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Sony Ericsson W8
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Sony Ericsson W8

Released: 2011, April. Released 2011, MayPrice: About 100 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.1 (Eclair)
CPU600 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 200
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.0 inches, 26.8 cm, 2, (~50.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandSony Ericsson
ModelSony Ericsson W8
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Video480p@30fps
CameraPhoto
ColorsAzure, Orange, Red
Single3.15 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight104 g (3.67 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
DisplayContrast ratio: 737:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal128MB 168MB RAM
Released2011, April. Released 2011, May
Stand-byUp to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G)
Announced2011, April. Released 2011, May
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h 45 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Music playUp to 23 h 40 min
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 69dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -86.8dB / Crosstalk -84.1dB

Sony Ericsson W8 Overview

About Sony Ericsson W8 Sony Ericsson W8 is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Sony Ericsson W8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128MB 168MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 , 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 W8 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 W8?

The Sony Ericsson W8 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 W8 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 W8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson W8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson W8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson W8.