my dad had this phone and he used it from 1998 to 2006 :D i often borrowed it back then when i didn't have a mobile phone (got my first mobile phone in 2001) back in the days when nokia phones where awesome...
That little covered area with the rubber cover that you call a screw, is actually a little port where an External Antenna can be connected to the phone, to help get better reception, and supposedly get reception in dead zones, though even though the guy at ATT told me it was for digital service, I think it was more for the Analog part of the phone.
hey that screw thing on the back is an antenna extension if you had one. you would mount it on the roof of your car when you are driving to get awesome signal. then unplug it when you get out of the car.
That was my first cellphone. I was a kid, and my mother gave me her old cellphone after buying a new one, propably in 2000, when I was 9 years old. Hahaha. Glad to see it again. I think I still have it.
the IR was used to send contacts to other phones and to play snake game vs other phone the black small cover in the back is for the external antena you can use on on the roof of a car
What I found out, is that they used the Nokia 6160m, but they modified it to have the retractable antennae, just like Scully's from the Season 8 Episode Road Runners.
Just bought one. Thanks for the tip. I guess I knew it was for an external antenna but never bothered to research and try to find one. Can't wit to see how it improves service.
Search eBay, there's a guy selling 2 of them in the United States. They don't have batteries or chargers though so you need to buy those. Both for sale for pretty cheap on eBay as well.
yes that makes a huge differente. You only have I think 3-5 chances to input the code so make sure to type right and don't retry the same code twice. AT&T (PacBell) had these as well. I would suggest trying Pacific Bell as the carrier.
I have this phone, and I tried to unlock it at that site you said, but it said code error, not sure if the provider was right or not, when I used mine back in 98-99 the provider was Aerial, then they changed to something else, then to T-Mobile would that make a difference?
Max, i have this phone and for some reason it's not wanting to get any service. is there a certain setting i have to have it on? I'm on att network using att sim card. and this phone is officially unlocked. so i'm confused why it doesn't want to work. if you could help i would appreciate it buddy
my dad had this phone and he used it from 1998 to 2006 :D
i often borrowed it back then when i didn't have a mobile phone (got my first mobile phone in 2001)
back in the days when nokia phones where awesome...
That little covered area with the rubber cover that you call a screw, is actually a little port where an External Antenna can be connected to the phone, to help get better reception, and supposedly get reception in dead zones, though even though the guy at ATT told me it was for digital service, I think it was more for the Analog part of the phone.
The iPhone of the late 1990's!
hey that screw thing on the back is an antenna extension if you had one. you would mount it on the roof of your car when you are driving to get awesome signal. then unplug it when you get out of the car.
Brings back great memories of my 6160.
That was my first cellphone. I was a kid, and my mother gave me her old cellphone after buying a new one, propably in 2000, when I was 9 years old. Hahaha. Glad to see it again. I think I still have it.
out of all those phones, that one is the coolest
The memories! That was my second phone (after the 2190). I used it for three years.
the IR was used to send contacts to other phones and to play snake game vs other phone
the black small cover in the back is for the external antena you can use on on the roof of a car
I still have this phone and it still works, it doesn't have T9. I also have a vibrating battery for it.
What I found out, is that they used the Nokia 6160m, but they modified it to have the retractable antennae, just like Scully's from the Season 8 Episode Road Runners.
@uolasif I just noticed something. It's the one he had on "Fight the Future" (the first movie) but with a retractable antenna.
I remember that phone! Wasn't that the one that Mulder had on the mid-seasons of "The X Files"?
Yep all the phones I have videos of can be used with a standard U.S. SIM card. Except the DynaTAC,
Just bought one. Thanks for the tip. I guess I knew it was for an external antenna but never bothered to research and try to find one. Can't wit to see how it improves service.
Early 2000's had a this nokia just a little different model. It was Garden city Kansas
just found my old one - great phone - now wheres that damn charger...
Search eBay, there's a guy selling 2 of them in the United States. They don't have batteries or chargers though so you need to buy those. Both for sale for pretty cheap on eBay as well.
Thx for the info, I went back and tried all providers codes and all said, "not allowed", so I'm thinking I have to find another way to unlock it.
yes that makes a huge differente. You only have I think 3-5 chances to input the code so make sure to type right and don't retry the same code twice. AT&T (PacBell) had these as well. I would suggest trying Pacific Bell as the carrier.
hi max, im looking for a vintage style stubby antenae phone that could send and receive email, pictures, and had micro sd to play music
I have this phone, and I tried to unlock it at that site you said, but it said code error, not sure if the provider was right or not, when I used mine back in 98-99 the provider was Aerial, then they changed to something else, then to T-Mobile would that make a difference?
Max, i have this phone and for some reason it's not wanting to get any service. is there a certain setting i have to have it on? I'm on att network using att sim card. and this phone is officially unlocked. so i'm confused why it doesn't want to work.
if you could help i would appreciate it buddy
@Maxcadenasso hey dude im very VERY INTERESTED IN BUY THAT NOKIA 6190. CAN I BUY IT FROM YOU OR DO U KNOW WHERE I CAN ACTUALLY GET ONE?
I have 4 of them but I don't have the charge do u where to buy it
Search eBay for ACP-7U. That's the charger they take.
And unlock them by searching Google for "Nokia unlock peters" and click on the 1st result.
Is great phone
is it 3g can it play youtube
0:10 my first phone in 2002, my is silver
Haha not only that but it makes videos.
O also have still but ots betry not working... Can i find somewhere 😂