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Huawei Ascend Y
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Huawei Ascend Y

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, OctoberPrice: About 60 EURStatus: 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-A5
GPUAdreno 200
NFCNo
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.5 inches, 36.5 cm, 2, (~51.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend Y
PriceAbout 60 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single3.15 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight125 g (4.41 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Internal256MB RAM, 120MB
Released2012, October. Released 2012, October
Stand-byUp to 300 h
Announced2012, October. Released 2012, October
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Talk timeUp to 7 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Huawei Ascend Y Overview

About Huawei Ascend Y Huawei Ascend Y is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Huawei Ascend Y has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256MB RAM, 120MB with Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1 , 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 Y 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 Y?

The Huawei Ascend Y 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 Y 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 Y void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei Ascend Y run?

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