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Samsung A257 Magnet
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Samsung A257 Magnet

Released: 2009, March. Released 2009, MayPrice: About 90 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR0.61 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USB2.0
EDGEClass 10
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size2.2 inches, 15.2 cm, 2, (~23.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandSamsung
GamesYes
ModelSamsung A257 Magnet
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioNo
VideoNo
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight87.6 g (3.07 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0 / xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal64MB
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2009, March. Released 2009, May
Stand-byUp to 240 h
Announced2009, March. Released 2009, May
Bluetooth2.0
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email, IM
PhonebookYes, Photo call
Talk timeUp to 5 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Resolution220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call recordsYes

Samsung A257 Magnet Overview

About Samsung A257 Magnet Samsung A257 Magnet is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2009. Samsung A257 Magnet has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64MB , 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

A verified root guide for Samsung A257 Magnet is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

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 A257 Magnet?

The Samsung A257 Magnet 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 A257 Magnet 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 A257 Magnet void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung A257 Magnet will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung A257 Magnet run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung A257 Magnet.