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Samsung S8500 Wave
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Samsung S8500 Wave

Released: 2010, February. Released 2010, AprilPrice: About 160 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSBada, upgradable to 2.0, TouchWiz UI 3
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.3 inches, 31.0 cm, 2, (~46.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung S8500 Wave
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsEbony Gray
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight118 g (4.16 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
ChipsetHummingbird
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal390MB
Released2010, February. Released 2010, April
Stand-byUp to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G)
Announced2010, February. Released 2010, April
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 15 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions118 x 56 x 10.9 mm (4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 in)
Music playUp to 35 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~283 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator
Audio qualityNoise -90.9dB / Crosstalk -92.5dB

Samsung S8500 Wave Overview

About Samsung S8500 Wave Samsung S8500 Wave is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Samsung S8500 Wave has a wide variety of great specifications such as 390MB with Hummingbird , 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

Samsung S8500 Wave 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 Samsung S8500 Wave?

The Samsung S8500 Wave 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 S8500 Wave 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 S8500 Wave void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung S8500 Wave will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung S8500 Wave run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung S8500 Wave.