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Philips 598
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Philips 598

Released: 2007, MarchStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR0.51 W/kg (head)
SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size1.8 inches, 28 x 35 mm, 10.2 cm, 2, (~28.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
Games2
ModelPhilips 598
RadioNo
VideoQCIF
ColorsBlack Glamour
SAR EU0.33 W/kg (head)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight82 g (2.89 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal128MB
Released2007, March
Stand-byUp to 300 h
Announced2007, March
BluetoothYes
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Phonebook1000 entries, Photocall
Talk timeUp to 4 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions83 x 43.1 x 20.2 mm (3.27 x 1.70 x 0.80 in)
Resolution176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls
Infrared portYes

Philips 598 Overview

About Philips 598 Philips 598 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2007. Philips 598 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128MB , 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 598 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 598?

The Philips 598 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 598 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 598 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips 598 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips 598 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips 598.