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Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
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Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam

Released: 2010, February. Released 2010, JulyPrice: About 260 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.1 (Eclair)
CPU720 MHz
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.7 inches, 39.0 cm, 2, (~53.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SAR EU0.62 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156g (5.50 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 384MB RAM
Released2010, February. Released 2010, July
Stand-byUp to 630 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)
Announced2010, February. Released 2010, July
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 20 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm (4.84 x 2.35 x 0.59 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam Overview

About Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 384MB RAM , 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 Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam 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 Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam?

The Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam 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 Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung 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 Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam.