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YU Yunicorn
Yu

YU Yunicorn

Released: 2016, May. Released 2016, JunePrice: About 180 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
NFCNo
SAR0.52 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
BrandYu
ModelYU Yunicorn
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsSilver, graphite, gold
ModelsYU5530, U55
Single5 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 5, 40
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, May. Released 2016, June
Stand-byUp to 500 h (3G)
Announced2016, May. Released 2016, June
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions153.3 x 75.4 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Music playUp to 100 h
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

YU Yunicorn Overview

About YU Yunicorn YU Yunicorn is a discontinued device from Yu's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. YU Yunicorn has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (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

YU Yunicorn 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 YU Yunicorn?

The YU Yunicorn 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 YU Yunicorn support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Yu 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 YU Yunicorn void warranty?

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

What Android version does YU Yunicorn run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your YU Yunicorn.