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Philips 290
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Philips 290

Released: 2007, AprilStatus: Cancelled

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Full Specifications

SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSNo
JavaNo
Size1.8 inches, 10.2 cm, 2, (~22.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
Games3 embedded
ModelPhilips 290
RadioNo
Video120p
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusCancelled
Weight82 g (2.89 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800
Internal6MB
Released2007, April
Stand-byUp to 200 h
Announced2007, April
BluetoothNo
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS
PhonebookYes
Talk timeUp to 3 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions101 x 44.5 x 12.2 mm (3.98 x 1.75 x 0.48 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls

Philips 290 Overview

About Philips 290 Philips 290 is another flagship from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2007. Philips 290 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 6MB , 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 290 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 290?

The Philips 290 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 290 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 290 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips 290 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips 290 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips 290.