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Cat S42 H+
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Cat S42 H+

Released: 2021, April 20Price: About 230 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, April 20

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
CPUQuad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 78.1 cm, 2, (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandCat
ModelCat S42 H+
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single5 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, April 20
Weight220 g (7.76 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2021, April 20
Announced2021, April 20
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.3 x 77.2 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Cat S42 H+ Overview

About Cat S42 H+ Cat S42 H+ is another flagship from Cat's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Cat S42 H+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 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

Cat S42 H+ can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

FAQ

Can I root the Cat S42 H+?

The Cat S42 H+ 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 S42 H+ 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 S42 H+ void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Cat S42 H+ will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Cat S42 H+ run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Cat S42 H+.