Alcatel

alcatel 5v

Name: alcatel 5v
Brand: Alcatel

Released: 2018, JulyAvailable. Released 2018, August

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General

Brand

Alcatel

Model

alcatel 5v

Released

2018, July

Status

Available. Released 2018, August

Price

About 180 EUR

Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Dimensions

153.7 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm (6.05 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)

Weight

158 g (5.57 oz)

SIM

Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type

IPS LCD

Size

6.2 inches, 96.7 cm, 2, (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)

Protection

Asahi Dragontrail Glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Internal

32GB 3GB RAM

Card slot

microSDXC

Camera

Single

8 MP, f/2.8, 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Dual

12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Features

LED flash

Video

720p@30fps

Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Yes

Radio

FM radio

USB

microUSB 2.0

3.5mm jack

Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors

Black, Blue

Models

5060D, 5060A, 5060J

Announced

2018, July

Loudspeaker

Yes

alcatel 5v Overview

The alcatel 5v is an Android device from Alcatel, released in 2018. It combines the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) and a 6.2-inch display, running Android 8.1 (Oreo). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the alcatel 5v

The alcatel 5v is a 2018 Android device from Alcatel. It runs the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), a MediaTek platform, flashed via SP Flash Tool on many models with BROM as the deep-recovery path. Shipped software: Android 8.1 (Oreo). For this model the realistic path is: a standard fastboot bootloader unlock, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Alcatel

Unlock procedure follows the generic Android flow: enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, then unlock via fastboot. Exact availability depends on the model and region — confirm before flashing.

Platform notes

MediaTek platforms flash through SP Flash Tool rather than plain fastboot on many models, and expose BROM mode as a deep-recovery path. Correct scatter/firmware matching matters more here than on Snapdragon devices.

Before you start

Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the alcatel 5v?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Alcatel procedure.

Does the alcatel 5v support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the alcatel 5v void my warranty?

Alcatel will generally treat a rooted alcatel 5v as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the alcatel 5v run?

It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo). The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.