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Sony Ericsson A8i
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Sony Ericsson A8i

Released: 2010, August. Released 2010, Q4Price: About 130 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSAndroid-based OPhone 2.0
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGEClass 10
GPRSClass 10
Size3.5 inches, 33.8 cm, 2, (~48.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandSony Ericsson
ModelSony Ericsson A8i
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedTD-SCDMA
VideoYes
ColorsWhite, Black
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight136 g (4.80 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsTD-SCDMA
FeaturesLED flash
Internal200MB
Released2010, August. Released 2010, Q4
Stand-byUp to 260 h (2G) / Up to 260 h (3G)
Announced2010, August. Released 2010, Q4
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 5 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Sony Ericsson A8i Overview

About Sony Ericsson A8i Sony Ericsson A8i is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Sony Ericsson A8i has a wide variety of great specifications such as 200MB , 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

A verified root guide for Sony Ericsson A8i is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

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 Sony Ericsson A8i?

The Sony Ericsson A8i 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 Sony Ericsson A8i support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony Ericsson 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 Sony Ericsson A8i void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson A8i will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson A8i run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson A8i.