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Maxwest Astro 5s
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Maxwest Astro 5s

Released: 2016, July. Released 2016, AugustStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandMaxwest
ModelMaxwest Astro 5s
RadioStereo FM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Pink Red
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2016, July. Released 2016, August
Stand-byUp to 300 h (3G)
Announced2016, July. Released 2016, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC
Talk timeUp to 6 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.4 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Maxwest Astro 5s Overview

About Maxwest Astro 5s Maxwest Astro 5s is a discontinued device from Maxwest's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Maxwest Astro 5s has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6580M (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

Maxwest Astro 5s 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 Maxwest Astro 5s?

The Maxwest Astro 5s 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 Maxwest Astro 5s support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Maxwest 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 Maxwest Astro 5s void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Maxwest Astro 5s will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Maxwest Astro 5s run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Maxwest Astro 5s.