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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Released: 2014, August. Released 2014, SeptemberPrice: About 450 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR1.25 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsCharcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
ModelsSM-G8508S, SM-G850W, SM-G850A
SAR EU0.40 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
Single2.1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight115 g (4.06 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA
4G bands1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8508S
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, August. Released 2014, September
Stand-byUp to 312 h (3G)
Announced2014, August. Released 2014, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 13 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
Music playUp to 59 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974AC 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

Samsung Galaxy Alpha 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 Samsung Galaxy Alpha?

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha 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 Samsung Galaxy Alpha support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Alpha void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Alpha will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Alpha run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Alpha.