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Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
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Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4

Released: 2013, March. Released 2013, AprilPrice: About 330 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
CPUQuad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SAR0.77 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung I9505 Galaxy S4
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite Frost, Black Mist, Aurora Red (AT&T only), Arctic Blue, Purple Mirage, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Black Edition
ModelsGT-I9505, GT-I9515, SGH-I337, SC-04E, GT-I9515L
SAR EU0.28 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.352:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
ChargingWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, March. Released 2013, April
Stand-byUp to 350 h (3G)
Announced2013, March. Released 2013, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 62 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 77dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -95.9dB / Crosstalk -96.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 69h
Infrared portYes

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 Overview

About Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 , 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

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 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 Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4?

The Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 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 Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung 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 Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4.