Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) Price
At the time of it's release in 2014, September, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) was about 450 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What type of processor does the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) have?
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a quad-core 2.5GHz processor.
How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) device?
If you have a Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) device and you want to reset or factory restore it, there are a few different methods you can use. Here are the most common and recommended ways: Method 1: Using the Power button and the Volume buttons 1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 device by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds. 2. While the device is turned off, press and hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time for several seconds. 3. The recovery menu will appear on the screen. 4. Use the volume buttons to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option. 5. Use the power button to select the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option. 6. Wait for the device to reset completely. Method 2: Using the "Galaxy S801 Smart Switch" tool 1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install the "Galaxy S801 Smart Switch" tool on your computer. 3. Open the "Galaxy S801 Smart Switch" tool. 4. Select "Backup Galaxy S801" from the "Backup & Restore" menu. 5. Follow the prompts to backup your device. 6. Once the backup is complete, you can choose to wipe the device or choose to restore the backup. 7. Wipe the device by selecting "Wipe data/factory data reset" and then confirming your selection. Method 3: Using the "Odin" tool 1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install the "Odin" tool on your computer. 3. Open the "Odin" tool and select the "Flash" tab. 4. Select the "Download Custom Firmware" option. 5. Browse for the custom ROM file you wish to use. 6. Select the "Bootloader Update" option. 7. Select the "Custom ROM" file you wish to use. 8. Wait for the device to restart. Note: Method 3 is advanced and should only be tried if you have a good understand of how to use the tool and what to do. It is also a riskier method that may void your device's warranty. Use this method at your own risk.
What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) have?
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display.
What type of operating system does the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) use?
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) uses the Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system.
Specifications
Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA
: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - G850A, SM-G850W
4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8508S
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch
Announced: 2014, August. Released 2014, SeptemberStatus: Discontinued
Body
Dimensions: 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)Weight: 115 g (4.06 oz)
SIM: Nano-SIM
Display
Type: Super AMOLEDSize: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Platform
OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
Memory
Card slot: NoInternal: 32GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 5.0
Main Camera
Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), PDAFFeatures: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie camera
Single: 2.1 MPVideo:
Sound
Loudspeaker: Yes3.5mm jack: Yes
Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotBluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: microUSB 2.0
Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate: ANT+
Battery
Type: Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removableStand-by: Up to 312 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 13 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 59 h
Misc
Colors: Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba BlueModels: SM-G8508S, SM-G850W, SM-G850A
SAR: 1.25 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.40 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
Price: About 450 EUR
