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vivo U20
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vivo U20

Released: 2019, NovemberPrice: About 130 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, November

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPUAdreno 612
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size6.53 inches, 104.7 cm, 2, (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Modelvivo U20
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsRacing Black, Blaze Blue
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, November
Triple16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Charging18W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2019, November
Announced2019, November
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceAnTuTu: 215820 (v8), GeekBench: 5857 (v4.4), 1614 (v5.1), GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

vivo U20 Overview

About vivo U20 vivo U20 is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. vivo U20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) , 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

vivo U20 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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 vivo U20?

The vivo U20 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 vivo U20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo 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 vivo U20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo U20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo U20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo U20.