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YU Yureka S
Yu

YU Yureka S

Released: 2016, August. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Yu
Model
YU Yureka S
Released
2016, August. Released 2016, August
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 170 EUR
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Dimensions
154.8 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.09 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Internal
16GB 3GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.2
Features
LED flash, panorama
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands
3, 40
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

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

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Dark Grey, Rose Gold, White
Models
YU5200
Stand-by
Up to 450 h
Announced
2016, August. Released 2016, August
Talk time
Up to 9 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

YU Yureka S Overview

About YU Yureka S YU Yureka S is a discontinued device from Yu's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. YU Yureka S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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 YU Yureka S 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 YU Yureka S?

The YU Yureka S 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 YU Yureka S support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Yu 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 YU Yureka S void warranty?

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

What Android version does YU Yureka S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your YU Yureka S.

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