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alcatel Idol 3C
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alcatel Idol 3C

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)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel Idol 3C
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Gold
Single8 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, Q4
Stand-byUp to 600 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G)
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, Q4
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions152.7 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm (6.01 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS

alcatel Idol 3C Overview

About alcatel Idol 3C alcatel Idol 3C is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. alcatel Idol 3C has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB 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

alcatel Idol 3C 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 Idol 3C?

The alcatel Idol 3C 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 Idol 3C 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 Idol 3C void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel Idol 3C will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel Idol 3C run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel Idol 3C.