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Yota YotaPhone
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Yota YotaPhone

Released: 2012, December. Released 2013, NovemberPrice: About 420 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 1.7 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~56.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
BrandYota
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ModelYota YotaPhone
PriceAbout 420 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
SAR EU0.57 W/kg (head) 0.28 W/kg (body)
Single1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 / 1800
4G bands3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2012, December. Released 2013, November
Stand-byUp to 282 h (2G) / Up to 327 h (3G)
Announced2012, December. Released 2013, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 22 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions133.6 x 67 x 10 mm (5.26 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Music playUp to 48 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Yota YotaPhone Overview

About Yota YotaPhone Yota YotaPhone is a discontinued device from Yota's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Yota YotaPhone has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro , 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

Yota YotaPhone 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 Yota YotaPhone?

The Yota YotaPhone 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 Yota YotaPhone support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Yota 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 Yota YotaPhone void warranty?

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

What Android version does Yota YotaPhone run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Yota YotaPhone.