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This update to the Messager is sleeker, adds EVDO data and 3.5mm audio jack, and has a better display and camera. Other features of this CDMA messaging phone are similar, including slide-out keyboard, memory card slot, music player, and stereo Bluetooth.

R561 supports different networks bands

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Cricket Discontinued
MetroPCS Discontinued

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Modes	more detail less detail CDMA 850 / 1700 / 1900 CDMA / 1xEV-DO r0 (2G / 3G) 850 Cellular / BC0 Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 1700 AWS / BC15 Americas 1900 PCS / BC1 Americas R561 does not support CDMA 1700
Weight	4.33 oz (123 g)
Dimensions	4.49" x 1.9" x 0.72" (114 x 48 x 18.3 mm)
Battery	Talk: 4 hours max. (240 minutes) Standby: 300 hours max. (12.5 days) 960 mAh LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) 2.2" diagonal Colors: 262,144 (18-bit)
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	40 MB internal storage, available to user up to 50 MB on some versions
Phone Book Capacity	1000
FCC ID	A3LSCHR560 » (Approved Apr 27, 2009) A3LSCHR561 » (Approved Feb 2, 2009)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	-
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) v2007
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
External Display	-
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 64
Ringer Profiles	-
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, DUN, OPP, A2DP, AVRC, (FTP, PBA) version 2.0 / version with FTP supports FTP-client
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
PC Sync	-
SDIO	-
USB	built-in micro-USB connector / supports mass storage mode
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 5 plus email address
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	-
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xEV-DO r0
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	Yes
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	volume on left / camera on right
Text Keyboard, Hardware	Layout: QWERTY
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) up to at least 8 GB
Messaging
Email Client	Yes
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	-
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 2+ megapixel multi-shot, night mode, self-timer, brightness, white balance, ISO, spot metering functions
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	-
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	-
TV Output	-
Video Capture	Some versions only
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	plus converter, tip calculator
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	-
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
BREW	Yes
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	-
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	dedicated key

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