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Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston
Gigabyte GSmart

Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston

Released: 2011Status: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.5 inches, 36.5 cm, 2, (~48.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandGigabyte GSmart
ModelGigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single3.15 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight120 g (4.23 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - SIM 1 only
Internal1GB 512MB RAM
Released2011
Stand-byUp to 115 h
Announced2011
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions121 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm (4.76 x 2.46 x 0.49 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston Overview

About Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston is a discontinued device from Gigabyte GSmart's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1 , 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

Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston 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 Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston?

The Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston 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 Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Gigabyte GSmart 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 Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gigabyte GSmart G1342 Houston.