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BenQ A500
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BenQ A500

Released: 2004, Q4Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMMini-SIM
USBN/A
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes
Size1.9 inches, 30 x 37 mm, 11.4 cm, 2, (~30.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandBenQ
Games3 + 2 pre-loaded Java games + downloadable
ModelBenQ A500
RadioNo
VideoYes
Colors3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight98 g (3.46 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal20MB
Released2004, Q4
Stand-byUp to 180 h
Announced2004, Q4
BluetoothNo
Card slotNo
MessagingSMS, EMS, MMS
Phonebook500 x 8 fields, Photo call
Talk timeUp to 3 h
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm (3.29 x 1.77 x 0.91 in)
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones, composer
LoudspeakerNo
PositioningNo
Call records30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
Infrared portYes

BenQ A500 Overview

About BenQ A500 BenQ A500 is a discontinued device from BenQ's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2004. BenQ A500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 20MB , 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 A500 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 A500?

The BenQ A500 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 A500 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 A500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BenQ A500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BenQ A500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BenQ A500.