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Philips W930
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Philips W930

Released: 2012, July. Released 2012, JulyStatus: 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)
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USB2.0
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~48.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDual TFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandPhilips
ModelPhilips W930
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Video480p
ColorsBlack/Gold
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight250 g (8.82 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
Internal100MB
Released2012, July. Released 2012, July
Announced2012, July. Released 2012, July
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Talk timeUp to 9 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions110 x 57.8 x 22 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.87 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Philips W930 Overview

About Philips W930 Philips W930 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Philips W930 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 100MB with Mediatek MT6573 (65 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

Philips W930 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 Philips W930?

The Philips W930 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 W930 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 W930 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips W930 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips W930 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips W930.