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BenQ EL71
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BenQ EL71

Released: 2006, FebruaryStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
BenQ
Model
BenQ EL71
Released
2006, February
Status
Discontinued
Dimensions
90 x 46.3 x 16.5 mm (3.54 x 1.82 x 0.65 in)
Weight
94 g (3.32 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
TFT, 256K colors
Size
2.0 inches, 30 x 40 mm, 12.4 cm, 2, (~29.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)

Performance

Internal
16MB
Card slot
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
1.3 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
Yes

Network

Technology
GSM
2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900

Connectivity

WLAN
No
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
Positioning
No
Radio
No
USB
2.0
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
N/A

Other

EDGE
Class 10
GPRS
Class 10
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
Games
Yes
Colors
Vibrant grey
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, Email
Stand-by
Up to 280 h
Announced
2006, February
Messaging
SMS, EMS, MMS
Phonebook
1000 x 20 fields, Photo call
Talk time
Up to 4 h
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker
No
Call records
100 dialed, 100 received, 100 missed calls

BenQ EL71 Overview

About BenQ EL71 BenQ EL71 is a discontinued device from BenQ's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2006. BenQ EL71 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16MB , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for BenQ EL71 is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the BenQ EL71?

The BenQ EL71 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does BenQ EL71 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Benq devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting BenQ EL71 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BenQ EL71 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BenQ EL71 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BenQ EL71.

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