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alcatel OT-978
Alcatel

alcatel OT-978

Released: 2012Price: About 210 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
NFCNo
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~54.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandAlcatel
Modelalcatel OT-978
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144.5 g (5.08 oz)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
Internal512MB
Released2012
Announced2012
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions127.4 x 66.1 x 10.9 mm (5.02 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

alcatel OT-978 Overview

About alcatel OT-978 alcatel OT-978 is a discontinued device from Alcatel's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. alcatel OT-978 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512MB , 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

A verified root guide for alcatel OT-978 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

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-978?

The alcatel OT-978 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-978 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-978 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the alcatel OT-978 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does alcatel OT-978 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your alcatel OT-978.