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alcatel Pop 8S
Alcatel

alcatel Pop 8S

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, DecemberPrice: About 250 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel Pop 8S
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Black/ color back panels
Single3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight327 g (11.53 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, December
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions209 x 128 x 7.2 mm (8.23 x 5.04 x 0.28 in)
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS
Infrared portYes

alcatel Pop 8S Overview

About alcatel Pop 8S alcatel Pop 8S is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. alcatel Pop 8S 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

alcatel Pop 8S 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 Pop 8S?

The alcatel Pop 8S 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 Pop 8S 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 Pop 8S void warranty?

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

What Android version does alcatel Pop 8S run?

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