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alcatel OT-918
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alcatel OT-918

Released: 2011, November. Released 2011, NovemberPrice: About 100 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
CPU650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
SAR1.12 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~46.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel OT-918
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoYes
ColorsBlack, Aubergine, Cherry Red, Pure White
SAR EU1.12 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Single3.15 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight123 g (4.34 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900
Internal512MB 256MB RAM
Released2011, November. Released 2011, November
Stand-byUp to 430 h
Announced2011, November. Released 2011, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions112 x 58.6 x 12.1 mm (4.41 x 2.31 x 0.48 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

alcatel OT-918 Overview

About alcatel OT-918 alcatel OT-918 is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. alcatel OT-918 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512MB 256MB RAM 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

alcatel OT-918 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 alcatel OT-918?

The alcatel OT-918 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 alcatel OT-918 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Alcatel 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 alcatel OT-918 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel OT-918 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel OT-918 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel OT-918.