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Motorola Photon 4G MB855
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Motorola Photon 4G MB855

Released: 2011, June. Released 2011, AugustPrice: About 270 EURStatus: 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), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUULP GeForce
SAR0.93 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Photon 4G MB855
PriceAbout 270 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight158 g (5.57 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
FeaturesDual-LED flash
Internal16GB 1GB RAM
Released2011, June. Released 2011, August
Stand-byUp to 200 h
Announced2011, June. Released 2011, August
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm (5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Overview

About Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H , 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

Motorola Photon 4G MB855 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 Motorola Photon 4G MB855?

The Motorola Photon 4G MB855 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 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola 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 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Photon 4G MB855 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Photon 4G MB855 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Photon 4G MB855.