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BLU R2 Plus
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BLU R2 Plus

Released: 2017, November. Released 2017, NovemberStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 1.3 GHz
GPUMali-T720
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandBLU
ModelBLU R2 Plus
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
Single13 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 17, 28
Featuresdual-LED dual-tone flash
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, November. Released 2017, November
Stand-byUp to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G)
Announced2017, November. Released 2017, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
Talk timeUp to 26 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155.7 x 77 x 9.2 mm (6.13 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

BLU R2 Plus Overview

About BLU R2 Plus BLU R2 Plus is a discontinued device from BLU's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. BLU R2 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6753 (28 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

BLU R2 Plus 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 BLU R2 Plus?

The BLU R2 Plus 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 BLU R2 Plus support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BLU 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 BLU R2 Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BLU R2 Plus will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BLU R2 Plus run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BLU R2 Plus.