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Acer Liquid Z520
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Acer Liquid Z520

Released: 2015, March. Released 2015, AprilPrice: About 130 EURStatus: 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)
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, 75.7 cm, 2, (~57.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAcer
ModelAcer Liquid Z520
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsZ520
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight118 g (4.16 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, March. Released 2015, April
Announced2015, March. Released 2015, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154 x 86 x 6.4 mm (6.06 x 3.39 x 0.25 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~187 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Acer Liquid Z520 Overview

About Acer Liquid Z520 Acer Liquid Z520 is a discontinued device from Acer's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Acer Liquid Z520 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6582M (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

Acer Liquid Z520 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 Acer Liquid Z520?

The Acer Liquid Z520 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 Acer Liquid Z520 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Acer 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 Acer Liquid Z520 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Acer Liquid Z520 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Acer Liquid Z520 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Acer Liquid Z520.