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Sony Ericsson K500
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Sony Ericsson K500

Released: 2004, Q3Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR0.65 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBProprietary
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size1.9 inches, 30 x 37 mm, 11.4 cm, 2, (~24.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandSony Ericsson
GamesYes + downloadable
ModelSony Ericsson K500
RadioNo
VideoYes
Colors2 - Virtual Silver, Cosmetic Blue
SAR EU0.53 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight80 g (2.82 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal12MB
Released2004, Q3
Stand-byUp to 300 h
Announced2004, Q3
BluetoothNo
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Phonebook8 fields, 510 items, Photo call
Talk timeUp to 7 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions102 x 46 x 14 mm (4.02 x 1.81 x 0.55 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records30 received, dialed and missed calls
Infrared portYes

Sony Ericsson K500 Overview

About Sony Ericsson K500 Sony Ericsson K500 is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2004. Sony Ericsson K500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 12MB , 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 K500 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 K500?

The Sony Ericsson K500 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 K500 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 K500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson K500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson K500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson K500.