Tools

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

Background

The Samsung Galaxy Prevail, model SPH-M840 was originally released on April 2011 under the Boost Mobile Network. This phone was discontinued and the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 was released in July 2013 under the Boost Mobile network as well. It uses the Android 4.2.1, Jelly Bean operating system.

The 4.0 inch touch screen provides a clear interface making everything easier to read. This is also a dual camera phone. The rear is a 5.0 megapixel camera, and the front facing is a 1.3 megapixel camera. Both cameras can the can take photos as well as record.

The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 comes with a 4GB of memory but has a microSD storage slot that supports cards with up to 64GB. It is also WiFi and GPS enabled and has the options of Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

Identification

The Samsung Galaxy Prevail is sold only in the color white. It can be identified by the IMEI, serial number, or model number SPH-M840 printed on the back of the device near the bottom. You can also find these details on your receipt, the original packaging, or on the Samsung app if you have that installed. For additional help with identifying your smartphone, visit the Samsung Support page.

Specifications

Size and Weight

  • Height: 4.8"
  • Width: 2.5"
  • Depth: 0.5"
  • Weight: 4.6 oz
  • Screen Size: 4" Touchscreen

Battery

  • Type and size : 3.7 Volt, Lithium Ion, 1750 mAh
  • Standby: 490 hours
  • Talk time: 8 hours
  • Music play time: 32 hours
  • Video play time: 9 hours
  • Internet use time: 9 hours

Memory

  • Internal Memory: 1 GB RAM, 4 GB ROM
  • MicroSD Capacity: 64 GB

Additional Information

Samsung Galaxy Prevail on Amazon

Samsung Website - Galaxy Prevail 2

Samsung FAQ and How-To Page

Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 CNET Review