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Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Gigabyte GSmart

Gigabyte GSmart MW998

Released: 2008, February. Released 2008Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
CPUMarvell PXA270 520MHz
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB 1.1
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
Size2.6 inches, 20.9 cm, 2, (~34.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11b/g
BrandGigabyte GSmart
ModelGigabyte GSmart MW998
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Released2008, February. Released 2008
Stand-byUp to 150 h
Announced2008, February. Released 2008
Bluetooth2.0
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions110.5 x 55.5 x 18.5 mm (4.35 x 2.19 x 0.73 in)
Resolution480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, WAV, WMA ringtones
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo

Gigabyte GSmart MW998 Overview

About Gigabyte GSmart MW998 Gigabyte GSmart MW998 is a discontinued device from Gigabyte GSmart's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2008. Gigabyte GSmart MW998 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64MB RAM, 256MB ROM , 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 Gigabyte GSmart MW998 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 Gigabyte GSmart MW998?

The Gigabyte GSmart MW998 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 Gigabyte GSmart MW998 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Gigabyte GSmart 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 Gigabyte GSmart MW998 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gigabyte GSmart MW998 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gigabyte GSmart MW998 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gigabyte GSmart MW998.