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BQ Aquaris U Lite
BQ Aquaris

BQ Aquaris U Lite

Released: 2016, September. Released 2016, OctoberPrice: About 160 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandBQ Aquaris
ModelBQ Aquaris U Lite
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack
SAR EU0.47 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, September. Released 2016, October
Announced2016, September. Released 2016, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionDinorex glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

BQ Aquaris U Lite Overview

About BQ Aquaris U Lite BQ Aquaris U Lite is a discontinued device from BQ Aquaris's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. BQ Aquaris U Lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (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 Lite 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 Lite?

The BQ Aquaris U Lite 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 Lite 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 Lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BQ Aquaris U Lite 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 Lite run?

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