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NEC N500
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NEC N500

Released: 2004, Q4Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMMini-SIM
USBN/A
EDGENo
GPRSYes
JavaNo
SizeN/A
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandNEC
GamesYes+ downloadable
ModelNEC N500
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsWhite, black
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight80 g (2.82 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800
Released2004, Q4
Stand-byUp to 120 h
Announced2004, Q4
BluetoothNo
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, MMS
Phonebook300 entries
Talk timeUp to 2 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions86 x 48 x 14.5 mm (3.39 x 1.89 x 0.57 in)
Resolution176 x 220 pixels
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls

NEC N500 Overview

About NEC N500 NEC N500 is a discontinued device from NEC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2004. NEC N500 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 NEC N500 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 NEC N500?

The NEC N500 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 NEC N500 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many NEC 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 NEC N500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the NEC N500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does NEC N500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your NEC N500.