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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, MayPrice: About 130 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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
CPUDual-core 800 MHz
GPUMali-400
NFCOptional
SAR0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.8 inches, 41.1 cm, 2, (~55.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypePLS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, La Fleur
ModelsGT-I8160
SAR EU0.50 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight122 g (4.30 oz)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
DisplayContrast ratio: 843 (nominal) / 1.566:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 768MB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, May
Stand-byUp to 670 h (2G) / Up to 640 h (3G)
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, May
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 16 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -88.7dB / Crosstalk -88.9dB

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 768MB RAM with NovaThor U8500 , 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

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 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 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160?

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 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 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160.