LG GW820 eXpo Root Guide, Specs & Support

Full Specifications

OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
CPU	1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU	Adreno 200
SAR	0.71 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
SIM	Mini-SIM
USB	microUSB 2.0
Size	3.2 inches, 29.1 cm, 2, (~45.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors (65K effective)
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Brand	LG
Model	LG GW820 eXpo
Price	About 90 EUR
Radio	No
Speed	HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Video	480p
Colors	Black
Single	5 MP, AF
Status	Discontinued
Weight	147.4 g (5.19 oz)
Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Chipset	Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Features	LED flash
Internal	512Mb ROM, 256Mb RAM
Keyboard	QWERTY
Released	2009, December. Released 2009, December
Stand-by	Up to 408 h
Announced	2009, December. Released 2009, December
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP
Card slot	microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk time	Up to 4 h
3.5mm jack	No
Dimensions	114 x 56 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.20 x 0.59 in)
Resolution	480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
Technology	GSM / HSPA
Loudspeaker	Yes
Positioning	GPS, A-GPS

LG GW820 eXpo Overview

About LG GW820 eXpo LG GW820 eXpo is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2009. LG GW820 eXpo has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512Mb ROM, 256Mb RAM with Qualcomm QSD8250 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

LG GW820 eXpo 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 LG GW820 eXpo?

The LG GW820 eXpo 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 LG GW820 eXpo support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG 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 LG GW820 eXpo void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG GW820 eXpo will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG GW820 eXpo run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG GW820 eXpo.