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BLU Life X8
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BLU Life X8

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, JulyStatus: 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
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandBLU
ModelBLU Life X8
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
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 / 2100 - L010U
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, July. Released 2015, July
Stand-byUp to 750 h (2G) / Up to 675 h (3G)
Announced2015, July. Released 2015, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
Talk timeUp to 26 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions140.7 x 70.2 x 9.3 mm (5.54 x 2.76 x 0.37 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

BLU Life X8 Overview

About BLU Life X8 BLU Life X8 is a discontinued device from BLU's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. BLU Life X8 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 X8 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 X8?

The BLU Life X8 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 X8 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 X8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BLU Life X8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BLU Life X8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BLU Life X8.