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Philips W626
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Philips W626

Released: 2011, December. Released 2011, DecemberStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USB2.0
Size3.5 inches, 36.5 cm, 2, (~50.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
BrandPhilips
ModelPhilips W626
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight102 g (3.60 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 2100 - SIM 1
FeaturesLED flash
Internal256MB
Released2011, December. Released 2011, December
Stand-byUp to 437 h
Announced2011, December. Released 2011, December
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions116 x 62 x 14.3 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Philips W626 Overview

About Philips W626 Philips W626 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Philips W626 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256MB with Mediatek MT6573 (65 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 Information

Philips W626 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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 W626?

The Philips W626 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 W626 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 W626 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips W626 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips W626 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips W626.