Moto ROKR e6 Linux-Based Smartphone Gets Screen Time
- May 2nd, 2007
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- 65 Comments
We’ve told you about the forthcoming ROkR e6 Linux-based Moto smartphone before, and while it’s been months since it passed the FCC’s muster, we still haven’t seen it much. Today, though, we’ve got a little video of the beast in action, and it appears as if the specs we’d heard (2-Megapixel auto-focus camera, Bluetooth, QVGA touchscreen, etc) were on the mark.
It’s exiciting that Moto’s not using Windows Mobile for its smartphones but making its own Linux-based OS. Samsung is rumored to be doing the same thing, but hasn’t had the speed Moto’s enjoying. While we’d like to see anyone make an alternative to WinMo, the jury’s still out on if Linux is the answer.
That being said, if it’s done right, Linux can do anything. And if you like smartphones and you like Linux, you’ll like the video after the jump.
ROKR [Tech-e-blog]


james (Who am I?)
1 year ago
WOw. Sweet lookin fone.
Bozo (Who am I?)
1 year ago
These things are cooler when pulling the pen out wakes up the device.
pooja (Who am I?)
1 year ago
motorolaz outdone itself
vijay (Who am I?)
1 year ago
I want to know that how i set the ring tone which i have downloaded intop the moto rokr phone
flopper
1 year ago
Going to kill for it …
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satya (Who am I?)
1 year ago
hey dudes will i be getting wireless headset with this model
SHAHID ALI (Who am I?)
1 year ago
I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO ACTIVATE GPRS IN THIS FONE
PRANAY
3 months ago
To use GPRS 1st activate Gprs for ur no then get the settings and then before opening browser just click the bar which shows battery and antenna there u have option for GPRS there u hav to enable than u can use GPRS.
Hope I hav resolved ur Query
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Vicky
1 year ago
Hi satya, u might not be getting the headset. This particular handset has to 2 packs premium and normal. If u go for normal u wont get it. Where as premium one has it. So if u want it ask for a premium one…
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Vicky
1 year ago
Hi! vijay that’s very simple. Go to main menu, selet setup the first option u see is ring style>alert styles>(select any profile except vibrate& silent)>click on edit. And there u r….click on the blue icon and select any tone u want. Hope this helps u
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Ganesh
1 year ago
is it good one (rokr)?
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umm
1 year ago
yea, um it um sweet
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Gargi (Who am I?)
1 year ago
how to activate GPRS in this phone???plzzzzzzzzz suggest me…
Abhiiii (Who am I?)
1 year ago
how to get themes??wanna get themes in this Motorokr phone badly…plzzz help dudes..
bhavita
11 months ago
can someone temme how to get themes on this phone
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akash
11 months ago
what is the new thing in this phone///
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twistchix26 (Who am I?)
10 months ago
is this available in philippines?
twistchix26 (Who am I?)
10 months ago
if yes?where can i avail? ‘coz it looks cool =)
ajay n talakad (Who am I?)
10 months ago
hi i need to install spy call software,games how to install please tell me i need badally pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.mail me….
ajay n talakad (Who am I?)
10 months ago
hi i need one ,more information any virous is attacking chance is there r not..
ajay n talakad (Who am I?)
10 months ago
any virous attacking chance is there r not….
Navid (Who am I?)
10 months ago
Hi,
It’s really nice (sexy) phone, with useful features but there is lack of some thing, like :
Ringing sound come from Phone Speaker even I connect Headset,
When I listening to MP3 ringing sound have 2-3 second delay!
Keys are not really configurable (4 bottom)
No zoom in Viewer (for Images)
No option to view Open Document Format like ODF and ….
Can’t disable beep Sound when connecting headset or receiving Bluetooth and even startup sound.
chaithanya (Who am I?)
10 months ago
hi this is beautiful phone and @gargi
ur frm india then airtel is best just send message to WAP1 ACTIVE to 52121 after 3 to 4 hrs u get a message and the softeware is installed in ur phone the u can able to is NOP in ur data network, tap on that NOP u can access internet in ur phone the charges also very low just 99Rs per month unlimited browsing(not to downloads) and one imp thing is be sure that 125Rs in ur account when ur activating that WAP1 ACTIVE go ahed it is super
Abhishek jaiswal (Who am I?)
10 months ago
hi, this is abhishek. i got a brand new MOTO ROKR E6. its reaily kool to have this phone.
hey guys i have a query about how to use my MOTO ROKR E6 as webcam in windows xp sp2. its not detecting it. i have to do it manually, i tried but nothing happened. could u please tell me the process to use my MOTO ROKR E6 as webcam. i am using a moto rola tool sw to transfer data from my cell phone to my pc.
IKtej
7 months ago
Its easy!! Follow this flow chart:
Menu> Settings> USB Mode > Webcam
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Ashish (Who am I?)
10 months ago
Can any one tellme how to install theams in this phone???
dhaya (Who am I?)
9 months ago
hi,
i bought E6 four months before, till now i am not able to connect it with my PC.
How to connect my mobile to pc. what USB mode i should select while connectiing and is it needed internet connection to connect mobile to pc using Mobile Tool kit.
pls help me frnds and send me the details to dhayasinfo@yahoo.co.in
by
dhaya
Zahid
4 months ago
Do the following: Menu> Settings> USB Mode > Mass Storage. Then just connect the phone to pc using the usb cable supplied with the phone. It will work fine.
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Anonymous
9 months ago
same here..can’t connect my mobile to pc…it just cannot detect it no matter what and how many times i tried..what the heck..if anyone know, please let me know mercuryasw@gmail.com
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Saurabh Gairola (Who am I?)
9 months ago
Friends i really need a help on this……all u phone wizards ,pls help….
My Motorola rokr use to work as web cam on windows 2000 n xp,recently i ve upgraded to Vista,now it does not work……even the device manager of computer detects it…..!!! it just does not show on scanners n cams…..
CandyShopGirl (Who am I?)
9 months ago
Hola!
What do you think about Tokio Hotel? >:)
Akmal (Who am I?)
9 months ago
Hi friendz…
well i know how to install themes on motorola e6 phone… i have some themes also here with me… its quite a risky procedure.. i’ve done it on my phone and now i am enjoying the way my phone looks…. nowadays i’ve put on iPhone theme…. guys… u’ll have to play with ur setup files… if u r ready to take risk then mail me at
I’ll tell u how
C ya
babye
UMANG (Who am I?)
5 months ago
HEy bRO, Hi
if u can tell me How to install software or themes on my MOTOROKR E6. pLS BRO HELP ME OUTTTTTTTTTTTT.so DAT I CAN EXCHANGE SSUM KOOL VIDEOS AND SONGS WID UUU. u WUD B an ANGEL OR A GOD IF U HELP MEEEE OUT……
zahid (Who am I?)
4 months ago
It is easy. You have to download and install the MPKG installer for motorokr E6. Then u will be able to install .jar and other softwares. For more details , mail me if u like. or just go to http://www.modmymoto.com
rohan rampal
5 months ago
if u can healp mee out please healp with e6 theames
e mail mee at ron_bluelain@rediffmail.com
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Anonymous
5 months ago
hi buddy,
tell me the procedure at anshsweet4u@gmail.com
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Ansh (Who am I?)
5 months ago
Hey buddy,
Send me the procedure.mail me at anshsweet4u@gmail.com
Thanks in advance
brayix (Who am I?)
4 months ago
hey I need to install some themes for my E6, please send me the procedure so I can install them, also if you have some themes could you send them to me please!!!! my e-mail is bryanandres@gmail.com
thanks !!!!!!
Pratham
4 months ago
Hey Dude,,,,,,,,,,,
It will b very nice of u if u will let me know how 2 install themes………
M badly in need of it Dude………..
Plz tell me m ready to take risk………
Plz mail me as early as possible at “pratham_143_p@yahoo.com”
N even send sum themes which u have (if possible)……..
M wa8in 4 ur reply…….
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Karthik (Who am I?)
1 week ago
Hai akmal, please tell me how to install themes in e6. Also how and where to get iphone themes?
sathish
8 months ago
all the e6 owners should visit modmymoto.com or motorolafans.com, to use thier device at the best.
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Dragonlord Warlock (Who am I?)
8 months ago
This video review sucks…. but the phone is awesome. I own one, the one thing the camera lacks is a flash, but even without it, it takes decent pictures, it will however never eliminate a dedicated digital camera. It does need a full office suite than just a viewer, as sometimes you might need to write more than just a note using the notepad. A quick access to the notepad would be great, rather than having to go to the application menu to find it.
When I got my phone, it was in Chinese, you have to use some educated guesswork to find the language settings to switch the phone over to english. Bluetooth however is not as the manual says, you need to either turn off your bluetooth device or turn off bluetooth when you want to disconnect a device you have paired (No disconnect option in the popup menu)
These however are minor, the phone is great, touch screen works, handwriting recognition works ok, although the palm OS is still better when it comes to handwriting using palm script. This phone does enough that you do not need to walk around with a PDA and a cell phone, which saves me some weight. It sleek and cool so others will be envious of you… lol. The music player is Real Player, so you do not have that sucky WMP (it Linux it would not have WMP) and also no need to have any special software to transfer songs, just drop it to your SC card in the phone (it acts like a flash drive when plugged in via USB). It can function as a USB Camera to your PC but it does not seem to work through a desktop Linux OS as it not recognized as such. There a lot more plus about the phone… but in short it way better than my previous phone, the razr V3.
Dragonlord Warlock (Who am I?)
8 months ago
Oh one more thing…. the full HTML web browser on it is great, no more WAP browser. The Web Browser is Opera.
Rupinder singh
8 months ago
Dear Friends,
I have Motorokr E6. i want spy call software (call recorder) that automtically starts recording all my incoming & out going calls in minimised modes. i know Motorokr E6 already have pre installed Recorder, but its not easy to use(start) and it doesn’t starts automatically……. Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz give me link to download it…… i really need it veryyyyyyy uregntly…………………….plzzzzzzzzz help….
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Rupinder singh
8 months ago
Dear Friends,
I have Motorokr E6. i want spy call software (call recorder) that automtically starts recording all my incoming & out going calls in minimised modes. i know Motorokr E6 already have pre installed Recorder, but its not easy to use(start) and it doesn’t starts automatically…….
Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz give me link to download it…… i really need it veryyyyyyy uregntly…………………….
plzzzzzzzzz help….
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Rupinder singh
8 months ago
Dear Friends,
I have Motorokr E6. i want spy call software (call recorder) that automtically starts recording all my incoming & out going calls in minimised modes. i know Motorokr E6 already have pre installed Recorder, but its not easy to use(start) and it doesn’t starts automatically……. Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz give me link to download it…… i really need it veryyyyyyy uregntly…………………….plzzzzzzzzz help….
plz mail me at my e-mail address: dr_rationalist@yahoo.com
i shall b very thankful to u……..
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Rupinder singh
8 months ago
Dear Friends,
I have Motorokr E6. i want spy call software (call recorder) that automtically starts recording all my incoming & out going calls in minimised modes. i know Motorokr E6 already have pre installed Recorder, but its not easy to use(start) and it doesn’t starts automatically……. Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz give me link to download it…… i really need it veryyyyyyy uregntly…………………….plzzzzzzzzz help….
plzzzzzz mail me at dr_rationalist@yahoo.com, if u can…. i shal b very thankful 2 u…..
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gary harrison (Who am I?)
8 months ago
i want to know how to let my video’s show on the tv,when i plug in the wires i get audio but no video and i would really appreciate if you can tell me what i need to do or what i need to install or turn on ok.please email me the respond thank alots
Your Truly
gagan (Who am I?)
8 months ago
ppl plz help me i want to install the iphone theme how do i do dat
plz temme reply at gagan_da_gamer@yahoo.co.uk
Harry (Who am I?)
8 months ago
Hi.. Tis is harry.. Last week i bought a new moto rokr mob.. It was really nice to have a pda phone.. I wud like to knw how to download new themes in moto rokr e6 model..
suhas (Who am I?)
8 months ago
plz send me the link for mpeg,avi vedio players for MOTO E6
sri_cool6 (Who am I?)
7 months ago
WHICH TYPE OF SOFTWARES
INSTALLS IN THIS PHONE
CAN U TELL ME ANY ONE OF U PLZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz MAIL ME AT
sri_cool6@yahoo.com
mir
7 months ago
for all your querries you can come online ad chat on yahoo messenger!!message me at pony4mistress on the messenger service!!!
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kamlesh (Who am I?)
7 months ago
please help me, for installing themes.
jsb (Who am I?)
7 months ago
how is it sound is it loud
sunil (Who am I?)
6 months ago
guys plz help me i want to install the iphone theme to my Moto rokr e6
plz reply at - sunilkm123@rediffmail.com
VISHU (Who am I?)
5 months ago
What video formats does this mobile support rather than 3gp this 3gp format really sucks can anyone help me out ?????
Anonymous
3 months ago
Dude you need to install ZM player it playes most of the formats..if you need it plz mail me on