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Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
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Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden

Released: 2013, October. Released 2013, NovemberPrice: About 590 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 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 305
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL)
Size3.7 inches, 39.0 cm, 2, (~55.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
PriceAbout 590 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack and Gold
Single1.9 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight179 g (6.31 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2013, October. Released 2013, November
Announced2013, October. Released 2013, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm (4.65 x 2.34 x 0.62 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden Overview

About Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 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 I9230 Galaxy Golden 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 I9230 Galaxy Golden?

The Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden 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 I9230 Galaxy Golden 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 I9230 Galaxy Golden void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden.