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NEC N850
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NEC N850

Released: 2005, Q1Status: Discontinued

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General

Brand
NEC
Model
NEC N850
Released
2005, Q1
Status
Discontinued
Dimensions
93 x 46 x 24 mm (3.66 x 1.81 x 0.94 in)
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
TFT, 65K colors
Size
1.9 inches, 30 x 37 mm, 11.4 cm, 2, (~26.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)

Performance

Internal
26MB
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
1.3 MP
Video
QCIF

Network

Technology
GSM
2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900

Connectivity

WLAN
No
Bluetooth
1.2
Positioning
No
Radio
No
USB
Proprietary
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
N/A

Other

EDGE
No
GPRS
Class 10
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
Games
Yes
Colors
Silver
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Stand-by
Up to 100 h
Announced
2005, Q1
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email
Phonebook
Yes, Photo call
Talk time
Up to 2 h 30 min
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker
No
Call records
20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Infrared port
Yes

NEC N850 Overview

About NEC N850 NEC N850 is a discontinued device from NEC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2005. NEC N850 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 26MB , 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 NEC N850 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 NEC N850?

The NEC N850 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 NEC N850 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nec 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 NEC N850 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the NEC N850 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does NEC N850 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your NEC N850.

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