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Plum Gator 3
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Plum Gator 3

Released: 2016, September. Released 2016, NovemberStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~44.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandPlum
ModelPlum Gator 3
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Orange/Silver
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight146.7 g (5.19 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2016, September. Released 2016, November
Stand-byUp to 550 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)
Announced2016, September. Released 2016, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
Talk timeUp to 24 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions137.5 x 74 x 16.7 mm (5.41 x 2.91 x 0.66 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Plum Gator 3 Overview

About Plum Gator 3 Plum Gator 3 is a discontinued device from Plum's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Plum Gator 3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6580 (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

Plum Gator 3 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 Plum Gator 3?

The Plum Gator 3 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 Plum Gator 3 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Plum 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 Plum Gator 3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Plum Gator 3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Plum Gator 3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Plum Gator 3.