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Acer CloudMobile S500
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Acer CloudMobile S500

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, SeptemberPrice: About 220 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 Krait
GPUAdreno 225
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~61.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandAcer
ModelAcer CloudMobile S500
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack
Single8 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight122 (4.30 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
DisplayContrast ratio: 1063:1 (nominal) / 1.931:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, September
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions127 x 65.8 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 59dB / Noise 58dB / Ring 66dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -81.6dB / Crosstalk -80.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 30h

Acer CloudMobile S500 Overview

About Acer CloudMobile S500 Acer CloudMobile S500 is a discontinued device from Acer's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Acer CloudMobile S500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 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

Acer CloudMobile S500 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 Acer CloudMobile S500?

The Acer CloudMobile S500 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 Acer CloudMobile S500 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Acer 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 Acer CloudMobile S500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Acer CloudMobile S500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Acer CloudMobile S500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Acer CloudMobile S500.