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Vodafone launches Vodafone 125 and Vodafone 225, first ultra-low cost handsets

By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 at 2:55 PM

Vodafone 125 and Vodafone 225Vodafone unveiled its first ultra-low cost consumer handsets, the Vodafone 125 and Vodafone 225. The new devices are branded with Vodafone logo and are manufactured by the Chinese ZTE Corporation.

The idea behind this Vodafone’s move is to “mobilize people” in developing countries where the cost of purchasing a mobile handset can be one of the key barriers to accessing mobile services. You shouldn’t expect much of the features here — only the basic phone functionality, competitively priced. According to Vodafone, new phones will retail at around $25-$45 depending on the specific model and the local market conditions. Vodafone Egypt, Vodafone Romania and Vodacom (South Africa) will be the first countries to launch the Vodafone 125 and 225 handsets in the next few weeks.

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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • KISHAN

    please send me the photos of vodafone 125,225 models with full technical specifications.

  • rose

    vodavone 225 ?? ????? ???? ???? ????? ?????

  • EA

    its bad locked phone

  • Andrew

    I got one, it’s pretty good, polyphonic sounds, color display and that’s about it ow and yeah tetris and push box in the game section. Generaly not the gadgets but it’s design it’s what atracts me a lot it’s …. special you got to hold one to know what im talking about.

    Regards from Romania

  • Nicolas Korff

    Great phone !!

    I would just like to know if I could roam with this phone. Is it compatible with Europe’s networks.

    I am visiting Amsterdam and would like to know if I should get another phone?

    Nicolas

  • gift

    Does the phone(vodafone 225) vibrate cause i bought da phone but i not seen the vibrate alert yet?

  • bhav

    :shock: is it compulsory for us to use vodafone sim itself if v hav got tis vodafone 125 or 225??? cant v use other sim insead???

  • rs

    EA sorry
    i also locked bad
    what shall better

  • Mpho

    :arrow: I got Vodafone 125 for temporary but i think i might need as it has amazed me. No colour display but cool polyphonic ringtones :roll: . It’s awesome maybe u should try getting one.

    Thanx! :smile:

  • Fiston MUTANGANAY

    Hi, I have a problem with my vodaphone 125, when switch it on there is a message “SIM Locked” even if I change the Sim card. What can I do?
    Thanks

  • Raziuddin

    i really dont understand y dont u put a vibrater in the phone, ie woul be helpful when we are busy ..

  • Raziuddin

    Addition of vibrater wuld be more helpful for the usage of mobiel in meetings or when ever sound is prohibited.

  • baba

    I am from india…i tried to put other sim card in that..its not working properly…only incoming calls r coming…that too with roaming symbol….

  • shiva

    i got d vodafone 225 last week.the phone is pretty flashy in appearance. but the exclusion of vibrater shows the foolishness of zte nd vodafone as a fone is almost handicapped without a vibrating alert. :evil: after all, how do u expect ny1 to get to know abt incoming calls nd msgs in silent mode!!!! :evil: even low cost cant be an issue b’coz still cheaper handsets of reliance have a vibrator in them.
    that was utterly idiotic i must say!! :evil:

    1 more thing…how to download(if it is possible) polytunes in the vodafone 225????

  • shiva

    baba, buddy take ur handset to nearest hutch teleshop nd force them on handset replacement,coz theres a 2 yr warranty on handset.

  • martin

    :neutral: please how can i decode my vodafone 125 ?
    if i insert my card it gives my sim lock
    so please tell to open it . thank you .

  • karubare

    :shock: :oops: am surprised no vibrator. i was about to buy it but i cant take such a phone we need vibrators, we have accepted them as part of us. These people must be :mad:

  • prathica

    how to redduce ringing volume in Vodophone 125 set

  • mimoza

    Hi, I have a problem with my vodaphone 125 IMEI355861016753820, when switch it on there is a message “SIM Locked” even if I change the Sim card. What can I do?
    Thanks

  • Leonie

    Vodaphone 125. How do you lock and unlock your keypad? Please its not in user manual.

  • Cobus

    You can set the keypad to auto lock in the phone settings menu I think. Unlock by pressing # and * keys.

    I would like to know how to manually lock the keypad…

    I really like the fact that I can set up a list of numbers that may be dialled from the phone. Added my wife’s and my number as well as the voicemail number and then gave the phone to my 8-year old.

  • Cobus

    OK – I discovered how to manually lock the keypad.

    Exactly the same way you lock the keypad: press # and then *

    You will see the little lock icon displayed en the keypad will be locked.

    To unlock press hte same key combination: # followed by *

    I love this littel phone, but agree that silent mode without vibration is pretty useless unless you have the phone right in fornt of you when someone calls. Suppose that would have lifted the manufacturing costs and this is not intended as a business phone.

    cheers

  • rajesh

    how to enter unlock coad in vodaphone 225

  • Adrian

    Hello, hello! I got a Vodafone 225 two days ago and…I love it! It doesn’t have any fancy functions nor characteristics (like hi-res video camera or mp3 player ability) but I’m not looking for those things on a mobile phone. I am more interested in how’s the signal while driving through the country or how long can the battery keep the phone alive. The signal is excellent! I live in Romania…I work at the National Institute for Nuclear Physics where we have thick concrete walls, but the signal never drops under 4 lines. That’s better than my older phone (a Nokia 3310) on which the signal would of droped to zero in some parts of the room. On the road the signal never droped bellow 3 lines (I travelled from Mangalia to Bucharest). The battery is quite good. Overall, this is the phone I’ve been waiting for. It has the simplicity of a Nokia 3310 but in a modern and actually “cool” look. Oh, and the color display is excellent. Good one, Vodafone!

  • Nancy

    :evil: I feel bad about no vibrator i miss too many calls

  • Pankaj S. Arkile

    :mrgreen: :sad: Nowadays vibration function is very essential for everybody. It is unbelievable that there is not a function of vibration alert. It’s a deception and cheating by Vodafone. The Vodafone company should make it clear that there no any function alike. Its a shocking and disgusting. :twisted: :shock: :???:

  • Bond

    How to Lock the Phone can u please help me

  • kapila

    how to buy handfree for 225 vonafone :wink:

  • sunil maddumage

    it is worst phone. i never buy such stupid models

  • Deva

    I have 3 Vodafone 225 for me, wife & Mother. i want to unlock this phones. can u Pls send me unlock code or unlocking software for vodafone 225
    Pls Help me Please….
    my IMEI No are

    357308016337756
    357308016338820
    357308016345635

  • dan

    i have the vodafone 125. the letters Gr shows up every now and then on the top of my screen. what is that for as i get odd calls there after. thank u.

  • tim

    dear friend,

    i have vodafone 125 and it unlocked,please could send me the unlocked code or the soft-ware to reopen the my vodafone 125.
    i can wait to recieve it,i love the phone.

    thanks

    tim
    2348086028672

  • Gregg Sarmiento

    My vodafone 125 have been locked. It says SIM locked even with other SIM. What can I do with it? Help pls..

  • Aen

    Guys, mine is from Singapore, and it is NOT locked, according to the supplier. If you want it for just US$80 give me a call at +65-8200-2124 or message me on MSN (ID: rykel98). I will see if it is possible to ship it to you without costing a hand and foot. No promises though!

  • teja

    huawei phones cost much cheaper than v125…but it has features like voice recorder, 600 phonebook storage, 200 inbox message storage, polyphonic RTs, calendar upto 2099, scheduler, 5 alarms with snooze, large and pleasing display and the minimum requirement of a mobile…”the vibration alert” which is foolishly omitted by vodafone ppl…

  • isuru

    hey,may i know life time coad (vodafone 225)

  • Aen

    Hi,

    Do you know how I can add CHINESE LANGUAGE to the phone?

  • ammi

    az imam takuv telefon i mn mi haresva :mrgreen:

  • ARCHIE RAMOS

    hi!

    I have this vodafone 125 but says SIM locked. Help pls..

    Thanks,
    Archie

  • tewodros g/mariam

    I have Vodafone 125. i want to unlock this phone. can u Pls send me unlock code or unlocking software for vodafone 125
    Pls Help me Please….
    my IMEI No is:-

    357306018344945

  • edejuazzy

    to unlocked phone press #*

  • Milap soni

    HELLO VODAFONE i have purchased vodafone225 just a month ago.I live in Rajkot(guj).Can u please tell me about the phonebook memory?

  • Mitko

    vodavone 226
    imei 351740021354721
    please send me code

  • Nandhini

    i am using vodaphone 125, i want to know how can i change ringtones in this mobile. Pls reply immdly

  • aman

    hello……
    i hv vodafone 226fm i hv to unlockit so plz help me nd send me the unlock code plzzz…….if u can……

    IEMIE no….351571021640888

  • Sajjad Ahmed Mr Mohammed

    Hi!

    My Vodafone IMEI number is :355861012223844
    Kindly send me UNLOCK CODE.

    if anyohter know plz kindly pass it to my email : dearsajjudu@gmail.com

  • nalinda

    what’s the life time code for vodafone 225?

  • aisauail

    Vodafone 125
    IMEI : 352807020118768
    AISAUAIL@Hotmail.com

  • Todorst

    I have vodafone 225 with IMEI 351740021765231. Please help me to unlock from “Mobil Tel” – BULGARIA

  • GEORGE

    I have vodafone 125 with IMEI 357306018523092. Please help me to unlock

  • Mujaser

    Hello I have received Vodafone 125 from Germany but the phone is locked can someone help me to unlock my phone.

    IMEI NO: 357306018258665

    Please help me to unlock.

    Thanks in advance.

    Skype: mujaser
    MSN: mujaser@hotmail.com

  • valoni

    Hi, I have a problem with my vodaphone 125 “SIM Locked”

  • Seadi

    Hi I have Vodafone 125 from Germany but the phone is locked can someone help me to unlock my phone.

    IMEI NO: 357306018111922

    Please help me to unlock.

    Thanks in advance.

    Msn: sead_cool@hotmail.com

  • ram

    i have vodafone 125 imei352807026248619 and i want unlock code plz somebody help me
    thanks for all

  • Vivek$$$

    Hello Friends i need Vodafone 226FM unlocking code
    Not This – *# , when i insert other sim like idea,airtel etc……..it need code So what is ?

    i search this 12345678, but not work
    i also search In manual the code is between 4 to 8
    That sit,Please Reply Me On my Email ID……..

    Thank You

  • Vivek$$$
  • saw min nwe

    i got new one. that is nice expense phone.

  • zainab

    i purchased vodafone 125 on 23.5.2008. inicially it was good but now the switches are not working properly, the shopkeeper refused to help me, he says here there is no service center and it cant be repaired, The solution is just throw it off…. i am lost. can somebody help me.

  • metalchic

    hi guys, I also just got the fone and wud luv it if i can unlock it! anyone can help me! its quite urgent!

    thanks

  • mifi

    hey i need a unlock code for 226

    IMEI : 351568025607228
    plz send me the code if you could find it at surdu.alexandru@yahoo.com

    thx

  • Ashraf

    Hi Guys,

    I got this cellphone Vodafone 225 and it was working with vodafone sim cards, when i just tried to change the sim card it gave me the nice words SIM LOCKED.

    So please if any one can help me so i can Unlock this cell phone as soon as possible, my IMEI:355862011736463

  • alex

    Hi,

    brauche einen Code für Vodavone 125

    Imei: 352807022358289

    Danke im Voraus!

  • ram subedi

    hello everybody
    i have zte vodafone 125 with ime 352807026248619 and many time i change new sim card but everytime show SIM LOCKED now what should i do
    this phone is brought from germany and now i m in greece n i like this phone n want to activate but how ?
    plz help me somebody.
    thanks for all/

  • sameera

    what are the sim unlocking codes for my 225 phone.pls

    my imei is 351740025437803

  • nora

    My vodafone 125 have been locked. It says SIM locked even with other SIM. What can I do with it? Help pls..

  • destina

    heyy … my name is destina what is this ?? ? am from nederlands .. my vodefone 125 have been locked .. kiss mee :D

  • jassy

    Can you pls unlock my Vodafone 125 Germany
    IMEI: 352807026227381

  • Sirilo

    Ive got ZT 225-ime:351740022786517 s/N #322681250221 and phone is asking for “Enter Phone Code “..please assist !!!

  • Bhartendu

    i want some information about Vodafone 125 model

  • jusch

    Hello i have a vodafone 226 with sim lock :( can someone help me and write the correkt code? my imei is 355730016747050

    Please help
    viyolaci@hotmail.com

  • samir

    i think this is the best phone <slim, sexy, stylist’ & cheep

  • Tanmay

    Hello All,

    I have a ZTE GSM Handset model Vodafone 125 which I purchased from Germany.

    Now, I am in India & would like to use here on other GSM Networks. But the phone asks for the code,when I start the handset after putting the SIM other than of Vodafone.

    Kindly, let me know the code for the same to unlock the handset.

    Looking forward to your reply,

    Sincerely
    Tanmay Agarwal

    tanmaycreationsindia@yahoo.co.uk

  • shah

    can any one send me free ringtone site for this vodaphone225 model
    thank you

  • Nishantha Kumara

    I have a locked Vodafone225.IMEI 351740026082749.
    Please send me the unlock code.

    Thank you.

  • Rkurdov

    Hi , i have locked vodafone 225 with imei NO 351740027355672
    Please send me the unlock code.
    Thank you

    mail: rkurdov@abv.bg

  • Shabs

    I have a 225, imei no. is 351740021840604. I need the unlock code for this.

  • david

    My vodafone 125 have been locked. It says just “SIM locked” even with other SIM. What can I do with it? Help me pls..

  • krish

    Hi , i have locked vodafone 225 with imei NO 351740025763869
    Please send me the unlock code.
    Thank you

  • Rikaash

    Hi Any buddy,

    pls get me a unlock code for Vodafone 225,

    my IMEI No is 351740025770815, I need the unlock code for this.

    pls mail it to me (hsaakir@gmail.com),

    Thanks…

  • leutrim

    ej njerz shum cool ishin telefonat a ban mem tregu qysh i kini ndreq ta ndreqi edhe une naj perj shpijes se une jam gjeni i vertet tregomni

  • jmjs

    Hi Any buddy,

    pls get me a unlock code for Vodafone 225,

    my IMEI No is 356272021560250, I need the unlock code for this.

    Thanks…

  • Niro

    Does vodafone 225 have vibration alert for messaging?

  • mustu235

    hi
    I have locked vodafone 225 with imei NO 351740026561981 .. Please send me the unlock code.
    Thank you

  • mustu235

    My Vodafone 225 with IMEI number is :351740026561981 please help me and send me the unlock code thanks

    IMEI :351740026561981

  • djblack

    please unlock kode vodafone 124 IMEI 352807022228979

    djblack30@o2.pl

  • Mansi

    how to lock vodafone 125

  • akriti

    wht if i have to put ringtones in vodafone mobile 226fm wht should i do ????

  • mdang

    push box is a gr8 game but i m stuck on stage 20.has someone clue to the first few steps?

  • Deepana

    i havw vodafone 225. IMEI is 351740026574638..can you help me to unlock ths phone. Call operator is Dialog (Sri Lanka).

    deepananccu@gmail.com

  • souhail

    I have 3 Vodafone 225 for can u Pls send me unlock code
    Pls Help me Please.
    my IMEI No are
    1IMSI NO:351740029576663
    2IMSI NO:351740029935844
    3IMSI NO:351740029914906
    E-mail: sosouhail@hotmail.fr

  • Arvind

    I have vodafone 125 with IMEI 352810020469660. Please help me to phone code…

  • krihahsan

    i have vodafone 225 IMEI=351740026015368
    please help me to unlocked my phone
    Call operator is Dialog (Sri Lanka).

  • priya

    it is very nice

  • rame

    I need Vodafone 225 unlock code… Ime # 32140026037396

  • lladdie

    i also have that problem, how did you solve it.

  • Hein

    I have vodafone 125 with IMEI 352807022312393. Please help me to unlock

  • Denoon Sieg

    I have a Vodafone 125 – how does one enter numbers in the speed dial list (0–9)? (Manual silent on this!).

  • monu

    I have sagam my101x with imei 358529000754255 Please help me to unlock

  • anthony

    i have a vodafone 125 its imei is 356273025872139 when i put it on when the sim card is in it goes off but it comes on when there is no sim card please help

  • gheorghi

    how to unlock my vodafone 225 if I know imei

  • kk

    vodafone 125 is just rubbish , a waste of tym….no vibration is like building a phone without a screen……

  • Hariprasanth

    I have Vodafone 125. i want to unlock this phone. can u Pls send me unlock code or unlocking software for vodafone 125
    Pls Help me Please….
    my IMEI No is:- 352807029037605

  • Suganya

    Hi,
    I bought a vodafone 125 and i m not able to switch on.when i contacted the customer care they are saying it that the Phone would have fallen in water and they are showing a red display near the sim card inserting point. Is this true?And i did not put it in water.Please guide me.

  • John

    Hi! can you please send me unlock code of vadfone 125

  • madhu

    am using in voda 225 with rim gsm sim am not unable to use sms service properly

  • Georgemangion

    Dear sir /mdame i bought a vodafone 225 and i used another sim card in uk . Now mobile says sim card is locked .i still use the card in another phone but can not use this mobile as seems totally locked .. what can i do and where can i go to fix it . it does nt even take a code ..any suggestions plaese .thanks in advance .
    georgemangion@hotmail.com