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BQ Aquaris U Plus
BQ Aquaris

BQ Aquaris U Plus

Released: 2016, September. Released 2016, SeptemberPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandBQ Aquaris
ModelBQ Aquaris U Plus
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Gold
SAR EU0.60 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight139 g (4.90 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, September. Released 2016, September
Announced2016, September. Released 2016, September
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionDinorex glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

BQ Aquaris U Plus Overview

About BQ Aquaris U Plus BQ Aquaris U Plus is a discontinued device from BQ Aquaris's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. BQ Aquaris U Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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

BQ Aquaris U Plus 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 BQ Aquaris U Plus?

The BQ Aquaris U Plus 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 BQ Aquaris U Plus support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BQ Aquaris 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 BQ Aquaris U Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BQ Aquaris U Plus will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BQ Aquaris U Plus run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BQ Aquaris U Plus.