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Philips S396
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Philips S396

Released: 2015, June. Released 2015, JuneStatus: 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
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandPhilips
ModelPhilips S396
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single8 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight151 g (5.33 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20, 38, 39, 40, 41
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, June. Released 2015, June
Announced2015, June. Released 2015, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141.9 x 73 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Philips S396 Overview

About Philips S396 Philips S396 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Philips S396 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6735P (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

Philips S396 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 Philips S396?

The Philips S396 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 Philips S396 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Philips 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 Philips S396 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips S396 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips S396 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips S396.