Motorola E815

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Motorola E815
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Compatible networks CDMA 850 and 1900
Dimensions3.70 in × 1.93 in × 0.92 in (94 mm × 49 mm × 23 mm)
Mass4.60 oz (130 g)
Memory43.2 MB
Display176x220 pixels, 262,000 colors
Connectivity Bluetooth 1.1, USB

The Motorola E815 is a clamshell mobile phone that is the successor to the V710. It includes the following features:

Contents

Other technical data include:

The E815 also supports picture and ringer ID's, up to 6 numbers per contact, using MP3's and MIDI files as ringtones, Openwave WAP 2.0, EMS/MMS/SMS picture messaging, voice memos, alarms, calculator and calendars.

Programming

The phone can be programmed over the air with one step by calling Verizon's programming service at *228, and then by calling any number. Same Code Also works when activating an Alltel branded E815 to activate to Alltel's Network.

Criticism

Unlike the V710, which inherently had no Bluetooth OBEX profile, the E815 includes OBEX compatibility. However, this feature was disabled by Verizon, as were (like the v710) the options to copy and move files between the TransFlash memory card and the phone's internal memory. However, several enthusiast groups dedicated to hacking Motorola phones exist, and despite Verizon's attempts to limit the phone's native features, several tutorials have surfaced providing detailed instructions on how to re-enable crippled features.

One of the most criticised restrictions imposed on the Verizon version of the E815 is the obscurity and deliberate lack of any documented explanation of how to upload one's own custom ringtones to the handset. Verizon Wireless has stated the reason for the restriction on uploads is a precaution against a subscriber uploading malware to their phone. A more cynical view might be that Verizon wishes subscribers to purchase ringtones from their "Get It Now" service. Owners of the E815 have found that it is possible to upload ringtones using Verizon's VZWPIX website. For those who do not have an unlimited picture messaging plan, there is a small fee for the upload, but it's considerably less than purchasing a ringtone. Phone owners have also found a way to put ringtones on the phone using a transflash card.

Another restriction applied to this phone (by all carriers) is the inability to use QNC data, which was still (and may still be) the only data service available in some areas of the country and this is usually not brought up when people purchase this handset. Bell Mobility (Canada) has also been known to disable EV-DO functionality of the phone on their network, and there is currently no way to circumvent this block. EV-DO data does work if the phone is activated on another carrier such as Verizon or Alltel.

The E815 as well as the E816 variant used on the ill-fated Amp'd Mobile network both suffered from flawed internal battery charger software causing difficulties in charging the phone's battery. As a result, users had to resort to external battery chargers in order to continue to use the phone due to the internal charger's growing inability to function over time.

Motorola E815 specifications

The complete Motorola E815 list of specifications are: [1]

TypeSpecification
ModesCDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Weight4.60 oz (130 g)
Dimensions3.71" x 1.95" x 1.01" (94 x 50 x 26 mm)
Form FactorClamshell Stub / Extendable Antenna
Battery LifeTalk: 4.67 hours (280 minutes) Standby: 280 hours (11.7 days)
Battery TypeLiIon 1030 mAh
DisplayType: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Colors: 262,144 (18-bit) Size: 176 x 220 pixels TFT / 65,000 colors for
Platform / OSMotorola P2K, BREW, Java ME (Bell)
Memory40 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity1000
FCC IDIHDT56EL1 (Approved Jan 14, 2005)
2nd DisplayLocation: Front 4,096-color STN LCD / 96 x 64 pixels
BluetoothV1.1, supported profiles are carrier dependent
BREWversion 2.1.3
Calculatorplus currency converter
CameraResolution: 1+ megapixel LED flash / 4x digital zoom / self-timer and night mode functions
Custom Graphicswallpaper and screen saver / skinnable UI
Custom RingtonesMP3, MIDI formats
Expansion CardCard Type: microSD / TransFlash up to 1 GB
Gamesdownloadable via BREW; Java-capable with Bell firmware
Hearing Aid CompatibleRating: M3 (mostly compatible)
High-Speed DataTechnology: 1xEV-DO r0
Multiple LanguagesLanguages Supported: English, Spanish
Multiple Numbers per NameNumbers per entry: 6
Music Playerstereo
PC Syncwith Mobile PhoneTools 3.0 or greater
Polyphonic RingtonesChords: 64
Predictive Text EntryTechnology: iTAP
Speaker PhoneType: Full-Duplex
Text Messaging2-Way: Yes
Text Messaging TemplatesNumber of Templates: 15
Video CaptureMax. Length: limited only by card memory (up to 3 minutes with built-in memory)
Voice Dialingspeaker-independent / plus voice digit dialing
Wireless InternetBrowser Software: Openwave WAP 2.0
AlarmYes
CalendarYes
Data-CapableYes
Digital TTY/TDDYes
EMS / Picture MessagingYes
GPS / LocationYes
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)Yes
MMSYes
Picture IDYes
Ringer IDYes
Side KeysYes
Streaming MultimediaYes
SyncMLYes
USBYes
VibrateYes
Voice MemoYes

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References

  1. "Motorola E815 Reviews, Motorola E815 Specifications, Motorola E815 Cell Phones, Motorola E815 Features (Ephonenews)". Archived from the original on 2007-03-17. Retrieved 2007-02-08.