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Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Gigabyte GSmart

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3

Released: 2014, April. Released 2014, AprilStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.0 inches, 99.2 cm, 2, (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandGigabyte GSmart
ModelGigabyte GSmart Saga S3
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, April. Released 2014, April
Stand-byUp to 255 h
Announced2014, April. Released 2014, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions168 x 83 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.27 x 0.33 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 Overview

About Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 is a discontinued device from Gigabyte GSmart's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6582 (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

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 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 Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3?

The Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 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 Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Gigabyte GSmart 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 Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3.