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Maxwest Astro X55
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Maxwest Astro X55

Released: 2016, January. Released 2016, FebruaryStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Maxwest
Model
Maxwest Astro X55
Released
2016, January. Released 2016, February
Status
Discontinued
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Dimensions
150.5 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (5.93 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
174 g (6.14 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Internal
8GB 1GB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC

Camera

Single
5 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS
NFC
No
Radio
Stereo FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Other

Colors
Gold/White
Stand-by
Up to 350 h
Announced
2016, January. Released 2016, February
Talk time
Up to 14 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Maxwest Astro X55 Overview

About Maxwest Astro X55 Maxwest Astro X55 is a discontinued device from Maxwest's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Maxwest Astro X55 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm) , 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 Maxwest Astro X55 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 Maxwest Astro X55?

The Maxwest Astro X55 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 Maxwest Astro X55 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Maxwest 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 Maxwest Astro X55 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Maxwest Astro X55 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Maxwest Astro X55 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Maxwest Astro X55.

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