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Huawei Ascend P1
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Huawei Ascend P1

Released: 2012, January. Released 2012, MayPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend P1
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMetallic black, Ceramic white, Soft pink
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight110 g (3.88 oz)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.655:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, January. Released 2012, May
Announced2012, January. Released 2012, May
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions127.4 x 64.8 x 7.7 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -90.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 34h

Huawei Ascend P1 Overview

About Huawei Ascend P1 Huawei Ascend P1 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Huawei Ascend P1 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with TI OMAP 4460 , 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

Huawei Ascend P1 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 Huawei Ascend P1?

The Huawei Ascend P1 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 Huawei Ascend P1 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei 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 Huawei Ascend P1 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Ascend P1 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Ascend P1 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Ascend P1.