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Asus PadFone
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Asus PadFone

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, JunePrice: About 300 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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~60.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAsus
ModelAsus PadFone
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight129 g (4.55 oz)
BrowserHTML5, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, June
Stand-byUp to 360 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G)
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, June
BluetoothYes
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 15 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions128 x 65.4 x 9.2 mm (5.04 x 2.57 x 0.36 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Asus PadFone Overview

About Asus PadFone Asus PadFone is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Asus PadFone has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus , 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

Asus PadFone 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 Asus PadFone?

The Asus PadFone 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 Asus PadFone support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS 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 Asus PadFone void warranty?

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

What Android version does Asus PadFone run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus PadFone.