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Archos 50b Helium 4G
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Archos 50b Helium 4G

Released: 2014, October. Released 2014, DecemberPrice: About 150 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCYes
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandArchos
ModelArchos 50b Helium 4G
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SAR EU0.40 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, October. Released 2014, December
Announced2014, October. Released 2014, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 71.5 x 9 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Archos 50b Helium 4G Overview

About Archos 50b Helium 4G Archos 50b Helium 4G is a discontinued device from Archos's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Archos 50b Helium 4G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 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

Archos 50b Helium 4G 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 Archos 50b Helium 4G?

The Archos 50b Helium 4G 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 Archos 50b Helium 4G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Archos 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 Archos 50b Helium 4G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Archos 50b Helium 4G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Archos 50b Helium 4G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Archos 50b Helium 4G.