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alcatel OT-986
Alcatel

alcatel OT-986

Released: 2012, May. Released 2012, AugustPrice: About 250 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)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm, 2, (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel OT-986
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, May. Released 2012, August
Announced2012, May. Released 2012, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions130 x 70 x 9.8 mm, 87.2 cc (5.12 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

alcatel OT-986 Overview

About alcatel OT-986 alcatel OT-986 is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. alcatel OT-986 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 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

alcatel OT-986 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 alcatel OT-986?

The alcatel OT-986 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 alcatel OT-986 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Alcatel 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 alcatel OT-986 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel OT-986 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel OT-986 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel OT-986.