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Cat S40
Cat

Cat S40

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 440 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Cat
Model
Cat S40
Released
2015, July. Released 2015, August
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 440 EUR
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Dimensions
144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm (5.70 x 2.92 x 0.49 in)
Weight
185 g (6.53 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Internal
16GB 1GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
2 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - Global
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black
Stand-by
Up to 936 h
Announced
2015, July. Released 2015, August
Talk time
Up to 18 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Cat S40 Overview

About Cat S40 Cat S40 is a discontinued device from Cat's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Cat S40 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (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 S40 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 S40?

The Cat S40 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 S40 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 S40 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Cat S40 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Cat S40 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Cat S40.

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