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Sony Ericsson Z520
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Sony Ericsson Z520

Released: 2005, JunePrice: About 70 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR1.47 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size1.8 inches, 29 x 35 mm, 10.2 cm, 2, (~23.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandSony Ericsson
GamesYes + downloadable
ModelSony Ericsson Z520
PriceAbout 70 EUR
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsLight Blue, Pale Purple, Pale Pink, Pale Yellow
SAR EU0.96 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight96 g (3.39 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - Z520i
Internal16MB
Released2005, June
Stand-byUp to 400 h
Announced2005, June
Bluetooth2.0
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Phonebook500 x 8 fields, Photo call
Talk timeUp to 9 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions93 x 46 x 24 mm (3.66 x 1.81 x 0.94 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls
Infrared portYes

Sony Ericsson Z520 Overview

About Sony Ericsson Z520 Sony Ericsson Z520 is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2005. Sony Ericsson Z520 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16MB , 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 Z520 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 Z520?

The Sony Ericsson Z520 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 Z520 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 Z520 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson Z520 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson Z520 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson Z520.