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Asus Fonepad
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Asus Fonepad

Released: 2013, February. Released 2013, AprilPrice: About 260 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 (Jelly Bean)
CPU1.2 GHz / 1.6 GHz
GPUPowerVR SGX540
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size7.0 inches, 142.1 cm, 2, (~60.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAsus
ModelAsus Fonepad
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsTitanium Gray, Champagne Gold
Single1.2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight340 g (11.99 oz)
ChipsetIntel Atom Z2420 / Intel Atom Z2460
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Released2013, February. Released 2013, April
Announced2013, February. Released 2013, April
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h (multimedia)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions196.4 x 120.1 x 10.4 mm (7.73 x 4.73 x 0.41 in)
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Asus Fonepad Overview

About Asus Fonepad Asus Fonepad is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Asus Fonepad has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM with Intel Atom Z2420 / Intel Atom Z2460 , 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

Asus Fonepad 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 Asus Fonepad?

The Asus Fonepad 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 Asus Fonepad support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS 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 Asus Fonepad void warranty?

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

What Android version does Asus Fonepad run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Fonepad.