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Samsung i897 Captivate
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Samsung i897 Captivate

Released: 2010, June. Released 2010, JulyPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~58.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung i897 Captivate
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Video720p@30fps
ColorsBlack and Grey
SAR EU0.37 W/kg (head)
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight118 g (4.16 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash Lite
ChipsetHummingbird
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Internal16GB 512MB RAM
Released2010, June. Released 2010, July
Stand-byUp to 750 h (2G) / Up to 576 h (3G)
Announced2010, June. Released 2010, July
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Samsung i897 Captivate Overview

About Samsung i897 Captivate Samsung i897 Captivate is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Samsung i897 Captivate has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 512MB RAM 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 i897 Captivate 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 i897 Captivate?

The Samsung i897 Captivate 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 i897 Captivate 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 i897 Captivate void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung i897 Captivate will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung i897 Captivate run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung i897 Captivate.