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LG Joy
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LG Joy

Released: 2015, February. Released 2015, MayPrice: About 90 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)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 302
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~58.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLG
ModelLG Joy
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsDark blue, White
ModelsH220
SAR EU1.25 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight128 g (4.52 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 512MB RAM
Released2015, February. Released 2015, May
Stand-byUp to 518 h (2G) / Up to 641 h (3G)
Announced2015, February. Released 2015, May
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions122.7 x 64 x 11.9 mm (4.83 x 2.52 x 0.47 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

LG Joy Overview

About LG Joy LG Joy is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. LG Joy has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (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

LG Joy 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 LG Joy?

The LG Joy 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 LG Joy support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG 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 LG Joy void warranty?

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

What Android version does LG Joy run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Joy.