Huawei Ascend Y221

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Huawei Ascend Y221 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, December, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Huawei Ascend Y221 was about 130 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Huawei Ascend Y221 device?

To reset or factory restore a Huawei Ascend Y221 device, please follow these steps: Method 1: Reset Using Software 1. Open Settings on your Huawei Ascend Y221 device. 2. Tap on the Backup and Security option. 3. Tap on Factory Data Reset. 4. And then Tap on Reset Screen to Erase all User Data. 5. It will require you to enter your PIN to proceed. 6. After entering your PIN, it will start the reset process which can take a few minutes. Method 2: Reset Using Hardware (Bootloader) 1. Turn off your Huawei Ascend Y221 device. 2. Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. 3. Open the Huawei HiLink software on your computer and connect your device to it. 4. Select the Update and Backup option and then select Backup and then Backup all. 5. Select the Reset option and then select Factory Data Reset and then confirm. Method 3: Reset with Recovery Mode 1. Turn off your Huawei Ascend Y221 device and hold down the Volume Up and Power buttons at the same time for 10-15 seconds until the Recovery Mode screen appears. 2. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory reset" and then select it using the Power button. 3. It will require you to enter your PIN to proceed. 4. After entering your PIN, select "Yes - delete all user data" and then select "Yes - delete all user data". 5. It will then start the reset process which can take a few minutes. All of these methods will reset the device to its factory settings, meaning all data will be erased. It's important to take note of this before proceeding with the reset process.

What are the main features of the Huawei Ascend Y221?

The main features of the Huawei Ascend Y221 include a 4-inch display, a dual-core processor, 4GB of internal storage, and a 2MP rear camera.

What type of SIM card does the Huawei Ascend Y221 use?

The Huawei Ascend Y221 uses a micro SIM card.

What version of Android does the Huawei Ascend Y221 run?

The Huawei Ascend Y221 runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100 (single or dual SIM)
: HSDPA 850 / 2100 (dual SIM)
Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2014, December. Released 2014, December
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)
SIM: Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type: TFT, 256K colors
Size: 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm2 (~51.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)