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Acer Iconia Tab A501
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Acer Iconia Tab A501

Released: 2011, February. Released 2011, AprilPrice: About 490 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUULP GeForce
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
Size10.1 inches, 295.8 cm, 2, (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLCD, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAcer
ModelAcer Iconia Tab A501
PriceAbout 490 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight777 g (1.71 lb)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 2 T20
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Released2011, February. Released 2011, April
Stand-byUp to 400 h
Announced2011, February. Released 2011, April
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 8 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions260 x 177 x 13.3 mm (10.24 x 6.97 x 0.52 in)
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Overview

About Acer Iconia Tab A501 Acer Iconia Tab A501 is a discontinued device from Acer's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Acer Iconia Tab A501 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM with Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 , 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

Acer Iconia Tab A501 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 Acer Iconia Tab A501?

The Acer Iconia Tab A501 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 Acer Iconia Tab A501 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Acer 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 Acer Iconia Tab A501 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Acer Iconia Tab A501 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Acer Iconia Tab A501 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Acer Iconia Tab A501.