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Philips 298
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Philips 298

Released: 2008, May. Released 2008Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR0.88 W/kg (head)
SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaNo
Size1.8 inches, 10.2 cm, 2, (~22.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
GamesYes
ModelPhilips 298
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsGray
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight82 g (2.89 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800
Internal400 KB
Released2008, May. Released 2008
Stand-byUp to 220 h
Announced2008, May. Released 2008
BluetoothNo
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS
PhonebookYes
Talk timeUp to 3 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions97 x 47.5 x 13.9 mm (3.82 x 1.87 x 0.55 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls

Philips 298 Overview

About Philips 298 Philips 298 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2008. Philips 298 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 400 KB , 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 298 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 298?

The Philips 298 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 298 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 298 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips 298 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips 298 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips 298.