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i-mate SP5
I-Mate

i-mate SP5

Released: 2005, AugustPrice: About 150 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 5.0 Smartphone
CPU200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB 1.1
EDGEClass 10
GPRSClass 10
Size2.2 inches, 33 x 45 mm, 15.0 cm, 2, (~30.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11b
Brandi-mate
Modeli-mate SP5
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsN/A
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight106 g (3.74 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
ChipsetTI OMAP 850
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal64MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Released2005, August
Stand-byUp to 250 h
Announced2005, August
Bluetooth1.1
Card slotMiniSD
Talk timeUp to 5 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions107.5 x 46.2 x 17.5 mm (4.23 x 1.82 x 0.69 in)
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Infrared portYes

i-mate SP5 Overview

About i-mate SP5 i-mate SP5 is a discontinued device from i-mate's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2005. i-mate SP5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64MB RAM, 64MB ROM with TI OMAP 850 , 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 SP5 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 SP5?

The i-mate SP5 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 SP5 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 SP5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the i-mate SP5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does i-mate SP5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your i-mate SP5.