Nokia 6260 Smartphone

The Nokia 6260 is powered by Symbian OS v7.0 (Series 60), and is a combined mobile phone and PDA.

This is a tri-band clamshell GPRS phone with camera, video recorder, web browser, email and VPN for corporate network access, plus a document and presentation viewer. It includes an FM radio and MP3 player

UK Availability: Now discontinued.

If you're looking to get hold of this handset, try the following:

Try a search on Pricerunner, BuyCentral or Kelkoo for current suppliers
Take a look on eBay.co.uk or Amazon Marketplace
Take a look at a newer handset - See other Series 60 handsets in the range

Discuss the Nokia 6260 in our Series 60 forum

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FAQs

Operating system	This phone uses the Symbian Operating System. To check the version number, type *#0000# The handset can be upgraded to the latest version of the operating system at approved Nokia Service Centres. Online upgrades are not available.
Accessories?	There's a wide range of accessories, including spare batteries, cases, chargers, in-car kits, hands-free units, data cables and fascias, available at Carphone Warehouse and MobileShop. If you're looking for authentic Nokia spares and accessories, use the Nokia UK Store.
Email from your 6260	If you're looking to use your phone for sending and receiving e-mail, consider taking out an account with free provider, BT Yahoo. For details of connectivity, see our Series 60 Getting Connected section.
Where can I find software?	If you're looking to enhance your Symbian phone by adding new software, take a look at Handango for a great collection of add-on software, utilities, applications and games for this phone. For ringtones, wallpapers and Java games, try Jamster
How do I install software?	Software for Symbian OS phones is normally supplied using a Symbian installation file (with a .sis extension). This is a single file that contains the components needed to get a piece of software installed and ready to run. A SIS file can be run on a Symbian phone (e.g. from the Inbox or via a file manager. It can also be run via the PC connectivity solution that was supplied on the CD with the handset. For help on this subject, see our Series 60 FAQ
How do I connect to my PC?	Information on how to connect a Symbian phone to a PC is one of our most common questions. There can be a number of options (such as Bluetooth, USB or infrared), depending on what your handset supports, and what's available for your PC. As it's one of our top topics, we've set up a dedicated page - See our Series 60 PC FAQ
Alternative connectivity software	Rather than the software that came as standard with the phone, there's a rather useful third-party application called Oxygen II - This application supports Contacts, Calendar, Messaging and file management. For details of how this works, take a look at our Oxygen page
Hotmail and AOL access?	Hotmail and AOL use proprietary email systems, as opposed to the more common POP email systems - this makes it tricky to access mail on a Series 60 device. For email on the move, consider using a standard POP3 provider such as BT Yahoo (see setup details) that offers free email accounts that can be configured on a Series 60 phone. If you really want to use Hotmail or AOL, see our Series 60 FAQ on this subject.
Can I use the 6260 in the States?	Yes. It's a tri-band phone operating on EGSM900/1800 (Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific), and GSM1900 (USA, Canada, South America). There should be no problem using this phone with network operators in these countries. Roaming restrictions from your network operator may prevent use of some services in other countries.
Receive faxes on your mobile	If you need to receive faxes, but don't have access to a fax machine, consider Mobile Fax - this is a small application for Series 60 phones that supports sending and receiving of faxes. For more details of this clever package, see Mobile Fax Alternatively check out how you can send and receive faxes by email, with efax.com.
Data conversion	For help with information on converting your Contacts, Calendar and documents for viewing on your phone, see our Conversion page for some general guidance.
What's my phone's serial number?	Enter '*#06#' for your handset's serial number (known as the IMEI) - useful to keep hold of in case your phone is stolen