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Samsung Galaxy 551
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Samsung Galaxy 551

Released: 2010, October. Released 2010, Q4Price: About 90 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
CPU600 MHz
GPUAdreno 200
SAR0.18 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.2 inches, 29.1 cm, 2, (~47.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy 551
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Video320p@15fps
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)
Single3.15 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight117 g (4.13 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal160MB
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2010, October. Released 2010, Q4
Stand-byUp to 520 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G)
Announced2010, October. Released 2010, Q4
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Talk timeUp to 9 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions111 x 55 x 15.2 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.60 in)
Resolution240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -85.0dB / Crosstalk -32.4dB

Samsung Galaxy 551 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy 551 Samsung Galaxy 551 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Samsung Galaxy 551 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 160MB with Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 , 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 Galaxy 551 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 Galaxy 551?

The Samsung Galaxy 551 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 Galaxy 551 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 Galaxy 551 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy 551 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy 551 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy 551.