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vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
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vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)

Released: 2016, OctoberPrice: About 9500 INRStatus: Available. Released 2016, October

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
Modelvivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
PriceAbout 9500 INR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsGold, Gray
Models1603
Single5 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2016, October
Weight142 g (5.01 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 40
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, October
Announced2016, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) Overview

About vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (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

vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) 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 vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)?

The vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) 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 vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo 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 vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo Y55L (vivo 1603).