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Philips W186
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Philips W186

Released: 2009, June. Released 2009, Q3Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB 2.0
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size2.0 inches, 12.6 cm, 2, (~25.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
GamesYes
ModelPhilips W186
RadioStereo FM radio
SpeedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Video320p@15fps
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight108.5 g (3.81 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 2100
Internal150MB
Released2009, June. Released 2009, Q3
Stand-byUp to 520 h
Announced2009, June. Released 2009, Q3
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email
PhonebookYes
Talk timeUp to 6 h 30 min
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions110 x 45.5 x 14 mm (4.33 x 1.79 x 0.55 in)
Resolution176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls

Philips W186 Overview

About Philips W186 Philips W186 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2009. Philips W186 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 150MB , 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 Philips W186 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 Philips W186?

The Philips W186 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 Philips W186 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Philips 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 Philips W186 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips W186 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips W186 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips W186.