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Philips X518
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Philips X518

Released: 2011, February. Released 2011, MarchStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBminiUSB 2.0
EDGENo
GPRSClass 12
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size2.8 inches, 24.3 cm, 2, (~41.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
GamesYes + downloadable
ModelPhilips X518
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
VideoCIF@15fps
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight108 g (3.81 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
FeaturesLED flash
Internal1MB
Released2011, February. Released 2011, March
Stand-byUp to 1000 h
Announced2011, February. Released 2011, March
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email, IM
PhonebookYes, Photocall
Talk timeUp to 12 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions104 x 57 x 14.3 mm (4.09 x 2.24 x 0.56 in)
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call recordsYes
Infrared portYes

Philips X518 Overview

About Philips X518 Philips X518 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Philips X518 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1MB , 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 X518 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 X518?

The Philips X518 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 X518 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 X518 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips X518 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips X518 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips X518.