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Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
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Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897

Released: 2012, July. Released 2012, AugustPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz
NFCYes
SAR0.89 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
SIMNon-removable
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~61.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight170.1 g (6.00 oz)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands25
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2012, July. Released 2012, August
Stand-byUp to 220 h (3G)
Announced2012, July. Released 2012, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 7 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions126.5 x 66 x 13.7 mm (4.98 x 2.60 x 0.54 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 Overview

About Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM , 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 Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 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 Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897?

The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 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 Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola 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 Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897.