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Cat B15 Q
Cat

Cat B15 Q

Released: 2014, Q2. Released 2014, JunePrice: About 320 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Cat
Model
Cat B15 Q
Released
2014, Q2. Released 2014, June
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 320 EUR
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dimensions
125 x 69.5 x 15 mm (4.92 x 2.74 x 0.59 in)
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
TFT
Size
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~52.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Internal
4GB 1GB RAM
Card slot
microSDHC

Camera

Single
VGA
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - EU, EMEA
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Other

Colors
Black
Stand-by
Up to 504 h
Announced
2014, Q2. Released 2014, June
Talk time
Up to 16 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Cat B15 Q Overview

About Cat B15 Q Cat B15 Q is a discontinued device from Cat's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Cat B15 Q has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm) , 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

A verified root guide for Cat B15 Q is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

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.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Cat B15 Q?

The Cat B15 Q 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 Cat B15 Q support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Cat 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 Cat B15 Q void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Cat B15 Q will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Cat B15 Q run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Cat B15 Q.

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