Techniques

Grand Neo Plus - Hard Reset, Test Menu, Safe Mode, Developer Options, Secret Codes

Grand Neo Plus - Hard Reset, Test Menu, Safe Mode, Developer Options, Secret Codes

Replacement Guides

Touch screen Digitizer Glass

Touch screen Digitizer Glass

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background and Identification

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo was released in February 2014 as a mid-range smartphone from Samsung Electronics. The Grand Neo smartphone includes model numbers GT-I9060I, GT-I9062, GT-I9060, GT-I9060C, GT-I9060M, GT-I9060L, where the GT-I9060I model is known as the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus. These smartphones were released as part of Samsung’s Grand line, where the Grand Neo Plus was released as the successor to the original Grand Neo.

The Grand Neo Plus (model GT-I9060I ) runs on the Android v4.4.4 KitKat operating system, where the original Grand Neo runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. The Neo Plus includes a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset while the other Grand Neo models include a Broadcom BCM23550 chipset. otherwise, the Grand Neo Plus is identical to the other Grand Neo models.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo includes a glass front and a plastic back and frame. The phones were released in white, black, orange, and green body colors. The phones include single SIM card capabilities, though one variant has dual-SIM capabilities, meaning it can operate from one SIM card while the other is in standby. The Grand Neo phones have 5.0-inch displays with a resolution of 480 by 800 pixels. They include a removable 2100 mAh battery, meaning that the battery is not attached to the inside of the phone using any kind of permanent glue, making the batteries easier to replace.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo phones include the name “Samsung” printed in capital letters in the center of their front top bezel. The phones also include a physical home button that has an oblong oval shape with straight sides.

Technical Specifications

Models: GT-I9060I, GT-I9062, GT-I9060, GT-I9060C, GT-I9060M, GT-I9060L

Release date: February 2014

Body:

  • Dimensions and Weight: 143.7 x 77.1 x 9.6 mm (5.66 x 3.04 x 0.38 in), 163 g (5.75 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display:

  • Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Size: 5.01 inches, 71.4 cm2 (~64.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~186 ppi density)

Platform:

  • OS:
    • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
    • Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) - GT-I9060I
  • Chipset:
    • Broadcom BCM23550
    • Spreadtrum SC8830 - GT-I9060I
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU:
    • Broadcom VideoCore IV
    • Mali-400MP2 - GT-I9060I

Memory:

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera:

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.6, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie Camera:

  • Single: VGA/ 2 MP, GT-I9060I

Sound:

  • Loudspeaker: yes
  • 3.5 mm jack: yes

Communications:

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: MicroUSB 2.0

Features:

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery:

  • Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 430 h
  • Talk time: Up to 11 h
  • Music play: Up to 38 h

Miscellaneous:

  • Colors: White, Midnight Black, Orange, Lime Green
  • SAR EU: 0.21 W/kg (head)     0.32 W/kg (body)

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