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alcatel Hero 8
Alcatel

alcatel Hero 8

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, DecemberPrice: About 280 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)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~72.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel Hero 8
PriceAbout 280 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsDark Gray
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight310 g (10.93 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, December
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions209 x 122 x 7.3 mm (8.23 x 4.80 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Infrared portYes

alcatel Hero 8 Overview

About alcatel Hero 8 alcatel Hero 8 is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. alcatel Hero 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT8392 (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

alcatel Hero 8 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 alcatel Hero 8?

The alcatel Hero 8 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 alcatel Hero 8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Alcatel 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 alcatel Hero 8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel Hero 8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel Hero 8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel Hero 8.