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Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
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Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1

Released: 2013, April. Released 2013, AprilPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Gigabyte GSmart
Model
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
Released
2013, April. Released 2013, April
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 150 EUR
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Dimensions
124.2 x 63.8 x 10.5 mm (4.89 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
Weight
130.5 g (4.59 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~57.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 203
Internal
4GB 512MB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
VGA
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA
Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
Positioning
GPS
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Other

EDGE
Yes
GPRS
Yes
Colors
Black, Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow
SAR EU
0.58 W/kg (head)
Stand-by
Up to 135 h
Announced
2013, April. Released 2013, April
Talk time
Up to 5 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 Overview

About Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 is a discontinued device from Gigabyte GSmart's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play , 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 Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 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 Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1?

The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 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 Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Gigabyte-gsmart 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 Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1.

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