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BLU Life XL
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BLU Life XL

Released: 2016, January. Released 2016, JanuaryStatus: 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)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-450MP4, Adreno 306
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandBLU
ModelBLU Life XL
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight168 g (5.93 oz)
ChipsetMediaTek MT6592M, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - L050U
4G bands2, 4, 7, 12, 17
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, January. Released 2016, January
Stand-byUp to 650 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G)
Announced2016, January. Released 2016, January
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 28 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155.4 x 79.3 x 8.5 mm (6.12 x 3.12 x 0.33 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS

BLU Life XL Overview

About BLU Life XL BLU Life XL is a discontinued device from BLU's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. BLU Life XL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM with MediaTek MT6592M, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (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

BLU Life XL 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 BLU Life XL?

The BLU Life XL 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 BLU Life XL support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BLU 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 BLU Life XL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BLU Life XL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BLU Life XL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BLU Life XL.