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Huawei Ascend G500
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Huawei Ascend G500

Released: 2012, November. Released 2012, NovemberPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~60.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Ascend G500
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SAR EU0.45 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, November. Released 2012, November
Announced2012, November. Released 2012, November
BluetoothYes
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Huawei Ascend G500 Overview

About Huawei Ascend G500 Huawei Ascend G500 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Huawei Ascend G500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm) , 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 G500 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 G500?

The Huawei Ascend G500 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 G500 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 G500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Ascend G500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Ascend G500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Ascend G500.