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Samsung Jack

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Samsung Jack, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 9 August 2025
Samsung Electronics
IndustryConsumer electronics
FoundedMarch 1, 1938; 88 years ago (1938-03-01) in Daegu, South Korea
Headquarters
Suwon
,
South Korea
ProductsSmartphones, consumer electronics
Websitewww.samsung.com


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The Samsung BlackJack II (model SGH-i617) is a smartphone offered by AT&T within the United States and serves as the follow-up to the original Samsung BlackJack. In Canada, the counterpart SGH-i616 is sold under the name "Samsung Jack" via Rogers and Fido networks. This model has been replaced by the subsequent Samsung Epix.

This device is available in several colors including black, burgundy, blue, and pink.

Specifications

Details sourced from Samsung's official documentation:

  • Display: 2.4 inches diagonally
  • Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels with a 65K color TFT screen
  • Input: Backlit QWERTY keyboard paired with a jog wheel for navigation
  • Operating System: Windows Mobile 6 Standard Edition, with an upgrade path to Windows Mobile 6.1 available
  • Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP running at 260 MHz
  • Storage Expansion: microSD card slot compatible with SDHC cards up to 4 GB
  • Voice Command functionality enabled upon upgrading to Windows Mobile 6.1
  • Memory: Equipped with 128 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM
  • Network Bands: Supports quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
  • Data Capabilities: Includes both UMTS and HSDPA for 3G connectivity at frequencies of 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz; note that the Canadian SGH-i616 variant excludes UMTS at 2100 MHz, limiting European 3G compatibility; also supports EDGE and GPRS for 2G data transmission
    • Integrated Assisted GPS (AGPS)
  • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR
  • Camera: A single rear-facing 2.0 megapixel camera capable of capturing photos and videos
    • Supports multiple image resolutions: SXGA (1600 x1200), VGA (640 x480), QVGA (320 x240), QCIF (176 x144)
    • Features include digital zoom up to four times, self-timer, multi-shot mode, and adjustable brightness levels; lacks a flash unit
  • Video Playback Compatibility: MPEG4, H.263, and WMV formats supported
  • Battery: Removable lithium-ion battery rated at 3.7 volts and 1,700 mAh capacity; provides up to seven hours of talk time and approximately fourteen days on standby
  • Dimensions: Measures 4.4 inches in length, 2.3 inches in width, and has a thickness of 0.4 inches
  • Weight: Weighs approximately 3.52 ounces

Unreleased functionalities

  • Meaning of upper indicator light colors:
    • Purple: message transmission or reception
    • Blue: Bluetooth toggled on/off or alarm notification
    • Amber: connectivity issue detected
    • Red: charging in progress or battery low alert
    • Green: battery fully charged
  • Status icons on Home Screen:
    • 3G: linked to 3G network
    • E: connected via EDGE network
    • G: accessing WAP service
    • Wi-Fi: Available with "Good quality" signal

Samsung Jack

The Samsung Jack, also known as the Samsung SGH-i637, is a smartphone offered by AT&T within the United States. It serves as the follow-up model to the Samsung BlackJack II. This device is presented in a metallic gray finish.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]

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