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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM
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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM

Released: 2015, March. Released 2015, AprilPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Microsoft
Model
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM
Released
2015, March. Released 2015, April
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 200 EUR
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Dimensions
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
5.7 inches, 88.9 cm, 2, (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Internal
8GB 1GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
5 MP
Features
Zeiss optics, LED flash
Video
1080p@30fps

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core

Other

Colors
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Display
Contrast ratio: 1119:1 (nominal), 3.065 (sunlight)
Stand-by
Up to 936 h (2G) / Up to 936 h (3G)
Announced
2015, March. Released 2015, April
Talk time
Up to 31 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 23 h 40 min (3G)
Loudspeaker
Voice 72dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 73dB
Audio quality
Noise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -94.4dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 74h

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM Overview

About Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM is a discontinued device from Microsoft's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (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 Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM 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 Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM?

The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM 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 Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Microsoft 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 Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM.

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