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Dell Venue 8
Dell Venue

Dell Venue 8

Released: 2013, October. Released 2013, OctoberPrice: About 130 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)
CPUDual-core 2.0 GHz
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~67.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandDell Venue
ModelDell Venue 8
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight292 g (10.30 oz)
ChipsetIntel Atom Z2580
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, October. Released 2013, October
Announced2013, October. Released 2013, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions212 x 130 x 9.8 mm (8.35 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Dell Venue 8 Overview

About Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 is a discontinued device from Dell Venue's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Dell Venue 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Intel Atom Z2580 , 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

Dell Venue 8 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 Dell Venue 8?

The Dell Venue 8 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 Dell Venue 8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Dell Venue 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 Dell Venue 8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Dell Venue 8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Dell Venue 8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Dell Venue 8.