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Huawei Ascend W2
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Huawei Ascend W2

Released: 2013, November. Released 2013, DecemberPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 8
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 52.6 cm, 2, (~58.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend W2
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA
Video720p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Yellow
SAR EU0.69 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal8GB 512MB RAM
Released2013, November. Released 2013, December
Stand-byUp to 395 h
Announced2013, November. Released 2013, December
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions134 x 67 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Huawei Ascend W2 Overview

About Huawei Ascend W2 Huawei Ascend W2 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Huawei Ascend W2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8230 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

Huawei Ascend W2 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 Huawei Ascend W2?

The Huawei Ascend W2 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 Huawei Ascend W2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei 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 Huawei Ascend W2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Ascend W2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Ascend W2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Ascend W2.