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Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515

Released: 2011, October. Released 2011, NovemberPrice: About 150 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), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
NFCYes
SAR0.63 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size4.65 inches, 59.6 cm, 2, (~64.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Nexus i515
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
Video720p@30fps
ColorsBlack
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands13
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 1GB RAM
Released2011, October. Released 2011, November
Stand-byUp to 150 h
Announced2011, October. Released 2011, November
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 12 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 1GB RAM with TI OMAP 4460 , 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

Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515?

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515.