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| Codename | Motus |
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| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
| Model | MB300 |
| Compatible networks | UMTS 900/1900/2100 |
| Type | Flip smartphone |
| Dimensions | 53.00 × 108.00 × 15.30 mm |
| Mass | 133 g (4.7 oz) |
| CPU | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A processor (overclockable to 768 MHz via root and overclock kernel) |
| Memory | RAM: 256MB, ROM: 512MB |
| Storage | Flash memory: 256 MB, 199 free; microSD slot: supports up to 32 GB |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 1420 mAh, stand-by: up to 320 h, talk time: up to 6 h |
| Display | 320 × 480 px, 3.1 in (79 mm), TFT LCD, HVGA |
| Rear camera | 5.0 megapixel with auto focus, geotagging |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Micro USB, A-GPS |
| Data inputs | Capacitive touchscreen, virtual keyboard, flip QWERTY keyboard |
The Motorola Backflip (also called the Motorola Motus in some regions) is a touchscreen smartphone released to the U.S. for AT&T on March 7, 2010, and for other countries on Telus and Optus. It runs the open source Google Android software.
The specifications according to the Motorola website in June 2010:[1]
Users may customize their phones by installing apps through the Android Market;[2] however, some carriers (AT&T) do not give users the option to install non-market apps onto the Backflip (a policy they have continued with all of their Android phones).[3] This has created some controversy with users, as the non-market apps are often seen as a useful way to expand a phone's capabilities.[citation needed] Users can circumvent this limitation by manually installing 3rd party apps using the tools included with the SDK while the handset is connected to a computer.[citation needed]
Reviews are generally mixed to unfavorable.[citation needed] Michael Oryl, of "Mobileburn.com," likes the "Backtrack" touchpad on the back of the phone, but points out that large hands often activate it accidentally.[4] Victor Godinez, of The Dallas Morning News, suggests that the phone is aimed towards social networkers, and points out that the price is higher than other options with additional features such as the iPhone.[5]
On November 9, 2010, a downloadable update, Android OS 2.1 (Eclair) and a compatible version of MotoBlur was released by Motorola for AT&T Backflip customers, U.S. only. The update is unavailable over-the-air (OTA). Since then Eclair is available for phones outside U.S. that are rooted with custom recoveries[6] installed and radio updated. CyanogenMod 7.2 (Android 2.3.7) is available through official releases.[7] Other custom roms are also available.[8]
Overclocking is possible via overclocking kernels[8] and direct overclocking.[9] Overclocking is available up to 768 MHz on the official cyanogenmod 7 rom.
Since this phone lacks the multitouch feature, a patch was made available for the froyo rom. However many testers have reported problems with the touchscreen which becomes jerky and eventually ceases to operate.[citation needed]
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