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Sharp SH530U
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Sharp SH530U

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, OctoberPrice: About 320 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531u
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 71.2 cm, 2, (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandSharp
ModelSharp SH530U
PriceAbout 320 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsSnowy White, Cherry Red
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight168.8 g (5.93 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - SIM 1 only
Internal20GB 512MB RAM
Released2012, October. Released 2012, October
Stand-byUp to 560 h
Announced2012, October. Released 2012, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146.5 x 81 x 9.9 mm (5.77 x 3.19 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Sharp SH530U Overview

About Sharp SH530U Sharp SH530U is a discontinued device from Sharp's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Sharp SH530U has a wide variety of great specifications such as 20GB 512MB RAM with Mediatek MT6577 (40 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

Sharp SH530U 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 Sharp SH530U?

The Sharp SH530U 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 Sharp SH530U support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sharp 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 Sharp SH530U void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sharp SH530U will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sharp SH530U run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sharp SH530U.