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Philips W820
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Philips W820

Released: 2012, MarchStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
SIMMini-SIM
USB2.0
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~46.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
BrandPhilips
ModelPhilips W820
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight143 g (5.04 oz)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal512MB
Released2012, March
Stand-byUp to 600 h
Announced2012, March
Bluetooth2.0
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 8 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions114.6 x 57.7 x 14.8 mm (4.51 x 2.27 x 0.58 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Philips W820 Overview

About Philips W820 Philips W820 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Philips W820 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512MB , 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

A verified root guide for Philips W820 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

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 Philips W820?

The Philips W820 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 Philips W820 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Philips 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 Philips W820 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips W820 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips W820 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips W820.