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Motorola DROID 3
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Motorola DROID 3

Released: 2011, July. Released 2011, JulyPrice: About 200 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 1GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SAR0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 44.1 cm, 2, (~55.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola DROID 3
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
ModelsXT862, XT860
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 512MB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2011, July. Released 2011, July
Stand-byUp to 300 h
Announced2011, July. Released 2011, July
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h 16 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Motorola DROID 3 Overview

About Motorola DROID 3 Motorola DROID 3 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Motorola DROID 3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 512MB RAM with TI OMAP 4430 , 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 DROID 3 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 DROID 3?

The Motorola DROID 3 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 DROID 3 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 DROID 3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola DROID 3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola DROID 3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola DROID 3.