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Yota YotaPhone 2
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Yota YotaPhone 2

Released: 2014, February. Released 2014, DecemberPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.6 cm, 2, (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
BrandYota
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ModelYota YotaPhone 2
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsYD201, YD206
SAR EU0.29 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
Single2.1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.453 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 20
ChargingWireless (Qi)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, February. Released 2014, December
Stand-byUp to 397 h (2G) / Up to 406 h (3G)
Announced2014, February. Released 2014, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 41 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 26 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.9 x 69.4 x 9 mm (5.70 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
Music playUp to 92 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~442 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1021Basemark X: 9877
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -90.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 57h

Yota YotaPhone 2 Overview

About Yota YotaPhone 2 Yota YotaPhone 2 is a discontinued device from Yota's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Yota YotaPhone 2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (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

Yota YotaPhone 2 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 Yota YotaPhone 2?

The Yota YotaPhone 2 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 Yota YotaPhone 2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Yota 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 Yota YotaPhone 2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Yota YotaPhone 2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Yota YotaPhone 2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Yota YotaPhone 2.