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Sharp Aquos S3
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Sharp Aquos S3

Released: 2018, MarchPrice: About 400 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, April

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 13 MP, 2x optical zoom
Size6.0 inches, 92.9 cm, 2, (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIGZO IPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSharp
ModelSharp Aquos S3
PriceAbout 400 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack,Blue, Gold
ModelsFS8032
Single16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April
Weight165.4 g (5.82 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, March
Announced2018, March
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Sharp Aquos S3 Overview

About Sharp Aquos S3 Sharp Aquos S3 is another flagship from Sharp's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Sharp Aquos S3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 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

Sharp Aquos S3 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 Sharp Aquos S3?

The Sharp Aquos S3 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 Sharp Aquos S3 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sharp 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 Sharp Aquos S3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sharp Aquos S3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sharp Aquos S3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sharp Aquos S3.