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LG Nexus 4 E960
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LG Nexus 4 E960

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, NovemberPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SAR0.55 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
Size4.7 inches, 62.9 cm, 2, (~68.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTrue HD IPS Plus
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
BrandLG
ModelLG Nexus 4 E960
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsNexus 4
SAR EU0.41 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight139 g (4.90 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
DisplayContrast ratio: 1341 (nominal) / 1.926:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
ChargingWireless (Qi)
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Released2012, October. Released 2012, November
Stand-byUp to 390 h (3G)
Announced2012, October. Released 2012, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 15 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 6639
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -82.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 32h

LG Nexus 4 E960 Overview

About LG Nexus 4 E960 LG Nexus 4 E960 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. LG Nexus 4 E960 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro , 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

LG Nexus 4 E960 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 LG Nexus 4 E960?

The LG Nexus 4 E960 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 LG Nexus 4 E960 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG 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 LG Nexus 4 E960 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG Nexus 4 E960 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG Nexus 4 E960 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Nexus 4 E960.