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Sharp Aquos S2
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Sharp Aquos S2

Released: 2017, AugustPrice: About 450 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, August

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) - 64/4GB, Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) - 128/6GB
GPUAdreno 508 - 64/4GB, Adreno 512 - 128/6GB
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1/3.2", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 8 MP
Size5.5 inches, 80.7 cm, 2, (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSharp
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelSharp Aquos S2
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, Green
ModelsFS8010
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, August
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) - 64/4GB, Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) - 128/6GB
SensorsFingerprint (front-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, 28, 39, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2017, August
Announced2017, August
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions141.8 x 72 x 7.9 mm (5.58 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Resolution1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~420 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceGeekBench: 4046 (v4.4), GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Sharp Aquos S2 Overview

About Sharp Aquos S2 Sharp Aquos S2 is another flagship from Sharp's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Sharp Aquos S2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) - 64/4GB, Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) - 128/6GB , 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 S2 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 S2?

The Sharp Aquos S2 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 S2 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 S2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sharp Aquos S2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sharp Aquos S2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sharp Aquos S2.