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Palm Phone PVG100 root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Palm Phone PVG100

Released: 2018, OctoberAvailable. Released 2018, November

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General

Brand
Palm
Model
Palm Phone PVG100
Released
2018, October
Status
Available. Released 2018, November
Price
About 400 EUR
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Dimensions
96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm (3.80 x 1.99 x 0.29 in)
Weight
62.5 g (2.22 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
3.3 inches, 30.0 cm, 2, (~61.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)
GPU
Adreno 505
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
8 MP
Features
LED flash, HDR
Video
720p@30fps

Battery

Charging
Wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 68 min

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 66
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Infrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

Other

Colors
Gold, Titanium
Models
PVG100, PVG100E
SAR EU
0.98 W/kg (head)
Announced
2018, October
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers

Palm Phone PVG100 Overview

The Palm Phone PVG100 is an Android device from Palm, released in 2018. It combines the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) and a 3.3-inch display, running Android 8.1 (Oreo). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Palm Phone PVG100

The Palm Phone PVG100 is a 2018 Android device from Palm. It runs the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 8.1 (Oreo). For this model the realistic path is: a standard fastboot bootloader unlock, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Palm

Unlock procedure follows the generic Android flow: enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, then unlock via fastboot. Exact availability depends on the model and region — confirm before flashing.

Platform notes

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Palm Phone PVG100?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Palm procedure.

Does the Palm Phone PVG100 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Palm Phone PVG100 void my warranty?

Palm will generally treat a rooted Palm Phone PVG100 as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Palm Phone PVG100 run?

It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo). The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.