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Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
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Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini

Released: 2013, May. Released 2013, JulyPrice: About 230 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 305
NFCYes (GT-I9195, SGH-I257M)
SAR0.89 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS/ I257M model with no FM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
ModelsGT-I9192, GT-I9190, GT-I9195, GT-I9195L, GT-I9197, SGH-I257M, GT-I9195I, SGH-I257, SCH-I435, SHV-E370K, GT-I9192I
SAR EU0.33 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
Single1.9 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight107 g (3.77 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.127 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I9190, I9195, I9197, I257M
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - I9195
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2013, May. Released 2013, July
Stand-byUp to 300 h (3G)
Announced2013, May. Released 2013, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Music playUp to 49 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -86.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 54h
Infrared portYes

Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Overview

About Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1.5GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (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

Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini 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 I9190 Galaxy S4 mini?

The Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini 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 I9190 Galaxy S4 mini 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 I9190 Galaxy S4 mini void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini.