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T-Mobile G1
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T-Mobile G1

Released: 2008, September. Released 2008, OctoberPrice: About 290 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 1.6 (Donut)
CPU528 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 130
SAR0.71 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~46.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandT-Mobile
ModelT-Mobile G1
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
VideoYes
ColorsWhite, Black, Brown
Single3.15 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight158 g (5.57 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7201A
SensorsAccelerometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
Internal192MB RAM, 256MB
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2008, September. Released 2008, October
Stand-byUp to 406 h
Announced2008, September. Released 2008, October
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 5 h 20 min
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions117 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.61 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -87.2dB / Crosstalk -86.1dB

T-Mobile G1 Overview

About T-Mobile G1 T-Mobile G1 is a discontinued device from T-Mobile's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2008. T-Mobile G1 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 192MB RAM, 256MB with Qualcomm MSM7201A , 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

T-Mobile G1 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 T-Mobile G1?

The T-Mobile G1 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 T-Mobile G1 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile G1 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the T-Mobile G1 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does T-Mobile G1 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your T-Mobile G1.