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Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
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Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, JulyPrice: About 240 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
SAR0.36 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~57.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack
ModelsGT-I8530
SAR EU0.28 W/kg (head)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145.3 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
DisplayContrast ratio: 1048 (nominal) / 1.315:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 768MB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, July
Stand-byUp to 760 h (2G) / Up to 760 h (3G)
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, July
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 20 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 66dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -88.6dB / Crosstalk -89.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 52h

Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam Overview

About Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 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 I8530 Galaxy Beam 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 I8530 Galaxy Beam?

The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam 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 I8530 Galaxy Beam 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 I8530 Galaxy Beam void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam.