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Sony Ericsson S500
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Sony Ericsson S500

Released: 2007, MayPrice: About 90 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR1.35 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGEClass 10
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size2.0 inches, 12.4 cm, 2, (~26.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandSony Ericsson
GamesYes + downloadable
ModelSony Ericsson S500
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsMysterious Green, Spring Yellow, Contrasted Copper, Ice Purple, Silver Steel
SAR EU0.77 W/kg (head)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight94 g (3.32 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/HTML(NetFront), RSS feeds
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal12MB
Released2007, May
Stand-byUp to 370 h
Announced2007, May
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotMemory Stick Micro (M2), up to 2 GB
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Phonebook1000 contacts, Photo call
Talk timeUp to 9 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions99 x 47 x 14 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls

Sony Ericsson S500 Overview

About Sony Ericsson S500 Sony Ericsson S500 is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2007. Sony Ericsson S500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 12MB , 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 Sony Ericsson S500 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 Sony Ericsson S500?

The Sony Ericsson S500 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 Sony Ericsson S500 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony Ericsson 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 Sony Ericsson S500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson S500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson S500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson S500.