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Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L
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Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, OctoberPrice: About 550 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Pantech
Model
Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L
Released
2012, October. Released 2012, October
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 550 EUR
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Dimensions
144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm (5.70 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
Weight
168.5 g (5.93 oz)
SIM
Micro-SIM

Display

Type
Natural IPS Pro LCD
Size
5.3 inches, 77.4 cm, 2, (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
2 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 2100
4G bands
LTE 800
Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black, White
Models
IM-A850S
Announced
2012, October. Released 2012, October
Talk time
Up to 14 h 30 min
Loudspeaker
Yes

Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L Overview

About Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L is a discontinued device from Pantech's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro , 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 Vega R3 IM-A850L 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 Vega R3 IM-A850L?

The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L 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 Vega R3 IM-A850L 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 Vega R3 IM-A850L void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L.

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