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Samsung Mesmerize i500
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Samsung Mesmerize i500

Released: 2010, October. Released 2010, OctoberPrice: About 100 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 2.2 (Froyo)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SAR0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~56.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Mesmerize i500
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack and Grey
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight117.9 g (4.13 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash Lite
ChipsetHummingbird
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
FeaturesLED flash
Internal2GB 512MB RAM
Released2010, October. Released 2010, October
Stand-byUp to 312 h
Announced2010, October. Released 2010, October
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Talk timeUp to 7 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Samsung Mesmerize i500 Overview

About Samsung Mesmerize i500 Samsung Mesmerize i500 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Samsung Mesmerize i500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 2GB 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 Mesmerize i500 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 Mesmerize i500?

The Samsung Mesmerize i500 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 Mesmerize i500 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 Mesmerize i500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Mesmerize i500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Mesmerize i500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Mesmerize i500.