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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY

Released: 2011, February. Released 2011, MarchPrice: About 140 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.0 inches, 44.1 cm, 2, (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony Ericsson
ModelSony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange
SAR EU0.36 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal400MB 512MB RAM
Released2011, February. Released 2011, March
Stand-byUp to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G)
Announced2011, February. Released 2011, March
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Talk timeUp to 8 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 25 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Music playUp to 31 h
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 79dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -89.6dB / Crosstalk -91.0dB

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Overview

About Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a wide variety of great specifications such as 400MB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 , 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony Ericsson 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY.