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Huawei Ascend Y221
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Huawei Ascend Y221

Released: 2014, December. Released 2014, DecemberPrice: 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 (KitKat)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
NFCNo
SIMSingle SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.5 inches, 36.5 cm, 2, (~51.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend Y221
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM Radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoYes
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsY221-U22, Y221-U12
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 (single or dual SIM)
Internal4GB 512MB RAM
Released2014, December. Released 2014, December
Stand-byUp to 225 h
Announced2014, December. Released 2014, December
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo

Huawei Ascend Y221 Overview

About Huawei Ascend Y221 Huawei Ascend Y221 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Huawei Ascend Y221 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Mediatek MT6572M (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 Y221 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 Y221?

The Huawei Ascend Y221 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 Y221 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 Y221 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Ascend Y221 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Ascend Y221 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Ascend Y221.