Samsung i900 Omnia

Samsung Mobile
Industry	Mobile phones
Headquarters	South Korea
Products	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900) smartphone

Samsung i900 Omnia Overview

The Samsung SGH-i900, frequently referred to as Omnia I and known as WiTu exclusively in Russia, is a smartphone developed by Samsung Mobile. Officially revealed in June 2008, the device debuted in Singapore mid-June, becoming available on store shelves by June 20th, followed by a broader release across Asia in July. Certain European markets saw its launch in August, while the United States received it in December 2008 via Verizon Wireless. In Canada, the handset was introduced through Telus Mobility in April 2009.

Positioned as Samsung Mobile's premier flagship model at the time, the Omnia operates on the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform. However, it distinguishes itself by including several proprietary applications designed to enhance its user interface and overall functionality beyond the standard Windows Mobile experience:

Samsung Today Screen 1 – an alternative home screen interface
Samsung Today Screen 2 – similar in design and function to the first variant
Samsung Touch Wiz UI – a unique application menu featuring a widget bar alongside interactive widgets

These interfaces support finger-slide gestures for navigation. Notably, the third Today Screen has attracted attention due to its distinctive control scheme: approximately one-quarter of the left portion of the display serves as a vertically scrollable widget bar. Users can drag widgets from this sidebar onto the main screen area, where they expand for convenient, quick access and customization.

Camera

The Samsung Omnia features a 5.0-megapixel camera equipped with autofocus and an LED flash. It also supports video recording at VGA resolution, capturing approximately 20 to 25 frames per second. The front-facing camera, designed for 3G video calls, offers a VGA resolution of 0.3 megapixels.

Korean edition (T*Omnia)

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In collaboration with SK Telecom, Samsung introduced a Korean variant of the Omnia called T*Omnia or SCH-M490. The "T" represents SK Telecom's branding. This model upgrades the hardware to include a 3.3-inch (84 mm) Wide VGA (800 x 480) LCD display and utilizes a PXA312 processor capable of auto-overclocking up to 806 MHz. Instead of the TV-out and FM tuner, it incorporates an S-DMB tuner. Pricing for the 4 GB model (SCH-M490) is set at KRW68,000, while the 16 GB version (SCH-M495) is offered at KRW1,078,000 inclusive of 10% VAT.

Japanese edition (930SC)

In Japan, SoftBank Mobile announced the release of the Samsung Omnia under the name 930SC in November 2008. This version runs on a proprietary operating system rather than Windows Mobile. It features a 3.3-inch (84 mm) Wide VGA LCD screen and includes a 1seg tuner; however, it omits GPS functionality. The device is compatible with SoftBank Mobile’s exclusive mobile Internet service.

North American edition (SCH-i910)

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The Samsung Omnia was launched in North America as the SCH-i910 model, with Verizon Wireless as its carrier. This variant replaces the GSM radio with CDMA2000 and includes a rear speaker. It operates on Windows Mobile 6.1 and comes preloaded with additional applications like Visual Voicemail. Most specifications remain consistent with the SCH-i900 model; however, the SCH-i910 lacks the front-facing VGA camera, likely due to the absence of video call support in the region. The device is powered by a 624 MHz processor identical to other global versions, as verified by users through the phone’s settings menu.

Canadian wireless provider Telus Mobility released the CDMA2000 Samsung Omnia on April 3, 2009.

Similarly, Canadian carrier Bell Mobility launched its CDMA2000 Samsung Omnia on April 9, 2009.

Verizon software update

On July 16, 2009, Verizon Omnia users gained access to the CF03 Software Update, which delivers operating system enhancements and enables GPS functionality for third-party applications such as Google Maps.
At present, only Windows Mobile Versions 6.0 and 6.1 (Professional editions) are officially supported on this device.

Omnia II (GT-i8000)

The Samsung Omnia II GT-I8000 (H/L/U) represents an enhanced version featuring upgraded specifications and a redesigned appearance. This multimedia smartphone was unveiled during the Samsung Unpacked event on June 15, 2009. Initial models operated on Windows Mobile 6.1, with an option to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5. Additionally, there exists an unofficial and highly experimental build of Android compatible with this device. In the United States, Verizon served as the exclusive carrier, launching the phone in December 2009.

TMC

Users have the option to connect an external receiver, such as the Royaltek TMC device, to access TMC data for navigation purposes.

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