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Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Xperia active

Released: 2011, June. Released 2011, OctoberPrice: About 170 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 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SAR1.12 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.0 inches, 26.8 cm, 2, (~53.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony Ericsson
ModelSony Ericsson Xperia active
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Video720p
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsOrange/Black, White/Black
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight110.8 g (3.88 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Released2011, June. Released 2011, October
Stand-byUp to 351 h (2G) / Up to 335 h (3G)
Announced2011, June. Released 2011, October
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Talk timeUp to 4 h 53 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 31 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Music playUp to 25 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 68dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -89.5dB / Crosstalk -91.4dB

Sony Ericsson Xperia active Overview

About Sony Ericsson Xperia active Sony Ericsson Xperia active is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Sony Ericsson Xperia active has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB (320MB user available), 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 active 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 active?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia active 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 active 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 active void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson Xperia active 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 active run?

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