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Pantech Element
Pantech

Pantech Element

Released: 2012, January. Released 2012, JanuaryPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Pantech
Model
Pantech Element
Released
2012, January. Released 2012, January
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 220 EUR
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Dimensions
212.3 x 155.4 x 10.7 mm (8.36 x 6.12 x 0.42 in)
Weight
469.8 g (1.03 lb)
SIM
Micro-SIM

Display

Type
TFT
Size
8.0 inches, 198.2 cm, 2, (~60.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Internal
16GB 1GB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
2 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
17
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

Other

Colors
Black
Stand-by
Up to 600 h
Announced
2012, January. Released 2012, January
Talk time
Up to 12 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Pantech Element Overview

About Pantech Element Pantech Element is a discontinued device from Pantech's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Pantech Element has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3 , 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 Pantech Element 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 Pantech Element?

The Pantech Element 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 Pantech Element support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Pantech 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 Pantech Element void warranty?

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

What Android version does Pantech Element run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Pantech Element.

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