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Philips S890
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Philips S890

Released: 2006, SeptemberStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSYes
JavaNo
Size1.72 inches, 9.3 cm, 2, (~23.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
Games3 embedded
ModelPhilips S890
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsBlack, Gray
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight93 g (3.28 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800
Internal64MB
Released2006, September
Stand-byUp to 200 h
Announced2006, September
BluetoothNo
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS
PhonebookYes
Talk timeUp to 3 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions87.7 x 45.7 x 24.5 mm (3.45 x 1.80 x 0.96 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~119 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls

Philips S890 Overview

About Philips S890 Philips S890 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2006. Philips S890 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64MB , 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 S890 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 S890?

The Philips S890 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 S890 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 S890 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips S890 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips S890 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips S890.