Nokia 1100

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Nokia 1100/1101/1108
Nokia1100 new.jpg
Manufacturer Nokia
Predecessor Nokia 3310
Successor Nokia 1110 (1100)
Nokia 1110i (1101)
Nokia 1112 (1108)
Related Nokia 2100
Nokia 2300
Form factor Candybar
Dimensions106 × 46 × 20 mm, 79 cc
Mass86 g
MemoryDynamic phonebook memory:
• 50 slots/contacts,
• 50 SMS messages
BatteryNokia BL-5C
• Standby time 400 h
Display Monochrome, 96 × 65 px
Data inputsKeypad
OtherBuilt-in flashlight
Clock alarm
Stopwatch
Calculator
Composer
Screensaver

The Nokia 1100 (and closely related variants, the Nokia 1101 and the Nokia 1108) is a basic GSM mobile phone produced by Nokia. Over 250 million 1100s have been sold since its launch in late 2003, [1] making it the world's best selling phone handset [2] and the best selling consumer electronics device in the world at the time. [3] The model was announced on 27 August 2003 [4] and was discontinued in September 2009. [5]

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The 1100 achieved its popularity despite being made during a time when more modern and advanced devices were available in the market. It was targeted towards developing countries and users who do not require advanced features beyond making calls and SMS text messages, alarm clock, reminders, etc. [6] The Nokia 1100 was the company's cheapest mobile phone when it was released to the market, [7] making it ideal for the developing world. Its feature set is similar to the previous 5110/3210/3310 models that were among the most popular mobile phones in the world during their time, before handsets developed several new features such as cameras, polyphonic ringtones and colour screens.

The Nokia 1100 case was designed at Nokia Design Center in California, [8] and patented for the US by the Bulgarian-American designer Dimitre Mehandjiysky. [9] The software was adapted and ported to the DCT4 platform at Nokia Copenhagen, Denmark by members of the S30 group.

Nokia's one billionth phone sold was a Nokia 1100 purchased in Nigeria in 2005. [10]

In early 2009, it was in the news due to a firmware flaw [11] in a batch of phones that were manufactured in a plant in Bochum, Germany. [12] The phone could supposedly be programmed to receive messages directed to a different phone number, thus receiving sensitive data such as online banking details. [13] This flaw was brought to authorities' attention after some phones were sold for over US$32,000. [14] [15]

Features

Variants

There are four distinct variations within the series: the 1100a, 1100b, 1101 and the 1108. They differ as follows:

Firmware history

The phone's firmware version can be checked by dialling *#0000#.

1100 RH-18 model:
VersionBuild date
3.3113 October 2003
3.446 November 2003
3.4518 November 2003
4.1515 December 2003
4.2520 February 2004
4.3526 March 2004
5.614 July 2004
5.6225 October 2004
6.648 April 2005
7.3420 October 2005
7.3621 November 2005
8.1119 June 2006

Use

The phone uses a GSM method of activation via a SIM card. The Nokia BL-5C battery has a long standby and talk time – this battery is used in more advanced models that have increased power needs for their features, but in the basic 1100 it consumes a fraction of the power and therefore lasts for up to 400 hours between charges. [22] The phone is offered for use with a wide range of mobile phone networks.

See also

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