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BenQ A520
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BenQ A520

Released: 2005, Q1Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 1.0
Size1.5 inches, 27 x 27 mm, 7.3 cm, 2, (~19.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandBenQ
GamesYes
ModelBenQ A520
RadioNo
VideoNo
ColorsBlack, White
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight96 g (3.39 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal2MB
Released2005, Q1
Stand-byUp to 120 h
Announced2005, Q1
BluetoothNo
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS
Phonebook500 entries
Talk timeUp to 3 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions82.5 x 44.8 x 22.6 mm (3.25 x 1.76 x 0.89 in)
Resolution128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~121 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls

BenQ A520 Overview

About BenQ A520 BenQ A520 is a discontinued device from BenQ's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2005. BenQ A520 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 2MB , 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 BenQ A520 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 BenQ A520?

The BenQ A520 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 BenQ A520 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BenQ 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 BenQ A520 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BenQ A520 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BenQ A520 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BenQ A520.