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Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4
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Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4

Released: 2013, Q3. Released 2013, Q3Price: About 390 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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR0.93 W/kg (head) 1.39 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
ModelSamsung I9506 Galaxy S4
PriceAbout 390 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsWhite Frost, Black Mist (I9506)/ Arctic Blue, Red Aurora, rose gold white, rose gold black, deep black (SHV-E330S)
ModelsSHV-E330S, GT-i9506, GT-I9506, GT-I9507V, SHV-E330K, SHV-E300S
SAR EU0.39 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - I9506
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I9506
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - I9506
ChargingWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, Q3. Released 2013, Q3
Stand-byUp to 370 h (3G)
Announced2013, Q3. Released 2013, Q3
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
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1105
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Infrared portYes

Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 Overview

About Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (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 I9506 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 I9506 Galaxy S4?

The Samsung I9506 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 I9506 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 I9506 Galaxy S4 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I9506 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 I9506 Galaxy S4 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4.