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vivo Y38

Name: vivo Y38
Brand: vivo

Released: 2024, May 02Available. Released 2024, May

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote rooting service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

General

Brand

Vivo

Model

vivo Y38

Released

2024, May 02

Status

Available. Released 2024, May

Android 14, Funtouch 14

Dimensions

165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)

Weight

199 g (7.02 oz)

Build

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)

Size

6.68 inches, 107.2 cm, 2, (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 613

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM

Card slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single

8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)

Dual

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging

44W wired

Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

3.5mm jack

Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors

Ocean Blue, Dark Green

Announced

2024, May 02

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

vivo Y38 Overview

About vivo Y38 vivo Y38 is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2024. vivo Y38 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) , 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 Steps

Enable OEM Unlocking

Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking. Reboot to bootloader.

Fastboot Unlock

Connect via USB and run fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock. Data will be wiped.

Flash Magisk

Patch the boot image with Magisk app, flash via fastboot boot or fastboot flash boot.

Reboot & Verify

Reboot system. Open Magisk Manager to confirm root status and install modules.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo Y38?

The vivo Y38 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 vivo Y38 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo 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 vivo Y38 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo Y38 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo Y38 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo Y38.