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alcatel OT-993
Alcatel

alcatel OT-993

Released: 2012, August. Released 2012, AugustPrice: About 150 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)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~57.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel OT-993
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Aubergine
SAR EU0.50 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal3GB
Released2012, August. Released 2012, August
Stand-byUp to 420 h
Announced2012, August. Released 2012, August
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h (2G) / Up to 3 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions124.4 x 63.9 x 11.4 mm (4.90 x 2.52 x 0.45 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

alcatel OT-993 Overview

About alcatel OT-993 alcatel OT-993 is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. alcatel OT-993 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 3GB 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

alcatel OT-993 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-993?

The alcatel OT-993 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-993 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-993 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel OT-993 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel OT-993 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel OT-993.