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BLU Life 8 XL
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BLU Life 8 XL

Released: 2015, May. Released 2015, MayStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandBLU
ModelBLU Life 8 XL
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight149 g (5.26 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - L290U
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, May. Released 2015, May
Stand-byUp to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Announced2015, May. Released 2015, May
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
Talk timeUp to 30 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155 x 74.8 x 7.7 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

BLU Life 8 XL Overview

About BLU Life 8 XL BLU Life 8 XL is a discontinued device from BLU's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. BLU Life 8 XL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6592M (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

BLU Life 8 XL 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 BLU Life 8 XL?

The BLU Life 8 XL 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 BLU Life 8 XL support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BLU 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 BLU Life 8 XL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BLU Life 8 XL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BLU Life 8 XL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BLU Life 8 XL.