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Cat S61
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Cat S61

Released: 2018, FebruaryPrice: About 900 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM (South Africa only), Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~58.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandCat
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelCat S61
PriceAbout 900 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack
Single8 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
Weight250 g (8.82 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, indoor air quality sensor
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - EU/ROW
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - EU/ROW
Charging18W wired, QC4
FeaturesThermal imaging, heat palettes, temp. spot meter, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2018, February
Stand-byUp to 888 h (3G)
Announced2018, February
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 35 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163 x 78 x 13 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.51 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, SBAS

Cat S61 Overview

About Cat S61 Cat S61 is another flagship from Cat's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Cat S61 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 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 S61 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 S61?

The Cat S61 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 S61 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 S61 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Cat S61 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Cat S61 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Cat S61.