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ZTE Groove X501
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ZTE Groove X501

Released: 2012, November. Released 2012, NovemberPrice: About 100 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU800 MHz
GPUAdreno 200
NFCNo
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~41.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandZTE
ModelZTE Groove X501
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight127.6 g (4.48 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsCDMA 850 / 1700 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Internal1GB 512MB RAM
Released2012, November. Released 2012, November
Stand-byUp to 300 h
Announced2012, November. Released 2012, November
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Talk timeUp to 5 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions118.6 x 62.5 x 13.9 mm (4.67 x 2.46 x 0.55 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

ZTE Groove X501 Overview

About ZTE Groove X501 ZTE Groove X501 is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. ZTE Groove X501 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1 , 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

ZTE Groove X501 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 ZTE Groove X501?

The ZTE Groove X501 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 ZTE Groove X501 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE 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 ZTE Groove X501 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE Groove X501 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE Groove X501 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE Groove X501.