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Sony Xperia M2
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Sony Xperia M2

Released: 2014, February. Released 2014, MayPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCYes
SAR0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.8 inches, 63.5 cm, 2, (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia M2
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video480p
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Purple
ModelsD2303, D2305, D2306
SAR EU0.77 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight148 g (5.22 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306), Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1000:1 (nominal), 1.393 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - D2303
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - D2303
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, February. Released 2014, May
Stand-byUp to 588 h (2G) / Up to 633 h (3G)
Announced2014, February. Released 2014, May
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 14 h 36 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 58 h 25 min
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -86.6dB / Crosstalk -88.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 67h

Sony Xperia M2 Overview

About Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Sony Xperia M2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306), Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305) , 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

Sony Xperia M2 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 Sony Xperia M2?

The Sony Xperia M2 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 Sony Xperia M2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony 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 Sony Xperia M2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia M2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia M2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia M2.