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alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Alcatel

alcatel Idol 5s (USA)

Released: 2017, JunePrice: About 210 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, July

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel Idol 5s (USA)
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsCrystal Black
Models6060S
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, July
Weight148.8 g (5.26 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, June
Stand-byUp to 753 h (3G)
Announced2017, June
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.6 x 70.9 x 7.4 mm (5.85 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS

alcatel Idol 5s (USA) Overview

About alcatel Idol 5s (USA) alcatel Idol 5s (USA) is another flagship from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. alcatel Idol 5s (USA) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (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

alcatel Idol 5s (USA) 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 alcatel Idol 5s (USA)?

The alcatel Idol 5s (USA) 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 alcatel Idol 5s (USA) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Alcatel 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 alcatel Idol 5s (USA) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel Idol 5s (USA) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel Idol 5s (USA) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel Idol 5s (USA).