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ZTE Obsidian
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ZTE Obsidian

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, SeptemberPrice: About 130 EURStatus: 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm, 2, (~59.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandZTE
ModelZTE Obsidian
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
ModelsZ820
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight137.5 g (4.87 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
4G bands2, 4, 12
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, September
Stand-byUp to 252 h (3G)
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 6 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions137.4 x 68.6 x 10.2 mm (5.41 x 2.70 x 0.40 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

ZTE Obsidian Overview

About ZTE Obsidian ZTE Obsidian is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. ZTE Obsidian has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6735M (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 Obsidian 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 Obsidian?

The ZTE Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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 Obsidian void warranty?

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

What Android version does ZTE Obsidian run?

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