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BQ Aquaris M5
BQ Aquaris

BQ Aquaris M5

Released: 2015. Released 2015Price: About 260 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCYes
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandBQ Aquaris
ModelBQ Aquaris M5
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsAquaris M5
SAR EU0.45 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015. Released 2015
Announced2015. Released 2015
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm (5.63 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

BQ Aquaris M5 Overview

About BQ Aquaris M5 BQ Aquaris M5 is a discontinued device from BQ Aquaris's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Released 2015. BQ Aquaris M5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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

BQ Aquaris M5 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 BQ Aquaris M5?

The BQ Aquaris M5 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 BQ Aquaris M5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BQ Aquaris 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 BQ Aquaris M5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BQ Aquaris M5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BQ Aquaris M5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BQ Aquaris M5.