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Acer Liquid S2
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Acer Liquid S2

Released: 2013, August. Released 2013, DecemberPrice: About 340 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)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.0 inches, 98.7 cm, 2, (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandAcer
ModelAcer Liquid S2
PriceAbout 340 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Red
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight229 g (8.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 20
FeaturesQuad-LED ring flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, August. Released 2013, December
Stand-byUp to 700 h (3G)
Announced2013, August. Released 2013, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions166 x 86.2 x 9 mm (6.54 x 3.39 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Acer Liquid S2 Overview

About Acer Liquid S2 Acer Liquid S2 is a discontinued device from Acer's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Acer Liquid S2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (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

Acer Liquid S2 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 Acer Liquid S2?

The Acer Liquid S2 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 Acer Liquid S2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Acer 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 Acer Liquid S2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Acer Liquid S2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Acer Liquid S2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Acer Liquid S2.