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Philips V816
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Philips V816

Released: 2011, January. Released 2011, Q2Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBminiUSB 2.0
EDGEYes
GPRSClass 12
Size3.2 inches, 29.1 cm, 2, (~47.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandPhilips
ModelPhilips V816
RadioNo
Video480p@30fps
ColorsBlack
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight141 g (4.97 oz)
BrowserHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
FeaturesLED flash
Internal180MB
Released2011, January. Released 2011, Q2
Stand-byUp to 720 h
Announced2011, January. Released 2011, Q2
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 16 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions111 x 55 x 13.9 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.55 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Philips V816 Overview

About Philips V816 Philips V816 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Philips V816 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 180MB , 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 Philips V816 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device 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.

FAQ

Can I root the Philips V816?

The Philips V816 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 Philips V816 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Philips 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 Philips V816 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips V816 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips V816 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips V816.