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Sony Ericsson Z500
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Sony Ericsson Z500

Released: 2004, MarchStatus: Discontinued

Guide Coming Soon

We are preparing a verified guide. Contact support before attempting advanced flashing steps.

Full Specifications

SAR1.45 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBN/A
EDGEClass 6
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
SizeN/A
TypeCSTN, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandSony Ericsson
GamesJava
ModelSony Ericsson Z500
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsN/A
SAR EU0.84 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight110 g (3.88 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - Z500i
Released2004, March
Stand-byUp to 260 h
Announced2004, March
BluetoothNo
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Phonebook500 x 8 fields, Photo call
Talk timeUp to 10 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions93 x 49 x 24 mm (3.66 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls

Sony Ericsson Z500 Overview

About Sony Ericsson Z500 Sony Ericsson Z500 is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2004. Sony Ericsson Z500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as , 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 Z500 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 Z500?

The Sony Ericsson Z500 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 Z500 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 Z500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson Z500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson Z500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson Z500.