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Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
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Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5

Released: 2010, December. Released 2011, AprilPrice: 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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU800 MHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.8 inches, 41.1 cm, 2, (~55.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei U8800 IDEOS X5
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps(U8800H)/ 7.2/2 Mbps(U8800)
Video720p@30fps
ColorsBlack
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7230
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM
Released2010, December. Released 2011, April
Stand-byUp to 380 h (2G) / Up to 440 h (3G)
Announced2010, December. Released 2011, April
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 8 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 Overview

About Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7230 , 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

Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 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 Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5?

The Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 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 Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei 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 Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5.