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Honor Pad 2
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Honor Pad 2

Released: 2016, October. Released 2016, OctoberPrice: About 230 EURStatus: 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), EMUI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~72.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor Pad 2
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsGold, White
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight340 g (11.99 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, October. Released 2016, October
Announced2016, October. Released 2016, October
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions209.3 x 123 x 8.1 mm (8.24 x 4.84 x 0.32 in)
Resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)

Honor Pad 2 Overview

About Honor Pad 2 Honor Pad 2 is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor Pad 2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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

Honor Pad 2 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 Honor Pad 2?

The Honor Pad 2 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 Honor Pad 2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor 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 Honor Pad 2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Pad 2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Pad 2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Pad 2.