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Sharp Aquos Crystal
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Sharp Aquos Crystal

Released: 2014, August. Released 2014, AugustPrice: About 180 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 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~78.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandSharp
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSharp Aquos Crystal
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Models305SH, 306SH, SH825Wi
Single1.2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight141 g (4.97 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands25, 26, 41
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2014, August. Released 2014, August
Announced2014, August. Released 2014, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Sharp Aquos Crystal Overview

About Sharp Aquos Crystal Sharp Aquos Crystal is a discontinued device from Sharp's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Sharp Aquos Crystal has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1.5GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (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

Sharp Aquos Crystal 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 Sharp Aquos Crystal?

The Sharp Aquos Crystal 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 Sharp Aquos Crystal support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sharp 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 Sharp Aquos Crystal void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sharp Aquos Crystal will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sharp Aquos Crystal run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sharp Aquos Crystal.