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Huawei Ascend G740
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Huawei Ascend G740

Released: 2013, October. Released 2013, NovemberPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend G740
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack/White
ModelsG740-L00
Single1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2013, October. Released 2013, November
Announced2013, October. Released 2013, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.5 x 71.5 x 9.3 mm (5.49 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Huawei Ascend G740 Overview

About Huawei Ascend G740 Huawei Ascend G740 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Huawei Ascend G740 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8930 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 G740 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 G740?

The Huawei Ascend G740 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 G740 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 G740 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Ascend G740 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Ascend G740 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Ascend G740.