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Sony Ericsson W8
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Sony Ericsson W8

Released: 2011, April. Released 2011, MayPrice: About 100 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Sony Ericsson
Model
Sony Ericsson W8
Released
2011, April. Released 2011, May
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 100 EUR
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Dimensions
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
104 g (3.67 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
TFT
Size
3.0 inches, 26.8 cm, 2, (~50.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Internal
128MB 168MB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
3.15 MP
Video
480p@30fps

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Camera
Photo
Colors
Azure, Orange, Red
Browser
HTML
Display
Contrast ratio: 737:1 (nominal)
Stand-by
Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G)
Announced
2011, April. Released 2011, May
Talk time
Up to 4 h 45 min
Music play
Up to 23 h 40 min
Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 69dB
Audio quality
Noise -86.8dB / Crosstalk -84.1dB

Sony Ericsson W8 Overview

About Sony Ericsson W8 Sony Ericsson W8 is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Sony Ericsson W8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128MB 168MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 , 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 Sony Ericsson W8 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 Sony Ericsson W8?

The Sony Ericsson W8 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 Sony Ericsson W8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony-ericsson 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 Sony Ericsson W8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson W8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson W8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson W8.

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