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Asus PadFone 2
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Asus PadFone 2

Released: 2012, October. Released 2012, DecemberPrice: About 450 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~64.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper IPS+ LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandAsus
ModelAsus PadFone 2
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Video720p
ColorsBlack, White
Single1.2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
DisplayContrast ratio: 1256:1 (nominal) / 911:1 (docking station)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Released2012, October. Released 2012, December
Stand-byUp to 352 h
Announced2012, October. Released 2012, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 16 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions137.9 x 68.9 x 9 mm (5.43 x 2.71 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 57dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 77dB
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -82.7dB / Crosstalk -82.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 56h

Asus PadFone 2 Overview

About Asus PadFone 2 Asus PadFone 2 is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Asus PadFone 2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 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

Asus PadFone 2 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 2?

The Asus PadFone 2 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 2 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 2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus PadFone 2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus PadFone 2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus PadFone 2.