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i-mate Ultimate 8502
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i-mate Ultimate 8502

Released: 2007, October. Released 2008, SeptemberPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
CPU400 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 130
SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
Size2.6 inches, 20.9 cm, 2, (~32.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Brandi-mate
Modeli-mate Ultimate 8502
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7200
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2007, October. Released 2008, September
Stand-byUp to 180 h
Announced2007, October. Released 2008, September
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h 30 min
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions116 x 55 x 15 mm (4.57 x 2.17 x 0.59 in)
Resolution320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

i-mate Ultimate 8502 Overview

About i-mate Ultimate 8502 i-mate Ultimate 8502 is a discontinued device from i-mate's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2007. i-mate Ultimate 8502 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM with Qualcomm MSM7200 , 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

i-mate Ultimate 8502 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 i-mate Ultimate 8502?

The i-mate Ultimate 8502 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 i-mate Ultimate 8502 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many I-Mate 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 i-mate Ultimate 8502 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the i-mate Ultimate 8502 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does i-mate Ultimate 8502 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your i-mate Ultimate 8502.