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i-mate Ultimate 8502
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i-mate Ultimate 8502

Released: 2007, October. Released 2008, SeptemberPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
i-mate
Model
i-mate Ultimate 8502
Released
2007, October. Released 2008, September
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 200 EUR
OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Dimensions
116 x 55 x 15 mm (4.57 x 2.17 x 0.59 in)
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Size
2.6 inches, 20.9 cm, 2, (~32.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Internal
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Card slot
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
2 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
Yes

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed
HSPA

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS
Radio
No
USB
Proprietary
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
N/A

Other

Colors
Black
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Keyboard
QWERTY
Stand-by
Up to 180 h
Announced
2007, October. Released 2008, September
Talk time
Up to 4 h 30 min
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker
Yes

i-mate Ultimate 8502 Overview

About i-mate Ultimate 8502 i-mate Ultimate 8502 is a discontinued device from i-mate's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2007. i-mate Ultimate 8502 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM with Qualcomm MSM7200 , 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 Ultimate 8502 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 Ultimate 8502?

The i-mate Ultimate 8502 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 Ultimate 8502 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 Ultimate 8502 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the i-mate Ultimate 8502 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does i-mate Ultimate 8502 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your i-mate Ultimate 8502.

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