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Philips W737
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Philips W737

Released: 2012, December. Released 2012, DecemberStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 203
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandPhilips
ModelPhilips W737
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB (3GB user available)
Released2012, December. Released 2012, December
Announced2012, December. Released 2012, December
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions128 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.04 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Philips W737 Overview

About Philips W737 Philips W737 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Philips W737 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB (3GB user available) with Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play , 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 W737 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 W737?

The Philips W737 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 W737 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 W737 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips W737 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips W737 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips W737.