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Huawei Ascend Y550
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Huawei Ascend Y550

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, NovemberPrice: About 130 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), EMUI 2.3
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm, 2, (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend Y550
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsY550-L01, Y550-L02
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight153 g (5.40 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - Y550-L01
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - Y550-L01
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, November
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions133 x 68 x 9.5 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.37 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Huawei Ascend Y550 Overview

About Huawei Ascend Y550 Huawei Ascend Y550 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Huawei Ascend Y550 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (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

Huawei Ascend Y550 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 Huawei Ascend Y550?

The Huawei Ascend Y550 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 Huawei Ascend Y550 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei 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 Huawei Ascend Y550 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Ascend Y550 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Ascend Y550 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Ascend Y550.