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Spice Mi-280
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Spice Mi-280

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, FebruaryPrice: About 70 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)
CPU650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size2.8 inches, 24.3 cm, 2, (~40.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandSpice
ModelSpice Mi-280
PriceAbout 70 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight96 g (3.39 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
Internal134MB
Released2012, February. Released 2012, February
Stand-byUp to 200 h
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, February
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 3 h 20 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions105.5 x 57 x 12.9 mm (4.15 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Spice Mi-280 Overview

About Spice Mi-280 Spice Mi-280 is a discontinued device from Spice's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Spice Mi-280 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 134MB with Mediatek MT6573 (65 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

Spice Mi-280 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 Spice Mi-280?

The Spice Mi-280 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 Spice Mi-280 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Spice 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 Spice Mi-280 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Spice Mi-280 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Spice Mi-280 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Spice Mi-280.