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i-mate SP5m
I-mate

i-mate SP5m

Released: 2005, AugustPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
i-mate
Model
i-mate SP5m
Released
2005, August
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 150 EUR
OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Dimensions
107.5 x 46.2 x 17.5 mm (4.23 x 1.82 x 0.69 in)
Weight
106 g (3.74 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
TFT, 65K colors
Size
2.2 inches, 33 x 45 mm, 15.0 cm, 2, (~30.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
TI OMAP 730
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Internal
64MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Card slot
MiniSD

Camera

Single
1.3 MP
Video
Yes

Network

Technology
GSM
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
1.1
Positioning
No
Radio
No
USB
miniUSB 1.1
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
N/A

Other

EDGE
Class 10
GPRS
Class 10
Colors
N/A
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Stand-by
Up to 250 h
Announced
2005, August
Talk time
Up to 5 h
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, composer
Loudspeaker
Yes
Infrared port
Yes

i-mate SP5m Overview

About i-mate SP5m i-mate SP5m is a discontinued device from i-mate's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2005. i-mate SP5m has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64MB RAM, 64MB ROM with TI OMAP 730 , 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 i-mate SP5m 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 i-mate SP5m?

The i-mate SP5m 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 i-mate SP5m support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many I-mate 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 i-mate SP5m void warranty?

Yes, rooting the i-mate SP5m will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does i-mate SP5m run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your i-mate SP5m.

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