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alcatel Pop Star
Alcatel

alcatel Pop Star

Released: 2015, September. Released 2015, Q4Status: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel Pop Star
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Silver, Gold
Models5022D, 5022X
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, Q4
Stand-byUp to 566 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G)
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, Q4
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141 x 71.5 x 8.6 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

alcatel Pop Star Overview

About alcatel Pop Star alcatel Pop Star is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. alcatel Pop Star has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6580 (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

alcatel Pop Star 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 alcatel Pop Star?

The alcatel Pop Star 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 alcatel Pop Star support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Alcatel 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 alcatel Pop Star void warranty?

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

What Android version does alcatel Pop Star run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel Pop Star.