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Lenovo Vibe X S960
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Lenovo Vibe X S960

Released: 2013, September. Released 2013, DecemberPrice: About 420 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~64.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo Vibe X S960
PriceAbout 420 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack/Silver
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight121 g (4.27 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, September. Released 2013, December
Stand-byUp to 288 h
Announced2013, September. Released 2013, December
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 16 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144 x 74 x 6.9 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.27 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo Vibe X S960 Overview

About Lenovo Vibe X S960 Lenovo Vibe X S960 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Lenovo Vibe X S960 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6589T (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

Lenovo Vibe X S960 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 Lenovo Vibe X S960?

The Lenovo Vibe X S960 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 Lenovo Vibe X S960 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Lenovo 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 Lenovo Vibe X S960 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo Vibe X S960 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo Vibe X S960 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo Vibe X S960.