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Sony Xperia Z2a
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Sony Xperia Z2a

Released: 2014, June. Released 2014, JulyPrice: About 250 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 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia Z2a
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video720p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Turquoise
ModelsD6563
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 3GB RAM
Released2014, June. Released 2014, July
Stand-byUp to 700 h (2G) / Up to 770 h (3G)
Announced2014, June. Released 2014, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions137 x 72 x 11 mm (5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 in)
Music playUp to 120 h
ProtectionShatter proof glass
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Sony Xperia Z2a Overview

About Sony Xperia Z2a Sony Xperia Z2a is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Sony Xperia Z2a has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974AB 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

Sony Xperia Z2a 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 Z2a?

The Sony Xperia Z2a 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 Z2a 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 Z2a void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia Z2a will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia Z2a run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia Z2a.