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Kyocera Echo
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Kyocera Echo

Released: 2011, March. Released 2011, AprilPrice: About 350 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Kyocera
Model
Kyocera Echo
Released
2011, March. Released 2011, April
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 350 EUR
OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Dimensions
115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm (4.53 x 2.22 x 0.68 in)
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
Two TFTs, 256K colors
Size
3.5 inches, 34.9 cm, 2, (~53.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Internal
1GB 512MB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included

Camera

Single
Yes
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
CDMA / EVDO
2G bands
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black
Browser
HTML, Adobe Flash
Stand-by
Up to 200 h
Announced
2011, March. Released 2011, April
Talk time
Up to 7 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Kyocera Echo Overview

About Kyocera Echo Kyocera Echo is a discontinued device from Kyocera's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Kyocera Echo has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1 , 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 Kyocera Echo 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 Kyocera Echo?

The Kyocera Echo 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 Kyocera Echo support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Kyocera 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 Kyocera Echo void warranty?

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

What Android version does Kyocera Echo run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Kyocera Echo.

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