud & clear,, W850i speaker was a little bit louder but the speaker of G502 was also loud & clear like the W850,, its also reliable like the old ones,, just be sure to save all of youre files to youre M2

  • all you guys have the restarting & other problems on youre G502,, Try Updating it on sony ericsson wenbsite,, Go to www. sony ericsson//support dowload the software updater to youre computer & follow the simple instructions,, ""be sure to back up all youre data on youre M2 before updating it all the datas stored on youre phone will be lost after you update it,,""

  • it is nice phone for me and also an lot of features.it is advanced tech also

  • is the speaker loud n clear like w850 and is this phone reliable like the old sony ericsson phones cos its very good value for money and im looking to buy.

  • it's really a nice phone.the camera is also fine.i feel it's the best choice..

  • we have d same problem... i think the unit is the problem not our phone only but the other phone with d same model...

  • Thanks for all your replys

  • yes it is worth buying,, considering its price,, you get a lot of features,, camera was just fine,, also excellent video recording,, it is also a fast phone to aperate, it is also equipt with HSDPA broadband speed when you surfing the net,, no hang ups etc, its sweet phone,, you will never regret buying this considering it is not expensive :)

  • Dont compare between UMTS with HSDPA technology. This is too FAR ( HSDPA is more FAST for run).

  • U can get : - nice media centre. - nice music walkman 3.0. - hsdpa tech. ( turbo 3G) for great intrnet con. - a200 feature ( save messege and backup contact in M2). - unlimited size of java app. (nice java virtual machine). - best phone in this price range. - etc etc

  • i agree

  • i'm thinking of buying this phone and i dont know if it is such a good idea considering some of the comments do you think it is worth buying?

  • is there a flash in the camera of the phone?? pls. reply!! thanks in advance

  • this phone looks good has good stuff in it you should buy it only bad thing is that it doesnt come with usb cable.. i have a silver one and its cool

  • I will recomend you to chose G502, it HSDPA & EDGE which means broad band speed in surfing the net,, for music,, you will never regret the features of G502 the sound quality is better then ipod,, you also have megabass sound quality is superb,, Get the G502, be wise,, :)

  • g 502 is best dear

  • G502 is nice phone. All Your is depends your handles only

  • Which is better this or nokia 3120 pl reply soon my req music 3g camera not important thank you

  • then how did you do it?? what do you mean by upgrade?? you completly change the whole firmware by using other program?? or you just update the software in sony ericsson website???? can you also change the cameras video recording to 30fps?? in that upgrade of yours????

  • all your problems people will be solved if you upgrade your phones' firmware to r1fa037. :D i just did two weeks ago. no more restarts and hangs. now it has video call and the pictures are said to be better. :D

  • How do you get connected to the internet?

  • yes a have also the same problem,, everytime i set a theme when i turn my phone off then when i turn it on again the default theme will automatically set not the theme that I set everytime i turn my phone off it happens everytime when I turn it on back again, the phone will always use the default theme,, also the screen is easily washed out when youre at direct sunlight making youre messages hard to see,, but over all it is a very good phone, the sounds, and also video recording, it is now recording in QVGA resolution not the low QCIF used by older sony phones you also get mega bass, very excellent value for money over all,, sweet!!

  • Even I am facing a Similar issue where the h/s restarts automatically. sometimes the wallpaper that i have set from memory card goes off and a default wallpaper comes up on the screen (phone memory). The Silver line on the key pad is also fading and now my phone looks very old as though i have i have used it for more than a year.

  • Hi My 502 just started a problem . I cant access memory card after sometime of the start of phone.to gain access it has to be restarted. Plz help

  • My fon is veryslow,evn i'm usng a 512mb card....too slow while acsesing othr programs while music player is running....cn anybody help me soon...?

  • this is a really good phone for its class n economical too. but some features like flash menus, flash themes cannot be set. No front camera for video calling, so 3G gets a back drop, HSDPA works fine. Sound Quality is not so good, very low volume, (infact i was searching for the speakers for about 20 mins n found it hiding behind the camera). Ya my mobile often restarts cant figure out why this happens. It was happening twice 1 week a month back now it restarts twice an hour. the nickel coating on the keys and on the side is fading away making it look worst. I would rate it 2 out of 5.

  • Do new models of Sony Ericsson phones enable users to set PINs for Messages and other files?

  • why does pushmail icon shows disabled

  • my g502 is restart many times,is this because of my 2gb memory card

  • I have mod my g502.. change the acoustic with w980 driver, superb sound clarity + hpm-70! change the camera driver flash theme upgrade software n now can make video call..!! $130 USD phone + modding, wow.. no other phone can match g502 with this range of price (I dont like second hand).. :P

  • better u have gmail account to use g502 push email account.. just go to email menu at g502, go to account, new account, and then, just enter your name n your gmail address, then g502 will automatically configure your email account.. so simple with g502.. :)

  • Go earL! :-) Sad to tell you, i've already sold my g502. I'm buying c510 tomorrow. Hope i made the right decision. I'll be posting my modded now_playing and other xmls, screenshots, all moddings i did later at se-nse (i saved copies). You can try it.

  • if your definition of 'crap' is 'very good', then yeah, g502 is indeed a crappy phone. :D

  • wow. thanks gov. i'm now familiar with a lot of the jargons of modding. ^.^

  • Good for you. Check out the g502 modding thread at se-nse. Its a forum for g502 modders. Not much going right now, but we'll see. I'll be posting my modded xmls there.

  • Very good phone :) SE rulz!

  • after reading its specs,its totally crap set,if u want a set better then this then go for the nokia 3G sets like 6233,its far better then this on the account of power management and 3G,even gaming capabilities,with 3D speakers

  • weeee. very fun to mod your phone. :D

  • navigate to your song most probably menu--organizer--file manager--go to music-- go to the song---options---manage file----move----memory card.

  • the same way the iPhone 3G doesn't have second camera you don't know the 3G technology do you?

  • it's for a faster internet speed.

  • Am i being banned? :-(

  • Set the auto time update on and that should resolve ur issue.

  • how come its 3G WHEN IT HAS only one camera?

  • I hav 25 mb free memory. But my phone restarts. 4 times since 2 weeks. I got dis on june3

  • its a good phone but it havin the restart problem frequently.

  • hi friend plz give the server address of push email for g502

  • It`s very wonderful phone compared to it`s specification & cheap price. I have used it for 3 weeks, it`s push mail (using gmail IMAP) really make me very satisfied & it`s browser using mini opera is very fast. Thanks Sony Ericsson to release an amazing phone

  • I agree that keeping the 32mb internal memory free helps as does swithcing off/turning on the phone daily (as this 'clears' the volatile memory) - much like a PC. Allan

  • Hi Earl PS The user manual for the phone is inadequate. I've not risked using the 'master reset' - since any changes to settings, contacts, personal data, etc. is deleted if you use it. But if you backup your data somehow - it may restore any menu changes. I don't know for sure - maybe somebody else can better advise you on that. Allan

  • Hi Earl I'd like to help but my phone already came with the latest firmware so I haven't had to flash or mod it at all (although I have added a theme - the SE theme creator, d/loadable from the SE site, is quite good). Allan

  • hi allan. if i remember it right, you were also able to upgrade your firmware to r1fa037 right? i just wanna ask some questions regarding the new normal desktop layout of the phone. mine now is a very different one even though i'm not using any flash menu. it is really the case? thanks. :D

  • Hi Remember I asked quite a while back now how to get the 'remote control' menu without having to uninstall/reinstall the phone all the time? I just found the menu in 'entertainment' - not an area I've bothered looking at before. And there was me going through every configuartion/settings menu. Just thought I'd mention it for any people who like me were looking for the remote control menu. Allan

  • thanks to adikbiroe, i was able to upgrade my phone's firmware to r1fa037, install cool flash menus, and change its acoustics. really cool! GO SE!!! :D

  • just turn the auto time update on the settings menu ON. so you don't have to set the time every time you turn on/off your phone. :D

  • you can either use a USB data cable (which i think is not included in the package) or you can use a bluetooth device that will connect your phone and PC. but the first one will be easier of course. :D

  • sony g502 is support spycall and other software second it is possible GPRS through acces internet in PC

  • how can i transfer a song from phone memory to memory stick? please help

  • is der any way to avoid date and time reset when battery is removed?

  • I think that the internal memory(32mb)should be kept totally free.it has dynamic memory and takes memory from the internal memory when needed.i have consumed the whole internal memory of many phones and they all seemed to lag and hang after that.just keep the internal memory free and there will be no hangs.

  • oh my god! i really need help now. i totally changed the layout of the whole phone! how can i turn it back to the original? T.T

  • weee! finally i was able to install working flash menus! really cool! but i have other problems. 1. what software do you use to upgrade the firmware? is it still a2 uploader? 2. what about the acoustics that you pros have been talking about? i mean the thing that you say that you have made the volume of the phone much louder. how do you do that? i wanna try that too. thanks to whoever will answer my questions. :D

  • oh. i was able to install flash menus. but they don't go any further. they just stop at the menu. how come?!

  • hey gov, thanks a lot dude. i was able to use the a2 uploader already. :D

  • ok, thanks gov. i'll try that. :D

  • I meant 4 GB card - damn typos lol Allan

  • Hi I was going to say my phone hasn't hung since I used the 4 Gb bard - but it hung for a few minutes today :( Working fine at the moment though. Allan

  • no, I used 4gig m2, it didnt hang..

  • does the phone hang if we use 4gb card? currently i use 2gb

  • My G502 has only hung once and that's because I used up all of its memory. Get a M2 card and save stuff to that and keep a good amount of its 32mb of internal memory free and it doesn't hang - fortunately mine came with the latest firmware already installed so haven't had to flash it. Just had to move stuff from memory to the M2 card. Allan

  • Hi Ricky Yes you can transfer MP3s from PC to phone. The phone onl has 32mb of memory so I suggest you buy an M2 card. I put 802 MP3s on my 4GB M2 card. You can transfer either by usb cable (which you purchase seperately) or via bluetooth. Ive used both and USB cale is faster. You can d/l the Sony-e pc suite but personally I dont like using it and you dont need it if your version of Windows is late enough. My laptop uses Vista and can transfer files without the PC suite. You will have to pair the PC and phone as normal with bluetooth devices if using bluetooth for the transfer. Allan

  • Including a2uploader in the exceptions of AVG doesn't work. I've tried it. Turning off AVG doesn't work either. Only way is to uninstall AVG. (Before you do that and if you're using Windows Vista, create a restore point just to be safe.) Then install any antivirus of your choice. You can re-install AVG if you don't want to use a2uploader in the future.

  • No. The camera is fixed focus.

  • Is there auto focus for the camera?

  • If you're using AVG AV, you have to include A2uploader in the Exceptions found on the AV Advanced Settings. Easy way: Uninstall AVG, then install Avast or any AV of your choice. There, problem solved.

  • oh, so i can't use xs++ for upgrading or flashing my phone? oh no. >.

  • hi adekbiroe, i have already tried to search for a2 uploaders in se-nse but to no avail. whenever i download it and start it, the PC always says that it is infected with a virus. so i turned off my antivirus but it still won't work. i've tried all the a2 uploaders i can download but they all end up the same: it has virus. T.T

  • G502 not that gud .. when u often texting the mobile sucks and get hang .. totally g502 will screw ur A**..

  • Only a2uploader free tools to g502 moding :-D Try Se-nse.com 4shared.com Mashardi.net Google.com :-D

  • oh, and i tried using xs++ to install flash menus, but it either says my phone is not compatible or it error: cannot read phone. T.T help me please.

  • i can't find any a2uploader that i can use for upgrading the firmware of my phone. help.

  • hi adekbiroe. can you please help me with upgrading my firmware? i already have a usb data cable. thanks.

  • phone doesn't hang and it provides good music clarity! photos also provide the maximum clarity which a 2mp camera could give. the media handling capability of dis phone is incomparable with any phones in dis price range. my opinion is dat go for it!!

  • I wanted to know if sony ericsson g502 hangs? Is that true....I want a phone in this range which has good quality camera & music.....should I buy G502 or any other phone.....please help

  • it's depend how u use this phone actually.. I am playing hard with my g502, texting, calls, games, browsing, 4gig m2, hear music, etc n the battery last only 1 day.. it's hangs rarely.. but, not everytime.. :) my friend has it too.. but, didnt use it as much as like me.. so, base on his experience, his g502 havent hangs until now.. just like a normal phone..

  • i use d phone with 2gb card and almost 1.5gb is used up. till now my phone hasnt got stuck even once.

  • old mans phone dis, under 1950 your jhaving it

  • PLEASE HELP?i have heard that this phone hangs a lot?some say that it turns dead and then cannot be restarted?what is the truth?i am planning to buy it and i want it to be hassle.please comment?

  • PLEASE tell me about the phone.i have heard that it hangs a lot.does it turn dead and then cannot be restarted?please help?

  • err, NFS most wanted was a poor 3D games.. :P the graphic so awfull, even at other phone like w760 etc.. try asphalt 4.. :) my g502 package didnt include data cable n m2..

  • I don't know about the frames/sec, but for me g502 plays games good but not that good. I've installed Need For Speed: Most Wanted and it seems g502 can't handle the graphics. I would rate it 5/10.

  • almost all SE phones have the same USB cable. but different from dat of nokia.

  • i had the usb cable within the pack

  • does it come with a usb cable or do you have to buy one?

  • is there a parrticular sony ericcson usb cable? or can you use any ordinary usb cable? i didnt get a usb cable with my phone..

  • very good sound clarity! mega bass is excellent! video recording is also good! above all very good user interface!

  • One hell of a STUPID phone! First, it freezes. Then, it would automatically restart by itself. Now, after I woke up from my sleep, I noticed that my phone is dead and couldn't be turned on anymore. This problem is known to be happening since the beginning and until now still no official firmware update from SE. Don't buy this phone guys as you will regret later on.

  • d phone resets its date n time wen sim is changed. any way 2 avoid it?

  • connect the usb cable in media transfer mode and copy the songs to memory card.

  • this phone realy sucks i prefer nokia 3210

  • could some one tell me if you can put songs from your computer to the phone?

  • thanx very much

  • PLEASE tell me about how does it play 3d games(frames/sec,quality)?DOES it slow down while playing 3d games? - I dont know how exactly frame rate, etc.. but, base on my experience, g502 is good enough.. no problem playing with big size of java games.. superb quality display (@this price category).. I have been playing; asphalt 4, PES 09, micro CS, n other latest 3D games.. no problem at all.. :) What is the difference bw hsdpa and umts? could we access 3g services of all networks with hsdpa? - the difference is speed n technology.. hsdpa has more speed connection than umts/3G.. - YES, we access 3g services of all networks with hsdpa. (if the area network cover only 3G/ umts, then the icon appear (3G), if hsdpa appear (H)

  • PLEASE tell me about how does it play 3d games(frames/sec,quality)?DOES it slow down while playing 3d games?

  • What is the difference bw hsdpa and umts? could we access 3g services of all networks with hsdpa?

  • No, but, I use face wrap application to change the face from thin to fat, etc.. :P

  • Thanks!

  • Does the photo editor in the phone will change face figures like it can make it funny, fat, thin,big nose, big eyes,etc... i want to play with my pictures

  • thank you so much gide.

  • what is the difference bw gprs class 10 and class 32 - the difference is: the speed connection, more higher class more speed to connect to the internet. but, EDGE, 3G, n HSDPA, more faster.. (G502 has HSDPA.. :) PLEASE tell me about the quality of g502's audio or sound playback with its inbuilt speakers? - audio quality very decent/ good..:), inbuilt sound clarity also good, loud n crisp.. does it have a hole or something to attach a phone string or phone keyring to it? - YES, near the fast-port

  • what is the difference bw gprs class 10 and class 32

  • G502 is not w series but have good music talents.

  • PLEASE tell me about the quality of g502's audio or sound playback with its inbuilt speakers?

  • does it have a hole or something to attach a phone string or phone keyring to it?

  • is datacable available within pack? No how is d build quality of phone? Decent, good enough for mediocre phone.. :) does G502 support flash menus and themes? Yes how is the voice clarity of its bundled headphone? fine, but, buy hpm 70, or higher instead.. :) could we play music in external computer speakers? Yes, but, you must buy another soner (like hpm 70) headphone that has 3.5mm jack..

  • is datacable available within pack? how is d build quality of phone?

  • does G502 support flash menus and themes? how is the voice clarity of its bundled headphone? could we play music in external computer speakers?

  • Yes, g502 have alarm radio

  • Se4ever.ru Se-nse.com Se-indo.net Forumponsel.com

  • Just googling for the links of G502 mod.

  • i am going to buy this phone soon. i want to know can i able to configure it radio alarm.

  • how do i get flash themes and the drivers youre saying?

  • I picked up this baby for its internet power, if u planning to use it as modem on the go,u cannot go wrong with G502..really value for money. Add a flash theme and some mod like walkman sound driver,camera driver,main screen layout using a2uploader..the result is just WOOW!

  • Hi Vaibhav The keyboard is better than I expected. Roughly on a par with my walkman. The phone lacks just two features I'd like - a full qwerty keyboard ala Nokia and wi-fi. Apart from that, its perfect. It's keyboard is about standard for a alphanumeric keypad from SE with good tactile feel and feedback. Its better than the 'virtual' keyboards on quite a few touchscreens I've tried. Touchscreen is one feature I do NOT miss. In short, don't worry the keyb is fine for SMS messages (which are limited to 160 chars anyway). Most of its apps that require specal symbols or emoticons (e.g. email) have an options option for the characters menu which gives access to its whole character range includng underline, @ and emoticans etc. Allan Allan

  • Thanks adekbiroe :) I feel better about going for a 8GB card now. I fit 802 mp3s on a 4GB card so I should easily fit 1000 on a 8GB plus have quite a bit of room spare for messages and apps etc. Excellent!!! Thanks again :) Allan

  • Very good keypad though it takes time to get used its unique softkeys. Don't worry about the number of messages you can save. G502 can handle thousands... :-)

  • For those interested, let's start a modding discussion for g502. Try this link Not much going on in that forum. Let's make it alive. I'll soon post images and files on the moddings i've done with my phone. Share yours. See you there.

  • users of this phone please tell me hows it for doing sms... id its keypad reliable for a SMS addict person???

  • Sony ericsson website write that g502 support up to 8gb of m2

  • Has anybody used a 8GB M2 card on this phone? The '3' site says the maximum size is 2 GB (wrong!). The SE site says it has support for 4GB and the 4GB that I bought works brilliantly (with no slow down even with a full card). The GSM Arena site says 8GB - which I'd like but it is an expensive 'experient' to buy one if it doesn't work. So has anybody actually used a 8 GB card with it? Thanks, Allan

  • Hi Jovenson I've not tried that since I use a webcam on my PC - but webcams are so cheap and freely available now why not just buy a webcam and so not tie up the phone as a webcam anyhow? I suspect that you can't use it as a 'real-time' webcam anyway. Allan

  • Hi Vineet The 2 MP camera is rear facing but there is a video calling option on the contacts menu but I guess you'd have to hold a mirror behind the phone since there is no front secondary camera :( You could try getting a k660i instead which is basically the same phone but with a secondary front facing VGA camera (so costs a little more). I dont do video calling myself so I can't help you any further I'm afraid. Allan

  • i have bought sony g502

  • Can we do Video calling by it's 2MP camera PLZ tell me I want to by this in may 2009

  • SE G502i is a cheap phone from SE but the fiture are complete which you can find in the expensive phone such as HSDPA & 3G network.

  • Yep SE accesories are surprisingly scarce in the UK too grrrr I tried shopping around for the HGE 100 GPS Adapter - not a chance in my town - the mobile shops say they cant even order one :( FOr what its worth my HBH-DS200 bluetooth stereo headphones work a treat - but bluetooth so uses battery power a bit. PS Since I put locks on the phone and USIM it sometimes reports a SIM error when starting the phone but it works fine still. Allan

  • Ok had the phone nearly a monthy now. The A2DP bluetooth is brilliant at streaming mp3s from phone to PC to hifi. The 2 GB card from my walkman worked great - snd I bought a 4 GB card which now has 802 mp3s on it. Does the phone work with 8GB cards? The SE site say 4GB, '3' say 2 GB (so what do they know?) and GSM Arena says 8GB. I wish stes would post accurate info. It's as good for music as my walkman (but with no distortion at max volume). All in all I'm very impressed with this phone. Its got the latest firmware and reset itself only once. Its PAN bluetooth networking works for a while then it disconnects grrr. The SONY E PC s/w suite is crap - I stopped using it. My walkman's USB data lead works great with it (you dont get one in the box - which is a shame). The music volume is excellent. Calls are clear too :) Battery life is ok except when using the Net - then it only lasts a few hours from a full charge grrrrr All in all, its the best phone in the cheap end of the PAYG market in my opinion. The keyboard is more tactile than I expected. I recommend the phone and a 4GB card for people on a payg budget.I'm oing to risk getting a 8GB M2 card - pity that M2 cards are so relatively expensive. Allan

  • im a SE-G502 user for almost 3 mos. already and I have no regrets on buying this phone..i luv it..but my question is -Can i use my g5o2 camera by plugging it into my pc and use it as a webcam? pls help me..

  • no memory card is coming along with the handset.

  • Are u sure that the price of 3120 is 5700 and that of g502 is 6000? I had 3120 that I lost. wanna go for 1 3G phone. could not decide what 2 do? wanna get one at below 10000. pl help and mail me at [email protected]

  • Hey guys! If i flash my fw from 31 to 35, what are the visible changes? Also rf...37. Any links where the fw download provides details? Thanks.

  • Mine too. It didn't bother me at first. But now it started to annoy me. The restarts became more frequent when i change my M2 card from 2gb to 4gb. It usually restarts when using the media player

  • hm is it??????

  • Try to do master reset. See if it works. Backup your files first.

  • i am use r1fa 31, and my phone never restart, but when i bougth m2 2gb, this phone always restart when i am use heavy aplication.....why?

  • Can u tell me were u come from? Maybe u can try to re flash u fw or go to sesc :-D

  • Can u tell me were u come from? Maybe u can try to re flash u fw or go to sesc :-D

  • now i know the fw on phone. it is same as you told. but still.

  • how would i know fw on my phone. i am using the one which came with the phone. i did not tweak with it.

  • I dont have problem like that... Are u use fw r1fa031? If yes upgrade ure fw :-D

  • my phone is very slow. For instance, if you type a number and press dialing key it takes ages to acually show " Calling". Is this problem with other's phones also. if so, any solution.

  • It's very hard to find original Sony Ericsson accessories here in the philippines unlike competing Nokia. SE shops only sell phones, and no accessories. Very frustrating. I was looking for a better headset to replace the one that comes bundled with this phone. What i found was only walkman headsets so old i doubted if its genuine. I didn't even find any batteries and chargers being sold.

  • This is a nice phone. This is my phone. It's features are complete. It's very user friendly.

  • Ah u're so lucky :-D Don'u use ure nail for pressing key :-D Join se-indo.net and update to r1fa037 And lost of g502 moding stuft:-D Opera and netfont more better than bolt :-D

  • @gide & adebiru Try to installed a Bolt browser (an alternative browser phone from blackberry). And choose at jar versions. I think a blckbrry's taste in your hand now. Just googling for the free link. Hehe...

  • @gide & adebiru No more my opinion about this phone. Cause G502 is greatest phone in this price range. Please Try to Installed a Bolt Browser phone (alternative browser phone from blackberry ) in jar version. Hahaha....just a nice blckberry's taste in your hand now. Just googling for the link.

  • ade, I've bought sandisk M2 4G for 190rb last january with warranty 1 year.. hhe, buy it @ tangerang.. =) btw, I've been using this phone for 5 month n the quality of the casing isnt good enough.. painted call keys has gone.. around the display seems washed out.. sometimes hang.. but, it is

  • ade, I've bought sandisk M2 4G for 190rb last january with warranty 1 year.. hhe, buy it @ tangerang.. =) btw, I've been using this phone for 5 month n the quality of the casing isnt good enough.. painted call keys has gone.. around the display seems washed out.. sometimes hang.. but, it is ok for me.. decent feature with decent price of course.. :P btw, g502 cheaper than 3120 now..

  • PS Te audio on the G502 is excellent and the volume of the back speaker is just great and no distortion at maximum volume like on my walkman phone. The bluetooth ASDP is brilliant as its 3G modem. The keyboard is better than I expected. Just wondering whether or not to bother with getting a Nokia E71 now. Allan

  • Hi had the G502 about a week now and it is brilliant. Just one point/question. When you 'install' it as a bluetooth device in Vista (Home Premium) it also sets itself up as a remote control for Windows/Media Player/Media Centre - brilliant as you then have a bluettoth remote control for Windows (and it works a treat while the app is running) - and a remote control application comes up on the G502's screen - great! BUT, when you exit that on the G502 - how do get it back without deleting the G502 device from Vista and reinstalling it? I can't find the app on the phone yet BUT it MUST be there somewhere in the firmware or it wouldn't show up when installing the G502 under Vista. Anybody know a shortcut to getting the remote application back? (Without having to delete and then reinstall the phone every time you want to use the G502 as a Windows remote control). Thanks in anticipation, Allan

  • I hv purchased G 502, last week, and i really like this phone. Camera is gud,picture quality gud....sound is not that loud but fine. Very clear display.....gud set from SE.

  • Hey! Check dis out...the se g502 is a wonderful device...and I am browsing the net with dis phone w/out any load..wonderful isn't it??...and I am using dis phone 4 5 mos. And I have done experiments on it...dis is da best phone...

  • i think this g502 celfone from SE if very handy, easy to operate and very convenient. I have it for almost a year now and i can access all my emails also in this phone, my calls and my pictures.... it helps me a lot on my personal and business needs.... get one and be a part of the many people using SE G502 who are very satisfied...

  • M2 is more more faster than SDcard :-D It only Rp.225.000 for 4G :-D and Rp.300.000 for 8G :-D

  • The G502 seems to work fine with a 2gb card,the peeling problem,don't always use your nails,my uncle's G502 still looks new after around 3 months,and same goes to the 3120 classics battery cover as it also peels off... But I think you should go for G502.

  • in my opinion : i thing m2 is more better and stronger than micro SD, my 1GB M2 is 3 year old now and without any problem. (used since my k610, k530 and now on my G502).

  • It's a good thing SE is starting to shift to micro SD / SD cards. M2 cards are very expensive. A 4-gb m2 costs 4 times more compared to micro SD cards.

  • I first used a 2 gb m2 card. And now i use 4 gb. No problems at all. As for the calls keys, mine is still as good as news. What i did was, I applied a thin coating of clear nail polish. Once the coating starts to wear off, i applied another coating again. How's that? Hahaha. A simple trick but it works. As for the display, i use a screen protector, can replace it anytime and the screen? Scratch free.

  • i think both d phones cost the same, around rs7000. is der any problem in using 2gb mem card wth g502? and wil the paint peel f quickly frm send & end keys?

  • No the 3120 classic costs cheaper than g502 (quite shockingly)That's why I got the 3120 classic instead of the g502,I am owning a k800i also but my k800i always had messaging limits,like only around 1k of messages and the phone always warns me that I should delete my messages,So that's why I did'nt go for G502 before.But now kinda had a little doubt,cause now I know that this phone does'nt have messaging inbox limit like my k800i. The price of 3120 classic as for now is 5,700 and the G502 costs about 6,000. Grrr!!! should have read the review more clearly,I got focused on the media center,and forgot all about the messaging department.AHAHAHA!!!! anyone selling this for 2nd hand?

  • The G502 has a better music experience due to the Mega Bass and the better media center and the much appreciated Sony Ericsson battery,but to answer your question how the 3120 classic stacked up,it proved satisfactory,it was loud but not very loud,sound that came out (using the equalizer preset given by nokia) it was flat and sharp,but putting into your own equalizer it'll be ok.But take in mind that the 3120 classic also had a good battery,I tested the 3120 classic with a full battery playing music straight forward and after nine hours it only drained 2 bars of my battery then another 13 hours for just texting and standby and around 5 minutes of calling. G502's advantage -A trustwothy Sony Ericsson battery -The Media Center (having in ind it's an XMB simmilar to the psp) -Cyber-shot 2.0 interface -Flash themes -Mega Bass -better speakers -paint does'nt seem to chip off like the one on 3120 classic's battery cover 3120 classic -Good battery life,but I don't know if it will last longer than G502 -A slighlty better screen (due to 16m colors) -Secondary cam -S40 User interface which means you can change your own icons -Better keypad and looks -A LED flash for your cam -up to 8gb capability and micro SD is cheaper If you want better sound quality and a more eye candy UI (I loved the XMB UI of sony and the flash themes)go ahead and use G502. But if you want more memory and a better look (Well depends on your taste buds,but generally I liked the 3120 classic better) then 3120 classic is just right for you.

  • good fone.. im using it 'bout 1 year.. still works like new.. but the build quality is suck! the fone is much uglier than 1 yr ago.. the screen scratched everywhere even cracked, the call/end keys peeled off, etc.. however its still far better than other fone in the same price range.. :D

  • G502 win at all way when compared with. 3120. Cause G502 is : 1. HSDPA phone (turbo 3G phone). 2. A200 Phone: - have unlimited messege saver feature. - stream youtube video. - a nice media player inside 3.walkman 3.0 + megabass + nice backspeaker. 4. Nice 2mp cam + picture editor. 5. Nice video recorder mp4 format 6. Nice java virtual machine (unlimited size of java app.) 7. Greatest phone in this price range. G502 is for better

  • But i need better sound clarity and volume too! More over g502 looks better than 3120. Its very hard to decide

  • Better still, read gsmarena's review. And 3120 probably cost more than g502.

  • Hard to decide. I'm not really a big fan on nokia's design and UI. What 3120 has over g502 are: secondary camera for videocalls, it's quadband, better EDGE, and 16M color screen(hard to ignore). What G502 has over 3120 are: its 3G-HSDPA (thats 3.6 Mbps compared to 3120's 384 kbps), and for me, better UI. If 3120's price is the same as that of G502, I would go for it. But if you want faster internet like using it as a modem (i do that a lot), go for G502. It's your choice actually. But if you want my biased opinion, go for G502 ;-). You're posting on g502's page, what else do you expect us to say? Hehehehe.

  • go for 5130 only if u love hearing music often. but the camera is very very slow. i say go for g502

  • Try topse.ru and have Google translate. It's a russian site. Good luck. Do this (if you won't mind): Google topse.ru then click "traslate page" which can be found beside the first search result entry. There you go.

  • I'll revise my earlier post. The phone memory can save thousand messages, maybe more. Mine already have around 1,800 messages and counting.

  • For fw u can donwload from www.seusers.com For how to flash Fisit Se-nse.com Se-indo.net Forumponsel.com

  • no cost. do it by urself. free.

  • my phone is getting restarted thrice or some time more than that times a day. what is the permanent solution for this and also in this if we play media player it becomes very slow and works slower than a snail walk. if possible please provide the website name or url link from were i can upgrade the software of this phone..............................waiting for positive reply....

  • Well its a great phone to use. The 2MP camera gives crystal clear pics of around 350-400kb. The speakers are good. keypad is also nice but it might be a problem in the beginning to get used to the joystick buttons. With HSDPA provided in 2g mode, the browsing is really fast than other phones of this category. Its truly a great phone with all the features at this price range. ******** Cons: Pics are not clear in dim light. No flash provided

  • dont be confuse about SE's product. when u needed a better phone ( lot feature beside) just go to high end product of SE. Nothing perfect thing in this world.

  • I've just read the specs of s312. Notice the name 312, its got a 2.0 mp camera, a scratch resistant display, and a FLASH. Unbelievable. This is where Sony Ericsson disappoints me in general. They kind of keep you hanging. It's like a 'this or that' kind of thing. You'll ask: why g502 don't have a flash, they'll say: because it's not a camera phone. Wny not a scratch resistant display? They say: you have to pay more for it. Then why s312 got a flash and a scratch resistant display? Maybe they'll say: because it got a lower screen resolution, or S stands for stylish. Or maybe i'm just misled by their naming conventions. Or maybe s312 cost as much as w902. Confusing? I am confused.

  • Just bought the phone and I'm impressed after just a few hours play. The Ad2P works a treat with my SE stereo earphones :) The net is running on 3G but is reasonably fast. The keyb is a joy to use and love the backlighting. The display is excellent. The battery was quick to charge up and is long lasting. I dl mini opera as its a better browser than the built in one. STill plaing with it and its features - might even read the instruction manual now lol In short, its the best mobile I've ever had and I love it. Allan

  • Hey g502 can store sms more than 2000-3000 or more than that . Im 2 using it and in my inbox there r 2500 sms's. So u must go 4 it

  • Hey its a nice fone go 4 it im 2 using it.

  • Read GSMArena's review for Nokia 5130 particularly the last page. I friend of mine have that phone. It looks cool, but i would prefer g502. G502 is much slimmer, and i really dig the phone's display and the keypad and its backlighting. But don't expect much from g502 in the music department. It has 3.0 walkman, so scaled down SE even removed the sort function but plays music just fine. Such feature reserved only for walkman phones. Whatever, i have it for four months now... and love this phone. Go for G502.

  • Practically unlimited if you're going to save it on the memory card. Around 200 messages if you saved it on the phone's memory.

  • Thanks. Going to buy the phone now that A2DP stereo hs been confirmed. Windows Live messenger is already installed on the phone I'm getting but thanks for the link anyway :) Thankyou for responding, Allan

  • Tell me how much sms it can store or it is good phone than Nokia 5130 Or Not

  • Yes, windows live masseger can run in G502 (please go to getjar ). Yes, G502 support A2DP bluetooth tech.

  • yes dude. i bought it from univercell, bangalore...it is availabe there..... first he said it was out of stock but then he enquired to confirm that they had recived it

  • Hey cud any one help me out as of how to upgrade the software from 31 to 37. in g502