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Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini
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Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, NovemberPrice: 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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPU1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
NFCYes (Market dependent)
SAR1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~59.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black
ModelsGT-I8190, GT-I8190N, GT-I8190L, SM-G730A, SM-G730W8
SAR EU0.52 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight111.5 g (3.92 oz)
ChipsetNovaThor U8420
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, October. Released 2012, November
Stand-byUp to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)
Announced2012, October. Released 2012, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 42h

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini Overview

About Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM with NovaThor U8420 , 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 I8190 Galaxy S III mini 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 I8190 Galaxy S III mini?

The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini 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 I8190 Galaxy S III mini 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 I8190 Galaxy S III mini void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini.