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alcatel Pop 2 (4.5)
Alcatel

alcatel Pop 2 (4.5)

Released: 2014, September. 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm, 2, (~64.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel Pop 2 (4.5)
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsLemon Yellow, Lavender, Jade Green, Cozy Red, Aqua Blue, White, Platinum Silver, Ash Gray, Volcano Black
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight147 g (5.19 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - 5042A, 5042X, 5042W, 5042G
4G bands1, 2, 4, 5, 7 - 5042A
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB (5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, December
Stand-byUp to 400 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 8 h (2G) / Up to 12 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions132.5 x 65.4 x 10 mm (5.22 x 2.57 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) Overview

About alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB (5GB user available), 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 2 (4.5) 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 2 (4.5)?

The alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) 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 2 (4.5) 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 2 (4.5) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel Pop 2 (4.5) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel Pop 2 (4.5).