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ZTE Grand S3
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ZTE Grand S3

Released: 2015, March. Released 2015, MarchPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
BrandZTE
ModelZTE Grand S3
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsSilver
Single8 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (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, 41
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, March. Released 2015, March
Announced2015, March. Released 2015, March
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

ZTE Grand S3 Overview

About ZTE Grand S3 ZTE Grand S3 is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. ZTE Grand S3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (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

ZTE Grand S3 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 ZTE Grand S3?

The ZTE Grand S3 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 ZTE Grand S3 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE 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 ZTE Grand S3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE Grand S3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE Grand S3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE Grand S3.