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What people say
We have only had ours for about 6 months and cannot get parts for it - the charger isn't working, and we were unable to get a cable to download photos taken with it. IGP
I got this phone for my wife about 4 years ago. I tried hooking bluetooth up on it and it won't take it. My guy from the cell store says the phone is to old. Can this be true?
This phone is a tank . For me, it's been out in an hour of rain , which then turned to hail. dropped it in the snow for about 15 minutes covered . Then I dropped it in a sink full of water for about 5 mins completely drenched. it's a complete tank, and it still works. Great for clumsy people, ha ...
In Depth
Sanyo’s Katana is a very thin flip that features a color outer display, VGA camera, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, speakerphone and a unique in-phone answering feature for call screening.
With the Katana you also get a 700-entry address book, alarm, calculator, calendar, voice memo and a WAP browser. It also includes Predictive Text for faster input.
The Sanyo Katana allows you to text, MMS, take pictures and access the internet. You can also customize via custom graphics and ringtones, picture and ringer ID.
Anyone looking for an attractive, slim flip should include the Katana on their list.
What people actually want to know
Does the Sanyo Katana have a SIM card slot?
No, the Sanyo Katana does not have a SIM card slot. This phone operates on CDMA network technology, which does not use SIM cards for authentication.
Why there’s no SIM card slot:
- CDMA phones authenticate directly with the carrier’s network without requiring a physical SIM card
- The phone’s identification is programmed into the device itself
- GSM phones are the ones that require SIM cards, not CDMA models like the Katana
Need SIM card functionality? If you require a phone with a SIM card slot for carrier switching or international use, you’ll need a GSM or LTE-compatible device. Some newer Katana models (like the Katana DLX) may support SIM cards—check your specific model’s specifications.
When was the Sanyo Katana released?
The Sanyo Katana was released on July 7, 2006.
How long does the battery last on the Sanyo Katana?
The Sanyo Katana has a 820 mAh battery.
Where can I download the Sanyo Katana manual?
You can view and download the Sanyo Katana manual on our dedicated manual page.
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