Nokia X6-00

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Nokia X6-00
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Manufacturer Nokia
Series Nokia Xseries (Previously XpressMusic)
Compatible networks (3.5G), UMTS, Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Availability by regionQ4 2009
Predecessor Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
Nokia 5630 XpressMusic
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
Successor Nokia X7-00, Nokia X6 (2018)
Related Nokia 500
Form factor candybar
Dimensions111.0 × 51.0 × 13.8 mm
Weight122 g (0.269 lb)
Operating system Symbian OS 9.4 with Nokia S60 5th Edition UI.
CPU ARM 11 clocked at 433.9 Mhz
Memory128 MB SDRAM, 512 MB ROM, 32,16 or 8 GB NAND memory, expandable up to 16 GB.
BatteryBL-5J (1,320 mAh), AC-8U (2.0 mm power connector)
Display640×360 (16:9 nHD) 3.2 inch TFT LCD
Rear camera5.0-megapixel with Carl Zeiss optics, 4x digital zoom, dual LED flash, Front-facing CIF camera
Connectivity WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g with UPnP, Micro-USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, GPS, aGPS
Data inputsCapacitive Touchscreen (single touch only), No stylus required, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

The Nokia X6 is a music-oriented capacitive touchscreen smartphone and portable entertainment device by Nokia. [1] It was announced in early September 2009 during Nokia World 2009 in Germany.

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The X6 replaces the Nokia 5800 as Nokia's flagship music-centred model. [2] Both still slot below the high-end touchscreen model Nokia N97. The X6 was Nokia's first with a capacitive touchscreen. [3]

The X6 and the Nokia X3-00 are the first devices in newly installed Nokia Xseries. Before the Xseries, Nokia's music-centred devices were branded XpressMusic. With the X6 (and the X3 introduced same day), Nokia launched its new simpler naming strategy with just one number after the series letter. [4]

Release

The original X6 includes the Comes With Music program and a licence for unlimited free downloads from the Nokia Music Store. [5] The Comes With Music version shipped in late 2009 for an estimated retail price of £529.99 or €605.

The name is later reused by HMD global for a new Android smartphone, the Nokia X6 (2018)

Hardware revisions

A version without Comes With Music support at €200 less was released on 23 February 2010. This version has 16 GB of on-board storage. Another cheaper variation of the X6 also without Comes With Music support was released by Nokia in mid-2010. This version has 8 GB of on-board storage and was released in Asia and North America. The 32 GB version was not released in India instead the 8 GB and 16 GB versions were provided with Ovi Music Unlimited offer.

Appearance

The X6 is notable for its slimmer body than the 5800 (13.8 mm) and 35 hours of continuous music playback and its fast 3g network. For social networking, it supports easy access to Facebook, MySpace, Ovi, Yahoo IM, YouTube, VK, Windows Live and more.

Features

Other services, features or applications

Operating times

Firmware updates

A new software update has been released for Nokia X6-00, version 40.0.002, [7] which brings a new version of Ovi Maps and Ovi Store, improved browser and improved chat in Ovi Contacts.

However the updates are not possible via the phone and require a Windows computer to perform. Nokia was willing to update the devices by mail for those that did not have a Windows PC.

Unofficial

Hobbyists have provided unofficial Symbian Anna firmware releases. [8]

In 2014, enthusiast of Symbian^1 generation Nokia smartphones release last update of his firmware modification for 10 different models of Nokia smartphones. [9] [10]

Reception

The Inquirer reviewed the Nokia X6-00 and rated it 8 out of 10. It called it a much better all round device than the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. [3]

See also

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